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Event:
DMMA 252 Fisher vs Rahamies
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Karumaa misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karumaa's sensitive parts.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akhtankhanov!
Akhtankhanov digs a good body shot into Karumaa's ribs.
A shot to the body from Akhtankhanov misses
and Karumaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karumaa slips under a jab.
Karumaa throws a head kick that half lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karumaa, as that shot connected.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karumaa drops his hands momentarily and Akhtankhanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akhtankhanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karumaa defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Karumaa misses the target.
Akhtankhanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karumaa 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.
Karumaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karumaa.
#T1#
Karumaa throws a leg kick
and Akhtankhanov counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Karumaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Karumaa scores with a punch to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akhtankhanov.
A clash of legs there as Akhtankhanov blocks the low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akhtankhanov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Karumaa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karumaa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Karumaa.
Akhtankhanov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross.
Akhtankhanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akhtankhanov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Karumaa as he checks the leg kick.
Nice cross by Karumaa.
Karumaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akhtankhanov's hands.
Karumaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Karumaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Karumaa misses the target.
Karumaa looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karumaa misses the shot to the body.
Karumaa slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Karumaa is looking to counter punch.
Karumaa throws a low kick, looking for Akhtankhanov's leg but Akhtankhanov calmly moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Karumaa avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Karumaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Karumaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Karumaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karumaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karumaa counters with a leg kick.
Karumaa with a hook.
Karumaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Karumaa throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Karumaa throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a combination. Karumaa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Karumaa throws a sloppy head kick and Akhtankhanov moves out of range easily.
Akhtankhanov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karumaa with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov cracks Karumaa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Karumaa moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Karumaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karumaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akhtankhanov throws a right hand that Karumaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Karumaa also avoids with ease.
Karumaa is looking to counter punch.
Karumaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karumaa, as that shot connected.
Karumaa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karumaa misses with a body shot.
Karumaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Karumaa throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karumaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karumaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Karumaa moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Karumaa is out of range.
Karumaa swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Karumaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Akhtankhanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karumaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karumaa misses with a looping right.
We've been informed that Akhtankhanov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Karumaa slips under a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Karumaa lands a leg kick that knocks Akhtankhanov off balance momentarily.
Karumaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a combination but Karumaa avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Karumaa misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karumaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Akhtankhanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karumaa moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karumaa under the eye.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karumaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aslanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a low kick but Karumaa moves his leg out of the way.
Akhtankhanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Karumaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Akhtankhanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akhtankhanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Karumaa.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Karumaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Akhtankhanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karumaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Karumaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akhtankhanov catches Karumaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akhtankhanov swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Karumaa lands the left hand.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice combination. Karumaa backs away looking to recover.
A low kick from Akhtankhanov misses
and Karumaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Karumaa throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karumaa.
Akhtankhanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karumaa on the side of the head.
Karumaa misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Karumaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karumaa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range and Karumaa settles back down.
Karumaa ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Karumaa connects with a right hand. Akhtankhanov shakes it off.
Karumaa moves forwards but Akhtankhanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karumaa throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Karumaa misses. #T2#
Akhtankhanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Karumaa takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karumaa misses the body punch
and Karumaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Karumaa throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov lands with a good body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Karumaa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild combination.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut
and Karumaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot that snaps Karumaa's head back.
Karumaa staying out of range there.
Karumaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akhtankhanov.#T3#
Akhtankhanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good standup being displayed there by Akhtankhanov as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Karumaa misses.
Akhtankhanov takes one to the chin there.
Nice jab there from Karumaa.
Karumaa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karumaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Akhtankhanov tests Karumaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karumaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov drops his hands momentarily and Karumaa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karumaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akhtankhanov at a distance.
Akhtankhanov tries to bum rush Karumaa with a series of wild strikes but Karumaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karumaa misses with a shot to the body
and Karumaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karumaa misses with a hook.#T4#
Karumaa is looking to land body kicks.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karumaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Karumaa throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Karumaa.
Akhtankhanov throws an off balance right hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karumaa takes one to the chin there.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akhtankhanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karumaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Karumaa misses.
Akhtankhanov misses the body punch
enabling Karumaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a solid leg kick but Karumaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick, looking for Karumaa's leg but Karumaa calmly moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aslanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Karumaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akhtankhanov. That did some damage!
Karumaa tries to move into range but Akhtankhanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karumaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akhtankhanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karumaa is out of range.
Akhtankhanov swinging wildly here.
Karumaa ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Nice cross by Karumaa.
Akhtankhanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karumaa.
Akhtankhanov misses with a right hand
and Karumaa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karumaa lands a jab to Akhtankhanov's midsection.
Akhtankhanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Akhtankhanov throws a solid leg kick but Karumaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick, looking for Karumaa's leg but Karumaa calmly moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karumaa.#T1#
Akhtankhanov feints a jab promting Karumaa to slip. Akhtankhanov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Karumaa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov blocks a leg kick.
Karumaa looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karumaa checks it well.
Karumaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karumaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akhtankhanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karumaa misses with a low kick.
Karumaa backing away here, and Akhtankhanov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Karumaa moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as Karumaa jumps back.
Karumaa throws a good cross that connects.
Karumaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karumaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akhtankhanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Karumaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karumaa lands a slapping body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Karumaa moves out of range easily.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Karumaa throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Karumaa avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karumaa takes one to the side of the head.
Karumaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karumaa throws a leg kick
letting Akhtankhanov counter with a right hand.
Akhtankhanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akhtankhanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karumaa misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a series of punches but Karumaa avoids them all with ease.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karumaa.
Akhtankhanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Karumaa misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Karumaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Karumaa. #T3#
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Karumaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karumaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karumaa slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Karumaa misses with a straight left.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Akhtankhanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karumaa in his tracks.
Karumaa cracks Akhtankhanov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Karumaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karumaa throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karumaa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karumaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Karumaa blocks it.
Karumaa is looking to counter punch.#T4#
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
Karumaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Karumaa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Karumaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Sloppy strikes from Akhtankhanov. Those never looked like landing.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Karumaa saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov swinging wildly here.
Karumaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Karumaa.
Karumaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Karumaa misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick from Karumaa misses.
Kratos Karumaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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 Kratos Karumaa.
Well Akhtankhanov 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
During a confident post fight interview, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 243 Bleak vs Roll
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Asakura throws a combination that misses
letting Karumaa counter with a right hand.
Karumaa throws a leg kick
and Asakura counters with a thumping low kick.
Asakura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karumaa.
Karumaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karumaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Asakura is just out of range.
Asakura avoids the body shot from Karumaa.
Karumaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asakura dips to his left and cracks Karumaa with an uppercut!
Karumaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asakura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karumaa scrambles back to his feet.
Asakura misses with an uppercut
and Karumaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asakura swings widly with a right hand
letting Karumaa counter with a right hand.
Asakura cracks Karumaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Karumaa.
Karumaa walks into a left hand.
Karumaa 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.
Karumaa throws a jab when Asakura was well out of range.
Karumaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karumaa thuds a left hand into Asakura's body.
Asakura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karumaa can pounce on him.
#T1#
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Karumaa.
Karumaa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Asakura.
Karumaa throws a head kick that misses
and Asakura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karumaa. That's going to slow Asakura down.
Karumaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karumaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asakura.
Asakura appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Karumaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asakura doesn't seem phased though.
Asakura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karumaa moves forwards but Asakura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karumaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asakura under the eye.
Kotaro Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karumaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karumaa avoids the head kick by Asakura.
Karumaa throws out a powerful jab.
Asakura misses with a hook
and Karumaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Asakura looks to land a body kick but Karumaa moved away.
Karumaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Asakura connects with a right hand. Karumaa shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Kratos Karumaa has been cut.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Karumaa.
A jab lands there for Asakura.
Asakura wants to land a leg kick but Karumaa is out of range.
Asakura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Karumaa misses the target.
Karumaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asakura on the side of the head.
Asakura loads up on a big right hand but Karumaa slips the punch.
Asakura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karumaa on the side of the head.
Karumaa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karumaa slips a straight right by Asakura.
A thudding body kick lands there by Asakura!
Karumaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karumaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asakura.
Asakura misses with the combination.
#T3#
Asakura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asakura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asakura drops his hands momentarily and Karumaa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asakura has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Karumaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karumaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karumaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Asakura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karumaa defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asakura lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Karumaa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karumaa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Asakura misses with a right hand
and Asakura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karumaa misses with a low kick.
Karumaa blocks a head kick by Asakura.
Karumaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Asakura.
Karumaa moves away from the strike by Asakura.
A quick step to the side and Karumaa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Asakura blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asakura lands the left hand.
Karumaa misses with a looping left.
Asakura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karumaa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Asakura lunges at Karumaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karumaa's hand.
Karumaa misses with a hook.
Karumaa stuns Asakura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Karumaa's shoulder, as Karumaa tries to avoid the shot.
A leg kick checked by Karumaa.
Karumaa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karumaa checks a leg kick.
Asakura just misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karumaa takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kotaro Asakura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kratos Karumaa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Karumaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karumaa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karumaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karumaa takes a swing at Asakura's ribcage but misses.
Asakura misses with an uppercut
enabling Karumaa to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Karumaa tenderised Asakura's leg. Asakura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karumaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Asakura throws the kick towards the body but Karumaa avoids it.
Asakura catches Karumaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#Karumaa is rocked!
Asakura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karumaa throws a low kick but Asakura avoids it.
Karumaa blocks a jab.
Karumaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asakura.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura 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.
Asakura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karumaa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away.#T1#
Nice shot by Karumaa.
Asakura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asakura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karumaa throws a front kick aimed at Asakura's knee but Asakura avoids it well.
Asakura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karumaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Asakura's sensitive parts.
Asakura throws a jab when Karumaa was well out of range.
Karumaa tried to counter with a leg kick but Asakura avoided it.
Karumaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Karumaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asakura looks to land a left hand but Karumaa moved out of range nicely.
Asakura ducks right into an uppercut from Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a low kick, looking for Asakura's leg but Asakura calmly moves out of range.
Asakura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura misses with an uppercut
and Karumaa counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Karumaa staying out of range there.
Karumaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Asakura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asakura misses with a lunging right hand
and Asakura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karumaa checks a leg kick.
Karumaa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Asakura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Asakura.
Asakura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karumaa. Karumaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Asakura lands a head shot.
Karumaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karumaa throws a head kick that misses.
Karumaa punishes Asakura's body with a nice straight punch.
Asakura misses with a left hand
and Karumaa counters with a left to the body.
Asakura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karumaa on the side of the head.
Asakura misses the jab.#T3#
Karumaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Karumaa's shoulder, as Karumaa tries to avoid the shot.
Asakura cracks Karumaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asakura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karumaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asakura misses with an uppercut. Karumaa saw that one coming.
Asakura misses with an uppercut.
Kotaro Asakura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asakura throws a jab when Karumaa was well out of range.
Asakura throws a combination that misses
and Karumaa counters with a thumping low kick.
Karumaa with the inside leg kick.
Karumaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Karumaa misses with a low kick.
Asakura tries to move into range but Karumaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asakura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Asakura checks a leg kick. #T4#
Asakura throws a hook but Karumaa avoids it easily.
Karumaa tries to bum rush Asakura with a series of wild strikes but Asakura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Asakura misses.
Karumaa throws a solid leg kick but Asakura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karumaa.
Asakura flicks out a counter leg kick but Karumaa steps away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karumaa.
Asakura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karumaa's sensitive parts.
Karumaa lands an overhand right.
Asakura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karumaa.
Asakura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karumaa throws a solid leg kick but Asakura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karumaa.
Asakura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asakura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses.
Asakura misses with an uppercut. Karumaa saw that one coming.
Karumaa drops his hands momentarily and Asakura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karumaa.
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 Kratos Karumaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kratos Karumaa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Asakura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asakura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Karumaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asakura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karumaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asakura.
Karumaa ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Asakura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asakura fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karumaa cracks Asakura with a good jab.
Karumaa scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Asakura misses.
Karumaa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asakura finds it's way round the side to connect with Karumaa's head.
Karumaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karumaa defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
Asakura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karumaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Karumaa digs a good body shot into Asakura's ribs.
Karumaa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Asakura's head.#T1#
Asakura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Asakura throws the left hand but Karumaa avoids the punch easily.
Karumaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karumaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Asakura throws out a loose jab but Karumaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karumaa slips under a jab from Asakura.
Karumaa slips a straight right by Asakura.
Karumaa throwing a counter right hand but Asakura manages to avoid it.
Asakura throws a good cross that connects.
Asakura throws a jab when Karumaa was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Karumaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karumaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asakura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asakura looks to land a right hand but Karumaa moved out of range.
Asakura throws a sloppy head kick and Karumaa moves out of range easily.
Asakura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karumaa can pounce on him.
Asakura throws the kick towards the body but Karumaa avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Asakura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Asakura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karumaa catches Asakura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karumaa throws a big shot that misses.
Asakura misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karumaa. Asakura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karumaa blocks a head kick by Asakura.
Karumaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asakura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut there from Asakura.
Karumaa lands a jab to Asakura's midsection.
Asakura swings for the body but Karumaa moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Karumaa.
Asakura fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Asakura checks the leg kick nicely there.
A cross from Asakura lands.
Karumaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asakura.
Asakura misses with a hook.
Asakura throws the left hand but Karumaa avoids the punch easily.
Karumaa lands a nice shot that snaps Asakura's head back.
Karumaa tests Asakura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karumaa throws a head kick but Asakura moves out of range.
Asakura tries to move into range but Karumaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asakura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asakura connects with a crisp jab.
Karumaa connects with a leg kick.
Karumaa ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Karumaa misses with a looping left.
Asakura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karumaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Karumaa's head but Karumaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asakura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a hook but Asakura avoids it easily.
Asakura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asakura throws a body kick that misses
and Karumaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Karumaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Asakura lands with a right hand.
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karumaa.
Asakura throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Karumaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asakura wants to land a leg kick but Karumaa is out of range.
Karumaa staying out of range there.
Karumaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Asakura is out of range.
Karumaa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asakura finds it's way round the side to connect with Karumaa's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura throws a shot from downtown. Karumaa moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kotaro Asakura.
Well Asakura 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kratos Karumaa!
Kratos Karumaa 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:
DMMA 233 Okongwu vs Lovanov
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Karumaa thumps Rizzo with a low kick.
Karumaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karumaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karumaa lands a slapping body shot.
Rizzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karumaa slips a straight right by Rizzo.
Rizzo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rizzo throws an off balance right hand
and Karumaa counters with a right hand to the body.
Karumaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Rizzo.
Karumaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rizzo slips under a jab from Karumaa.
Karumaa 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.
Rizzo tries to work over Karumaa's front leg with a kick but Karumaa checks it.
Rizzo shoots in looking for a takedown but Karumaa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rizzo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Karumaa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rizzo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karumaa misses with an uppercut. Rizzo saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karumaa.
#T1#
Karumaa misses the body punch
and Rizzo counters with a right hand to the body.
Karumaa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rizzo will feel that in the morning.
Karumaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rizzo.
Karumaa misses with a body shot
#CL2#
and Rizzo moves into the clinch.
Rizzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rizzo digs a right hand into Karumaa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karumaa's gas tank.
Karumaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karumaa has a couple of punches blocked by Rizzo.
Karumaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rizzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rizzo lands an uppercut.
Karumaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Karumaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karumaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karumaa misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Karumaa breaks from the clinch.
Karumaa lands a glancing blow to the side of Rizzo's head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo staying out of range there.
Karumaa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Karumaa throws a front kick aimed at Rizzo's knee but Rizzo avoids it well.
Karumaa throws a leg kick but Rizzo checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karumaa. That's going to slow Rizzo down.
Rizzo checks a leg kick.
Rizzo looks for the body kick but Karumaa saw that one coming.
Karumaa scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Karumaa.
Karumaa misses with a leg kick.
Karumaa sets himself, and Rizzo steps forward looking for the clinch! Karumaa avoids it this time.
Rizzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Rizzo takes one to the chin there.
Karumaa throws a sloppy body shot
and Karumaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut. #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rizzo checks a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Karumaa.
Karumaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Rizzo.
Rizzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Karumaa is just out of range.
Rizzo connects with a crisp jab.
Karumaa is looking to wear down Rizzo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karumaa misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Rizzo counters by clinching up.
Rizzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karumaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karumaa working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Rizzo - that landed with a thud.
Rizzo misses with some punches.
Karumaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karumaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rizzo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo moves away.
Karumaa lands a really nice looking cross but Rizzo seems unphased.
Karumaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rizzo wants to clinch up but Karumaa keeps it at a distance.
Karumaa works Rizzo's body with a nice hook.
Karumaa scores with the left hand. Rizzo knows he should have avoided that one.
Rizzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kratos Karumaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karumaa throws a hook but Rizzo avoids it easily.
Rizzo connects with a body shot that sends Karumaa's belly button to the back.
Rizzo throws a lazy uppercut
and Karumaa counters with a straight right hand.
Karumaa checks a leg kick.
Karumaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Rizzo misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kratos Karumaa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Karumaa.
Rizzo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karumaa.
Karumaa wants to land a leg kick but Rizzo is out of range.
Rizzo wants to clinch.
Rizzo drops his hands momentarily and Karumaa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rizzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rizzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karumaa misses with a body punch
and Rizzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rizzo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karumaa lands a lovely overhand right.
Karumaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Karumaa.
Karumaa lands a jab to Rizzo's midsection.
Frank Rizzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
A jab from Karumaa misses.
Karumaa connects with the punch.
Karumaa takes a swing at Rizzo's ribcage but misses.
Karumaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rizzo can do to turn this around?
Rizzo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rizzo moves out of range of the body kick from Karumaa.
Rizzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo moves away.
Rizzo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rizzo slips a straight right by Karumaa.
Rizzo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karumaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rizzo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karumaa scores with a jab to the body.
Karumaa misses with an uppercut
and Rizzo counters with a straight right hand.
Karumaa moves out of range as Rizzo strikes.
Karumaa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karumaa manages to avoid it.
Karumaa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rizzo just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Karumaa. That snapped Rizzo's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzo scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzo scores with a sloppy right hand. Karumaa should have avoided that one.
Rizzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karumaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karumaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rizzo misses with a looping right.
Karumaa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A low kick from Karumaa misses
and Rizzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rizzo scoring well with a low kick there.
Rizzo throws a right hand that Karumaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Karumaa also avoids with ease.
Karumaa lands with a shot to the body.
Karumaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rizzo.
Karumaa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Karumaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
#T3#
Karumaa cracks Rizzo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rizzo throws a low kick but Karumaa avoids it.
Karumaa stuffs the takedown.
Karumaa throws a sloppy body shot
and Rizzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Rizzo misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo takes one to the chin there.
Rizzo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rizzo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karumaa. Karumaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Karumaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Karumaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
Rizzo fails to land with a series of punches.
Rizzo lands a nice hook to Karumaa's body. Karumaa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rizzo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karumaa looks to land a right hand but Rizzo moved out of range.
Rizzo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Rizzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karumaa.
Rizzo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzo moves forwards but Karumaa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karumaa scores with a decent looking hook.
Karumaa throws a good cross that connects.
Karumaa misses the jab.
Karumaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karumaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karumaa blocks a jab.
Karumaa loads up on a big right hand but Rizzo slips the punch.
Rizzo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo moves away.
Rizzo throws out a counter right but Karumaa avoids it with no problem.
Rizzo lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kratos Karumaa dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Rizzo wants to land a leg kick but Karumaa is out of range.
Karumaa with a nice calf kick.
Rizzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Karumaa misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karumaa.
Karumaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karumaa connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from Karumaa tenderised Rizzo's leg. Rizzo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rizzo misses with a looping right.
Karumaa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Rizzo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Karumaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karumaa.
Rizzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karumaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karumaa feints and then cracks Rizzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rizzo down. #T1#
Rizzo scores with a hook.#TD2#
Rizzo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rizzo showed some decent athleticism there.
Rizzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karumaa keeps working. #SUB2#
Rizzo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karumaa is just riding it out for now. Rizzo eventually gives up the hold.
Karumaa tries to kick Rizzo off but Rizzo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Rizzo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karumaa defends it well.
Rizzo wants to take a breather but Karumaa is having none of it.
Rizzo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Karumaa is not content to let Rizzo control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Rizzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Rizzo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Karumaa.
Rizzo defending well as Karumaa loads up on a big left hand.
Karumaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rizzo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karumaa counters with a nice body shot.
Rizzo checks a leg kick.
Rizzo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rizzo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Frank Rizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice sprawl there from Karumaa as Rizzo shoots in.
Rizzo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karumaa tries to avoid it but Rizzo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karumaa to the ground. Karumaa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Karumaa throwing a counter right hand but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
Kratos Karumaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Rizzo.
Rizzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karumaa throws out the jab.
Rizzo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karumaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rizzo in his tracks. #T4#
Karumaa throws an overhand right that lands on Rizzo's shoulder, as Rizzo tries to avoid the shot.
Karumaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rizzo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karumaa throws a push kick but Rizzo slaps the foot to one side.
Rizzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karumaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karumaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rizzo defending well as Karumaa loads up on a big left hand.
Kratos Karumaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzo misses with a hook.
Karumaa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rizzo moves away from the strike by Karumaa.
Rizzo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Karumaa.#CL2#
Rizzo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karumaa lands with a left to the head.
Karumaa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rizzo tries a body shot but Karumaa blocks it.
Frank Rizzo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karumaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kratos Karumaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karumaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kratos Karumaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karumaa, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kratos Karumaa!
A victorious Kratos Karumaa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DMMA 225 Klimenko vs Kiryu
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Karumaa throws a body kick that misses.
Greene connects with a looping right hand.
Karumaa misses with a looping left.
Greene tries to counter with a takedown but Karumaa is quick to defend against it.
Greene takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karumaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene.
Greene fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kratos Karumaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene lands with a nice body punch.
Greene shoots in but no luck this time.
Greene takes a swing at Karumaa's ribcage but misses.
Greene shoots in looking for a takedown. Karumaa tries to sprawl out of it but Greene keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karumaa 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.
Greene misses with a jab to the body
and Karumaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Karumaa slips a jab from Greene.
Greene throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Karumaa wants to land a leg kick but Greene is out of range.
Greene 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.
Karumaa misses with a body shot.
Greene attempts a counter takedown but Karumaa avoids it well and moves away.
Greene misses with an uppercut.
Greene bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karumaa's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greene. Karumaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene misses with a takedown attempt
and Karumaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karumaa throws a lazy right hand but Greene sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karumaa swings for the body but Greene moves out of range.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karumaa manages to avoid it.
Greene walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Greene. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Karumaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karumaa.
Karumaa lands a jab to the nose.
Karumaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Greenes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Karumaa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Greene fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karumaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Karumaa tries to keep at a distance but Greene has taken the fight into the clinch.
Greene prevents a body shot from Karumaa.
Karumaa blocking some punches.
Greene doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karumaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karumaa blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Greene pulls Karumaa into guard.
Karumaa wanted to stand there but Greene had control of the position.
Greene trying to keep a closed guard but Karumaa is proving a slippery customer.
#T3##SUB#
Karumaa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Greene has his foot on Karumaa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karumaa works his way back into a safe position though.
Karumaa wants to stand but Greene is controlling his posture from full guard.
Karumaa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Greene looking for a guillotine here but Karumaa defends easily.
Karumaa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Karumaa wants to get up but he can't break Greene's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Greene throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Greene has a closed guard, preventing Karumaa from standing up.
Karumaa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Greene has his hands on Karumaa's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Greene throws the left hand but Karumaa avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karumaa.
Karumaa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Karumaa swings for the body but Greene moves out of range.
Greene half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Karumaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
Karumaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Greene attempts a counter takedown but Karumaa avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kratos Karumaa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Greene shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karumaa sprawls well. Karumaa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Greene gets slowly back to his feet.
Greene avoids the body shot from Karumaa.
Greene slips a jab from Karumaa.
Greene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karumaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Greene.
Greene digs a good hook to Karumaa's body.
Karumaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karumaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene.
Greene fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karumaa slips a straight right by Greene.#TD#
Greene closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Karumaa to the mat! Karumaa manages to get full guard.
Greene wants to control from the top but Karumaa keeps moving. #T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Greene forces his way into half guard.
Greene frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Greene trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Karumaa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Karumaa really wants to buck Greene off and get back to his feet. #SUB#
Greene looking to secure an arm triangle but Karumaa defends it well. #SUB#
Greene is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Karumaa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Karumaa! #SUB#
Greene is looking for a triangle but Karumaa pushes his legs off easily.
Greene might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Karumaa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Karumaa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Greene's guard.#SUB#
Greene looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Karumaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Greene escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karumaa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Karumaa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Karumaa tries to stand but Greene is controlling from the bottom. #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.#SUB#
Greene looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Karumaa passes into half guard.
Greene trying to control but Karumaa postures up.
Greene is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Karumaa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Greene is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Karumaa is going to stand back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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 Ricky Greene will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but Karumaa is just out of range.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greene throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Karumaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Greene is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karumaa looks to land a left hand but Greene moved out of range nicely.
Karumaa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Greene tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karumaa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Greene somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Greene closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Karumaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Karumaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greene.
Greene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karumaa! But no joy.
Karumaa tries to land a leg kick but Greene saw it coming and moves away.
Greene blocks a low kick nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Greene.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karumaa. That's going to slow Greene down.
Greene fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karumaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Greene lands a lovely overhand right.
Karumaa misses with a low kick.
Greene walks into a straight right hand from Karumaa.
Karumaa scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Karumaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karumaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Greene is out of range.
Greene throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karumaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Greene's knee momentarily.
Nice body kick there by Karumaa.
Greene is looking to wear down Karumaa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karumaa with the inside leg kick.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karumaa moves away.
Greene shoots in for a takedown but Karumaa shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karumaa slips under a jab.
Karumaa misses the jab.#TD#
Greene looking to score a takedown here. Karumaa is defending well but Greene drives through and ends up in Karumaa's guard.
Karumaa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Greene controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Greene trying to control but Karumaa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Greene drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Karumaa dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Karumaa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Greene's guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Greene looking for a guillotine here but Karumaa defends easily.
Karumaa wanted to stand there but Greene had control of the position.
Ricky Greene overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karumaa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karumaa tries to stand but Greene is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kratos Karumaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karumaa 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kratos Karumaa!
Kratos Karumaa 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:
DMMA 217 Kersikov vs Karumaa
Date: Jul 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Karumaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karumaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Karumaa misses with a body shot.
Karumaa cracks Kersikov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karumaa.
Kersikov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good leg kick by Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Karumaa throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karumaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kersikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karumaa scrambles back to his feet.
Karumaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karumaa thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Karumaa.
Karumaa loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.#T1#
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Karumaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well.
Karumaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karumaa wants to land a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karumaa moves away.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov cracks Karumaa with a good jab.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Karumaa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Karumaa's head but Karumaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov thuds his shin into the meat of Karumaa's side.
Karumaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kersikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses.
Karumaa wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Karumaa misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karumaa moves away.
Karumaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Karumaa sizes up Kersikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karumaa throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karumaa.
Karumaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Karumaa's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Karumaa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov misses the jab.
A low kick from Karumaa is predictable there
and Kersikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karumaa thinking.
Karumaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Karumaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karumaa misses the jab.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a nice looking combination but Karumaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Karumaa saw that one coming.#T3#
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karumaa looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Karumaa slaps the foot to one side.
Karumaa is looking to chop away at Kersikov's legs.
Karumaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Kersikov.
Kersikov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Karumaa if he has to take too many more of those.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karumaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kratos Karumaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov defending well as Karumaa loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
Kersikov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Karumaa just manages to avoid it.
Karumaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Karumaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karumaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karumaa tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Karumaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Karumaa misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Karumaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karumaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karumaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karumaa scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Karumaa saw that one coming.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Karumaa misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
A low kick lands for Karumaa.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the head.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Karumaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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 Marko Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Karumaa looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Kratos Karumaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karumaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov moves out of range as Karumaa strikes.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karumaa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karumaa. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Karumaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karumaa misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Karumaa moved out of range.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Karumaa misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Karumaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Karumaa tries to avoid it.
Karumaa lands with a shot to the body.
Kersikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kersikov, as that shot connected.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Karumaa down.
Karumaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Karumaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karumaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kersikov scores with a nice strike.
Nice jab there from Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Karumaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Karumaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karumaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov lands with a straight right. Karumaa didn't see that one coming.
Karumaa scores with the left hand. Kersikov knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov is looking to counter punch.
Karumaa misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karumaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kersikov in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Karumaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Karumaa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kersikov.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karumaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kersikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kersikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karumaa throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov cracks Karumaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karumaa.
Karumaa looks to throw a body kick
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Karumaa.
Kersikov digs a good body shot into Karumaa's ribs.
Kersikov cracks a nice hook into Karumaa's ribs.
Karumaa with a nice calf kick.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Karumaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Karumaa's shoulder, as Karumaa tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov wants to slow Karumaa down by chopping away at his legs.
Karumaa feints a counter leg kick.
Karumaa wants to land a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karumaa lunges at Kersikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kersikov's hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Karumaa.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karumaa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Karumaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karumaa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kersikov. That one must have hurt.
The fighters circling - Karumaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kersikov catches Karumaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Karumaa is just out of range.
Karumaa jabs at Kersikov's body.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karumaa.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karumaa.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karumaa digs a good body shot into Kersikov's ribs.
Kersikov lands a jab to the nose.
Karumaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
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 Marko Kersikov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karumaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kersikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Karumaa lands a nice shot that snaps Kersikov's head back.
Karumaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Karumaa misses.
Karumaa swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Karumaa avoids it.
Karumaa scores with a punch to the head.
Karumaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karumaa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Karumaa's body.
Karumaa misses with a left hand
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karumaa is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Karumaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Karumaa misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karumaa. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.
Karumaa misses with a low kick.
Karumaa takes one to the side of the head.
Kersikov slips a jab from Karumaa.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Karumaa's belly button to the back.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Karumaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kersikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kersikov needs to keep his hands up - Karumaa had a free shot at his head there.
Karumaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karumaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#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!
Karumaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Karumaa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Karumaa misses with a looping right.
Kersikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karumaa.
A big left from Karumaa misses.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Karumaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov swings for the body but Karumaa moves out of range.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karumaa.
Karumaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Karumaa feints a counter leg kick.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Karumaa misses with a low kick as Kersikov jumps back.
Kersikov swings for the body but Karumaa moves out of range.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karumaa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kersikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kersikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov stuns Karumaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Karumaa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Karumaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karumaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kersikov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Karumaa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kersikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Karumaa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kersikov takes a step back to recover.
A shot to the liver by Kersikov. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Kersikov slips under a jab.#T4#
Kersikov throws out a powerful jab.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karumaa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Kersikov connects with the punch.
Kersikov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kersikov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Karumaa counters with a nice body shot.
Karumaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov digs a good body shot into Karumaa's ribs.
Karumaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karumaa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Karumaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.
Karumaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Karumaa moved out of range nicely.
Karumaa looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karumaa.
Kersikov takes one on the button.
Karumaa slips a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Karumaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Karumaa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Karumaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Karumaa dips to his left and cracks Kersikov with an uppercut!
Karumaa misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kersikov checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kersikov slips a jab from Karumaa.
Karumaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Karumaa moves out of range easily.
Karumaa misses with a looping left.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Karumaa misses the target.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Karumaa sees coming a mile off.
Kersikov cracks a nice hook into Karumaa's ribs.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the head.
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karumaa. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karumaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Karumaa throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Karumaa throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karumaa slips under a jab.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Karumaa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karumaa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karumaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Karumaa scores with a nice right hand.
Kersikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karumaa at a distance.
Kersikov moves out of range as Karumaa strikes.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karumaa wants to land a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Karumaa manages to avoid it.
Kersikov cracks Karumaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Karumaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Karumaa throws a low kick, looking for Kersikov's leg but Kersikov calmly moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Kersikov blocks the low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karumaa. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Karumaa cracks Kersikov with a good jab.
Kersikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karumaa under the eye.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Karumaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Kersikov.
Karumaa slips a jab from Kersikov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karumaa! But no joy.
Karumaa misses with a body punch
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karumaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Karumaa finds it's way through Kersikov's defenses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Karumaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Kersikov is wise to it.
Karumaa just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Kersikov misses its target.
Kersikov scores with a nice strike.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Kersikov misses its target.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Karumaa.#T4#
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karumaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karumaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karumaa misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov defending well as Karumaa loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov lands a jab to the nose.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Karumaa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karumaa blocks a low kick nicely.
Kersikov scores with a spinning back kick!
Karumaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Karumaa moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
A cross from Kersikov lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Marko Kersikov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Karumaa moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Karumaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karumaa.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karumaa feints a counter leg kick.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Karumaa moves out of range.
A slow jab from Karumaa misses its intended target.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick
and Karumaa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karumaa moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karumaa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karumaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kersikov in his tracks.
Kersikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot lands for Kersikov.
Karumaa jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Karumaa.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Karumaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karumaa misses with a straight left.
Karumaa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karumaa on the side of the head.
Karumaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov lands with a nice body kick.
Karumaa moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Karumaa moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Karumaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Karumaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karumaa down.
Karumaa swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
#T2#
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karumaa throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karumaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karumaa lands with a good body shot.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karumaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Karumaa moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Karumaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kersikov under the eye.
Karumaa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kersikov's head.
Karumaa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kersikov.
Karumaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Kersikov blocks the low kick.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karumaa.
Kersikov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Karumaa blocks a jab.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karumaa.#T3#
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Karumaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karumaa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and Karumaa settles back down.
Karumaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Karumaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karumaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karumaa throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karumaa misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Karumaa avoids it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kersikov!
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Karumaa saw that one coming.
Karumaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Karumaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov slips a jab from Karumaa.
An inside leg kick from Karumaa misses.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karumaa.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov digs a good hook to Karumaa's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Kersikov.
Karumaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Karumaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kersikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karumaa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karumaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kratos Karumaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karumaa manages to avoid it.
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 Marko Kersikov.
Well Kersikov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 50:46
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Kersikov!
Marko Kersikov retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Marko Kersikov 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:
DMMA 211 Klimenko vs Outback 2
Date: Jul 05, 2023 |
#R1#
O Malley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karumaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karumaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by O Malley.
Karumaa misses with a low kick.
Karumaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
O Malley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karumaa was well out of range. Poor timing from O Malley.
O Malley takes a swing at Karumaa's ribcage but misses.
Karumaa slips under a jab from O Malley.
Karumaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Malley.
Karumaa cracks O Malley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karumaa loads up on a big right hand but O Malley slips the punch.
O Malley missing with a left hand there. Karumaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karumaa misses with an uppercut. O Malley saw that one coming.
Sean O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Malley moves away from the strike by Karumaa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Malley misses with a few strikes there.
Karumaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
O Malley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karumaa manages to avoid it.
O Malley throws an overhand right that lands on Karumaa's shoulder, as Karumaa tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Karumaa.
Karumaa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Kratos Karumaa has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from O Malley finds it's target.#T1#
Karumaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karumaa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karumaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
O Malley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karumaa 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.
An inside leg kick lands from O Malley.
O Malley misses with an uppercut
and Karumaa counters with a nice body shot.
Karumaa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Malley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karumaa. That's going to slow O Malley down.
Karumaa slips under a jab.
O Malley misses with a lunging right hand
and Karumaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Malley misses with a hook
and Karumaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Malley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A good leg kick by Karumaa.
Good work by Karumaa as he checks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from O Malley. #T2#
O Malley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karumaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
O Malley connects with a single shot there.
Karumaa scores with a nice head shot.
Karumaa blocks a jab.
Karumaa half committed to a counter leg kick.
O Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Karumaa is just out of range.
Karumaa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Malley works Karumaa's body with a nice hook.
Karumaa throws a hook to the side of O Malley's head but O Malley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Malley misses with a shot to the body
and Karumaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
O Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Malley tries to land a body kick
and Karumaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles O Malley's knee momentarily.
Karumaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles O Malley. O Malley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by O Malley.
O Malley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
O Malley misses with a looping right.
O Malley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karumaa. Karumaa obviously looking to wear him down.
O Malley lands a nice shot that snaps Karumaa's head back.
Karumaa staying out of range there.#T3#
Jab by Karumaa.
O Malley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karumaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karumaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karumaa is looking to slow O Malley down with leg kicks.
O Malley misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
O Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
O Malley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Karumaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karumaa moves out of range as O Malley throws a body kick.
O Malley throws a head kick that misses.
Karumaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Malley.
Karumaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Malley.
O Malley misses with an uppercut
and Karumaa counters with a straight right hand.
O Malley looks to land a left hand but Karumaa moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karumaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Karumaa connects with a solid leg kick.
O Malley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karumaa.
Karumaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karumaa throws a jab but it's blocked by O Malley.
O Malley throws a hook but Karumaa blocks it.
O Malley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
O Malley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karumaa.
Karumaa staying out of range there.
Karumaa punishes O Malley's body with a nice straight punch.
O Malley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#Kratos Karumaa's cut is getting worse.
Karumaa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Karumaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Malley.
Karumaa misses with an uppercut. O Malley saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karumaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Karumaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Karumaa connects with a body shot.
O Malley with a nice cross.
O Malley jabs Karumaa right on the nose. Karumaa blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sean O Malley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kratos Karumaa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
O Malley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karumaa misses with a hook. O Malley ducked under it nicely.
O Malley swings widly with a right hand
and Karumaa counters with a low kick, right behind O Malley 's knee.
O Malley motions for Karumaa to come forward. O Malley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karumaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Malley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karumaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karumaa throws a right hand that misses
and O Malley counters with a nice leg kick.
O Malley connects with a nice looking jab.
Karumaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Malley throws out the jab.
O Malley misses with a head kick.
O Malley misses with a straight right.
Karumaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Malley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
O Malley swinging wildly here.
O Malley dips to his left and cracks Karumaa with an uppercut!
O Malley looks to land a right hand but Karumaa moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Malley throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Karumaa counter with a right hand. #T1#
A jab from O Malley misses.
Sean O Malley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karumaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karumaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karumaa scoring well with a low kick there.
O Malley ducks right into an uppercut from Karumaa.
O Malley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Malley throws a big shot that misses.
O Malley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from O Malley.
Karumaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
O Malley misses with a lunging right hand
and Karumaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karumaa lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Malley ducks under a wild hook from Karumaa.
Karumaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses O Malley's sensitive parts.
Karumaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Malley misses with a left hand
and Karumaa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
O Malley ducks under a wild hook from Karumaa.#T2#
O Malley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Karumaa.
A telegraphed right hand from Karumaa misses the target.
Karumaa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
O Malley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a hook to the side of O Malley's head but O Malley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Malley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a hook but O Malley blocks it.
O Malley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karumaa.
Karumaa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. O Malley eats them both and turns towards Karumaa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
O Malley misses the shot to the body.
Karumaa tried to counter with a leg kick but O Malley avoided it.
Karumaa throws a low kick, looking for O Malley's leg but O Malley calmly moves out of range.
O Malley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karumaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Karumaa throwing a counter right hand but O Malley manages to avoid it.
O Malley throws a right hand that misses
and Karumaa counters with an outside leg kick.
O Malley misses with an uppercut
and Karumaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Malley misses with a straight left. #T3#
Karumaa throws a low kick but O Malley avoids it.
Karumaa looks to throw the jab but O Malley is out of range.
O Malley misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheers as O Malley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karumaa doesn't seem phased though.
Karumaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Malley.
O Malley looks to land a left hand but Karumaa moved out of range nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Karumaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
O Malley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karumaa.
O Malley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Malley misses with a hook. Karumaa ducked under it nicely.
O Malley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karumaa scores with a leg kick.
O Malley misses with a shot to the body
and Karumaa counters with a stiff right hand.
O Malley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karumaa on the side of the head.
O Malley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Karumaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Malley defending well as Karumaa loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Karumaa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
O Malley takes one on the button.
O Malley misses with a right hand
and Karumaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Karumaa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karumaa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karumaa slips under a jab.
O Malley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karumaa defending well as O Malley loads up on a big left hand.
O Malley with a nice cross.
Karumaa lands a leg kick that knocks O Malley off balance momentarily.
A jab from Karumaa finds it's way through O Malley's defenses.
O Malley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karumaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Malley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Malley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karumaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Malley is looking to land body kicks.
Karumaa throws a shot from downtown. O Malley moves away and avoids it.
O Malley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kratos Karumaa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kratos Karumaa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Karumaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Karumaa misses with a wild body shot.
O Malley throws a jab when Karumaa was well out of range.
Karumaa misses with an uppercut
and O Malley counters with a straight right hand.
Karumaa avoids the body shot from O Malley.
Karumaa wants to land a leg kick but O Malley is out of range.
O Malley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
O Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karumaa scores with a hook to the body. O Malley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good work by O Malley as he checks the leg kick.
Karumaa lands a jab.
Nice shot lands for O Malley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Malley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from O Malley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Malley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karumaa.
Karumaa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karumaa moves away from the strike by O Malley. #T1#
O Malley loads up on a big right hand but Karumaa slips the punch.
Karumaa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
O Malley lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
O Malley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karumaa. Karumaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
O Malley throws a hook to the side of Karumaa's head but Karumaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Malley throws a leg kick but Karumaa moved away.
Karumaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karumaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Malley.
O Malley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karumaa.
O Malley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
O Malley throws a body punch but Karumaa moves out of range.
O Malley misses with a hook.
Karumaa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Karumaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karumaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Malley.
It appears Karumaa was looking to counter with a kick there.
O Malley throws an overhand right that lands on Karumaa's shoulder, as Karumaa tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from O Malley misses.
Karumaa throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
O Malley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Karumaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Malley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karumaa checks a leg kick.
Karumaa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Karumaa misses the shot to the body.
O Malley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
O Malley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karumaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karumaa moves away from the strike by O Malley.
Karumaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
O Malley checks a leg kick.
O Malley throws a body kick that misses.
Karumaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
O Malley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karumaa.
O Malley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karumaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Malley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karumaa's sensitive parts.
Karumaa misses with a low kick as O Malley jumps back.
O Malley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karumaa.
#T3#
O Malley with a nice cross.
A left and a right from Karumaa both land. Nice combination.
O Malley throws a head kick that misses.
O Malley misses the jab.
O Malley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karumaa finds it's way round the side to connect with O Malley's head.
O Malley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
O Malley looks to throw the jab but Karumaa is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Malley. Karumaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Malley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O Malley swings for the body but Karumaa moves out of range.
Karumaa digs a good body shot into O Malley's ribs.
O Malley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
O Malley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karumaa.
It seemed like O Malley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karumaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Malley throws out the jab.
Karumaa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
O Malley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karumaa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karumaa misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like O Malley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
A big right from O Malley misses.
O Malley stuns Karumaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karumaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Malley.
Karumaa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Karumaa avoids the head kick by O Malley.
O Malley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
O Malley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
O Malley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karumaa momentarily.
O Malley throws a poor cross that misses
and Karumaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Karumaa finds it's way through O Malley's defenses.
O Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Karumaa is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Malley, as that shot connected.
O Malley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karumaa throws a shot from downtown. O Malley moves away and avoids it.
O Malley throws a big shot that misses.
Karumaa slips under a jab from O Malley.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sean O Malley.
I think O Malley 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kratos Karumaa!
Kratos Karumaa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 199 Klimenko vs Menezes
Date: May 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Karumaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Karumaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tico looks to score with a jab to the body but Karumaa is just out of range.
Tico throws a right hand that misses
and Karumaa counters with a straight right hand.
Tico misses with a shot to the body
and Karumaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tico takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tico misses with a two punch combination.
Karumaa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karumaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice cross by Tico.
Karumaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tico waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karumaa.
Karumaa missing with a left hand there. Tico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Tico was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Karumaa.
Karumaa misses with a leg kick
and Tico counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karumaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Tico slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tico on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tico moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Karumaa.
Tico is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Karumaa scores with a hook.
Tico throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karumaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tico.
Karumaa lands with a straight right. Tico didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a leg kick but Tico sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karumaa jabs Tico right on the nose. Tico blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tico takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kratos Karumaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Karumaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Tico has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tico will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karumaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good exchange - Tico coming out on top.
Tico throws an off balance right hand
and Karumaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tico's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karumaa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tico scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Karumaa misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tico! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Tico.
Karumaa slips under a jab.
Karumaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tico walks into a stiff left hand from Karumaa.
Tico waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karumaa.#T3#
Tico with the inside leg kick.
Karumaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karumaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Karumaa takes one to the side of the head.
Tico throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Tico throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Kratos Karumaa has been cut.
Tico takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tico misses with a lunging right hand
and Karumaa counters with a right hand to the body.
Karumaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tico on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karumaa. Karumaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karumaa avoids the body shot from Tico.
Karumaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tico moves out of range of the body kick from Karumaa.
Tico throws a poor cross that misses
and Karumaa counters with a leg kick.
Karumaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Tico misses with a hook
and Karumaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That kick from Tico tenderised Karumaa's leg. Karumaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karumaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karumaa looks to land a body kick but Tico moved away.
Tico throws a head kick that misses.
Tico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karumaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karumaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tico.
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Karumaa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karumaa slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick from Karumaa misses.
Tico appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karumaa connects with the punch.
Tico swings widly with a right hand
and Karumaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kratos Karumaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kratos Karumaa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tico throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karumaa counters with a thumping low kick.
Tico takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Karumaa lands with a nice body punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Tico scores with a four punch combination!
Karumaa throws a hook to the side of Tico's head but Tico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tico ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tico takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tico gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tico avoids a kick to the body.
Karumaa blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Karumaa - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karumaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Karumaa lands.
Karumaa stuns Tico with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Tico scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Karumaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tico can do to turn this around?
A solid leg kick lands there for Karumaa.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tico darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karumaa looks to throw the jab but Tico is out of range.
Karumaa slips a jab and a cross from Tico.
A low kick from Karumaa misses
and Tico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karumaa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Karumaa slips a jab from Tico.
Tico waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karumaa.
Karumaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Karumaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tico throws a head kick that half lands.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Karumaa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karumaa lands with a straight right. Tico didn't see that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karumaa.
A shot to the liver by Karumaa. Beautiful body shot.
Kratos Karumaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Karumaa staying out of range there.
Karumaa connects with the punch.
Tico scores with a leg kick.
Tico takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tico throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karumaa throwing a counter right hand but Tico manages to avoid it.
Karumaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karumaa lands with a good body shot.
Karumaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tico counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tico throws a looping overhand right but Karumaa ducks down to avoid it.
Karumaa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Tico avoids the body shot from Karumaa.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karumaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karumaa throws a low kick but Tico moves out of range easily.
Karumaa cracks Tico with a good jab.
A low kick lands for Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karumaa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tico's head.
Tico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karumaa.
Karumaa walks into a left hand.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tico throws a head kick but Karumaa moves out of range.
#T4#
Karumaa clobbers Tico with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Tico misses
and Karumaa counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Karumaa.
Karumaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tico doesn't seem bothered though.
Karumaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Tico thinks about the counter body kick.
A good leg kick by Tico.
Karumaa lands with a shot to the body.
Karumaa catches Tico with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karumaa misses with a body shot.
Tico throws out a counter right but Karumaa avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Karumaa.
Karumaa looks to land a right hand but Tico moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Karumaa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kratos Karumaa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kratos Karumaa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tico throws a shot to the body.
Tico misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Karumaa counters with a straight right hand.
Tico has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tico there as he acknowledges the shot.
Karumaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Tico counters with a straight right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tico might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Karumaa has got the better of the exchanges.
Tico smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karumaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tico at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tico.
Karumaa scores with a body shot.
Jab from Karumaa.
Tico avoids the head kick by Karumaa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karumaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karumaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick from Karumaa lands but Tico takes it in his stride. #T1#
Tico throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karumaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karumaa misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Tico. Those never looked like landing.
Tico throws a lazy uppercut
and Karumaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tico tries a low kick but Karumaa avoids it.
Karumaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karumaa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tico misses with a head kick.
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Karumaa.
Tico appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karumaa lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot by Karumaa.
Tico Tico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Karumaa throws a looping overhand right but Tico ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Karumaa does it's job there.
Karumaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karumaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Karumaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tico waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karumaa.
Karumaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Karumaa needs to keep his hands up - Tico had a free shot at his head there.
Tico has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karumaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Tico's head.
Tico moves out of range of the leg kick from Karumaa.
Tico throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karumaa on the side of the head.
Tico scores with a jab. Karumaa acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Tico misses with a double jab.
Karumaa misses with an uppercut. Tico saw that one coming.
Karumaa slips under a jab.
Karumaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tico blocks a leg kick.
Karumaa scores with a shot to the body.
Tico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karumaa moves out of range as Tico strikes.
Karumaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tico will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karumaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tico misses the jab.
Tico throws a lazy body kick
letting Karumaa counter with a right hand. #T4#
Karumaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tico's head backwards.
Tico cracks Karumaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tico walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tico throws a jab but it's blocked by Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tico misses with the combination.
Karumaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Tico.
Tico misses with a head kick.
Kratos Karumaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karumaa connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kratos Karumaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karumaa 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kratos Karumaa!
Kratos Karumaa 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:
DMMA 192 Don Vs Costeau
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Karumaa.
Karumaa lands with an overhand left.
Yeltsin Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yeltsin Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karumaa ducks under a wild hook from Yeltsin Jr.
Karumaa connects with a looping right hand.
Yeltsin Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Karumaa 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.
Yeltsin Jr misses the jab.
Yeltsin Jr misses with an uppercut.
Karumaa connects with a crisp jab.
Yeltsin Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karumaa.
Yeltsin Jr looks to land a right hand but Karumaa moved out of range.
Karumaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yeltsin Jr.#CUT2#It looks like Kratos Karumaa has been cut.
Yeltsin Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karumaa throwing a counter right hand but Yeltsin Jr manages to avoid it.
Boris Yeltsin Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Yeltsin Jr wants to land a leg kick but Karumaa is out of range.
Karumaa is looking to chop away at Yeltsin Jr's legs.
A low kick lands for Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Karumaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karumaa checks a leg kick.
Yeltsin Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Karumaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Yeltsin Jr is just out of range.
Karumaa slips a jab from Yeltsin Jr.
Karumaa slips a straight right by Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Karumaa if he has to take too many more of those.
Yeltsin Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yeltsin Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Karumaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Yeltsin Jr.
A jab from Karumaa misses.
Yeltsin Jr tries a low kick but Karumaa avoids it.
Yeltsin Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karumaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karumaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yeltsin Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Yeltsin Jr scores with a body shot.
Karumaa slips under a jab from Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr throws a poor cross that misses
letting Karumaa counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yeltsin Jr throws a hook but Karumaa blocks it.#T2#
Karumaa swings for the body but Yeltsin Jr moves out of range.
Karumaa throws a hook but Yeltsin Jr blocks it.
Yeltsin Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Yeltsin Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Karumaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A solid body kick from Yeltsin Jr.
Karumaa moves out of range of the body kick from Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yeltsin Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karumaa lands with a good body shot.
Karumaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A low kick from Yeltsin Jr is predictable there
and Karumaa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick lands for Karumaa.
Karumaa avoids the head kick by Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Karumaa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yeltsin Jr lands a body shot.
Yeltsin Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karumaa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yeltsin Jr scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karumaa checks a leg kick.
Karumaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Yeltsin Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Karumaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karumaa thumps Yeltsin Jr with a low kick.
Yeltsin Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karumaa throws a hook but Yeltsin Jr blocks it.
A good leg kick by Karumaa.
Karumaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karumaa defending well as Yeltsin Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Karumaa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yeltsin Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Karumaa.
Yeltsin Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Karumaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karumaa throwing a counter right hand but Yeltsin Jr manages to avoid it.
Yeltsin Jr throws a wild body kick that Karumaa sees coming a mile off.
Karumaa throws a shot from downtown. Yeltsin Jr moves away and avoids it.
Karumaa moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Yeltsin Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karumaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yeltsin Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A jab from Yeltsin Jr finds it's way through Karumaa's defenses.
Yeltsin Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Karumaa in the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Yeltsin Jr misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karumaa.
Karumaa avoids the body shot from Yeltsin Jr.
Karumaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yeltsin Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karumaa avoids the head kick by Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr tries a low kick but Karumaa avoids it.
Karumaa scores with a leg kick.
Yeltsin Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab by Karumaa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karumaa scores with a nice head shot.
Karumaa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Karumaa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Karumaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yeltsin Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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 Kratos Karumaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kratos Karumaa'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#
Yeltsin Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yeltsin Jr throws a wild body kick that Karumaa sees coming a mile off.
Karumaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yeltsin Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yeltsin Jr throws the kick towards the body but Karumaa avoids it.
Karumaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yeltsin Jr in his tracks.
Karumaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yeltsin Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Karumaa.
A low kick lands for Karumaa.
Karumaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Karumaa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Karumaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yeltsin Jr throws a looping overhand right but Karumaa ducks down to avoid it.
Karumaa blocks a jab.
Karumaa lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeltsin Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Yeltsin Jr throws a wild body kick that Karumaa sees coming a mile off.
Karumaa throws a shot to the body.
Yeltsin Jr moves out of range as Karumaa strikes.
Yeltsin Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karumaa misses with a hook. Yeltsin Jr ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Yeltsin Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Karumaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karumaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yeltsin Jr missing with a left hand there. Karumaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karumaa is looking to counter punch.
Yeltsin Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Karumaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yeltsin Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Yeltsin Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karumaa throws out the jab.
Yeltsin Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Karumaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yeltsin Jr throws a hook but Karumaa avoids it easily.
A jab from Karumaa misses.
That kick from Yeltsin Jr tenderised Karumaa's leg. Karumaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kratos Karumaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Yeltsin Jr tries to score with a low kick but Karumaa moves his leg out of the way.
Karumaa ducks under a wild hook from Yeltsin Jr.
Karumaa misses with a looping left.
Yeltsin Jr needs to keep his hands up - Karumaa had a free shot at his head there.
Karumaa scores with a jab to the head.
Yeltsin Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karumaa's head.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yeltsin Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Karumaa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yeltsin Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yeltsin Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Karumaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yeltsin Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Karumaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karumaa scores with a body shot.
Crunch! Karumaa slams his shin into Yeltsin Jr's torso.
Karumaa moves out of range as Yeltsin Jr throws a body kick.
As Yeltsin Jr backs away, Karumaa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A good leg kick by Karumaa.
Yeltsin Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karumaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Karumaa scores with a hook.
Karumaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Karumaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Yeltsin Jr is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karumaa lands a nice shot that snaps Yeltsin Jr's head back.
#T3#
Yeltsin Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karumaa lands with a nice body punch.
Karumaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yeltsin Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Karumaa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yeltsin Jr.
Karumaa looks to throw the jab but Yeltsin Jr is out of range.
Yeltsin Jr tests Karumaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karumaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yeltsin Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Karumaa.
Yeltsin Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karumaa. Karumaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Yeltsin Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Karumaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yeltsin Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yeltsin Jr takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yeltsin Jr pushes Karumaa away with a front kick.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a hook.
Yeltsin Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yeltsin Jr throws a wild body kick that Karumaa sees coming a mile off.
Karumaa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Karumaa ducks under a wild hook from Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr throws the kick towards the body but Karumaa avoids it.
Karumaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karumaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Karumaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yeltsin Jr.
Karumaa throws a hook but Yeltsin Jr blocks it.
Karumaa throws a jab when Yeltsin Jr was well out of range.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a leg kick
and Karumaa counters with a series of strikes. Yeltsin Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Karumaa defending well as Yeltsin Jr loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Karumaa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! Yeltsin Jr slams his shin into Karumaa's torso.
Karumaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yeltsin Jr throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeltsin Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yeltsin Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Yeltsin Jr backs away, Karumaa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Karumaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yeltsin Jr's sensitive parts.
Karumaa throws a jab when Yeltsin Jr was well out of range.
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 Kratos Karumaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kratos Karumaa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Yeltsin Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boris Yeltsin Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karumaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Yeltsin Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Yeltsin Jr throws out a leg kick but Karumaa moves out of range and Yeltsin Jr only half commits.
Yeltsin Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karumaa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yeltsin Jr just manages to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Yeltsin Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That kick from Karumaa tenderised Yeltsin Jr's leg. Yeltsin Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karumaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Karumaa misses with a wild body shot.
Yeltsin Jr throws a push kick but Karumaa slaps the foot to one side.
Karumaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeltsin Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yeltsin Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Karumaa checks a low kick from Yeltsin Jr.
Karumaa thuds a left hand into Yeltsin Jr's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a hook
enabling Karumaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Yeltsin Jr needs to keep his hands up - Karumaa had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Yeltsin Jr thows a leg kick but Karumaa checks it
and Karumaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Yeltsin Jr takes a swing at Karumaa's ribcage but misses.
Yeltsin Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Karumaa should have avoided that one.
Karumaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karumaa cracks Yeltsin Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karumaa cracks a nice hook into Yeltsin Jr's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karumaa. Yeltsin Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yeltsin Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Yeltsin Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Yeltsin Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yeltsin Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Karumaa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karumaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Yeltsin Jr is just out of range.
Karumaa is looking to slow Yeltsin Jr down with leg kicks.
Yeltsin Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yeltsin Jr throws a body kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Karumaa!
Yeltsin Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Yeltsin Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Karumaa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Karumaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yeltsin Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Karumaa.
Yeltsin Jr throws a lazy right hand but Karumaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yeltsin Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Yeltsin Jr is predictable there
and Karumaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Karumaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karumaa works Yeltsin Jr's body with a nice hook.
Yeltsin Jr throws a push kick but Karumaa slaps the foot to one side.
Karumaa throws a big counter combination but Yeltsin Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yeltsin Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Karumaa counters with an outside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Karumaa.
Karumaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Karumaa jabs at Yeltsin Jr's body.
Karumaa throws a nice looking combination but Yeltsin Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yeltsin Jr misses with an uppercut
and Karumaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a left hand
and Karumaa counters with a low kick, right behind Yeltsin Jr 's knee. #T3#
Karumaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karumaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karumaa works Yeltsin Jr's body with a nice hook.
Yeltsin Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Karumaa cracks Yeltsin Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#Yeltsin Jr is rocked!
Yeltsin Jr throws a low kick but Karumaa moves out of range easily.
Yeltsin Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Karumaa finish him?
Karumaa lands with a hook. Yeltsin Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karumaa throws a shot to the body.
Yeltsin Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yeltsin Jr walks into a straight right hand from Karumaa.
Yeltsin Jr throws a lazy right hand but Karumaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karumaa clobbers Yeltsin Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yeltsin Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Karumaa counters with a big right hand! Oh Yeltsin Jr is in trouble here! Karumaa follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kratos Karumaa!
During a confident post fight interview, Kratos Karumaa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 185 Klimenko vs Mukunzi
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Karumaa.
Adeoluwa lands with a nice body punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karumaa.
Adeoluwa throws a body shot but no joy.
Karumaa loads up on a big right hand but Adeoluwa slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Adeoluwa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karumaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Adeoluwa is just out of range.
Adeoluwa looks to throw the jab but Karumaa is out of range.
Karumaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Adeoluwa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karumaa misses the shot to the body.
Karumaa moves out of range as Adeoluwa strikes.
Adeoluwa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karumaa.
Adeoluwa moves out of range of the strikes.
Karumaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adeoluwa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Karumaa counters with a nice body shot.
Karumaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Adeoluwa.
Karumaa connects with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adeoluwa moves away.
Adeoluwa lands with a hook. Karumaa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karumaa slips a straight right by Adeoluwa.
Karumaa connects with a body shot.
Karumaa throws a hook to the side of Adeoluwa's head but Adeoluwa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Adeoluwa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karumaa.
Adeoluwa misses with a low kick as Karumaa jumps back.
Karumaa slips a straight right by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa takes a swing at Karumaa's ribcage but misses.
Adeoluwa lunges at Karumaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karumaa's hand.
Adeoluwa scores with a hook.
Karumaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karumaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Karumaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adeoluwa jabs Karumaa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adeoluwa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kratos Karumaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karumaa loads up on a big right hand but Adeoluwa slips the punch.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adeoluwa moves away.
Adeoluwa throws a leg kick but Karumaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Adeoluwa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karumaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adeoluwa's head backwards.
A slow jab from Adeoluwa misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adeoluwa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Karumaa misses with a body shot.
Adeoluwa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Karumaa.
Adeoluwa looks to throw the jab but Karumaa is out of range.
Adeoluwa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karumaa.
Adeoluwa takes a swing at Karumaa's ribcage but misses.
Adeoluwa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karumaa is out of range.
Karumaa tried to score with a low kick but Adeoluwa checks it.
Adeoluwa stuns Karumaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adeoluwa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Adeoluwa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karumaa throws out the jab.
Adeoluwa shoots for a takedown but Karumaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karumaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adeoluwa's head backwards.
Adeoluwa lunges at Karumaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karumaa's hand.
Karumaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Karumaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adeoluwa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karumaa throws a jab when Adeoluwa was well out of range.
Adeoluwa feinted with a counter takedown.
Adeoluwa throws a jab when Karumaa was well out of range.
Adeoluwa looks to land a right hand but Karumaa moved out of range.#T3#
Adeoluwa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karumaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adeoluwa.
Karumaa swings for the body but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa avoids a kick to the body.
Karumaa throws the kick towards the body but Adeoluwa avoids it.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karumaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Adeoluwa tries a low kick but Karumaa avoids it.
Adeoluwa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karumaa takes a swing at Adeoluwa's ribcage but misses.
No luck for Adeoluwa with that takedown attempt.
A shot to the body from Karumaa misses
letting Adeoluwa counter with a right hand.
Karumaa misses with a looping left.
Adeoluwa avoids the body shot from Karumaa.
Karumaa lands a body shot.
Adeoluwa defending well as Karumaa loads up on a big left hand.
Karumaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adeoluwa.
#T4#
Karumaa misses with a wild body shot.
Karumaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adeoluwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Karumaa.
Adeoluwa lands a nice hook to Karumaa's body. Karumaa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kratos Karumaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adeoluwa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karumaa scores with a hook to the body. Adeoluwa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good exchange - Adeoluwa coming out on top.
Adeoluwa misses the shot to the body.
A cross from Adeoluwa lands.
The fighters circling - Adeoluwa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karumaa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karumaa.
Karumaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karumaa scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adeoluwa swings for the body but Karumaa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karumaa.
A swing and a miss from Karumaa.
Karumaa slips a jab from Adeoluwa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kratos Karumaa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Adeoluwa just misses with a punch to the body.
Karumaa lands a body shot.
Adeoluwa walks into a straight right hand from Karumaa.
Karumaa thuds his right hand into Adeoluwa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Karumaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karumaa walks into a left hand.
Karumaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Adeoluwa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Karumaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Adeoluwa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karumaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karumaa lands a body shot.
Karumaa cracks Adeoluwa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adeoluwa just misses with a punch to the body.
Karumaa misses with a hook.
Karumaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karumaa loads up on a big right hand but Adeoluwa slips the punch.
No luck for Adeoluwa with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Karumaa looks to land a left hand but Adeoluwa moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Adeoluwa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Karumaa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Karumaa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adeoluwa defends it easily.
Adeoluwa cracks Karumaa with a solid left hand.
Adeoluwa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adeoluwa landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Karumaa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adeoluwa working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Adeoluwa wants to pass the guard but Karumaa is keeping the position.
Adeoluwa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Karumaa keeps moving. #SUB2#
Karumaa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Adeoluwa has passed into half guard!
Chukwu Adeoluwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karumaa tries to roll over but Adeoluwa keeps him under control.
Adeoluwa 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. #T3#
Adeoluwa is trying to control the action in half guard but Karumaa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karumaa 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.
Adeoluwa tries to pass to full mount but Karumaa defends it.
Adeoluwa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Adeoluwa lands strikes from half guard.
Karumaa is looking to improve his position.
Adeoluwa 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.
Adeoluwa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Adeoluwa lands with a punch from half guard.
Adeoluwa trying to control the action but Karumaa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Adeoluwa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karumaa has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Adeoluwa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Adeoluwa.
Karumaa is not content to let Adeoluwa control the position.#SUB2#
Karumaa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Karumaa wants to improve his position but Adeoluwa is controlling well.
Karumaa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Adeoluwa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karumaa moves out of range as Adeoluwa strikes.
Karumaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adeoluwa scores with a leg kick.
Adeoluwa shoots in and drives through. Karumaa sprawls well.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the side of Karumaa's head but Karumaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adeoluwa misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Karumaa as he connects with a hook.
Karumaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Karumaa ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa looks to land a left hand but Karumaa moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Karumaa.
Karumaa misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Karumaa. No joy for Adeoluwa on that attempt.
Adeoluwa walks into a stiff left hand from Karumaa.
Karumaa moves forwards but Adeoluwa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Adeoluwa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karumaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Adeoluwa's head.
Adeoluwa throws an off balance right hand
and Karumaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adeoluwa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Karumaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karumaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwu Adeoluwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adeoluwa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karumaa throws out the jab.
Karumaa lands with a nice body punch.
Karumaa catches Adeoluwa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick from Karumaa is predictable there
and Adeoluwa counters with a right hand to the body.
Karumaa tries to score with a low kick but Adeoluwa moves his leg out of the way.
Adeoluwa moves out of range as Karumaa strikes.
Karumaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adeoluwa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karumaa moves away from the strike by Adeoluwa.
Karumaa lands a right hook to the body.
Adeoluwa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Nice shot lands for Karumaa.
Karumaa stuns Adeoluwa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karumaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adeoluwa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Karumaa defending well as Adeoluwa loads up on a big left hand.
Karumaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adeoluwa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karumaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adeoluwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karumaa manages to avoid it.
Karumaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adeoluwa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karumaa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Adeoluwa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karumaa.#TD#
Adeoluwa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Karumaa on his heels. He'll look to pass Karumaa's guard now, I'm sure.
Karumaa keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Chukwu Adeoluwa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adeoluwa cracks Karumaa with a solid left hand.
Adeoluwa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Adeoluwa connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Karumaa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Karumaa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adeoluwa defends well.
Adeoluwa chips away with some ground and pound.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Karumaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adeoluwa is in close to Karumaa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Karumaa is trying to control the position but Adeoluwa postures up.
Adeoluwa connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Karumaa has his foot on Adeoluwa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adeoluwa works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Karumaa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Adeoluwa has picked Karumaa up and slammed him! Karumaa can't keep hold of the triangle and Adeoluwa manages to pass to side control!
Adeoluwa grinds an elbow into Karumaa's temple.
Karumaa tries to bench press Adeoluwa off him but Adeoluwa keeps the position.
Adeoluwa lands some shots froms side control.
Karumaa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Adeoluwa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Karumaa is looking for a sweep.
Adeoluwa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Karumaa tries to control but Adeoluwa manages to take his back.
Adeoluwa landing with strikes.
Adeoluwa lands a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chukwu Adeoluwa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adeoluwa 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chukwu Adeoluwa!
An out of breath Chukwu Adeoluwa 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:
DMMA 174 Kaupens vs Cabrera
Date: Mar 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Van Asch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Karumaa saw that one coming.
Van Asch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kratos Karumaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karumaa looks to land a combination but Van Asch avoids it well.
Van Asch looks to land a left hand but Karumaa moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Van Asch misses.
Van Asch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karumaa.
Van Asch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karumaa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Asch on the side of the head.
Karumaa slips under a jab.
Karumaa slips a straight right by Van Asch.
Karumaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Asch 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.
Van Asch lands a leg kick that knocks Karumaa off balance momentarily.
Karumaa throws out a loose jab but Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Asch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karumaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Van Asch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Van Asch.
Karumaa 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Asch looks for the body kick but Karumaa saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karumaa.
Van Asch cracks Karumaa with a good jab.#T1#
Van Asch looks to score with a jab to the body but Karumaa is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Karumaa misses the target.
Karumaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Asch throws a body kick that misses.
Karumaa misses with a head kick.
Karumaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Karumaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karumaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice cross by Karumaa.
Karumaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
Karumaa throws a hook to the side of Van Asch's head but Van Asch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Asch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Karumaa moved out of range.
Karumaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Karumaa.
Van Asch loads up on a big right hand but Karumaa slips the punch.
It looked like Karumaa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van Asch.
Karumaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Asch slips a straight right by Karumaa.
Van Asch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Van Asch there.#T2#
Karumaa misses with a body shot
and Van Asch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Asch lands with an overhand left.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A shot to the liver by Karumaa. Beautiful body shot.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karumaa.
Van Asch lands a nice looking kick to the body. Karumaa takes a step back to recover.
Van Asch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karumaa counters with a nice body shot.
Van Asch feints and then cracks Karumaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karumaa down.
Karumaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Asch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Van Asch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karumaa misses with a body shot.
Karumaa moves out of range as Van Asch strikes.
Karumaa throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karumaa.
Karumaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Asch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Karumaa throws out a leg kick but Van Asch moves out of range and Karumaa only half commits. #T3#
Karumaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Asch thows a body kick. Karumaa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van Asch misses with a straight left.
Van Asch moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Asch lands with a nice body punch.
Van Asch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Asch throws out a loose jab but Karumaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Asch misses with a hook. Karumaa ducked under it nicely.
Van Asch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karumaa thumps Van Asch with a low kick.
Karumaa scores with a jab to the head.
Karumaa connects with a body shot that sends Van Asch's belly button to the back.
Karumaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Asch doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Asch throws a jab but it's blocked by Karumaa.
Van Asch ducks right into an uppercut from Karumaa.
Karumaa dips to his left and cracks Van Asch with an uppercut!
Karumaa moves away from the strike by Van Asch. #T4#
Van Asch lands a jab to the nose.
Karumaa misses with a straight left.
Karumaa checks a leg kick.
Karumaa tests Van Asch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karumaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Asch momentarily.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Karumaa saw that one coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Karumaa.
Karumaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Asch on the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karumaa.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Asch.
Karumaa misses the shot to the body.
Van Asch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karumaa moves away.
Karumaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karumaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Asch throws a body shot but no joy.
Karumaa misses with a wild body shot.
Karumaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Asch digs a good hook to Karumaa's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Koos Van Asch 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#
A slow jab from Van Asch misses its intended target.
Van Asch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Asch throws a good cross that connects.
Karumaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Asch is just out of range.
Van Asch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Asch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karumaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karumaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Asch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Asch slips a straight right by Karumaa.
Karumaa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karumaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Asch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karumaa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Van Asch misses with a body kick.
Karumaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Van Asch cracks Karumaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karumaa misses with a straight right.
Karumaa throws a leg kick but Van Asch checks it.
Karumaa misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Karumaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karumaa misses the shot to the body.
Koos Van Asch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karumaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Asch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karumaa punishes Van Asch's body with a nice straight punch.
Karumaa misses the jab.
That kick from Karumaa tenderised Van Asch's leg. Van Asch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karumaa is looking to chop away at Van Asch's legs.
Van Asch takes a jab right on the kisser.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Asch only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Asch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karumaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Karumaa tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Asch avoided it.
Karumaa sizes up Van Asch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Karumaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Asch under the eye.
Karumaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!
Karumaa misses with a looping right.
Van Asch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Karumaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Asch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a big shot that misses.
Van Asch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karumaa.
Nice jab there from Karumaa.
Van Asch throws out a loose jab but Karumaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Asch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Asch scores with a push kick.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Karumaa misses with a hook.
Van Asch scores with a hook to the body. Karumaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karumaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Asch.
Karumaa blocks the body kick.
Karumaa misses the shot to the body.
Van Asch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karumaa connects with a leg kick.
A left lands for Karumaa.
Van Asch walks into a left hand. #T3#
Karumaa throws a shot to the body.
Karumaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Asch.
Van Asch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Asch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Asch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karumaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Asch.
Nice defenses there by Karumaa.
Karumaa tests Van Asch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karumaa.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karumaa.
Van Asch throws a push kick but Karumaa slaps the foot to one side.
Karumaa with a nice calf kick.
Nice jab there from Karumaa.
Van Asch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karumaa throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karumaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Van Asch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karumaa slips under a jab.
Van Asch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karumaa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Asch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
Karumaa throws an off balance right hand
and Van Asch counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Van Asch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karumaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Karumaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Van Asch misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Karumaa misses the target.
Karumaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karumaa misses with a body shot.
Karumaa moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Van Asch.
Karumaa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Karumaa swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Van Asch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karumaa doesn't seem phased though.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
Karumaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Asch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kratos Karumaa dominated that second round.
That's time! Karumaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Karumaa slips a jab from Van Asch.
Karumaa misses with a straight right.
Van Asch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Asch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karumaa misses with a looping right.
Karumaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karumaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karumaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karumaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Asch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#It looks like Kratos Karumaa has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karumaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karumaa throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot.
Van Asch cracks Karumaa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Asch. Karumaa shrugs it off though. #T1#
Van Asch misses with a head kick.
Karumaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karumaa checks a leg kick.
Van Asch misses with a straight right.
Karumaa drops his hands momentarily and Van Asch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Asch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a hook to the side of Van Asch's head but Van Asch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Asch is trying to counter with his kicks.
Karumaa throws a shot to the body.
Karumaa lands with an overhand left.
Karumaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Asch.
Van Asch appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karumaa scores with a jab to the head.
Karumaa blocks a low kick nicely.
Karumaa is looking for a counter combo.
Van Asch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Asch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van Asch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Karumaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karumaa misses with a body shot.
Karumaa misses with an uppercut
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
Van Asch loads up on a big right hand but Karumaa slips the punch.
Van Asch loads up on a big right hand but Karumaa slips the punch.
Van Asch misses with a wild body shot.
Karumaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Karumaa.
Van Asch is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karumaa thuds his right hand into Van Asch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Asch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Asch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Asch connects with a body shot that sends Karumaa's belly button to the back.
Karumaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Karumaa.
Karumaa moves out of range of the body kick from Van Asch.
Karumaa wants to slow Van Asch down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Asch appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karumaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Karumaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Van Asch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karumaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Karumaa.#T3#
Van Asch drops his hands momentarily and Karumaa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karumaa connects with a looping right hand.
Karumaa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Asch crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Karumaa - the referee stops the clock and Van Asch gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Karumaa. Van Asch manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Karumaa throws a chopping leg kick but Van Asch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Asch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Karumaa wants to land a leg kick but Van Asch is out of range.
Van Asch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
Karumaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Asch lands with a good body shot.
Karumaa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karumaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Asch.
Karumaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karumaa.
Van Asch throws a looping overhand right but Karumaa ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Karumaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Van Asch misses with a body shot.
Karumaa misses with an uppercut
and Karumaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karumaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good work by Karumaa as he checks the leg kick.
Van Asch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karumaa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Karumaa. That snapped Van Asch's head back.
Van Asch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karumaa misses with a body shot.
Van Asch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Asch throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karumaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Van Asch misses.
Karumaa scores with a push kick.
Van Asch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 Kratos Karumaa.
Well Karumaa 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kratos Karumaa!
After winning the bout, Kratos Karumaa 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:
DMMA Wednesday Warfare 4
Date: Feb 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Good work by Karumaa as he checks the leg kick.
Karumaa loads up on a big right hand but Petit slips the punch.
Karumaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karumaa. Petit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karumaa throws a jab when Petit was well out of range.
Karumaa slips under a jab from Petit.
Petit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Karumaa tests Petit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karumaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karumaa throws a low kick but Petit avoids it.
Karumaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Petit is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Petit looks for the body kick but Karumaa saw that one coming.
Petit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kratos Karumaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karumaa with a nice calf kick.
Karumaa scores with a shot to the body.
Petit cracks Karumaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Karumaa does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Karumaa. Beautiful body shot.
Petit throws a low kick, looking for Karumaa's leg but Karumaa calmly moves out of range.
Karumaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Karumaa blocks the leg kick.
Karumaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Petit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karumaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karumaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petit.
Karumaa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Karumaa misses with a low kick.
Petit lands a nice shot that snaps Karumaa's head back.
Petit checks a low kick from Karumaa.
Petit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Karumaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karumaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petit lands with a hook. Karumaa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karumaa checks a leg kick.
Petit looks to score with a jab to the body but Karumaa is just out of range.
Petit looks to land a right hand but Karumaa moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Karumaa.
Karumaa is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nice straight punches there by Karumaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karumaa.
Karumaa avoids the body shot from Petit.
#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Petit. Karumaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karumaa misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karumaa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petit is out of range and Karumaa settles back down.
Karumaa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karumaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petit.
Petit misses with a straight left.
Karumaa misses with a hook. Petit ducked under it nicely.
Karumaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petit manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karumaa. That's going to slow Petit down.
Karumaa staying out of range there.
Karumaa ducks under a wild hook from Petit.
Karumaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karumaa scores with a spinning back kick!
Karumaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice cross by Karumaa.
Petit is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Karumaa.
Karumaa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Petit just manages to avoid it.
Karumaa ducks under a wild hook from Petit.
A jab from Petit misses.
Karumaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Petit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karumaa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Petit misses with an uppercut. Karumaa saw that one coming.
Karumaa misses with a wild body shot.
Petit is trying to counter with his kicks.
Karumaa lands a lovely overhand right.
Petit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karumaa misses with a kick to the body.
Karumaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petit throws a body punch but Karumaa moves out of range.
Petit throws out a powerful jab.
Petit lands with a hook. Karumaa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karumaa throws an off balance right hand
and Petit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karumaa takes a swing at Petit's ribcage but misses.
Petit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Karumaa checks a leg kick.
Petit throws a low kick but Karumaa avoids it.
Karumaa misses with a wild body shot.
Petit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Karumaa lands a high kick!
Petit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karumaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karumaa misses with an uppercut.
Karumaa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Petit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karumaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Karumaa throws out a powerful jab.
Karumaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Karumaa throws a body punch but Petit moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karumaa throws a looping overhand right but Petit ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Petit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karumaa scores with a nice strike.
Karumaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petit.
Karumaa sets himself, and Petit steps forward looking for the clinch! Karumaa avoids it this time.
Petit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karumaa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kratos Karumaa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Karumaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Karumaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petit tries to land a leg kick but Karumaa saw it coming and moves away.
Kratos Karumaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Petit blocks a jab.
Karumaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petit tries to counter with a clinch but Karumaa shakes him off and moves away.
Karumaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petit.
Karumaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petit under the eye.
Karumaa throws out a loose jab but Petit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karumaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petit counters with a straight right hand.
Karumaa tries to land a leg kick but Petit saw it coming and moves away.
Karumaa moves away from the strike by Petit.
Karumaa defending well as Petit loads up on a big left hand.
Petit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Karumaa.
Petit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karumaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Petit's head.
Petit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karumaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petit can do to turn this around?
Karumaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petit lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Karumaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karumaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karumaa misses with a body shot.
Petit wants to counter the offense by Karumaa and move into the clinch position.
Karumaa blocks a leg kick.
Petit misses the jab.
Petit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karumaa to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Petit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karumaa doesn't seem phased though.
Petit lands a high kick!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Petit might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Karumaa has got the better of the exchanges.
A decent looking cross lands there for Petit.
Petit misses with a lunging right hand
and Karumaa counters with an outside leg kick.
Petit moves away from the strike by Karumaa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petit! But no joy.
Petit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Karumaa. That one must have hurt.
Karumaa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Karumaa throws a looping overhand right but Petit ducks down to avoid it.
Karumaa cracks Petit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into 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!
Karumaa throws a low kick but Petit avoids it.
Petit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karumaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petit avoids the body shot from Karumaa.
#T2#
Karumaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karumaa slips a jab from Petit.
Karumaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Petit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Petit misses.
Petit tries to work over Karumaa's front leg with a kick but Karumaa checks it.
Petit throws the kick towards the body but Karumaa avoids it.
Petit jabs Karumaa right on the nose. Karumaa blinks but takes it well.
Karumaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karumaa slips under a jab from Petit.
Karumaa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Petit throws a low kick, looking for Karumaa's leg but Karumaa calmly moves out of range.
Karumaa slips under a jab from Petit.
Karumaa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Petit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petit lunges at Karumaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karumaa's hand.
Karumaa checks the leg kick.
Karumaa tests Petit's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Karumaa scores with a nice head shot.
Karumaa checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Petit.
Petit looks to score with a jab to the body but Karumaa is just out of range.
Petit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karumaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Petit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That kick from Petit tenderised Karumaa's leg. Karumaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Karumaa misses its intended target.
Karumaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Petit looks to land a right hand but Karumaa moved out of range.
Karumaa checks a leg kick.
Karumaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petit blocks a low kick nicely.
Karumaa checks a low kick from Petit.
Karumaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petit pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Petit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karumaa's hands.
Petit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karumaa wants to slow Petit down by chopping away at his legs.
Petit throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Karumaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Petit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karumaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karumaa.
Petit scores with a punch to the head.
Karumaa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Karumaa missing with a left hand there. Petit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petit ducks under a wild hook from Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karumaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karumaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karumaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karumaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karumaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karumaa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karumaa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Petit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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 Kratos Karumaa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Donk. Karumaa catches Petit right on the button with a cross.
Petit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karumaa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Petit throws out a powerful jab.
Karumaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Petit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karumaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petit on the side of the head.
Petit moves away from the strike by Karumaa.
Petit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karumaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Petit misses with a hook. Karumaa ducked under it nicely.
Petit with a nice calf kick.
Petit throws a head kick that misses.
Karumaa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petit tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Karumaa.
Petit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karumaa takes a swing at Petit's ribcage but misses.
Petit thinks about the counter body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petit throws a body punch but Karumaa moves out of range.
Karumaa throws a lazy right hand but Petit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Petit. #T1#
Karumaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Petit throws a leg kick that misses.
Petit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karumaa.
Karumaa pushes Petit away with a front kick.
Karumaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Petit as he checks the leg kick.
Petit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karumaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Petit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a front kick aimed at Petit's knee but Petit avoids it well.
A combination from Karumaa does no damage.
Karumaa blocks a low kick nicely.
A big left from Petit misses.
Karumaa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petit moves away.
Karumaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jean Luc Petit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Petit lands a head kick. Karumaa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karumaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petit.
Karumaa throws a push kick but Petit slaps the foot to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petit. That's going to slow Karumaa down.
Karumaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petit on the side of the head.
Petit lands a leg kick that knocks Karumaa off balance momentarily.
Petit tries to clinch up.
Karumaa lands an overhand right.
Petit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karumaa staying out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Petit checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a hook but Petit avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karumaa.
A clash of legs there as Karumaa blocks the low kick.
Petit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karumaa.#T3#
Karumaa throws a hook but Petit blocks it.
A head kick misses from Petit.
Petit lands a high kick!
Karumaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karumaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Petit.
Karumaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petit.
Karumaa staying out of range there.
Karumaa connects with a body shot that sends Petit's belly button to the back.
Petit falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karumaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karumaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karumaa digs a good hook to Petit's body.
Petit blocks the body kick.
Petit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T4#
Petit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petit walks into a straight right hand from Karumaa.
Karumaa throws the left hand but Petit avoids the punch easily.
Karumaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karumaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Petit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karumaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karumaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Petit.
It looked like Karumaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karumaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Karumaa. Beautiful body shot.
Karumaa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Karumaa misses.
Karumaa connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karumaa lands a jab to the head.
Petit throws a low kick but Karumaa moves out of range easily.
Kratos Karumaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karumaa connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petit. Karumaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kratos Karumaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karumaa 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kratos Karumaa!
An out of breath Kratos Karumaa 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:
DMMA 162 Kaupens vs Rocksaw
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Karumaa misses with an uppercut. Fukumitsu saw that one coming.
Fukumitsu catches Karumaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Kratos Karumaa has been cut.
Karumaa lands a really nice looking cross but Fukumitsu seems unphased.
Fukumitsu misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karumaa! But no joy.
Good shot there by Karumaa.
Karumaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fukumitsu connects with a jab.
Fukumitsu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Karumaa misses.
Fukumitsu misses with a right hand
and Karumaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karumaa ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karumaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fukumitsu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Karumaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC#Karumaa is rocked!
Fukumitsu cracks Karumaa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Karumaa is still on wobbly legs! Can Fukumitsu finish him?
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Karumaa avoids the punch easily.
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Karumaa avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Karumaa avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Karumaa is holding his hands too far apart here. Fukumitsu throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Karumaa is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu! |
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Event:
DMMA 155 Puno vs Hightower
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Kersikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karumaa's head.
Karumaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karumaa throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Karumaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov swinging wildly here.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick
and Karumaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kersikov's knee momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karumaa tries to clinch up but Kersikov circles away and keeps his distance.
A leg kick checked by Karumaa.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Kersikov tries to bum rush Karumaa with a series of wild strikes but Karumaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Karumaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Kersikov.
Karumaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kersikov lands with a right hand.
Karumaa misses with a looping right.
Marko Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karumaa.
Karumaa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Karumaa duly obliges.
Some bone on bone action there as Karumaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Karumaa slips a straight right by Kersikov.#T2#
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karumaa.
Kersikov misses with a hook to the body
and Karumaa counters with a head kick.
Kersikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KFA in the buildup to the fight.
A combination from Kersikov does no damage.
Karumaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Karumaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Karumaa instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kersikov.
Karumaa tries to pull guard but Kersikov holds him up against the cage and eventually Karumaa drops back down to his feet.
Karumaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow. #T3#
A short left from Kersikov.
Karumaa being controlled against the cage.
Kersikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Karumaa throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Karumaa.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Karumaa lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Kersikov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
A short right from Karumaa on the inside.
Karumaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Kersikov taking a breather.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Karumaa working aggressively here.
#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karumaa.
Kersikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Karumaa blocks it with crossed arms.
Karumaa takes a shot to the head.
Karumaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kersikov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kersikov is leaning against Karumaa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karumaa misses with some punches.
#BC#
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body kick there by Karumaa.
Kersikov throws a good cross that connects.
Kersikov works Karumaa's body with a nice hook.
Karumaa has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Karumaa counters with a head kick. That will keep Kersikov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Karumaa misses with a looping right.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov connects with the punch.
Kersikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karumaa can do to turn this around?
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Karumaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karumaa throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karumaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karumaa misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Karumaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karumaa.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Karumaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Karumaa tries to avoid it.
Kersikov walks into a jab.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karumaa has time to react.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karumaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Karumaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karumaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Karumaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Karumaa down.
A low kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick
letting Karumaa counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karumaa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kersikov lands with a good body shot.
Kersikov tests Karumaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Karumaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kersikov.
Marko Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Kersikov tries to score with a low kick but Karumaa moves his leg out of the way.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karumaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kersikov scores with the left hand. Karumaa knows he should have avoided that one.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Karumaa moves out of range.
Karumaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karumaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Karumaa throws a fast counter high kick but Kersikov manages to duck under it in time.#T4#
Karumaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Karumaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
Karumaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Karumaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Karumaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karumaa down.
Karumaa tries to clinch up.
Karumaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karumaa throws a sloppy head kick
and Kersikov counters with a low kick, right behind Karumaa 's knee.
Karumaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov dominated that second round.
That's time! Kersikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Kersikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kersikov lands a jab to the nose.
Kersikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Karumaa's head.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Karumaa's head but Karumaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov lands a head shot.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karumaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Karumaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Karumaa tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Karumaa feints a counter leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a jab. Karumaa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot by Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Karumaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karumaa! But no joy.
Karumaa moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Kersikov lands with a shot to the body.
Kersikov swings for the body but Karumaa moves out of range.
Karumaa missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kersikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karumaa's hands.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov moves out of range as Karumaa strikes.
Kersikov half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Karumaa off balance momentarily.
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karumaa on the side of the head.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karumaa.
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!
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karumaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Karumaa saw that one coming.
Karumaa is looking for the big counter here.
Karumaa takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Kersikov finds it's way through Karumaa's defenses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
A punch lands to the side of Kersikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kersikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karumaa under the eye.#T3#
The fighters circling - Karumaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kersikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kersikov walks into a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Karumaa avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karumaa throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Karumaa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kersikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Karumaa's head.
Kersikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karumaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov throws a hook but Karumaa blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Karumaa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karumaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karumaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov clearly takes 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.#R4#
Karumaa wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Karumaa slips a jab from Kersikov.
Karumaa 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.
Kersikov motions for Karumaa to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karumaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Karumaa moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov scores with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karumaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Karumaa's belly button to the back.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karumaa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kersikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Karumaa's head.
Kersikov connects with a high kick.
Karumaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karumaa shoots and misses
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov tries to work over Karumaa's front leg with a kick but Karumaa checks it.
Karumaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kersikov scores with a one two! Karumaa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karumaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov works the jab nicely.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Kersikov - just one landing.
Karumaa throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Karumaa's leg. Karumaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov with a nice calf kick.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Kersikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karumaa doesn't seem phased though.
Karumaa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karumaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karumaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kersikov throws a jab when Karumaa was well out of range.
Karumaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Karumaa jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Karumaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Karumaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T4#
Kersikov slips a jab from Karumaa.
Kersikov works Karumaa's body with a nice hook.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karumaa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kersikov lands a jab to the head.
Kersikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Karumaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kersikov's knee momentarily.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karumaa manages to avoid it.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov had his way with Kratos Karumaa in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Karumaa moved out of range.
Kratos Karumaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov connects with a right hand. Karumaa shakes it off.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karumaa's head backwards.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Karumaa moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Karumaa counters with a body kick.
Karumaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Karumaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Good leg kick by Karumaa.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Karumaa is looking to land body kicks.
Karumaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marko Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some bone on bone action there as Kersikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick.
Kersikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Karumaa off the cage and back into range.
Some bone on bone action there as Karumaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karumaa on the side of the head.
Kersikov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Karumaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karumaa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and Karumaa settles back down.
Kersikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Karumaa throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Karumaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karumaa's sensitive parts. #T3#
Karumaa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Karumaa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kersikov cracks Karumaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kersikov lands a jab to the head.
Karumaa checks a low kick from Kersikov.
It seemed like Karumaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Karumaa is out of range.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Karumaa avoids it.
You can see that Karumaa has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karumaa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karumaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Karumaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Karumaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov delivers a nice body kick.
Karumaa defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karumaa.
A clash of legs there as Karumaa blocks the low kick.
Karumaa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A slow jab from Karumaa misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karumaa throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karumaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kersikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karumaa. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kersikov, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:44
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:44
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Kersikov!
Marko Kersikov retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Marko Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DMMA 152 Abarai vs Bouddi
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Karumaa is looking to chop away at Rizzo's legs.
Rizzo takes a swing at Karumaa's ribcage but misses.
Rizzo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karumaa.
Rizzo lands a slapping body shot.
Rizzo slips under a jab from Karumaa.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karumaa.
Karumaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo moves away.
Rizzo moves out of range of the leg kick from Karumaa.
Rizzo connects with a body shot that sends Karumaa's belly button to the back.
Karumaa lands with a shot to the body.
Rizzo throws a poor cross that misses
and Karumaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rizzo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kratos Karumaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Karumaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rizzo circles away quickly and effectively.
Karumaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rizzo counters with a low kick, right behind Karumaa 's knee.
Rizzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karumaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo.
Karumaa is looking to counter punch.
Karumaa walks into a jab.#T1#
Rizzo is looking to clinch.
Rizzo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rizzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Karumaa looks to throw the jab but Rizzo is out of range.
Karumaa sets himself, and Rizzo steps forward looking for the clinch! Karumaa avoids it this time.
Rizzo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the body from Karumaa misses #TD2#
and Rizzo counters with a takedown into side control.
Karumaa manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo is just content to waste time from the top position. Karumaa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rizzo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Karumaa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rizzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karumaa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Karumaa keeps moving.
Rizzo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2##SU2#
Rizzo stands and steps away. Karumaa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Karumaa is looking to wear down Rizzo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karumaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karumaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
Karumaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rizzo's sensitive parts.
Rizzo misses with a body shot.
Karumaa takes a swing at Rizzo's ribcage but misses.
As Karumaa backs off Rizzo throws a huge counter combo but Karumaa manages to avoid it all.
Rizzo scores with a body shot.
Rizzo checks a low kick from Karumaa.
Rizzo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karumaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Karumaa throws a head kick that misses.
Rizzo throws a hook but Karumaa blocks it.#T3#
Karumaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karumaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Karumaa.
Rizzo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rizzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karumaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Karumaa cracks Rizzo with an open hand slap.
Karumaa lunges at Rizzo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rizzo's hand.
Rizzo moves out of range as Karumaa strikes.
Rizzo checks a leg kick.
A jab from Rizzo misses.
Karumaa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A clash of legs there as Rizzo blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Karumaa.
Rizzo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karumaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rizzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karumaa manages to avoid it.
Rizzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karumaa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rizzo throws a combination. Karumaa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Rizzo tries to move into range but Karumaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kratos Karumaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rizzo lands with a nice body punch.
Karumaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rizzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karumaa checks a low kick from Rizzo.
It looked like Karumaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karumaa missing with a left hand there. Rizzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Karumaa.
Rizzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Karumaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rizzo throws a big shot that misses.
Rizzo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Karumaa avoids the body shot from Rizzo.
Rizzo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karumaa is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rizzo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rizzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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 Kratos Karumaa will probably get the nod.
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#
Karumaa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A cross from Karumaa lands.
Karumaa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rizzo counters with a one-two to the body.
Karumaa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rizzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karumaa lands a jab.
Rizzo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rizzo looks to land a right hand but Karumaa moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karumaa, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karumaa moves out of range as Rizzo strikes.
Rizzo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karumaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rizzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rizzo.
Karumaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rizzo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rizzo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karumaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Rizzo cracks Karumaa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A shot to the body from Karumaa misses #CL2#
and Rizzo counters by moving into the clinch.
Karumaa stops a takedown attempt from Rizzo.
Rizzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rizzo. #TD2#
Rizzo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rizzo working Karumaa over with strikes.
Karumaa is looking to improve his position.
Rizzo trying to control from half guard but Karumaa is working away.
Karumaa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Still in half guard, Rizzo seems content to control.#SUB#
Karumaa looking for submissions off his back.
Karumaa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rizzo.
Karumaa is not content to let Rizzo control the position.
Karumaa is looking for a sweep. Rizzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karumaa trying to control but Rizzo postures up.
Rizzo controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Rizzo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karumaa circles away.
Karumaa misses with an uppercut.
Karumaa throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Karumaa gets tackled into the cage by Rizzo. Rizzo maintains the clinch.
Rizzo misses with some punches.
Karumaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karumaa is trying to break the clinch but Rizzo is controlling him.#TD2#
Rizzo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Karumaa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rizzo pulls his head out easily.
Frank Rizzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rizzo prevents Karumaa from improving his position.
Well, if Rizzo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
Rizzo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rizzo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rizzo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rizzo is continuing to stall.
Karumaa wants to improve his position but Rizzo is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo 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#
Rizzo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karumaa wants to land a leg kick but Rizzo is out of range.
Rizzo is looking to score with low kicks.
Karumaa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Karumaa tries to work over Rizzo's front leg with a kick but Rizzo checks it.
Karumaa tests Rizzo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karumaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rizzo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karumaa.
Karumaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karumaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karumaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karumaa misses with a straight left.
Karumaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Rizzo's corner calls for a 1-2. Rizzo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Karumaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karumaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Karumaa misses #TD2#
and Rizzo counters with a single leg into guard. Karumaa didn't expect that.
Rizzo lands a couple of elbows.
Rizzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rizzo scoring with some ground and pound.
Rizzo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Karumaa 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.
Karumaa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Karumaa keeps moving. #T2#
Rizzo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Karumaa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rizzo has picked Karumaa up and slammed him! Karumaa can't keep hold of the triangle and Rizzo manages to pass to side control!
Rizzo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Karumaa seems a little lost for a moment, as Rizzo dominates the positioning.
Karumaa regains half guard.
Karumaa wants to get back to full guard.
Rizzo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzo is pressing down on Karumaa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karumaa is holding on for now. #T3#
Rizzo trying to control from half guard but Karumaa is working away.
Karumaa gets back to full guard.
Rizzo wants to control from the top but Karumaa keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Karumaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#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.
Some wild striking there from Karumaa.
Rizzo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karumaa's head backwards.
Karumaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rizzo under the eye.
Karumaa throws an overhand right that lands on Rizzo's shoulder, as Rizzo tries to avoid the shot.
Karumaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rizzo.
Rizzo slips under a jab from Karumaa.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karumaa.
Karumaa misses with a hook.
Karumaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Karumaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Karumaa lands a head shot.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo moves away.
Karumaa swings for the body but Rizzo moves out of range.
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 Kratos Karumaa.
I think Karumaa 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kratos Karumaa!
A relieved looking Kratos Karumaa 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:
DMMA 146 Hang Vs Pinkman 2
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Karumaa throws out a powerful jab.
Kersikov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Karumaa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karumaa checks a leg kick nicely.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Karumaa moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
Good standup being displayed there by Karumaa as he connects with a hook.
Karumaa throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Karumaa only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karumaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karumaa throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Karumaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karumaa down.
Karumaa 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.
Karumaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov connects with the punch.
Karumaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karumaa connects with the punch.
Karumaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karumaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Karumaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kersikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karumaa.
Karumaa scores with a leg kick.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Karumaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Karumaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kersikov 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.
Karumaa moves in looking to clinch but Kersikov pushes him off.
The crowd cheers as Kersikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karumaa doesn't seem phased though.
Karumaa connects with a jab.
Karumaa scores with a jab to the head.
Kersikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karumaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karumaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Karumaa throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov lands with a cross.
Karumaa blocks a jab.#T2#
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karumaa has time to react.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Karumaa slips the punch.
Karumaa tries to work over Kersikov's front leg with a kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karumaa is out of range.
A jab lands there for Kersikov.
A telegraphed right hand from Karumaa misses the target.
Karumaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kersikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karumaa scrambles back to his feet.
Kersikov walks into a straight right hand from Karumaa.#CL#
Kersikov gets tackled into the cage by Karumaa. Karumaa maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov trying to stall but Karumaa improves his position.
A right hand to the body from Kersikov.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kersikov.
Karumaa tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
Karumaa tries to pull guard but Kersikov won't allow it.
Karumaa blocking some punches.
Karumaa tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Karumaa back against the cage. #T3#
Kersikov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kersikov is looking to control Karumaa's arms but Karumaa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kersikov has his back to the cage.
Kersikov lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Kratos Karumaa has been cut.
Kersikov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Karumaa's face.
A short right from Kersikov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Karumaa misses with some punches.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Karumaa.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Karumaa misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kersikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab by Kersikov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karumaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Karumaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Karumaa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kersikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
#T4#
Karumaa misses with a body punch.
Karumaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Karumaa up against the cage.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the side of Karumaa's head.
Karumaa misses with some punches.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Karumaa.
Kersikov taking a breather.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Karumaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Kersikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karumaa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Karumaa throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kratos Karumaa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Karumaa.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Karumaa saw that one coming.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Karumaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the body from Karumaa misses
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Karumaa checks it
and Karumaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kratos Karumaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karumaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karumaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karumaa throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karumaa.
Karumaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karumaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Karumaa walks into a left hand.
Karumaa blocks a jab.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Karumaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch combination from Karumaa misses.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karumaa.
Karumaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Kersikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kersikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karumaa.
Karumaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
An attempted straight right counter from Karumaa misses the target.
Karumaa is looking to slow Kersikov down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Karumaa.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Karumaa's head but Karumaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karumaa misses with a kick to the body.
Karumaa checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Karumaa lands with a shot to the body.
Karumaa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Karumaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karumaa throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Karumaa.#T2#
Karumaa checks a leg kick.
Karumaa is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Karumaa avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karumaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karumaa misses with a looping left.
Karumaa misses the shot to the body.
Karumaa motions for Kersikov to come forward. Karumaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karumaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karumaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Karumaa misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Karumaa's knee but Karumaa avoids it well.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov scores with a jab. Karumaa acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Karumaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kersikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A solid leg kick lands there for Karumaa.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Karumaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the head.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the head.
Karumaa moves in looking to clinch but Kersikov pushes him off.
Kersikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karumaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Karumaa jumps back.
Karumaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Karumaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Karumaa misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karumaa on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Karumaa.
Karumaa throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Karumaa only half commits. #T4#
Karumaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karumaa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Karumaa.
Karumaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well.
Karumaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Karumaa moves away and avoids it.
Karumaa misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Karumaa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily.
Karumaa misses with a right hand
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karumaa.
A countering left hand to the body from Kersikov misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karumaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kersikov tries to work over Karumaa's front leg with a kick but Karumaa checks it.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karumaa counters with a low kick, right behind Kersikov 's knee.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Karumaa.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Karumaa is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Karumaa.
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 Kratos Karumaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kratos Karumaa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Karumaa tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov connects with the punch.
Karumaa misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov cracks Karumaa with an open hand slap.
Karumaa throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karumaa.
Karumaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Karumaa swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Karumaa blocks the low kick.
Karumaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karumaa looks to clinch
and Kersikov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Karumaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karumaa thuds his right hand into Kersikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Karumaa slips a jab from Kersikov.
Good work by Karumaa as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karumaa misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karumaa.
Kersikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karumaa moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karumaa.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Karumaa avoids them all with ease.
Karumaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karumaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Kersikov with the inside leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karumaa.
Karumaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Karumaa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good standup being displayed there by Kersikov as he connects with a hook.
Karumaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a jab.#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!
Karumaa lands a right hook to the body.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karumaa throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karumaa.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karumaa.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karumaa.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Karumaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karumaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kersikov 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.
Karumaa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karumaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.#T3#
Kersikov defending well as Karumaa loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karumaa.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Karumaa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karumaa checks a leg kick. #CL#
Kersikov gets tackled into the cage by Karumaa. Karumaa maintains the clinch.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marko Kersikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Karumaa pulls Kersikov into guard.
Kersikov 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Karumaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Karumaa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kersikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kersikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Karumaa looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Kersikov advances position into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kersikov 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Kersikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Marko Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA Friday Night Fights VIII
Date: Sep 09, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Karumaa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hohenthal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karumaa backwards.
Karumaa is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Hohenthal has picked Karumaa up - he's going for a ride! Hohenthal dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohenthal prevents Karumaa from improving his position.
Hohenthal working over Karumaa with some ground and pound. Karumaa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Hohenthal connects with a nice short shot to Karumaa's temple.
Hohenthal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hohenthal trying to control the pace.
Hohenthal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hohenthal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Hohenthal wants to control but Karumaa is keeping him busy.
Hohenthal thows a huge punch but Karumaa dodges it nicely.
Hohenthal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hohenthal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hohenthal is looking to advance position but Karumaa won't allow it.
Hohenthal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karumaa defending well though.
Hohenthal throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Karumaa to regain full guard.
Hohenthal 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.
Hohenthal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hohenthal chips away with some ground and pound.
Hohenthal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Karumaa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hohenthal throws a big elbow that misses.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Karumaa keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hohenthal throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Karumaa jabs Hohenthal right on the nose. Hohenthal blinks but takes it well.
Karumaa throws a hook but Hohenthal blocks it.
Karumaa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice leg kick from Karumaa, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T3#
Karumaa loads up on a big right hand but Hohenthal slips the punch.
Karumaa throws a low kick, looking for Hohenthal's leg but Hohenthal calmly moves out of range.
Karumaa misses with a low kick as Hohenthal jumps back.
Hohenthal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karumaa misses with an uppercut. Hohenthal saw that one coming.
Kratos Karumaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hohenthal misses with a hook
and Karumaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karumaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hohenthal fails with a takedown attempt.
Karumaa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hohenthal.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karumaa feints and then cracks Hohenthal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hohenthal down.
Hohenthal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Karumaa defends well and Hohenthal ends up having to push Karumaa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hohenthal blocks an uppercut.
Karumaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hohenthal's elbow.
Karumaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hohenthal lands a left hand.
#T4#
Hohenthal lands a body punch.
Karumaa lands a body punch.
Hohenthal struggles to land a body shot inside as Karumaa controls his hands.
Hohenthal is trying to break the clinch but Karumaa is controlling him.
Hohenthal can't find room to land a body shot as Karumaa controls the action.
Karumaa throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohenthal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karumaa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Karumaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karumaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Hohenthal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karumaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hohenthal is looking to control Karumaa's arms but Karumaa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hohenthal has his back to the cage.
Karumaa pushes Hohenthal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karumaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karumaa throws a head punch that misses.
Karumaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal is trying to stall.
#BC#
Hohenthal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kratos Karumaa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Hohenthal misses.
Hohenthal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karumaa.
Hohenthal throws a jab when Karumaa was well out of range.
Karumaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Karumaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Karumaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Karumaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Karumaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hohenthal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hohenthal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hohenthal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karumaa can pounce on him.
Hohenthal throws a shot from downtown. Karumaa moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karumaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hohenthal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hohenthal shoots in looking for a takedown but Karumaa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hohenthal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Karumaa scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Hohenthal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karumaa but Karumaa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Karumaa throws a head kick that misses
and Hohenthal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hohenthal lands with an uppercut that bounces Karumaa off the cage and back into range.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hohenthal moves away.
It looked like Hohenthal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hohenthal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karumaa scoring well with a low kick there.
Karumaa works the jab nicely.
Hohenthal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karumaa to score with a decent uppercut.
Hohenthal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hohenthal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karumaa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Karumaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hohenthal.
Hohenthal darts in looking for a takedown but Karumaa gets double underhooks and turns Hohenthal into the cage.
Hohenthal moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKarumaa.
Hohenthal blocks an uppercut.
Hohenthal throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Hohenthal tries to stall but Karumaa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hohenthal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hohenthal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karumaa's elbow. #BC2#
Karumaa manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karumaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Hohenthal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Karumaa's head but Karumaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karumaa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hohenthal eats them both and turns towards Karumaa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Karumaa throws a front kick that sends Hohenthal stumbling back into the cage.
Hohenthal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karumaa can pounce on him.
Hohenthal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karumaa.
Hohenthal loads up on a big right hand but Karumaa slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Karumaa.
Hohenthal throws a jab but it's blocked by Karumaa.
Karumaa misses with an uppercut
and Hohenthal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Karumaa.
Kratos Karumaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Hohenthal keeps the fight on the outside.
Karumaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hohenthal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Karumaa throws out a leg kick but Hohenthal moves out of range and Karumaa only half commits.
Kratos Karumaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karumaa misses with a wild combination.
Hohenthal throwing a counter right hand but Karumaa manages to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Karumaa.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karumaa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hohenthal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hohenthal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Karumaa dips to his left and cracks Hohenthal with an uppercut!
Karumaa lands with a right hand.
Karumaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karumaa motions for Hohenthal to come forward. Karumaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karumaa throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Hohenthal counter with a right hand.
Karumaa scores with a leg kick.
#T4#
Karumaa connects with a leg kick.
Karumaa catches Hohenthal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice leg kick lands there from Karumaa.
Karumaa is looking to clinch but Hohenthal is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karumaa looks to clinch
and Hohenthal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karumaa tries to clinch but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Karumaa - just one landing.
Hohenthal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karumaa.
A left lands for Hohenthal.#CUT#It looks like Kratos Karumaa has been cut.
Hohenthal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hohenthal dives in and grabs Karumaa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karumaa pushes down on Hohenthal's head and hops out.#CL2#
Karumaa pushes Hohenthal up against the cage in a clinch.
Karumaa has a couple of punches blocked by Hohenthal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kratos Karumaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kratos Karumaa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Karumaa thows a body kick. Hohenthal tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hohenthal misses the jab.
Karumaa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karumaa lands a jab to the nose.
Karumaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hohenthal shoots for a double leg takedown but Karumaa sprawls well. He's pushed Hohenthal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karumaa! But no joy.
Karumaa throws a shot from downtown. Hohenthal moves away and avoids it.
Karumaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karumaa jabs Hohenthal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karumaa lands a nice looking body kick.
Karumaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karumaa fakes the leg kick and cracks Hohenthal in the body. #T1#
Karumaa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hohenthal will feel that in the morning.
Karumaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hohenthal slips a jab from Karumaa.
Hohenthal takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hohenthal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hohenthal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karumaa tries to clinch but Hohenthal moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hohenthal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karumaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Karumaa's head but Karumaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karumaa throws a good cross that connects.
Hohenthal scores with a nice head shot.
Hohenthal will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hohenthal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lennart Hohenthal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hohenthal missing with a left hand there. Karumaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Karumaa moves into the clinch.
Hohenthal pushes Karumaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hohenthal lands a shot to the body.
Karumaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Karumaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Hohenthal controls his hands.
Hohenthal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hohenthal misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Karumaa manages to break the clinch.
Karumaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Hohenthal misses with a straight left.
A low kick lands for Karumaa.
Karumaa digs a good body shot into Hohenthal's ribs.
Karumaa jabs Hohenthal right on the nose. Hohenthal blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Karumaa misses. #T3#
Karumaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hohenthal under the eye.
Karumaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Karumaa clobbers Hohenthal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hohenthal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hohenthal moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKarumaa.
Karumaa with the inside leg kick.
Hohenthal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karumaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hohenthal is looking to counter punch.
Karumaa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hohenthal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Karumaa throws a good cross that connects.
Karumaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hohenthal.
Karumaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Hohenthal.
It looked like Hohenthal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karumaa connects with a right hand. Hohenthal shakes it off.
Karumaa slips a jab and a cross from Hohenthal.
Karumaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Karumaa.
Karumaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karumaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hohenthal blocks a head kick by Karumaa.
Karumaa is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Hohenthal misses its target.
Hohenthal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hohenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karumaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohenthal.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Karumaa - that will leave a mark!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kratos Karumaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Karumaa 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kratos Karumaa!
Kratos Karumaa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 126 Garcia Vs Outback
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Kersikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grimes's head.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Grimes.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov misses with a double jab.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Grimes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grimes misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Grimes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
It looked like Grimes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grimes 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.
Grimes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grimes defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Grimes throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Grimes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grimes throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grimes.
Grimes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Grimes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimes.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grimes connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Grimes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kersikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grimes throws a head kick but Kersikov moves out of range.
Grimes misses with the body kick
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Grimes misses.
Good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grimes missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grimes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov lands with a nice body punch.
Kersikov thuds his shin into the meat of Grimes's side.#T2#
Kersikov tests Grimes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grimes defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Grimes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
A jab from Kersikov finds it's way through Grimes's defenses.
Grimes lands a two punch combo.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grimes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov dodges the punch combination from Grimes.
Grimes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Grimes misses.
Kersikov defending well as Grimes loads up on a big left hand.
And Kersikov responds with a good body kick, but Grimes manages to step out the way in time.#T3#
Grimes throws a lazy body kick
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimes.
The fighters circling - Grimes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Grimes avoids the punch easily.
Grimes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grimes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Grimes with an uppercut!
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov clobbers Grimes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kersikov throws out a powerful jab.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Grimes's front leg but catches the back leg as Grimes tries to avoid it.
Kersikov lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kersikov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Grimes loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Grimes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grimes is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Grimes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grimes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grimes takes one to the side of the head.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Grimes to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov misses the jab.
Grimes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marko Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Grimes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grimes misses with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kersikov connects with the punch.
Kersikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grimes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grimes slips under a jab.
Grimes stalks Kersikov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kersikov's face. Kersikov staggers backwards, shaken.
Kersikov feints and then cracks Grimes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grimes down.
Grimes misses with a hook
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Grimes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kersikov cracks Grimes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grimes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kersikov catches Grimes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimes drops his hands momentarily and Kersikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Grimes.
Grimes slips under a jab from Kersikov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grimes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Grimes might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a push kick.#T1#
Kersikov scores with a spinning back kick!
Grimes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov lands with an overhand left.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Grimes moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Grimes checks it.
Kersikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grimes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kersikov tests Grimes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grimes throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Grimes avoids it with no problem.
Grimes tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grimes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.#T2#
Kersikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grimes misses with the body kick
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Grimes misses.
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov with the inside leg kick.
Kersikov with a jab.
Kersikov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kersikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grimes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Grimes counters with a quick kick to the body but Kersikov blocks it.
Grimes scores with a push kick.#T3#
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grimes throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Grimes throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
A low kick lands for Kersikov.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimes.
Kersikov connects with the punch.
Grimes throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Grimes.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grimes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Grimes counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimes.#T4#
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Grimes's head but Grimes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grimes throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
Grimes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Kersikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body. Grimes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Grimes moved out of range.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grimes's sensitive parts.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grimes moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Grimes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kersikov misses with a jab to the body
enabling Grimes to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Grimes off balance momentarily.
Grimes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grimes throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov digs a good body shot into Grimes's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grimes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Grimes counters with an outside leg kick.
Grimes connects with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Kersikov.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grimes.
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kersikov connects with a single shot there.
Grimes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Grimes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grimes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Grimes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grimes tried to counter with a leg kick but Kersikov avoided it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grimes throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
A head kick misses from Grimes.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grimes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kersikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Grimes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grimes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grimes throws a body kick that misses
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Grimes's leg. Grimes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kersikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Donk. Kersikov catches Grimes right on the button with a cross.
Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick lands for Grimes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grimes can pounce on him.
Kersikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Grimes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kersikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grimes throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Grimes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grimes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grimes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grimes's head.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kersikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Grimes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3#
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Nice uppercut lands for Kersikov. That snapped Grimes's head back.
Marko Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grimes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grimes misses with a left hand
and Grimes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Grimes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rogan Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
Kersikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grimes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kersikov scores with a hook.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Grimes.
Grimes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grimes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kersikov cracks Grimes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Grimes avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grimes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Grimes slips the punch.
Grimes takes one to the chin there.
Grimes thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Grimes throws a chopping leg kick but Kersikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kersikov 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Kersikov!
A victorious Marko Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DMMA Friday Night Fights 1
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Grimes.
Grimes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grimes is looking to chop away at Granes's legs.
Rogan Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Granes on the side of the head.
Grimes scores with a sloppy right hand. Granes should have avoided that one.
Granes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Grimes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grimes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Granes.
Granes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Granes blocks a leg kick.
Granes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Grimes takes a swing at Granes's ribcage but misses.
Grimes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Granes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Granes tries to counter with a takedown but Grimes is quick to defend against it.
Grimes misses with a body kick.
Grimes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Granes lands a jab to the head.
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!
Granes checks a low kick from Grimes.#T1#
Grimes with the inside leg kick.
Grimes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granes.
Grimes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Granes.
Granes connects with the punch.
Granes throws a hook to the side of Grimes's head but Grimes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grimes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grimes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granes moves away.
Granes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Granes throws the left hand but Grimes avoids the punch easily.
Grimes scores with a kick to the midsection.
Grimes throws a lazy uppercut
and Granes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grimes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Granes under the eye.#T2#
Grimes throws a jab when Granes was well out of range.
Grimes throws a lazy uppercut
and Granes counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes misses with a hook
and Granes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grimes misses with a leg kick.
Grimes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Granes checks it well.
Granes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Granes walks into a jab.
Grimes throws a hook to the side of Granes's head but Granes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Granes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grimes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grimes swats away the attempt to clinch by Granes.
Grimes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Granes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grimes scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Grimes connects with an inside leg kick.
Granes throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimes.
Grimes with a hook.
Grimes missing with a left hand there. Granes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Granes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Granes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Granes throws the left hand but Grimes avoids the punch easily.
Grimes throws a lazy right hand but Granes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grimes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grimes lands a nice looking body shot.
Grimes misses with a leg kick.
Granes defending well as Grimes loads up on a big left hand.
Grimes loads up on a big right hand but Granes slips the punch.
Rogan Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Granes.
A little jabbing left from Grimes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Granes throws a big shot that misses.
Grimes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granes.
Granes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Grimes lands a head shot.
Grimes misses with a leg kick
letting Granes counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granes misses the jab.
Grimes misses with an uppercut. Granes saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granes. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimes throws a hook but Granes blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Granes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grimes throws a jab when Granes was well out of range.
Granes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grimes. Grimes obviously looking to wear him down.
Granes throws a poor cross that misses
and Grimes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grimes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grimes lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rogan Grimes 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#
Grimes scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Grimes is predictable there #TD#
and Granes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Granes.
Grimes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grimes controlling Granes's posture.
Granes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grimes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grimes pulls Granes in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Granes.
Granes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Granes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Granes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grimes controlling the position.
Granes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grimes connects with a solid leg kick.
Granes cracks Grimes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Granes throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimes throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Granes misses the target.#T2#
Granes 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.
Grimes slips under a jab.
Grimes feints a counter leg kick.
Rogan Grimes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grimes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Granes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grimes back to the cage. Granes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Granes connects with a looping right hand.
Granes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on Granes's shoulder, as Granes tries to avoid the shot.
Grimes throws a solid leg kick but Granes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grimes.
Nice defenses there by Grimes.
Grimes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granes was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimes.
Grimes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Granes.#T3#
Grimes throws a jab but it's blocked by Granes.
Granes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Granes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Granes throws an off balance right hand
and Grimes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Granes misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Granes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Grimes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grimes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grimes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Granes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grimes staying out of range there.
Granes shoots in but no luck this time.
Grimes throws a lazy right hand but Granes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grimes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grimes misses with a body shot.
Granes is looking to counter punch.
Grimes with a nice cross.
Granes throws a hook but Grimes avoids it easily.#T4#
Grimes connects with an inside leg kick.
Grimes lands a lovely overhand right.
Grimes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granes is looking to counter punch.
Grimes moves out of range as Granes strikes.
A big right from Grimes misses.
It looked like Granes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grimes.
A slow jab from Granes misses its intended target.
Grimes throws a leg kick
letting Granes counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes slips a jab from Granes.
Grimes throws the left hand but Granes avoids the punch easily.
Grimes lands a glancing blow to the side of Granes's head.#CL#
Granes pushes Grimes up against the cage in a clinch.
Grimes 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Keenwah Granes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Granes moves out of range of the leg kick from Grimes.
Grimes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granes.
Granes attempts a counter takedown but Grimes avoids it well and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grimes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Granes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Granes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Granes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Granes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Granes. That's going to slow Grimes down.
Grimes lands a glancing blow to the side of Granes's head.
Grimes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Granes is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grimes pinned against the cage. Grimes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grimes throws out a leg kick but Granes moves out of range and Grimes only half commits.
Granes is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Grimes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grimes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grimes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grimes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD#
Granes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Grimes is trying to control but can't.
Grimes is not content to let Granes control the position.
Granes not doing much here.
#T2#
Granes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grimes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Granes wants to control but Grimes is keeping him busy.
Granes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Granes is looking to take a break and control but Grimes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grimes is looking for a sweep. Granes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Granes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Granes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Granes trying to control the action but Grimes is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Granes 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.
Grimes wants to improve his position but Granes is controlling well.
Granes lands with a punch from half guard.
Grimes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Granes.
Granes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Granes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Granes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Granes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Granes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grimes keeping hold of Granes's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Granes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grimes counters with a low kick, right behind Granes 's knee.
Grimes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Granes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimes.
Grimes missing with a left hand there. Granes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Grimes misses.
Grimes defending well as Granes loads up on a big left hand.
Granes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grimes as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rogan Grimes.
I think Grimes 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogan Grimes!
A relieved looking Rogan Grimes 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:
DMMA 110 Wife vs Zhikova
Date: Jun 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Grimes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barnes's head.
Michael Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Barnes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnes avoids a kick to the body.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Barnes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimes is just out of range.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grimes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Grimes throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grimes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grimes is able to avoid easily.
No luck for Barnes with that takedown attempt.
Grimes 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.#T1#
Grimes's corner calls for a 1-2. Grimes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barnes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grimes counters with a nice body kick.
Barnes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Grimes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Barnes is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Grimes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grimes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grimes on the side of the head.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barnes has his takedown stuffed
enabling Grimes to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Barnes is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes thows a leg kick but Barnes checks it #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown. Grimes fights it but they end up in guard.
Grimes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. #REVR##T2#
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Barnes isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Grimes stacks Barnes 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 Grimes!
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barnes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Grimes's best efforts.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Barnes is pushing down on Grimes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grimes is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Grimes is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grimes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Grimes uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Grimes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T4#
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grimes content just to control the position here.
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grimes forces the positional change into back control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rogan Grimes dominated that 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.#R2#
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grimes connects with a single shot there.
Grimes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Grimes avoids it easily.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Barnes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grimes finds it's way round the side to connect with Barnes's head.
Barnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Grimes to counter with a crisp jab.
Grimes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barnes is out of range. #TD2#
Barnes feints and as Grimes raises his hands in defense, Barnes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimes keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving. #T1#
Grimes controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barnes.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Rogan Grimes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grimes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Barnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barnes moves to clinch but Grimes breaks away
and Grimes finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Grimes swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grimes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grimes, as that shot connected.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimes stuffs the takedown attempt from Barnes. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
It looked like Grimes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Barnes blocks a head kick by Grimes.
Rogan Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimes.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes avoids a kick to the body.
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Grimes's leg but Grimes calmly moves out of range.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grimes misses the jab.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crunch! Grimes slams his shin into Barnes's torso.
Grimes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Grimes misses with a looping right.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
As Barnes backs away, Grimes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Grimes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grimes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barnes misses with a left hand
and Grimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Grimes as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Grimes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grimes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barnes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grimes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimes finish him?
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Grimes throws a monster overhand right that drops Barnes! Grimes follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rogan Grimes!
Rogan Grimes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 97: Account vs Ilmarinen
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abarai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Grimes as he connects with a hook.
Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Donk. Abarai catches Grimes right on the button with a cross.
Grimes motions for Abarai to come forward. Grimes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grimes is looking to score with low kicks.
Grimes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimes checks a low kick from Abarai.
Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
A clash of legs there as Grimes blocks the low kick.
Abarai scores with a leg kick.
Abarai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Abarai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grimes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grimes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Renji Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Abarai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimes.
Abarai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grimes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abarai lands with a hook. Grimes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grimes misses with a looping left.#T1#
Grimes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abarai throws out the jab.
Grimes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Abarai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grimes scrambles back to his feet.
Abarai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grimes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abarai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Abarai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grimes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grimes tries a low kick but Abarai avoids it.
Abarai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abarai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abarai misses with a straight left.
Grimes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abarai throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Abarai.
Abarai defending well as Grimes loads up on a big left hand.
Abarai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grimes.
Abarai misses with a hook.
Abarai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Grimes takes a step back to recover.
Grimes slips a straight right by Abarai.
Abarai lands a nice hook to Grimes's body. Grimes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A good leg kick by Grimes.
Abarai throws a shot to the body.
Grimes throws a hook to the side of Abarai's head but Abarai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Abarai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Abarai moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Abarai - just one landing.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
Grimes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Abarai tries to land a front kick but Grimes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abarai misses with a body kick.
Grimes lands a jab to the nose.
Abarai throws a low kick but Grimes avoids it.
Abarai moves out of range of the leg kick from Grimes.
Grimes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Abarai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Abarai throws a solid leg kick but Grimes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abarai.
Grimes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abarai lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Abarai misses its intended target.
It seemed like Grimes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abarai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Grimes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grimes throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Grimes.
Abarai lands a head shot.
Grimes throws a solid leg kick but Abarai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grimes.
Nice cross by Abarai.
Abarai throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grimes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grimes misses with a leg kick.
Abarai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Abarai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grimes walks into a straight right hand from Abarai.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Abarai checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Grimes.
Abarai tries to land a front kick but Grimes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Grimes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Abarai is out of range.
Abarai swings widly with a right hand
letting Grimes counter with a right hand.
Abarai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abarai.
Abarai throws a right hand that misses
and Grimes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grimes throws a front kick aimed at Abarai's knee but Abarai avoids it well. #T4#
Grimes swings for the body but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai throwing a counter right hand but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Grimes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abarai throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it.
Abarai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Abarai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grimes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grimes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abarai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimes.
Abarai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grimes checks it well.
Grimes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grimes with a nice calf kick.
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on Abarai's shoulder, as Abarai tries to avoid the shot.
Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Abarai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grimess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Grimes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Abarai misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grimes! But no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grimes.
Abarai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Abarai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grimes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renji Abarai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Grimes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abarai lands a nice looking body shot.
Abarai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abarai misses with a kick to the body.
Abarai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abarai throws a leg kick
and Grimes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abarai throws a head kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Grimes.
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Abarai misses.
Abarai throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai backing away here, and Grimes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Abarai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai backing away here, and Grimes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Abarai misses with a hook.
Abarai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Abarai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Grimes misses its intended target.
Grimes swings for the body but Abarai moves out of range.
Grimes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abarai misses with a body kick.
Grimes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Abarai wants to land a leg kick but Grimes is out of range.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Abarai.
A low kick from Abarai is predictable there
and Grimes counters with a low kick, right behind Abarai 's knee.
A bone on bone clash there as Abarai blocks the leg kick.
Grimes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Abarai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Abarai's corner calls for a 1-2. Abarai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grimes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abarai's sensitive parts.
Abarai slips under a jab from Grimes.
Abarai lands a jab.
Grimes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abarai has time to react.
Grimes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes tries a low kick but Abarai avoids it.
Grimes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Abarai clobbers Grimes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Grimes with a nice cross.
Abarai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Abarai thumps Grimes with a low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Grimes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Abarai has got the better of the exchanges.
Grimes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Grimes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Abarai checks the leg kick.
Grimes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grimes throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grimes.
Grimes misses with a straight right.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimes.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Abarai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Abarai misses the target.
Grimes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abarai motions for Grimes to come forward. Abarai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Grimes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Renji Abarai is winning the standup battle so far.
Grimes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Abarai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abarai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grimes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A clash of legs there as Abarai blocks the low kick.
Abarai scoring well with a low kick there.
Abarai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grimes doesn't seem bothered though.
Abarai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grimes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abarai throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimes moves out of range of the strikes.
Abarai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Abarai swings for the body but Grimes moves out of range.
Abarai misses with an uppercut. Grimes saw that one coming.
Abarai lands a head kick. Grimes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Abarai misses with a wild body shot.
Grimes flicks out a counter leg kick but Abarai steps away.
A good leg kick by Abarai.
Abarai throws a body shot but no joy.
Abarai thows a leg kick but Grimes checks it
and Grimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes checks a low kick from Abarai.#T4#
A jab from Grimes finds it's way through Abarai's defenses.
Abarai tries to land a body kick
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand.
Abarai wants to slow Grimes down by chopping away at his legs.
Abarai misses with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Grimes there.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Abarai checks it.
Abarai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Grimes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Abarai.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grimes checks a leg kick.
Grimes connects with a leg kick.
Grimes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Abarai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abarai. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimes misses with a low kick.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Grimes's shoulder, as Grimes tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grimes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abarai misses the jab.
Grimes connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renji Abarai 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Grimes tries a low kick but Abarai avoids it.
Abarai tries to land a front kick but Grimes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abarai throws a body kick that misses.
Abarai throws an overhand right that lands on Grimes's shoulder, as Grimes tries to avoid the shot.
Grimes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abarai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grimes's sensitive parts.
Grimes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abarai.
Abarai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Abarai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abarai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimes was well out of range. Poor timing from Abarai.
Abarai swings widly with a right hand
and Grimes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grimes tries to work over Abarai's front leg with a kick but Abarai checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai misses with a low kick.
Grimes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grimes tries to work over Abarai's front leg with a kick but Abarai checks it.
Grimes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abarai throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Abarai.
Abarai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Abarai misses with an uppercut.
Abarai misses with a hook to the body
and Grimes counters with an outside leg kick.
Abarai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grimes moves out of range as Abarai throws a body kick.
Grimes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Grimes moves out of range as Abarai strikes.
Abarai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abarai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Abarai lands a right hook to the body.
Abarai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grimes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Abarai scrambles back to his feet.
Grimes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Abarai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abarai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Abarai feints and then cracks Grimes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grimes down.
Grimes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Abarai throws a right hand that misses
and Abarai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abarai missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grimes checks a leg kick.
Renji Abarai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Grimes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Abarai throws a jab when Grimes was well out of range.
Grimes misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
Abarai throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Abarai misses with a looping left.
Abarai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grimes lands with a straight right. Abarai didn't see that one coming.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
Abarai loads up on a big right hand but Grimes slips the punch.
Abarai connects with a right hand. Grimes shakes it off.
Grimes slips under a jab.
Grimes misses with a low kick.
As Grimes backs away, Abarai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Grimes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abarai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abarai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Grimes takes one on the button.
A jab from Grimes does it's job there.
Grimes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Abarai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Grimes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abarai. That did some damage!#T3#
Grimes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grimes looks to land a right hand but Abarai moved out of range.
Abarai is looking to counter with a body kick.
Grimes misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
Abarai clobbers Grimes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grimes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abarai tries to land a leg kick but Grimes saw it coming and moves away.
Abarai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grimes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Abarai.
Abarai scores with a hook.
Rogan Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abarai scores with a leg kick.
Grimes throws a low kick but Abarai avoids it.
Grimes throws a lazy right hand but Abarai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Abarai.
Abarai pushes Grimes away with a front kick.
Abarai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Grimes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Abarai throws a body kick that misses.
Abarai misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Abarai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grimes to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grimes.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimes.
Grimes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grimes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grimes throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai misses with a body shot.
Grimes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grimes.
Abarai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Abarai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Abarai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grimes.
Grimes tries a quick counter leg kick but Abarai is wise to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes lands with a shot to the body.
Grimes drops his hands momentarily and Abarai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grimes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Abarai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abarai connects with a single shot there.
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 Renji Abarai.
Well Abarai 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renji Abarai!
Our winner, Renji Abarai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DMMA 90: Barboza vs Kersikov
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hohenthal checks a leg kick.
Hohenthal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hohenthal throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimes.
Grimes throws a hook to the side of Hohenthal's head but Hohenthal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grimes throws a jab when Hohenthal was well out of range.
Hohenthal takes one on the button.
Hohenthal just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimes defending well as Hohenthal loads up on a big left hand.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal with a nice cross.
Grimes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimes flicks out a counter leg kick but Hohenthal steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes misses with a hook.
Hohenthal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Grimes throws a low kick, looking for Hohenthal's leg but Hohenthal calmly moves out of range.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot.
Grimes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hohenthal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Hohenthal scores with a jab to the body.
Hohenthal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hohenthal misses with a straight right.
Grimes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hohenthal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimes.
Grimes throws a leg kick which misses Hohenthal's front leg but catches the back leg as Hohenthal tries to avoid it.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hohenthal throws a hook but Grimes avoids it easily.
Grimes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hohenthal throws a series of punches but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes with a nice calf kick.
Grimes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grimes tries to score with a low kick but Hohenthal moves his leg out of the way.
Grimes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hohenthal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hohenthal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Hohenthal moved away.
Hohenthal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grimes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hohenthal misses with an uppercut
and Grimes counters with a low kick, right behind Hohenthal 's knee. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes throws a big shot that misses.
Hohenthal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grimes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grimes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hohenthal connects with a body shot.
Hohenthal cracks Grimes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hohenthal wants to clinch.
Grimes with a nice cross.
Grimes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hohenthal throws out the jab.
Grimes feints a counter leg kick.
Grimes throws a jab but it's blocked by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Grimes's head but Grimes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grimes throws out a counter right but Hohenthal avoids it with no problem.
Hohenthal throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Hohenthal swings widly with a right hand
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grimes keeps the fight on the outside.
Grimes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hohenthal is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Grimes's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hohenthal moves out of range of the strikes.
Hohenthal throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes connects with a single shot there.
Grimes throws a leg kick which misses Hohenthal's front leg but catches the back leg as Hohenthal tries to avoid it.
Hohenthal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Hohenthal moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Grimes.
Hohenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimes was well out of range. Poor timing from Hohenthal.#CL#
Hohenthal instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Hohenthal.
#BC2#
Grimes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grimes missing with a left hand there. Hohenthal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hohenthal checks a leg kick.
It looked like Hohenthal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Grimes throws a leg kick but Hohenthal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Hohenthal misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hohenthal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hohenthal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grimes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hohenthal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimes.
A quick step to the side and Hohenthal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Hohenthal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hohenthal lands a body shot. #BC2#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hohenthal tries to clinch there but Grimes circles away.
Grimes tries a quick counter leg kick but Hohenthal is wise to it.
Grimes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Hohenthal instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grimes is looking to slow Hohenthal down with leg kicks.
Hohenthal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grimes throws a body shot but no joy.
Grimes misses with a looping left.
Hohenthal misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rogan Grimes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hohenthal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hohenthal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hohenthal.
Grimes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Hohenthal lands.
Hohenthal connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Grimes coming out on top.
Grimes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hohenthal lands a body shot.
#CL#
Hohenthal takes the fight into the clinch.
Hohenthal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grimes after a bit of a struggle.
Grimes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hohenthal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Hohenthal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Grimes breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Hohenthal there.#T1#
Hohenthal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hohenthal looks to land a right hand but Grimes moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Hohenthal. Those never looked like landing.
Rogan Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hohenthal misses with a body punch
and Grimes counters with a straight right hand.
Hohenthal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grimes.
Grimes staying out of range there.
Hohenthal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grimes misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimes is just out of range.
Grimes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hohenthal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grimes has time to react.
Hohenthal throws a jab when Grimes was well out of range.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
Hohenthal moves out of range of the strikes.
Grimes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grimes takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hohenthal shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A big right from Grimes misses.
Hohenthal misses with an uppercut
enabling Grimes to counter with a crisp jab.
Grimes tests Hohenthal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grimes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grimes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hohenthal misses with a hook
and Grimes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Grimes tries to keep at a distance but Hohenthal has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Decent striking displayed by Grimes there.
Grimes thumps Hohenthal with a low kick.
Hohenthal swings widly with a right hand
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand.
Hohenthal throws an off balance right hand
and Grimes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Grimes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hohenthal.#T3#
Hohenthal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hohenthal momentarily.
Hohenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
Grimes tries to work over Hohenthal's front leg with a kick but Hohenthal checks it.
Grimes misses the jab.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hohenthal moves away.
Hohenthal throws a good cross that connects.
A jab lands there for Hohenthal.
Grimes misses with a leg kick
and Hohenthal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hohenthal works the jab nicely.
Grimes moves forwards but Hohenthal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hohenthal misses the target.
Grimes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Hohenthal.
Grimes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hohenthal misses the jab.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hohenthal to score with a decent uppercut.
Hohenthal loads up on a big right hand but Grimes slips the punch.
A low kick from Grimes misses
and Hohenthal counters with a nice uppercut.
Hohenthal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grimes is fending him off so far but Hohenthal persists. Nope, Grimes circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Hohenthal misses.
Grimes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD#
Hohenthal changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grimes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hohenthal working away.
We've been hearing that Hohenthal has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hohenthal trying to control the action but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Grimes can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The strikes coming from Hohenthal are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lennart Hohenthal dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
The crowd cheers as Grimes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hohenthal doesn't seem phased though.
Hohenthal connects with a body shot.
Hohenthal throws a body shot but no joy.
Grimes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hohenthal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hohenthal shoots for a takedown but Grimes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grimes misses with an uppercut
and Hohenthal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Hohenthal. Beautiful body shot.
Hohenthal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimes.
Grimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hohenthal.
Grimes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grimes throws a hook but Hohenthal avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hohenthal. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hohenthal throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it.
Hohenthal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hohenthal loads up on a big right hand but Grimes slips the punch.#T1#
Grimes connects with a solid leg kick.
Grimes scoring well with a low kick there.
Grimes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice takedown defense from Grimes. No joy for Hohenthal on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grimes! But no joy.
Hohenthal misses the jab.
Grimes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hohenthal's corner calls for a 1-2. Hohenthal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grimes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grimes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Hohenthal.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grimes.
Grimes lands with a hook. Hohenthal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good exchange - Hohenthal coming out on top.
Grimes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohenthal misses the jab.#T2#
Grimes tries to land a leg kick but Hohenthal saw it coming and moves away.
Hohenthal tries to close the distance and clinch but Grimes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grimes slips a jab from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal shoots in and drives through. Grimes sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lennart Hohenthal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimes throws a jab when Hohenthal was well out of range.
Grimes throws a jab but it's blocked by Hohenthal.
Good work by Hohenthal as he checks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Grimes.
Hohenthal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hohenthal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grimes.
A punch lands to the side of Hohenthal 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Grimes tries to keep at a distance but Hohenthal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hohenthal pushes Grimes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hohenthal tries a body shot but Grimes blocks it.
Hohenthal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grimes's efforts to push away.#T3#
Grimes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Grimes breaks the clinch.
Grimes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hohenthal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hohenthal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hohenthal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Hohenthal misses.
Hohenthal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grimes misses with an uppercut. Hohenthal saw that one coming.
Hohenthal throws a right hand that misses
and Grimes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grimes clobbers Hohenthal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Decent striking displayed by Hohenthal there.
Grimes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Hohenthal.
Grimes misses with a straight right. #T4#
Grimes thumps Hohenthal with a low kick.#TD#
Hohenthal drives through with a 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!
Hohenthal trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Hohenthal preventing the sweep.
Hohenthal throwing strikes from guard but Grimes blocks nicely.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohenthal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohenthal is working Grimes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rogan Grimes.
I think Grimes 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogan Grimes!
Rogan Grimes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 80: Abarai vs Imanari
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Kersikov throws a front kick aimed at Grimes's knee but Grimes avoids it well.
Grimes throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Grimes moves out of range easily.
Grimes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grimes counters with a thumping low kick.
Grimes slips a straight right by Kersikov.
A low kick from Kersikov is predictable there
letting Grimes counter with a right hand.
Grimes throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov swings for the body but Grimes moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Grimes misses with a looping left.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov drops his hands momentarily and Grimes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grimes moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov's coach down at KFA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kersikov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Grimes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kersikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grimes under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov misses the jab.#T1#
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grimes.
Grimes throws a good cross that connects.
Grimes throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Grimes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab by Grimes.
Grimes is looking to slow Kersikov down with leg kicks.
Grimes's corner calls for a 1-2. Grimes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kersikov looks to throw the jab but Grimes is out of range.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grimes.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grimes.
Kersikov wants to slow Grimes down by chopping away at his legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Rogan Grimes has been cut.#T2#
Kersikov walks into a jab.
Grimes is looking to score with low kicks.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grimes misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grimes, as that shot connected.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Grimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grimes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kersikov is out of range and Grimes settles back down.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Grimes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grimes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kersikov lands with a nice body kick.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Grimes counters with an inside leg kick.
Grimes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov tries to land a body kick
and Grimes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Grimes moved out of range nicely.
Grimes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kersikov throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.#T3#
Kersikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kersikov wants to land a leg kick but Grimes is out of range.
Kersikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A good leg kick by Grimes.
Grimes wants to slow Kersikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Kersikov misses with a body punch
letting Grimes counter with a right hand.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Grimes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A good leg kick by Grimes.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grimes counters with a thumping low kick.
Grimes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grimes scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimes cracks Kersikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grimes is out of range.
Kersikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grimes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Grimes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kersikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kersikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grimes lands a head shot.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Grimes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grimes tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Grimes throws out a powerful jab.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Grimes.
Kersikov thinks about the counter body kick.
Grimes blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rogan Grimes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rogan Grimes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kersikov misses with a few strikes there.
Kersikov with the inside leg kick.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kersikov looks to throw a body kick
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Grimes slaps the foot to one side.
Grimes catches Kersikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick from Grimes is predictable there
and Kersikov counters with a series of strikes. Grimes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grimes checks it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grimes checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grimes.
Grimes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Grimes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kersikov throws a fast counter high kick but Grimes manages to duck under it in time.
Kersikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grimes is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Grimes avoids it with no problem.
Kersikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Grimes throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grimes.
Grimes connects with an inside leg kick.
Rogan Grimes is winning the standup battle so far.
Grimes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov thows a leg kick but Grimes checks it
and Grimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kersikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Grimes connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Kersikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the body
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Grimes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Grimes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the body
and Grimes counters with a low kick, right behind Kersikov 's knee.
Kersikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grimes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it. #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!
Kersikov tries to move into range but Grimes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grimes checks a leg kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Grimes.
Grimes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Grimes is looking to score with low kicks.
Kersikov scores with the left hand. Grimes knows he should have avoided that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grimes.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimes.
Kersikov misses with the body kick
and Grimes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grimes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grimes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kersikov on the side of the head.
Grimes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Grimes tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Grimes.
Kersikov throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Grimes counter with a right hand.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Kersikov tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grimes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kersikov under the eye.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Grimes checks it.
Grimes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Grimes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Kersikov connects with a body shot.
A big right from Grimes misses.
Grimes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grimes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kersikov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Grimes has got the better of the exchanges.
Kersikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Grimes is wise to it.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grimes.
Kersikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Grimes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grimes.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimes.
Grimes throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Grimes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy body kick from Kersikov
and Grimes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Grimes counters with a thumping low kick.
Grimes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes lands a nice shot that snaps Kersikov's head back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Grimes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grimes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rogan Grimes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rogan Grimes'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#
A clash of legs there as Grimes blocks the low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grimes.
Grimes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kersikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kersikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grimes throws a leg kick which misses Kersikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kersikov tries to avoid it.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the head.
Grimes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Grimes moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Grimes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kersikov scores with a nice right hand.
Grimes misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
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!
Kersikov tries to score with a low kick but Grimes moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Kersikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grimes will feel that in the morning.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov digs a good hook to Grimes's body.
Kersikov throws a nice looking combination but Grimes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Grimes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kersikov just manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grimes.
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
Grimes misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimes.
A low kick lands for Grimes.
A jab from Grimes misses.
Kersikov swinging wildly here.
Marko Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Grimes.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Grimes slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Grimes misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grimes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kersikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kersikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kersikov ducks right into an uppercut from Grimes.
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!
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grimes moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Grimes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.
Nice defenses there by Grimes.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Grimes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grimes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Grimes lands with an overhand left.
Kersikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grimes.
Kersikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grimes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Grimes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Grimes avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Grimes counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Grimes sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grimes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Grimes saw that one coming.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grimes. #T4#
Grimes misses with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grimes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grimes on the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Grimes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grimes with a jab.
A low kick from Kersikov misses
and Grimes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kersikov's knee momentarily.
Grimes is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Grimes.
Grimes tried to score with a low kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Grimes counters with an outside leg kick.
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 Rogan Grimes.
Well Grimes 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogan Grimes!
Our winner, Rogan Grimes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DMMA 73: Barboza vs Contreiras
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Grimes misses with a looping left.
Grimes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Futeran ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Grimes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Futeran 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.
The fighters circling - Grimes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimes motions for Futeran to come forward. Grimes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Futeran misses with a body punch
and Grimes counters with a body kick.
Grimes throws a poor cross that misses
and Futeran counters with a good low kick that Grimes was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes throws a push kick but Futeran slaps the foot to one side.
Grimes 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.
Futeran ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
A low kick from Grimes is predictable there
and Futeran counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Nice shot by Grimes.
Grimes misses with a hook. Futeran ducked under it nicely.
Futeran wants to counter the offense by Grimes and move into the clinch position.
Grimes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Futeran wants to slow Grimes down by chopping away at his legs.
Futeran ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Futeran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grimes as he jumps to the side.
Grimes throws a body shot but no joy.
Grimes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Futeran throws out a counter right but Grimes avoids it with no problem.
Grimes throws a head kick but Futeran moves out of range.
#T2#
Futeran tries to clinch up but Grimes circles away and keeps his distance.
Grimes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Futeran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Futeran's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A swing and a miss from Grimes.
Grimes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grimes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grimes cracks Futeran with a right hand to the side of the head.
Futeran shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Grimes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Futeran lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice cross by Grimes.
Futeran moves out of range of the leg kick from Grimes.#T3#
Futeran looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grimes is fending him off so far but Futeran persists. Nope, Grimes circles away and we're back to standing.
Grimes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rogan Grimes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Futeran.
Futeran connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grimes momentarily.
Futeran has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grimes finds it's way round the side to connect with Futeran's head.
Futeran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grimes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Futeran blocks a head kick by Grimes.
Futeran keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Futeran fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grimes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grimes throws the left hand but Futeran avoids the punch easily.
Futeran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Futeran tries to clinch
and Grimes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Futeran with a nice cross.
Grimes circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes takes a swing at Futeran's ribcage but misses.
Grimes cracks Futeran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Futeran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rogan Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Futeran moves out of range of the strikes.
Futeran blocks a head kick by Grimes.
An inside leg kick from Futeran misses.
Grimes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rogan Grimes 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#
Grimes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Futeran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Futeran takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Futeran lands a right hook to the body.
Futeran tried to score with a low kick but Grimes checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futeran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Futeran does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Futeran tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Grimes counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Futeran defending well as Grimes loads up on a big left hand.
Grimes throws a head kick that misses.
Grimes scores with a leg kick.
Grimes throws a hook to the side of Futeran's head but Futeran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Futeran connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grimes lands a high kick!
Futeran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Grimes motions for Futeran to come forward. Grimes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Futeran finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Futeran.
Grimes throwing a counter right hand but Futeran manages to avoid it.#T2#
Grimes throws a hook but Futeran blocks it.
Futeran looks to land a combination but Grimes avoids it well.
Grimes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Futeran just manages to avoid it.
Grimes misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Futeran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grimes swings for the body but Futeran moves out of range.
Grimes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Futeran instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Futeran backwards. #BC#
Grimes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Futeran throws a poor cross that misses
and Grimes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grimes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grimes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Grimes misses the target.
Futeran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rogan Grimes is winning the standup battle so far.
Futeran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grimes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Futeran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grimes throws a sloppy head kick
and Futeran counters with a left and a right that stings Grimes.
Rogan Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Futeran scores with a hook.
Grimes thumps Futeran with a low kick.
Grimes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grimes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grimes moves out of range of the strikes.
Grimes throwing a counter right hand but Futeran manages to avoid it.#T4#
Futeran is looking to score with low kicks.
Grimes throws a leg kick
and Futeran counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Futeran throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Futeran misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Futeran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grimes cracks Futeran with a nice body shot.
A short right from Grimes on the inside.
Grimes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grimes throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Futeran.
Grimes misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rogan Grimes dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Futeran misses with a takedown attempt - Grimes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Grimes throws a jab but it's blocked by Futeran.
Futeran uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grimes has time to react.
Futeran moves out of range of the body kick from Grimes.
Futeran is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grimes with a body shot.
Grimes tries to land a body kick
and Futeran counters with a low kick, right behind Grimes 's knee.
Grimes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Grimes.
Futeran chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grimes can pounce on him.
Grimes lands a leg kick that knocks Futeran off balance momentarily.
Futeran has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Grimes checks a leg kick.
It looked like Grimes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grimes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grimes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Futeran throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grimes checks a leg kick.
Grimes misses with a wild body shot.
Futeran lands a lovely overhand right.
Futeran tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Grimes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grimes throws a jab but it's blocked by Futeran.
Grimes misses with a lunging right hand
and Futeran counters with a straight right hand.
Grimes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Futeran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joseph Futeran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Futeran moves out of range as Grimes strikes.
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on Futeran's shoulder, as Futeran tries to avoid the shot.
Futeran fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grimes on the side of the head.
Grimes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes throws a right hand that misses
and Grimes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grimes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grimes throws a poor cross that misses
and Futeran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grimes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Futeran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grimes swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Grimes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grimes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Futeran just misses with a punch to the body.
Futeran takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grimes misses with a hook. Futeran ducked under it nicely.
Futeran was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grimes throws a lazy head kick
and Futeran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grimes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Futeran misses with a double jab.
A shot to the liver by Futeran. Beautiful body shot.
Futeran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Futeran there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grimes. That's going to slow Futeran down. #T4#
Futeran buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grimes swats away the attempt to clinch by Futeran.
Futeran is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grimes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grimes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Futeran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Futeran avoids the body shot from Grimes.
Futeran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A clash of legs there as Futeran blocks the low kick.
Grimes throws a poor cross that misses
and Futeran counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Rogan Grimes.
Well Grimes 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogan Grimes!
A victorious Rogan Grimes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DMMA 61: Luciano v Andrianakis
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Grimes misses with a wild body shot.
Grimes looks to land a left hand but Munga moved out of range nicely.
Munga misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Grimes misses the target.
Munga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grimes scores with the left hand. Munga knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from Grimes misses.
Munga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Munga scores with a sloppy right hand. Grimes should have avoided that one.
Grimes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Munga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Munga throws a good cross that connects.
Munga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grimes's head.
Grimes defending well as Munga loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Grimes.
Munga scores with a nice head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Munga blocks the leg kick.
Munga takes a swing at Grimes's ribcage but misses.
Grimes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes lands a really nice looking cross but Munga seems unphased.
Munga misses with a straight right.
Munga scores with a jab. Grimes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grimes throws a lazy right hand but Munga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grimes takes a swing at Munga's ribcage but misses.
Rogan Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Grimes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Munga throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Munga fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Grimes to the ground. Munga is now in Grimes's guard.
Grimes 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.
Munga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Munga is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimes has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Munga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Munga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Munga throws a big elbow that misses.
Munga is in close to Grimes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Munga is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimes has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munga throws a strike but Grimes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Grimes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Munga looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Grimes passes into half guard.
Munga 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.#T2#
Grimes content to control rather than advance.
Munga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grimes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Munga is looking for a sweep. Grimes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Munga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Munga.
Munga 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.
Munga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Munga scoring with punches to the head and body.
Munga throws a big elbow that misses.
Grimes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Munga trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grimes is keeping the position for now.
Munga connects with a couple of short punches.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Munga from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Munga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aum Munga dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Grimes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munga.
As Munga backs away, Grimes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Grimes lands a body shot.
Munga misses with a left hand
and Grimes counters with a thumping low kick.
Munga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Munga throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimes. Munga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Munga.
Aum Munga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimes connects with a body shot.
Munga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Munga works Grimes's body with a nice hook.
Grimes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Munga throws a shot from downtown. Grimes moves away and avoids it.
Munga fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Munga.
Grimes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Munga misses with a looping left.
Munga 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.
Munga misses with a hook to the body
and Grimes counters with a slapping leg kick.
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!
Grimes slips under a jab.#T1#
Grimes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Munga throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Munga lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Munga misses with a lunging right hand
and Grimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grimes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munga.
Grimes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Munga swats away the attempt to clinch by Grimes.
Grimes scores with a hook.
Grimes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Munga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Munga lands an overhand right.
Munga throws an off balance right hand
and Grimes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grimes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Munga.
Munga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grimes tries to work over Munga's front leg with a kick but Munga checks it.
Grimes walks into a stiff left hand from Munga.#T2#
Munga misses with a takedown attempt - Grimes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Grimes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aum Munga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munga throws a right hand that misses
and Grimes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Munga lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Munga shoots in for a takedown but Grimes shows good takedown defense.
Rogan Grimes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aum Munga.
Munga cracks Grimes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grimes swings for the body but Munga moves out of range.
Munga cracks a nice hook into Grimes's ribs.
Grimes throws a hook but Munga avoids it easily.
Munga changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big left from Munga misses.
Munga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grimes can pounce on him.
Munga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Munga misses.
Grimes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grimes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Munga in his tracks.
Grimes lands a jab to Munga's midsection.
Munga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grimes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Munga looking to score a takedown here. Grimes is defending well but Munga drives through and ends up in Grimes's guard.
Grimes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Munga throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Munga throws an elbow that misses. Grimes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Munga's guard. Nice move by Grimes!#REVR#
Grimes tries to free his leg and advance position but Munga is retaining full guard.
Munga looking for a sweep. Not yet Munga, not yet.
Grimes is stalling in the full guard.
Munga keeping moving, preventing Grimes from controlling successfully.
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.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grimes trying to move into half guard but instead Munga has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Munga advances position into side control!
Munga throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Grimes regains half guard, as Munga was trying to land strikes.
Munga trying to control the action but Grimes is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aum Munga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Grimes walks into a stiff left hand from Munga.
Nice defenses there by Grimes.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Munga.
Grimes walks into a jab.
Munga looks to land a left hand but Grimes moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Munga changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grimes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
An elbow from Munga crashes against the mat.
Grimes dodges the ground and pound from Munga.
Munga creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Munga throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Munga is trying to ground and pound but Grimes uses the momentary lack of control by Munga to regain half guard.
Munga throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Grimes to regain full guard.
Aum Munga has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Munga is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimes has wrist control.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Munga from controlling successfully.
Munga throws a strike but Grimes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Munga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grimes wants to stand but Munga is controlling his posture from full guard.
Munga looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #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.
Munga keeping moving, preventing Grimes from controlling successfully.
Munga wants to sweep here but Grimes controlling him for the moment.
Munga is still trying to improve position.
Grimes trying to control the position from guard on top but Munga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Grimes won't allow Munga to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Grimes misses with a looping left.
Munga throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grimes counters with a low kick, right behind Munga 's knee.
Munga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Grimes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grimes blocks a jab.
Grimes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rogan Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munga loads up on a big right hand but Grimes slips the punch.
Grimes defending well as Munga loads up on a big left hand.
Good shot there by Grimes.
Munga misses with an uppercut. Grimes saw that one coming.
Munga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Munga closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grimes to the mat! Grimes manages to get full guard.
Grimes pushes Munga off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munga misses with a hook to the body
and Grimes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
A clash of legs there as Munga blocks the low kick.#CL#
Grimes has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for Grimes to work.
Grimes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Munga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimes scores with a shoulder strike.
Munga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grimes blocks a body shot from Munga.
Grimes working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Munga lands a body shot.
Munga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Munga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Munga.
Grimes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Munga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Munga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Munga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aum Munga.
Well Munga 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aum Munga!
A victorious Aum Munga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DMMA 53: Tucker vs Nicoletta
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.#CL2#
Hunt clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Grimes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grimes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Grimes slips a jab from Hunt.
Hunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grimes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ispa Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt throws a leg kick
enabling Grimes to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Hunt throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Grimes just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Grimes's head.
Grimes throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Hunt misses
and Grimes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Grimes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunt.
Hunt digs a good hook to Grimes's body.
Hunt misses with a body punch
and Grimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grimes misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Hunt clinches up with Grimes and pushes him back against the cage.
Grimes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Grimes breaks from the clinch.
Grimes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Grimes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt misses with a hook. Grimes ducked under it nicely.
Hunt has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hunt misses with a jab to the body
and Grimes counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Grimes saw that one coming.
Grimes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hunt tests Grimes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grimes lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Grimes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grimes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hunt throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Grimes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Hunt moves into the clinch.
Hunt lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt prevents Grimes from breaking the clinch.
Grimes is trying to force a seperation but Hunt has the dominant position.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt is working Grimes over against the cage.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling him.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Grimes pushes Hunt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hunt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grimes's efforts to push away.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt prevents Grimes from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Grimes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grimes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt is looking to slow Grimes down with leg kicks.
Hunt darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grimes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Grimes breaks from the clinch.
Hunt looks to land a combination but Grimes avoids it well.
Hunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt digs a good hook to Grimes's body.
Hunt connects with a body shot that sends Grimes's belly button to the back.
Grimes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Grimes.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Hunt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grimes walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Hunt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hunt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grimes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hunt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hunt lunges at Grimes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grimes's hand.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it.
Grimes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grimes throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Ispa Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grimes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimes throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Hunt throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Hunt misses with a hook to the body
and Grimes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grimes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Grimes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Good shot there by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Grimes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Grimes keeps it at a distance.
Hunt tries a low kick but Grimes avoids it.
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2#
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A good leg kick by Grimes.
Grimes avoids a kick to the body.
Hunt connects with a right hand. Grimes shakes it off.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
It looked like Grimes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grimes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunt.
Hunt connects with a right hand. Grimes shakes it off.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Grimes's shoulder, as Grimes tries to avoid the shot.
Grimes misses with a low kick.
#T3#
Grimes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt wants to counter with a clinch but Grimes pushes him away.
Grimes blocks a leg kick.
Grimes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grimes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Grimes saw that one coming.
Grimes misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Grimes moved out of range nicely.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Grimes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Grimes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grimes throws a solid leg kick but Hunt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grimes.
Grimes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Grimes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Hunt throws a lazy head kick
and Grimes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hunt's knee momentarily.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it.
Grimes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Grimes off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Hunt moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Grimes breaks from the clinch.
Grimes throws a front kick aimed at Hunt's knee but Hunt avoids it well.
Grimes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Hunt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice jab there from Grimes.
Hunt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grimes takes one to the side of the head.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grimes on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimes was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Grimes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grimes moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Grimes misses the target.
A jab lands there for Grimes.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grimes is looking for a counter combo.
Grimes misses with a wild combination.
Hunt throws the left hand but Grimes avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Grimes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hunt scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hunt throws a hook but Grimes avoids it easily.#CL2#
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Grimes.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimes is trying to push Hunt away but Hunt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Grimes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grimes tries to break free but Hunt pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Grimes tries to break free but Hunt pushes him back against the cage.
Grimes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grimes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt is leaning against Grimes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grimes throws a right and a left that Hunt avoids nicely.
Grimes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hunt throws a body kick that misses.
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grimes's head.
Grimes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
Hunt swings for the body but Grimes moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Grimes misses its target.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Grimes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Grimes is looking to counter punch.
Hunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grimes at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grimes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hunt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grimes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
Hunt lands an overhand right.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grimes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Grimes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rogan Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hunt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grimes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grimes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good exchange - Hunt coming out on top.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Grimes moved away.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Grimes slips the punch.
Grimes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunt.
Hunt slips under a jab from Grimes.
Grimes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hunt misses with a hook. Grimes ducked under it nicely.
Hunt misses with a shot to the body
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grimes swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Grimes avoids it with no problem.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch.
Grimes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Hunt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Grimes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Hunt is predictable there
and Grimes counters with a nice uppercut.
Grimes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hunt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grimes, as that shot connected.
Hunt digs a good hook to Grimes's body.
Grimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Hunt misses with a combination
and Grimes counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Hunt is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunt 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Hunt! |
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Event:
DMMA 42: Faulk vs Zhdanov
Date: Sep 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Jaegerjaquez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaegerjaquez cracks Grimes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez moves away.
Jaegerjaquez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a lunging right hand
letting Grimes counter with a right hand.
Jaegerjaquez throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a nice head shot.
An inside leg kick from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Grimes throwing a counter right hand but Jaegerjaquez manages to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez throws the left hand but Grimes avoids the punch easily.
Grimes blocks a leg kick.
Grimes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
A slow jab from Grimes misses its intended target.
Grimes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot.
Jaegerjaquez misses the jab.
Grimes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaegerjaquez manages to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaegerjaquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a hook to the body. Grimes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grimes moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body punch
and Grimes counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Jaegerjaquez tests Grimes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grimes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaegerjaquez.
A little feinted left hand from Grimes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a nice strike.
Grimes slips under a jab.
Jaegerjaquez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That kick from Jaegerjaquez tenderised Grimes's leg. Grimes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick but Grimes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jaegerjaquez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Grimes throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Grimes misses.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez throws the left hand but Grimes avoids the punch easily.
Jaegerjaquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimes is just out of range.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body kick.
Jaegerjaquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimes is just out of range.
Jaegerjaquez connects with the punch.
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!
Jaegerjaquez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jaegerjaquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimes.
Jaegerjaquez looks to land a left hand but Grimes moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Grimes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez misses with an uppercut
and Grimes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jaegerjaquez ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
That kick from Grimes tenderised Jaegerjaquez's leg. Jaegerjaquez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grimes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a body shot.
Grimes is looking to score with low kicks.
Jaegerjaquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimes.
Grimes staying out of range there.
Grimes misses with a low kick as Jaegerjaquez jumps back.
Grimes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grimes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jaegerjaquez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grimes.
Grimes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grimes throws a leg kick but Jaegerjaquez checks it.
Grimes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez throws a low kick but Grimes avoids it.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook.
Jaegerjaquez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grimes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Grimes throws a low kick, looking for Jaegerjaquez's leg but Jaegerjaquez calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Jaegerjaquez misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Grimes misses the target.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a wild body shot.
Grimes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaegerjaquez doesn't seem bothered though.
Grimes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jaegerjaquez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grimes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaegerjaquez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimes was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez throws a poor cross that misses
and Grimes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grimes throws a low kick, looking for Jaegerjaquez's leg but Jaegerjaquez calmly moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a good body shot.
Grimes throws a leg kick which misses Jaegerjaquez's front leg but catches the back leg as Jaegerjaquez tries to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook but Grimes avoids it easily.
Jaegerjaquez moves out of range of the leg kick from Grimes.
Jaegerjaquez slips under a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Grimes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Grimes.
Jaegerjaquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grimes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaegerjaquez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grimes with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Jaegerjaquez walks into a straight right hand from Grimes.
Grimes swings for the body but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez feints a counter leg kick.
Grimes throws a body shot but no joy.
Grimes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice straight punches there by Grimes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grimes.
Good standup being displayed there by Jaegerjaquez as he connects with a hook.
Grimes connects with a leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez takes one to the side of the head.
Grimes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Jaegerjaquez.
Jab by Jaegerjaquez.
Grimes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jaegerjaquez tries to clinch up.
Jaegerjaquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimes.
A big left from Jaegerjaquez misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Grimes scores with a decent looking hook.
Grimes misses with a hook.
Grimes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaegerjaquez.
Grimes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaegerjaquez.
Grimes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Grimes missing with a left hand there. Jaegerjaquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jaegerjaquez tries to clinch up but Grimes circles away and keeps his distance.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jaegerjaquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimes is just out of range.
Grimes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grimes throws a hook but Jaegerjaquez blocks it.
It seemed like Jaegerjaquez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grimes thuds a left hand into Jaegerjaquez's body.
Jaegerjaquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimes was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaegerjaquez.
Jab, jab by Jaegerjaquez - just one landing.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez throws a chopping leg kick but Grimes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaegerjaquez.
Nice defenses there by Grimes.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a wild body shot.
Grimes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimes misses the target.
Grimes checks a low kick from Jaegerjaquez.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Jaegerjaquez lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaegerjaquez misses the target.
Jaegerjaquez swings for the body but Grimes moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab to the body.
Grimes throws a hook to the side of Jaegerjaquez's head but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaegerjaquez looks to throw the jab but Grimes is out of range.
Grimes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez swings for the body but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimes.
Grimes connects with an inside leg kick.
Grimes tests Jaegerjaquez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Grimes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jaegerjaquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Jaegerjaquez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Jaegerjaquez.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Grimes lands a right hook to the body.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaegerjaquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaegerjaquez looks to land a left hand but Grimes moved out of range nicely.
Grimes is looking to counter punch.
Jaegerjaquez misses with an uppercut
and Grimes counters with an outside leg kick.
#T2#
Jaegerjaquez digs a good body shot into Grimes's ribs.
Jaegerjaquez thumps Grimes with a low kick.
Jaegerjaquez slips a jab from Grimes.
Grimes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab. Grimes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grimes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jaegerjaquez checks a leg kick.
Grimes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaegerjaquez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grimes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jaegerjaquez moves out of range as Grimes strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaegerjaquez. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaegerjaquez looks to land a body kick but Grimes moved away.
Jaegerjaquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimes is just out of range.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaegerjaquez doesn't seem bothered though.
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick but Grimes moved away.
Some bone on bone action there as Grimes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grimes lands with a nice body punch.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Jaegerjaquez is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Jaegerjaquez misses.#T3#
Jaegerjaquez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
An attempted straight right counter from Grimes misses the target.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Grimes throws a looping overhand right but Jaegerjaquez ducks down to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grimes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to score with low kicks.
Jaegerjaquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot
and Grimes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grimes scoring well with a low kick there.
Jaegerjaquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grimes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jaegerjaquez walks into a left hand.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimes was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez digs a good hook to Grimes's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaegerjaquez misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Grimes gets tackled into the cage by Jaegerjaquez. Jaegerjaquez maintains the clinch.
Grimes blocks a body shot from Jaegerjaquez. #T4#
Grimes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grimes lands a hook that snaps the head of Jaegerjaquez backwards.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grimes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez lands a shoulder strike.
Grimes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grimes working hard to break the clinch.
Grimes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grimes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a right to the head.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grimes blocks an uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaegerjaquez lands a body shot.
Jaegerjaquez prevents a body shot from Grimes.
Grimes presses Jaegerjaquez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Jaegerjaquez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Jaegerjaquez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jaegerjaquez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grimes finds it's way round the side to connect with Jaegerjaquez's head.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a straight right.
Jaegerjaquez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez cracks Grimes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grimes throws a hook to the side of Jaegerjaquez's head but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grimes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grimes throws a lazy right hand but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jaegerjaquez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaegerjaquez. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaegerjaquez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grimes scores with a decent looking hook.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Grimes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jaegerjaquez is able to avoid easily.
Jaegerjaquez lands a jab to Grimes's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaegerjaquez ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Jaegerjaquez thinks about the counter body kick.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook to the body
and Grimes counters with a right hand to the body.
Jaegerjaquez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1#
Jaegerjaquez ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Jaegerjaquez replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Grimes blocks it well.
Grimes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Grimes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot.
Grimes misses with a low kick.
Jaegerjaquez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez lands a jab to the head.
Grimes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jaegerjaquez throws a sloppy body shot
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaegerjaquez catches Grimes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grimes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grimes throws a solid leg kick but Jaegerjaquez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grimes.
An inside leg kick from Grimes misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a nice body punch.
Jaegerjaquez moves forwards but Grimes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaegerjaquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimes.
Jaegerjaquez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grimes connects with the punch.#T2#
Grimes moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaegerjaquez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grimes.
Nice jab there from Grimes.
The crowd cheers as Grimes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jaegerjaquez doesn't seem phased though.
Grimes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jaegerjaquez has time to react.
Jaegerjaquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a nice head shot.
Jaegerjaquez needs to keep his hands up - Grimes had a free shot at his head there.
Nice jab there from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez digs a good body shot into Grimes's ribs.
Grimes looks to land a left hand but Jaegerjaquez moved out of range nicely.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jaegerjaquez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grimes's sensitive parts.
Grimes moves out of range of the strikes.
Grimes tried to counter with a leg kick but Jaegerjaquez avoided it.
Grimes misses with a low kick.
Jaegerjaquez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grimes's head.
Jaegerjaquez moves out of range as Grimes strikes.
Grimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jaegerjaquez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Rogan Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Grimes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez throws a lazy uppercut
and Grimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook but Grimes avoids it easily.
Grimes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jaegerjaquezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grimes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaegerjaquez manages to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez staying out of range there.
Jaegerjaquez misses with an uppercut. Grimes saw that one coming.
Grimes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaegerjaquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jaegerjaquez lands a nice hook to Grimes's body. Grimes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grimes misses with a low kick as Jaegerjaquez jumps back.
Jaegerjaquez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Jaegerjaquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Jaegerjaquez lands a really nice looking cross but Grimes seems unphased.
#CL2#
Jaegerjaquez darts in and clinches Grimes up against the cage.
Grimes misses with a punch to the body.
Grimes taking a breather. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Grimes fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes working aggressively here.
Grimes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grimes misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaegerjaquez.
Grimes misses with some punches.
Grimes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaegerjaquez blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grimes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes lands a left hand.
Grimes working aggressively here.
Grimes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Rogan Grimes.
I think Jaegerjaquez 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
A victorious Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DMMA 33: Grimes vs Nadadora
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Nadadora misses with a combination
and Nadadora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nadadora scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#It looks like Rogan Grimes has been cut.
Nadadora takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nadadora circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Nadadora 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nadadora looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grimes! But no joy.
Nadadora goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nadadora misses with a wild combination.
Nadadora looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nadadora throws a one two combo.
Nadadora connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grimes's hands.
Nadadora throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Grimes counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Grimes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nadadora working aggressively here.
Grimes prevents Nadadora from breaking the clinch.
Grimes lands with a left to the head.
Nadadora wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grimes has him pressed against the cage.
Nadadora lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grimes backwards.
Nadadora wants to get back to striking at distance but Grimes won't allow it.
#BC#
Nadadora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grimes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nadadora swinging wildly here.
Grimes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grimes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nadadora fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nadadora throws a nice looking combination but Grimes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grimes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grimes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nadadora.#T2#
Nadadora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grimes shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL2#
Grimes pushes Nadadora up against the cage in a clinch.
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#
Nadadora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grimes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Grimes looks to move away, Nadadora throws a big counter combo but Grimes just gets out of the way.
Nadadora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nadadora.
Nadadora falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grimes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nadadora misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Grimes counters with a head kick that drops Nadadora to the mat! Nadadora scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Nadadora is rocked!
A shot to the body from Nadadora misses
and Grimes counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Nadadora out cold! What a finish! Grimes is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rogan Grimes!
A victorious Rogan Grimes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DMMA 25: Andrianakis v Outback
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Wayne works Grimes's body with a nice hook.
Grimes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wayne throws out the jab.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimes is just out of range.
A big left from Wayne misses.
Wayne tries to clinch up but Grimes circles away and keeps his distance.
Grimes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grimes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wayne goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Grimes misses with a hook.
Grimes with a nice calf kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wayne misses with a straight right.
Wayne moves out of range as Grimes strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Wayne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grimes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wayne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Rogan Grimes has been cut.
Wayne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
Wayne throws a right hand that Grimes ducks under and follows up with a left that Grimes also avoids with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grimes. That's going to slow Wayne down.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wayne.
Wayne lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grimes backs up against the cage.
Wayne slips a jab from Grimes.
Wayne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grimes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wayne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimes.
Wayne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Grimes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grimes thuds his right hand into Wayne's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grimes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grimes.
Grimes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grimes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grimes scores with a sloppy right hand. Wayne should have avoided that one.
Wayne throws a jab when Grimes was well out of range.
Grimes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wayne.
Wayne slips under a jab.
Grimes misses with a lunging right hand
and Wayne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wayne misses with a straight left.
Wayne throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes misses the jab.
Grimes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Grimes moves away and avoids it.
Wayne throws a hook to the side of Grimes's head but Grimes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grimes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch combination from Wayne misses.
Grimes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grimes looks to land a right hand but Wayne moved out of range.#T2#
Wayne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wayne moves out of range of the strikes.
Wayne misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice leg kick from Grimes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wayne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wayne cracks Grimes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grimes staying out of range there.
Grimes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grimes looks to land a right hand but Wayne moved out of range.
Grimes throws a solid leg kick but Wayne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grimes.
Wayne fails to land with a series of punches.
Grimes flicks out a counter leg kick but Wayne steps away.
Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimes.
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grimes! But no joy.
Wayne throws a jab when Grimes was well out of range.
Wayne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grimes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wayne slips under a jab from Grimes.
Wayne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grimes misses the jab.
Wayne defending well as Grimes loads up on a big left hand.
Wayne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grimes on the side of the head.#T3#
Wayne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grimes. Grimes obviously looking to wear him down.
Wayne missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Grimes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Wayne.
Wayne lands a nice shot to the body.
Wayne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimes.
Grimes misses with a looping left.
A low kick lands for Grimes.
Wayne throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Grimes throws a hook to the side of Wayne's head but Wayne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grimes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Wayne.
Wayne is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wayne missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grimes missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grimes throws out a powerful jab.
Grimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
No joy there for Wayne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rogan Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wayne's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grimes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wayne had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimes tests Wayne's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Wayne pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grimes back to the cage. Wayne follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wayne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch but Grimes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot by Grimes.
Grimes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grimes scoring well with a low kick there.
Grimes with the inside leg kick.
Wayne misses with an uppercut. Grimes saw that one coming.
Grimes blocks a jab.
Grimes throws the left hand but Wayne avoids the punch easily.
Wayne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wayne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimes.
Grimes misses the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grimes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grimes.
Wayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Wayne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grimes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wayne throwing a counter right hand but Grimes manages to avoid it.
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 Hyatt Wayne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rogan Grimes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Wayne scores with a punch to the head.
Wayne is looking to clinch.
A lazy left from Grimes finds it's target.
Grimes scores with a nice strike.
Wayne takes a swing at Grimes's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Grimes misses its intended target.
Wayne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grimes. That's going to slow Wayne down.
Grimes misses with a low kick.
Wayne appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hyatt Wayne is winning the standup battle so far.
Wayne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grimes can pounce on him.
Grimes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grimes misses with a looping right.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimes misses with an uppercut. Wayne saw that one coming.
Wayne throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wayne's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wayne duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne slips under a jab from Grimes.
Grimes scores with a hook.
Grimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
Decent striking displayed by Grimes there.#T1#
Wayne works the jab nicely.#CUT#That has opened up Rogan Grimes's cut even more.
Wayne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimes misses with a looping right.
Wayne is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wayne slips a straight right by Grimes.
Grimes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wayne.
Grimes throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Wayne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wayne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grimess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wayne throws an overhand right that lands on Grimes's shoulder, as Grimes tries to avoid the shot.
Grimes misses with an uppercut. Wayne saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Wayne misses the target.
Nice cross by Grimes.
Wayne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wayne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grimes throws a hook but Wayne blocks it.
Wayne throwing a counter right hand but Grimes manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Jab by Wayne.#T2#
Wayne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
It looked like Wayne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grimes throws a jab but it's blocked by Wayne.
Grimes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wayne throws a hook to the side of Grimes's head but Grimes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wayne loads up on a big right hand but Grimes slips the punch.
Grimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
Wayne takes one on the button.
Jab, jab by Grimes - just one landing.
Wayne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimes.
An inside leg kick from Grimes misses.
Grimes scores with a leg kick.
Grimes moves out of range of the strikes.
Wayne misses with a looping right.
Grimes tries a quick counter leg kick but Wayne is wise to it.
Wayne moves out of range of the strikes.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Grimes throws a shot from downtown. Wayne moves away and avoids it.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimes was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
Wayne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grimess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grimes throws a jab when Wayne was well out of range.
Wayne throws a big counter combination but Grimes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wayne staying out of range there.#T3#
Wayne jabs Grimes right on the nose. Grimes blinks but takes it well.
Grimes throws a hook to the side of Wayne's head but Wayne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grimes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grimes sizes up Wayne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wayne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimes.
Wayne missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wayne slips a straight right by Grimes.
A counter left hand to the body from Wayne misses its target.
Wayne throws the left hand but Grimes avoids the punch easily.
Wayne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grimes.
Wayne throws a hook but Grimes avoids it easily.
Grimes throws a shot from downtown. Wayne moves away and avoids it.
Wayne throwing a counter right hand but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Grimes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
No joy there for Wayne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grimes feints a counter leg kick.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Grimes moves away and avoids it.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Wayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grimes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Wayne moves in looking to clinch but Grimes pushes him off.
Grimes slips a jab and a cross from Wayne.
Grimes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grimes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wayne misses with a hook. Grimes ducked under it nicely.
Grimes throws a leg kick which misses Wayne's front leg but catches the back leg as Wayne tries to avoid it.
Grimes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Waynes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wayne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grimes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick lands from Grimes.
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
Wayne missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wayne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimes.
Grimes with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes misses with a hook. Wayne ducked under it nicely.
Grimes blocks a jab.
Wayne walks into a jab.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Wayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wayne misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rogan Grimes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rogan Grimes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Wayne.
Wayne misses with a hook. Grimes ducked under it nicely.
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grimes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grimes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grimes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grimes tries to work over Wayne's front leg with a kick but Wayne checks it.
Grimes misses with a looping left.
Wayne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wayne gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grimes.
Grimes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wayne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grimes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grimes.
Grimes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wayne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grimes.
A big left from Wayne misses.
Grimes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wayne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Grimes slips under a jab from Wayne.
Grimes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grimes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wayne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Wayne moves out of range as Grimes strikes.
Wayne slips a straight right by Grimes.
Grimes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grimes defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Grimes misses its intended target.
Grimes takes one to the side of the head.
Wayne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grimes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Grimes scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Wayne.
Grimes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grimes cracks Wayne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Grimes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wayne. That did some damage!
Wayne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grimes.
Wayne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grimess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grimes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wayne wants to clinch up but Grimes keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Grimes misses.
Grimes slips under a jab.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Grimes moves away and avoids it.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Grimes misses its intended target.
Wayne misses with a looping right.
Grimes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grimes lands a leg kick that knocks Wayne off balance momentarily.
Wayne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
Grimes throws a poor cross that misses
and Wayne counters with a nice body shot.
Wayne throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wayne.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.#T3#
Wayne throws the left hand but Grimes avoids the punch easily.
Wayne defending well as Grimes loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grimes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimes.
Wayne tries to clinch up.
Wayne misses with a looping left.
Wayne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
Wayne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grimes.
The crowd cheers as Grimes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wayne doesn't seem phased though.
Grimes cracks Wayne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grimes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wayne.
The fighters circling - Grimes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wayne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch lands to the side of Wayne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grimes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wayne misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne tries to bum rush Grimes with a series of wild strikes but Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimes throws a hook but Wayne blocks it.
Grimes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wayne swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Grimes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wayne.
Wayne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wayne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grimes lands a leg kick that knocks Wayne off balance momentarily.
Grimes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wayne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grimes.
Wayne slips under a jab from Grimes.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wayne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimes.
Grimes throws a hook to the side of Wayne's head but Wayne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wayne throws the left hand but Grimes avoids the punch easily.
Grimes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grimes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wayne's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Grimes misses.
Grimes connects with a single shot there.
Wayne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grimes throws a lazy right hand but Wayne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rogan Grimes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grimes 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogan Grimes!
During a confident post fight interview, Rogan Grimes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BLAZE 31-IMANARI V VARTANEIN 2
Date: Jun 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Grimes coming out on top.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
Grimes dips to his left and cracks White with an uppercut!
Grimes cracks a nice hook into White's ribs.
A leg kick checked by White.
Grimes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
Grimes thows a left - swing and a miss!
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grimes throws a body shot but no joy.
White is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grimes with a body shot.
Grimes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grimes scores with a punch to the head.
White scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grimes in his tracks.
White on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White feints a jab promting Grimes to slip. White then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grimes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
White throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grimes's head.
Grimes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grimes scores with the left hand. White knows he should have avoided that one.
Grimes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. White looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Grimes is looking to slow White down with leg kicks.
White throws a series of punches but Grimes moves out of range.
White swinging wildly here.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grimes circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from White.
Grimes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grimes throws a leg kick that misses.
Grimes scores with a jab to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from White. #CUT2#It looks like Rogan Grimes has been cut.
It looks like Grimes has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
White throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
White checks a leg kick.
Grimes lands with a straight right. White didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White misses with a few strikes there.
Grimes connects with a body shot that sends White's belly button to the back.#T2#
Grimes misses with a looping right.
Grimes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between White's hands.
White scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
White displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
White throws a right and a left that Grimes avoids nicely.
White swinging wildly here.
White misses with a few strikes there.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grimes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grimes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and White counters with a two punch combo.
Grimes misses with a hook
and White counters with a left to the body.
Grimes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grimes scores with a punch to the head.
White thuds a left hand into Grimes's body.
Grimes loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
A lazy left from Grimes finds it's target.#T3#
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grimes misses the shot to the body.
White on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grimes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
Grimes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White throws out a counter right but Grimes avoids it with no problem.
Grimes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grimes with a jab.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Grimes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from White.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grimes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grimes swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grimes. Grimes obviously looking to wear him down.
White throws a series of punches but Grimes moves out of range.
White with the inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimes misses the target.
Grimes lands a nice leg kick that just misses White's sensitive parts.
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!
White looks to land a combination but Grimes avoids it well. #T4#
Grimes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and White connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grimes scrambles back to his feet.
Grimes looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
White looks to throw the jab but Grimes is out of range.
Grimes scores with a jab to the head.
Grimes lands a jab to White's midsection.
Grimes throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from White.
White misses the jab.
Grimes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White's head backwards.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grimes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grimes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacob White will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rogan Grimes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Grimes lands a nice looking body shot.
Grimes cracks White with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grimes looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
White lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rogan Grimes is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Grimes misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White! But no joy.
White with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grimes to score with a decent uppercut.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
Grimes sizes up White with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
White thuds a left hand into Grimes's body.
White missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Grimes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from White.
White takes a swing at Grimes's ribcage but misses.
Grimes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
Grimes with a nice cross.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grimes misses with a looping right.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from White in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
White missing with a left hand there. Grimes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grimes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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!
White throws a sloppy head kick and Grimes moves out of range easily. #T1#
White takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
White works over Grimes's head and body with a nice combination.
Grimes misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
Rogan Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White throws a leg kick but Grimes checks it.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Grimes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
Grimes throws a low kick but White moves out of range easily.
White swinging wildly here.
White throws a right hand that Grimes ducks under and follows up with a left that Grimes also avoids with ease.
White on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grimes throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grimes throws a leg kick but White checks it.
Jacob White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
White has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grimes.
Grimes missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
White cracks Grimes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grimes connects with a looping right hand.
Grimes with the inside leg kick.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimes misses with a low kick.
Grimes throws an off balance right hand
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grimes cracks White with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A good leg kick by Grimes.
Grimes loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on White's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
White on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grimes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
White's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
White takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
White takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grimes tries to score with a low kick but White moves his leg out of the way.
White takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
White gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
Grimes throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimes lands a jab.
Grimes looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
Grimes throws a leg kick
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grimes misses with an uppercut
and White counters with a right hand to the body.
A punch combination from White misses.
White throws a series of punches but Grimes avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Grimes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
White misses with a wild combination.
White throws a head kick but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes throws a leg kick but White moved away.
White tries to bum rush Grimes with a series of wild strikes but Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
White misses with a shot to the body
and Grimes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grimes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Grimes checks the leg kick.
Grimes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
White tried to score with a low kick but Grimes checks it.
A low kick lands for Grimes.
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
Grimes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
White takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grimes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimes throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
White throws a counter combo.
White throws a series of punches but Grimes moves out of range.
White misses with a two punch combination.
White looks to land a combination but Grimes avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Grimes.
White has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grimes scores with a punch to the head.
White ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
White swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grimes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rogan Grimes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rogan Grimes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Grimes.
Grimes throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grimes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
White swinging wildly here.
White shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grimes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
Grimes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grimes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
Grimes misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes misses with a looping right.
Grimes connects with a body shot that sends White's belly button to the back.
Grimes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab. #T1#
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
White lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
White closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Grimes.
White lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grimes is trying to maintain a safe position but White gets an underhook and turns Grimes into the cage.
Grimes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grimes tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Grimes back against the cage.
Grimes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimes blocks a body shot from White.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
Grimes misses with the head strike.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
White is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Grimes misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Grimes on the inside.
Grimes working aggressively here.
White lands an elbow that stopped Grimes in his tracks for a moment.
Grimes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White blocking some punches.
White lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Rogan Grimes's cut is getting worse.
A short uppercut from Grimes.
Grimes struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch.
White ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Grimes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
Grimes moves out of range as White strikes.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimes.
#T3#
Grimes misses with a body shot
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacob White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimes is just out of range.
White moves out of range of the strikes.
White is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good standup being displayed there by Grimes as he connects with a hook.
Grimes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Grimes lands an impressive looking overhand right. White doesn't seem phased though.
White slips a jab from Grimes.
Grimes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
White swings for the body but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimes misses the target.
White is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grimes misses with a straight right.
Rogan Grimes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grimes throws a leg kick but White sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grimes misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from White.
A good leg kick by Grimes. #T4#
Grimes walks into a stiff left hand from White.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from White.
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
White is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grimes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimes avoids the head kick by White.
Grimes throws a hook but White blocks it.
White ducks right into an uppercut from Grimes.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
White scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
White misses with a straight left.
White connects with a right hand. Grimes shakes it off.
White misses with a two punch combination.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimes.
Grimes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
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 Rogan Grimes.
I think Grimes 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Rogan Grimes!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Rogan Grimes!
Rogan Grimes wins by majority decision!
Rogan Grimes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BLAZE 29 -DRACULA VS CAMERA TV
Date: May 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Grimes lands a really nice looking cross but Gilchrist seems unphased.
Rogan Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilchrist misses with a hook. Grimes ducked under it nicely.
Gilchrist throws a hook to the side of Grimes's head but Grimes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gilchrist looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Gilchrist.
Grimes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gilchrist.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gilchrist, as that shot connected.
#CUT#It looks like Rogan Grimes has been cut.
Grimes takes a swing at Gilchrist's ribcage but misses.
Grimes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grimes looks to land a left hand but Gilchrist moved out of range nicely.
Grimes throws a hook to the side of Gilchrist's head but Gilchrist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gilchrist dips to his left and cracks Grimes with an uppercut!
Gilchrist slips a straight right by Grimes.#CL#
Gilchrist clinches with his opponent.
Grimes looking to stall.
Grimes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grimes tries to throw a body punch but Gilchrist avoids it by throwing Grimes back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gilchrist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gilchrist lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Gilchrist pulls guard successfully.
Grimes's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Gilchrist is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Gilchrist looking for a guillotine here but Grimes defends easily.
Gilchrist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grimes is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Gilchrist looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Grimes passes into side control.
Gilchrist tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gilchrist is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grimes off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Grimes fending off the submission attempt from Gilchrist. #SUB#
Gilchrist is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Grimes is defending well though. Gilchrist let's go of the attempt for now.
Gilchrist will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grimes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T3##SUB#
Grimes is defending against the submission attempts here by Gilchrist.
Grimes won't allow Gilchrist to pass to mount. #SUB#
Gilchrist is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grimes defends it well. #SUB#
Gilchrist is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grimes defends it well. #SUB#
Gilchrist is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grimes is just riding it out for now. Gilchrist eventually gives up the hold. #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.#SUB#
Gilchrist is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Gilchrist is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grimes is just riding it out for now. Gilchrist eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gilchrist is looking for a kimura but Grimes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gilchrist to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glover Gilchrist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rogan Grimes'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#
Gilchrist throws a hook but Grimes avoids it easily.
Grimes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gilchrist slips a jab and a cross from Grimes.
Gilchrist loads up on a big right hand but Grimes slips the punch.#CL2#
Grimes moves into range and clinches up with Gilchrist.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gilchrist.
Grimes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gilchrist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grimes's elbow.
Grimes struggles to land a body shot inside as Gilchrist controls his hands.
Grimes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grimes.
Grimes is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Gilchrist blocking some punches.
Gilchrist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimes can do to turn this around?
Gilchrist jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grimes walks away with a smile on his face. Gilchrist gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grimes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gilchrist lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on Gilchrist's shoulder, as Gilchrist tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Grimes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on Gilchrist's shoulder, as Gilchrist tries to avoid the shot.
Gilchrist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimes misses the target. #T1#
Grimes misses with a straight left.
Grimes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gilchrist slips a straight right by Grimes.
Grimes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grimes takes a swing at Gilchrist's ribcage but misses.
Grimes throws a hook but Gilchrist avoids it easily.
Grimes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grimes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grimes misses with a wild combination.
Grimes misses with a right hand
and Gilchrist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gilchrist is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grimes wants to clinch
and Gilchrist counters with a stiff right hand.
Grimes wants to clinch.
Gilchrist listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Gilchrist.
A little feinted left hand from Gilchrist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Gilchrist looks to land a left hand but Grimes moved out of range nicely.
Gilchrist is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gilchrist misses with a hook. Grimes ducked under it nicely.
Grimes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grimes throws out a counter right but Gilchrist avoids it with no problem.
Gilchrist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
Grimes connects with a high kick.
Grimes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Grimes misses.
Grimes staying out of range there.#CL#
Gilchrist rushes Grimes and presses him up against the cage.
Gilchrist lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grimes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gilchrist or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Gilchrist.
Grimes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Gilchrist gets control of Grimes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gilchrist will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Grimes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Gilchrist looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB#
Grimes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Grimes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gilchrist has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grimes has managed to get both his arms back between Gilchrist's legs - danger averted.
Grimes stands and throws Gilchrist's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gilchrist tries to improve position but can't.
Grimes slows the pace down.
Gilchrist is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Gilchrist is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gilchrist looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gilchrist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gilchrist actively working from the bottom here.
Gilchrist is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rogan Grimes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rogan Grimes'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Grimes misses the jab.
Grimes moves out of range as Gilchrist strikes.
Gilchrist paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gilchrist in his tracks.
Gilchrist takes one to the chin there.
Gilchrist catches Grimes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
and Grimes counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Gilchrist! He's just covering up as Grimes starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rogan Grimes!
Rogan Grimes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Glover Gilchrist had this to say: 'Yeah dude! (https://youtu.be/ivTXv0YwxQE)'. |
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Event:
BLAZE 24 NICOLETTA V DRACULA 2
Date: Apr 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimes was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Grimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Grimes moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
Grimes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Grimes lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Grimes moves his leg out of the way.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grimes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grimes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grimes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
Grimes connects with a body shot.
Grimes looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Grimes's shoulder, as Grimes tries to avoid the shot.
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bualong Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grimes throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Grimes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
and Grimes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Grimes's front leg but catches the back leg as Grimes tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grimes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grimes fakes the leg kick and cracks Sitsongrit in the body.
Grimes blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Grimes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grimes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grimes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grimes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grimes misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grimes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Grimes counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Grimes.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sitsongrit!
Grimes moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit. #T2#
Grimes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Grimes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grimes scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Grimes.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Grimes off balance momentarily.
Grimes slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Grimes lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Grimes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Grimes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Grimes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grimes throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grimes moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Grimes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Grimes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grimes throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick from Grimes lands but Sitsongrit takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Grimes throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Grimes lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grimes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grimes takes one to the side of the head.
Grimes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
Grimes blocks a low kick nicely.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Grimes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grimes down.
Sitsongrit walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Grimes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grimes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick that sends Grimes stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Grimes avoids it.
Grimes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Grimes's midsection.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grimes swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Grimes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Sitsongrit thumps Grimes with a low kick.
Grimes takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grimes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grimes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimes takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Grimes's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grimes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sitsongrit misses with the body kick
and Grimes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Grimes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
Decent striking displayed by Grimes there.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Rogan Grimes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Grimes.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with the combination.
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Grimes steps away.
Grimes slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sitsongrit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit walks into a left hand.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Grimes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Grimes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimes lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Grimes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Grimes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grimes defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Grimes misses its target.
Grimes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Grimes.
Grimes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Rogan Grimes is winning the standup battle so far.
Grimes throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Grimes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grimes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Grimes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimes looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick that sends Grimes stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grimes misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Grimes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Grimes misses its target.
Grimes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a head kick. Grimes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
A left lands for Grimes.
Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grimes dodges the punch combination from Sitsongrit.
Grimes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sitsongrit - that will leave a mark!
Grimes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Grimes misses the shot to the body.
Grimes throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grimes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Grimes avoids it easily.
Grimes blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grimes thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grimes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimes connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Grimes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grimes is able to avoid easily.
Grimes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grimes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Grimes.
Grimes moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Grimes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Grimes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Grimes throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
Sitsongrit lands a head kick. Grimes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grimes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab lands there for Grimes.
Grimes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Grimes throws a head kick that misses.
Grimes swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Grimes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bualong Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Grimes lands a head shot.
Grimes misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Grimes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grimes looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Grimes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Grimes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit cracks Grimes with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Grimes moved away.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grimes is out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Grimes moved out of range.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grimes lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.#T1#
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Grimes throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Grimes connects with a looping right hand.
Grimes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Grimes misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Grimes.
Grimes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Grimes's shoulder, as Grimes tries to avoid the shot.
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 slips a straight right by Grimes.
And Sitsongrit responds with a good body kick, but Grimes manages to step out the way in time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Grimes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grimes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sitsongrit defending well as Grimes loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grimes checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Grimes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Grimes is wise to it.
Grimes throws a nice head kick!
Grimes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloppy strikes from Sitsongrit. Those never looked like landing.
Grimes slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Grimes.
Sitsongrit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Grimes's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Grimes was well out of range.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grimes.#T3#
Grimes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sitsongrit if he has to take too many more of those.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Grimes's head back.
A clash of legs there as Grimes blocks the low kick.
Grimes tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Grimes saw that one coming.
Grimes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Grimes was well out of range.
Grimes throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Grimes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Grimes slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Grimes slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Grimes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Grimes blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grimes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Grimes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Sitsongrit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grimes.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Grimes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grimes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grimes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grimes throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Grimes avoids it easily.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Grimes scores with a body shot.
Grimes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grimes throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Grimes blocks it.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Grimes strikes.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Grimes avoids the punch easily.
Grimes throws a big counter combination but Sitsongrit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sitsongrit catches Grimes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bualong Sitsongrit.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Bualong Sitsongrit!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Bualong Sitsongrit!
Bualong Sitsongrit wins by majority decision!
Bualong Sitsongrit 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:
BLAZE 16 - TREJO VS DISTEFANO
Date: Feb 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Grimes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kamenev on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Kamenev dives in and scores a takedown into Grimes's guard.
Grimes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kamenev trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Grimes is retaining full guard.
Kamenev slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grimes has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Kamenev is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB#
Kamenev 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.
Grimes 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.
Kamenev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grimes! #SUB#
Kamenev working for a guillotine from mount but Grimes is in no mood to give up.
Grimes avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kamenev.
#T2#
Kamenev controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamenev pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kamenev throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Grimes because Kamenev loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Kamenev goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Grimes is on top in guard.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kamenev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grimes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grimes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Grimes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kamenev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##SUB#
Kamenev working for a triangle but Grimes defends it easily.
Kamenev wants to stand up but Grimes is controlling him.
Kamenev trying to keep a closed guard but Grimes is proving a slippery customer.
Grimes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grimes looking to pass the 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.
Grimes preventing the sweep.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Grimes from controlling successfully.
Grimes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kamenev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kamenev pulls Grimes in to control the position.
Kamenev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grimes is one step ahead there.
Kamenev seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kamenev is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Kamenev drives through with a takedown into Grimes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kamenev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kamenev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Grimes tries to sprawl but Kamenev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Grimes tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Grimes is trying to maintain the position but Kamenev is very close to passing his half guard.
Kamenev wants to take a breather but Grimes is having none of it.
Ivan Kamenev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grimes defends it well.
Kamenev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev is trying to control. Grimes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Kamenev wants to pass to mount but Grimes is defending the position.
Kamenev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimes keeps working. #SUB#
Kamenev seems to be looking for submissions.
Grimes tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kamenev is trying to control. Grimes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kamenev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Good exchange - Kamenev coming out on top.
Kamenev misses the shot to the body.
Kamenev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Grimes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kamenev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grimes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Kamenev manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Kamenev looking for a guillotine here but Grimes defends easily.
Kamenev wants to improve his position but instead Grimes has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Grimes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamenev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grimes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kamenev tries to get to full guard but Grimes has control of the leg.
Grimes is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamenev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grimes is pressing down on Kamenev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kamenev is holding on for now.
Kamenev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimes can do to turn this around?
Kamenev is not content to let Grimes control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kamenev tries to roll over but Grimes keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kamenev is defending against the submission attempts here by Grimes.
Grimes tries to pass to full mount but Kamenev defends it.
Kamenev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev controls Grimes momentarily but Grimes frees himself. #SUB#
Kamenev throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Grimes escapes and throws Kamenev's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kamenev dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Kamenev tries to clinch up but Grimes circles away and keeps his distance.
Grimes misses with a lunging right hand
and Kamenev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Kamenev gets a clinch.
Grimes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grimes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamenev wants to take the fight to the mat but Grimes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grimes looking to stall.
Kamenev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grimes smiles and moves away.
Kamenev throws a looping overhand right but Grimes ducks down to avoid it.
Grimes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamenev.
Grimes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamenev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD#
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kamenev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Grimes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kamenev prevents Grimes from improving his position.
Grimes is trying to maintain the position but Kamenev is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB#
Kamenev seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Kamenev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grimes trying to hold on to Kamenev's head to control him but Kamenev postures up.
Grimes is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
Kamenev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kamenev scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kamenev performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Kamenev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grimes is just riding it out for now. Kamenev eventually gives up the hold.
Grimes trying to control here.
Grimes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura but Grimes is defending well.
#T3#
Kamenev controlling the action here.
Grimes is positioning himself well to prevent Kamenev advancing to mount. #SUB#
Kamenev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kamenev throwing shots but Grimes is blocking nicely. #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.
Kamenev wants to free his trapped foot but Grimes is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ivan Kamenev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kamenev drives through and clinches with Grimes against the cage.
Grimes prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Kamenev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kamenev has Grimes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kamenev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Grimes tumbling to the mat - Kamenev dives into Grimes's guard.
Grimes wants to sweep but no luck.
Grimes trying to keep a closed guard but Kamenev is proving a slippery customer.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Kamenev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kamenev clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Kamenev is looking to clinch.
Grimes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kamenev's head backwards.
Kamenev looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimes is just out of range.
Kamenev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kamenev connects with the punch.
Grimes lands with a hook. Kamenev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Kamenev has been cut.
Grimes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grimes doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamenev circles away.
#TD#
Kamenev scores with a takedown into Grimes's guard.
Kamenev advances to half guard.
Grimes keeping hold of Kamenev's head, controlling as best he can.
Kamenev works his way into full mount! #T1#
Grimes is looking to improve his position but Kamenev isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Kamenev is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Grimes can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kamenev wants to control the pace but Grimes is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Kamenev there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Grimes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kamenev punching from mount but Grimes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kamenev trying to control but Grimes is having none of it.
Grimes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kamenev thowing shots but they're missing.
Kamenev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grimes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kamenev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kamenev trying to control but Grimes is having none of it. #T3#
Kamenev looking to finish with strikes here!
Kamenev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Grimes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kamenev. #SUB#
Kamenev looking for a guillotine from mount but Grimes is having none of it.
Grimes is squirming around, avoiding Kamenev's attempts to control the action. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kamenev looking to ground and pound but Grimes is blocking nicely.
Grimes tries to lock up and control but Kamenev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Kamenev working for a submission but Grimes is keeping him at bay.
Kamenev misses with a head shot.
Kamenev wants to take Grimes's back but he can't do it this time.
Kamenev looking to control but Grimes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamenev avoids the attempt from Grimes to control.
Grimes is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Kamenev had his way with Rogan Grimes in that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kamenev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Grimes misses with an uppercut. Kamenev saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamenev misses the target.
Kamenev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grimes in his tracks.
Kamenev misses with an uppercut.
Grimes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Grimes tries to keep at a distance but Kamenev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grimes misses with some punches.
#TD#
Kamenev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kamenev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kamenev being controlled here, momentarily.
Kamenev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grimes's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Grimes has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kamenev 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 Grimes.
Kamenev content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1##SUB#
Kamenev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grimes, who protects the arm well.
Grimes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kamenev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grimes can't do much from the bottom here.
Grimes is looking to regain half guard here but Kamenev keeps moving and retains side control.
Kamenev tries to advance to mount but Grimes denies him.
Rogan Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimes keeps working.
Grimes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Well, if Kamenev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kamenev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Kamenev jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Grimes manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3#
Grimes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Grimes is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ivan Kamenev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kamenev is keen to just control but Grimes is a slippery customer.
Kamenev is controlling the pace.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimes keeps working.
Kamenev controlling the action here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kamenev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grimes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kamenev trying to control from half guard but Grimes is working away.
Kamenev slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Grimes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grimes scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Kamenev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kamenev 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Ivan Kamenev!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Ivan Kamenev!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Ivan Kamenev 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:
BLAZE 11 - TREJO VS AQUILES
Date: Jan 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Ramirez Pena wants to land a leg kick but Grimes is out of range.
Ramirez Pena is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rogan Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Grimes.
Grimes cracks Ramirez Pena with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ramirez Pena has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ramirez Pena takes one to the chin there.
Ramirez Pena fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ramirez Pena drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Grimes swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ramirez Pena's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rogan Grimes!
A relieved looking Rogan Grimes 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Farhadi to score with a decent uppercut.
Grimes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farhadi misses with a wild body shot.
Grimes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Farhadi to score with a decent uppercut.
Farhadi lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab from Farhadi.
Grimes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farhadi.
Grimes lands a head kick!
Farhadi lands with a cross.
Farhadi lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Farhadi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ashkan Farhadi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farhadi works Grimes's body with a nice hook.
Farhadi avoids the head kick by Grimes.
Nice cross by Farhadi.
Grimes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farhadi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grimes throws a counter high kick but Farhadi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Farhadi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Farhadi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grimes.
Nice shot lands for Farhadi.
Grimes takes one to the side of the head.
Farhadi scores with a jab to the head.
Farhadi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grimes.
Grimes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grimes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Farhadi throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
Farhadi with a jab.
Farhadi misses the jab.
Farhadi misses with a hook.
Grimes is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Grimes.
Farhadi blocks a head kick by Grimes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farhadi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grimes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Farhadi avoids the head kick by Grimes.
Nice body punch from Farhadi. #T2#
Farhadi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grimes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grimes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Farhadi to score with a decent uppercut.
Farhadi throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes is looking to counter with head kicks.
Farhadi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Farhadi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Grimes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Farhadi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farhadi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grimes. Grimes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Farhadi thuds his right hand into Grimes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Farhadi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grimes on the side of the head.
Grimes lands with a kick to the temple. Farhadi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Farhadi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grimes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Farhadi lands with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Farhadi.
Grimes misses with a head kick.
Farhadi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grimes on the side of the head.
Farhadi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grimes on the side of the head.
Farhadi lands with a straight right. Grimes didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Farhadi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Farhadi scores with a shot to the body.
Farhadi throws a body shot but no joy.
Farhadi thuds his right hand into Grimes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grimes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Farhadi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grimes throws a head kick but Farhadi moves out of range.
Grimes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Farhadi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grimes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grimes. Farhadi shrugs it off though.
Farhadi with a hook.
Grimes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Farhadi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grimes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grimes needs to keep his hands up - Farhadi had a free shot at his head there.
Farhadi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimes takes one to the chin there.
Farhadi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4##CL#
Farhadi tries to keep at a distance but Grimes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Farhadi throws a punch but it's blocked by Grimes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grimes.
Grimes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grimes takes a shot to the head.
Farhadi swings wildly with an uppercut but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grimes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grimes working aggressively here.
Farhadi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grimes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grimes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farhadi has a couple of punches blocked by Grimes.
Farhadi blocking some punches.
Grimes tries to throw a body punch but Farhadi avoids it by throwing Grimes back against the cage.
Grimes blocks a body shot from Farhadi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashkan Farhadi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Farhadi throws a lazy uppercut
#KD#
and Grimes counters with a head kick that drops Farhadi to the mat! Farhadi scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Farhadi is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Farhadi gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rogan Grimes! |
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