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Event:
DMMA 190 Panda vs Ubereerm
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Royster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've been informed that Royster has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Royster moves out of range of the body kick from Kluba.
Royster throws a nice inside leg kick.
Royster scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kluba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Royster misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kluba counter with a right hand.
Kluba tries to clinch there but Royster circles away.
Royster checks a leg kick.
A jab from Royster finds it's way through Kluba's defenses.
Royster scores with a punch to the head.
Royster connects with a solid leg kick.
Kluba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kluba tries to move into range but Royster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kluba throws a front kick aimed at Royster's knee but Royster avoids it well.
Kluba moves out of range of the leg kick from Royster.
Royster slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kluba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Royster is looking to slow Kluba down with leg kicks. #T1#
Royster lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Royster lands a leg kick that knocks Kluba off balance momentarily.
Royster connects with a solid leg kick.
Royster scores with a nice right hand.
Donk. Kluba catches Royster right on the button with a cross.
Royster is looking to chop away at Kluba's legs.
Kluba quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Royster is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kluba had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A cross from Royster lands.
Laertes Royster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kluba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Royster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kluba's sensitive parts.
A punch lands to the side of Kluba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Royster scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick lands from Royster.
Kluba tries to clinch but Royster is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Royster misses with a hook. Kluba ducked under it nicely.
Royster with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
A leg kick checked by Kluba.
Royster has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Royster attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Royster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Kluba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Royster thumps Kluba with a low kick.
Royster misses with a low kick.
Kluba appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kluba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Royster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kluba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Royster. Royster obviously looking to wear him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Royster.
Royster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Royster ducks under a wild hook from Kluba.
Kluba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Royster lands a jab to the head.
Kluba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kluba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kluba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3#
Kluba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kluba on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A low kick from Royster is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That kick from Royster tenderised Kluba's leg. Kluba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Royster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kluba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Royster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Royster scores with a leg kick.
Royster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Royster lands a nice shot that snaps Kluba's head back.
Royster lands a leg kick that knocks Kluba off balance momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Royster. That's going to slow Kluba down.
Royster with a nice calf kick.
Royster throws a solid leg kick but Kluba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Royster.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Royster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kluba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Royster throws a hook but Kluba blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Royster.
#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Royster.
Royster throws a hook but Kluba avoids it easily.
Kluba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Royster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Royster thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Royster tenderised Kluba's leg. Kluba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Royster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Royster cracks Kluba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Royster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Royster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Royster dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kluba. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Royster scores with a leg kick.
Kluba slips under a jab from Royster.
Kluba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kluba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Royster throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kluba.
Kluba throwing a counter right hand but Royster manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laertes Royster dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Good leg kick by Royster.
Royster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kluba thuds a left hand into Royster's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Royster. That snapped Kluba's head back.
Kluba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Laertes Royster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kluba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Royster tries to score with a low kick but Kluba moves his leg out of the way.
Kluba went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Royster manages to avoid it.
Royster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Royster catches Kluba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Royster blocks the body kick.
Nice cross by Royster.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kluba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Royster.
The fighters circle momentarily. Royster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Royster lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kluba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kluba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kluba on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
A slow jab from Kluba misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Royster.
Royster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kluba in his tracks.
Kluba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Royster lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Royster with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Royster throws a hook but Kluba avoids it easily.
Royster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Kluba misses the target.
Royster throws a front kick aimed at Kluba's knee but Kluba avoids it well.
Royster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Royster misses with a low kick as Kluba jumps back.
Kluba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Royster connects with a leg kick.
Royster motions for Kluba to come forward. Royster throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Royster scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
Kluba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Royster can pounce on him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Royster lands a lovely overhand right.
Royster lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Royster with a jab.
Royster lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Royster scores with the left hand. Kluba knows he should have avoided that one.
Royster thumps Kluba with a low kick.
Royster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Royster lands a leg kick that knocks Kluba off balance momentarily.
Royster with a nice calf kick.
Kluba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Royster lands a leg kick that knocks Kluba off balance momentarily.
A jab from Royster does it's job there.
Royster feints and then cracks Kluba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kluba down.
Kluba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Royster can pounce on him.
Royster cracks Kluba with an open hand slap.
Royster throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Kluba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That kick from Royster tenderised Kluba's leg. Kluba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Royster misses with a low kick.
Royster lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kluba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kluba checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Royster checks a leg kick.
Royster tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kluba is able to avoid easily.
Kluba misses with a looping left.
Royster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Royster lands a leg kick that knocks Kluba off balance momentarily.
Royster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kluba.
Royster appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kluba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Royster.
Royster works the jab nicely.#T4#
Kluba throws an overhand right that lands on Royster's shoulder, as Royster tries to avoid the shot.
Royster only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big left from Kluba misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Royster thumps Kluba with a low kick.
Kluba misses with a low kick. #CL#
Kluba clinches up with Royster and pushes him back against the cage.
Royster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Royster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kluba is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Royster's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Royster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Royster scores with a shot to the side of Kluba's head.
Royster working aggressively here.
A short right from Royster on the inside.
Kluba lands with a right to the head.
Royster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Royster breaks the clinch.
Kluba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Royster circles away quickly and effectively.
Royster connects with a solid leg kick.
Royster is looking to chop away at Kluba's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laertes Royster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Donk. Royster catches Kluba right on the button with a cross.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kluba.
The crowd cheers as Royster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kluba doesn't seem phased though.
Sandra Kluba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Royster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Royster lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kluba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Royster.
Kluba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Royster lunges at Kluba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kluba's hand.
Royster connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Royster.
Royster scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Royster tenderised Kluba's leg. Kluba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Royster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kluba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Kluba on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kluba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Royster.
Royster slips a straight right by Kluba.
A good leg kick by Royster.
Royster is looking to chop away at Kluba's legs.
Kluba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kluba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kluba walks into a stiff left hand from Royster.
Kluba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kluba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Royster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kluba scrambles back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Royster.
Good leg kick by Royster.
The crowd cheers as Royster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kluba doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Royster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Royster. That's going to slow Kluba down. #T2#
Kluba tries to score with a low kick but Royster moves his leg out of the way.
Royster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Royster loads up on a big right hand but Kluba slips the punch.
Kluba scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kluba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kluba there as he acknowledges the shot.
Royster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kluba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kluba throws a jab but it's blocked by Royster.
Kluba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#KD#
Kluba lands a left and a right that send Royster crashing to the mat, dazed. Kluba thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Royster is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Laertes Royster has been cut.
Royster throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Royster is still on wobbly legs! Can Kluba finish him?
Royster looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kluba throws an uppercut from hell that sends Royster clean off his feet! He's out cold! Kluba stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sandra Kluba! |
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Event:
DMMA 179 Roos vs Johnson
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Greene on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Royster. Royster obviously looking to wear him down.
Royster throws a front kick aimed at Greene's knee but Greene avoids it well.
Greene feinted with a counter takedown.
Royster lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laertes Royster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Royster lands the left hand.
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.
Royster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been informed that Royster has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Royster throws a low kick but it's checked well by Greene.
Royster shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Royster throws a leg kick but Greene moved away.
Greene tries to counter with a takedown but Royster is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Greene closes the distance and clinches.
Royster is trying to break the clinch but Greene is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Greene.
Greene throws a head punch that misses.
Greene throws a punch but it's blocked by Royster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene jumps guard but Royster stands there with Greene around his waist. Greene gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Greene.
#BC2#
Royster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Royster throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Greene counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Greene is trying to work for a kimura but Royster is defending well.
Royster is staying active underneath Greene, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Royster wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Greene is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Royster defends it well.
Royster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Greene perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Royster wants to get back to full guard.
Royster wants to control but Greene is keeping busy.
Greene is looking to take a break and control but Royster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Royster is looking for a sweep. Greene is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#ES2#
Royster makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Royster tries a low kick but Greene avoids it.
Greene misses with a takedown attempt - Royster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Royster defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Greene.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Royster.
Greene tries to counter with a takedown but Royster is quick to defend against it.
Greene on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Royster. Royster obviously looking to wear him down.
Royster 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. #CL#
Greene moves into the clinch.
Greene tries to pull guard but Royster holds him up against the cage and eventually Greene drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Greene pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Greene looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Greene had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Royster defends it easily.
Royster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Greene working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Royster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Royster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Royster tries to stand but Greene is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Greene throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Royster would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Royster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greene is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Greene had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Royster defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Laertes Royster 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#
Royster connects with a nice looking jab.
Royster moves away from the strike by Greene.
Royster with a hook.
Royster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Royster is looking to score with low kicks.
Royster throws a chopping leg kick but Greene manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Royster throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Greene counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Greene is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Royster is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royster controlling the position for now.
Royster wants to get back to his feet.
Greene wants to lay and pray for a moment but Royster keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Greene seems to be working for a kimura but Royster defends the submission attempt.
Royster is pressing down on Greene's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Royster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Greene pushes down on Royster's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Royster keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Royster wants to get back to his feet.
Ricky Greene overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greene controlling the pace. #SUB#
Greene is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Royster defends it well. #SUB#
Greene is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Royster is just riding it out for now. Greene eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Royster tries to get to full guard but Greene has control of the leg. #SUB#
Greene is looking for a kimura but Royster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage.
Greene is keen to just control but Royster is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Greene is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Royster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greene is working away from the top position though.
Greene wants to control but Royster is keeping him busy.
Royster is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Greene is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Royster defends it well.
Royster trying to control but Greene postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Royster wants to improve his position but Greene is controlling well.
#SUB#
Greene is looking for a kimura but Royster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage.
Royster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Greene is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Royster has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Greene in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Royster tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Greene!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Greene! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 152
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Royster throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Yabattoir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yabattoir trying to control the position from guard on top but Royster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yabattoir passes Royster's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Royster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yabattoir slips nicely into half guard.
Yabattoir looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Yabattoir seems to be working for a kimura but Royster defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yabattoir in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Royster tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Yabattoir!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Red Yabattoir!
Red Yabattoir tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 148
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Royster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Royster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Royster scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Royster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Royster moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Royster misses with a head kick.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Royster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Royster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Royster is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Royster is looking to get back to is feet but Jackson passes into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Royster wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jackson misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Jackson looks up at the clock and then as Royster takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jackson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Royster pushes Jackson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jackson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jackson lands a few punches from side control.
Royster on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Royster down.
Jackson lands an elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Jackson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Jackson throws an elbow but Royster slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jackson is putting a hurting on Royster here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jackson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Royster is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Jackson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Jackson!
A very excited looking Nick Jackson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 145
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Colt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Royster with the inside leg kick.
Colt throws a leg kick but Royster checks it.
Royster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Royster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Colt takes one to the side of the head.
Royster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Colt misses with a hook.
Royster looks to score with a jab to the body but Colt is just out of range.
We've been told by Colt's head coaches at Slaughter Houze that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Royster tries to close the distance and clinch but Colt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Colt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Colt tries to score with a low kick but Royster moves his leg out of the way.
Royster let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Royster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Colt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Colt moves out of range as Royster strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Colt tries a low kick but Royster avoids it.
Royster throws out a leg kick but Colt moves out of range and Royster only half commits.
Royster is looking to slow Colt down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Royster.
Royster throws a leg kick that is checked
and Colt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Colt scoring well with a low kick there.
Royster takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good shot there by Colt.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Colt.
Colt slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Colt.
Colt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Colt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Colt lands a jab.
Royster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Colt can pounce on him.
Colt just misses with a punch to the body.
Royster blocks the body kick.
Colt is looking to slow Royster down with leg kicks.
Royster looks to score with a jab to the body but Colt is just out of range.
Royster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Colt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Royster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Royster throws an off balance right hand
and Colt counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colt motions for Royster to come forward. Colt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Colt moves away from the strike by Royster.
Royster misses with a straight left.
Colt throws a lazy right hand but Royster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Royster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Colt checks a low kick from Royster.
A jab from Colt finds it's way through Royster's defenses.
Colt tries a low kick but Royster avoids it.
Royster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Colt moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Royster.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Colt.
Royster 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.
Colt lands with a nice body punch.
Colt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Colt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Royster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Royster looks to throw a body kick
letting Colt counter with a right hand.
Royster walks into a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Colt blocks the leg kick.
Colt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Royster. Royster obviously looking to wear him down.
Royster moves out of range of the body kick.
Colt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Royster misses the target.
Colt lands a jab to the head.
Colt throws a looping overhand right but Royster ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Royster.
#T3#
A low kick from Royster is predictable there
and Colt counters with a low kick, right behind Royster 's knee.
A left lands for Colt.
A low kick lands for Colt.
Colt scores with a nice right hand.
Colt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Colt with a jab.
Royster tries to clinch but Colt moves out of range.
Colt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Royster finds it's way round the side to connect with Colt's head.
Royster misses the shot to the body.
Royster staying out of range there.
Royster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Colt slips under a jab.
Colt digs a good hook to Royster's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Royster looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Colt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Royster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Colt throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Colt there.
Colt moves out of range of the body kick.
Royster's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Colt connects with a body shot that sends Royster's belly button to the back.
Colt avoids the body shot from Royster.
Royster misses the shot to the body.
Colt misses with a low kick.
Royster lands an overhand right.
Royster checks a leg kick nicely.
Royster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Royster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Royster's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Colt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Royster scrambles back to his feet.
Henry Colt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Royster.
Colt tried to score with a low kick but Royster checks it.
Colt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Colt missing with a left hand there. Royster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Royster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Colt.#CL2#
Royster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Royster throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Royster.
Royster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Royster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Colt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Colt lands a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Colt.
Nice body punch from Colt.
Colt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Royster can do to turn this around?
Royster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Royster swings for the body but Colt moves out of range.
Colt throws a leg kick
letting Royster counter with a right hand.
Colt cracks Royster with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Royster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Colt breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Royster misses.
Colt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Royster manages to avoid it.
Royster counters with a body 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!
Colt misses with a body shot
and Royster counters with a straight right hand.
Royster ducks right into an uppercut from Colt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Colt checks a leg kick.
Royster cracks a nice hook into Colt's ribs.
Royster throws a hook to the side of Colt's head but Colt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Royster lands a jab to Colt's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Royster.
Royster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Colt.
Royster pivots, looking for a leg kick but Colt is out of range and Royster settles back down.
Colt scores with a jab to the head.
Colt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Colt - that will leave a mark!
Royster moves out of range of the leg kick from Colt.
Royster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Royster has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Royster lands a nice looking body shot.
Colt misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Colt.
Royster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Colt. Colt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Colt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Royster. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colt tries a head kick but it misses.
Colt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Royster buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Colt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Colt scores with a hook.#T2#
Colt lands with a shot to the body.
Royster tries to move into range but Colt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Royster tries to clinch but Colt is having none of it.
Royster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Colt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Colt misses with a low kick.
Royster misses with an uppercut. Colt saw that one coming.
Royster lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Colt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Royster doesn't seem bothered though.
Royster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Colt.
Royster takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Royster shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Colt scores with a body shot.
Colt slips a jab from Royster.
Royster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Colt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Colt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Royster.
Colt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Royster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Royster moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Royster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Colt's elbow. #BC#
Colt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Royster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Royster throws a low kick but Colt avoids it.
Colt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Colt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Royster's head backwards.
Colt lands a jab to Royster's midsection.
Royster lands the left hand.
Colt tries to land a front kick but Royster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Colt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Colt. That snapped Royster's head back.
#CL2#
Royster darts in and clinches Colt up against the cage.
Colt can't find room to land a body shot as Royster controls the action.
Royster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Royster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Colts head.
Colt digs a right hand underneath Royster's ribcage. Royster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Royster blocks a body shot from Colt.
Colt presses Royster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Royster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Colt.
Royster lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Colt breaks from the clinch.
Henry Colt is winning the standup battle so far.
Colt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Royster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Colt on the side of the head.
Colt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Royster looks to land a left hand but Colt moved out of range nicely.
Royster looks to land a right hand but Colt moved out of range.
Royster's jab looks to have found its range, popping Colt under the eye.
Royster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Colt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Colt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Colt misses the target.
Colt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Royster has Colt up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Colt 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.
Henry Colt dominated that second round.
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#
Colt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Royster has time to react.
Royster tries to clinch but Colt moves away
and Colt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab by Colt.
Colt scores with a nice head shot.
Colt looks to land a body kick but Royster moved away.
Colt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Royster throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Royster tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Colt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Royster. That did some damage!
Royster with a nice calf kick.
Colt misses with a leg kick.
Royster misses with a hook. Colt ducked under it nicely.
Colt with a nice calf kick.
Royster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colt.
Royster throws a leg kick but Colt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Colt throws a leg kick but Royster sees it coming and moves out of range.
Royster misses with a shot to the body
and Colt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Colt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Royster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Colt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Royster feints and then cracks Colt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Colt down.
Royster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colt was well out of range. Poor timing from Royster.
Colt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Royster just manages to avoid it.
Royster throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Colt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Royster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Colt throws out a powerful jab.
Colt scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Colt.
Colt throws a right hand that misses
and Royster counters with a nice low kick that buckles Colt's knee momentarily.
Colt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Colt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Colt misses.
Colt throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Royster. That snapped Colt's head back.
Royster is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Royster. Colt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Royster manages to avoid it.#T2#
Royster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Royster's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Colt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Royster scrambles back to his feet.
Royster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Royster.
Colt throws a body shot but no joy.
Royster looks to throw the jab but Colt is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Colt.
Colt lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Royster has taken the fight to the clinch.
Royster has Colt pressed against the cage, preventing Colt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Colt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Colt tries to circle away but Royster has him pinned against the cage.
Colt throws a head punch that misses.
Colt trying to stall but Royster improves his position.
Royster misses with a punch to the body.
Royster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Royster tries a body shot but Colt blocks it.
Colt prevents a body shot from Royster. #T3#
Colt swings wildly with an uppercut but Royster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Colt manages to break the clinch.
Colt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Royster looks to land a right hand but Colt moved out of range.
Colt is looking to counter punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Royster.
Colt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Royster flicks out a counter leg kick but Colt steps away.
Laertes Royster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Royster wants to slow Colt down by chopping away at his legs.
Royster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Colt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Colt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Royster counters with a slapping leg kick.
Royster loads up on a big right hand but Colt slips the punch.
Colt clobbers Royster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Royster takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good leg kick by Colt.
No joy there for Colt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Royster is looking to chop away at Colt's legs. #T4#
Royster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Colt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Royster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colt was well out of range. Poor timing from Royster.
Colt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Royster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Colt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Royster stuns Colt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Royster connects with a body shot.
Colt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Royster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Colts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Colt moves out of range of the leg kick from Royster.
A head kick from Royster lands but Colt takes it in his stride.
Colt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Royster has time to react.
Sloppy strikes from Colt. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Royster throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Colt.
Colt scores with a hook.
Colt misses with a hook. Royster ducked under it nicely.
Royster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw 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 Henry Colt.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Colt, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Colt!
Henry Colt 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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ENIGMA 135
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Greene slips a jab and a cross from Royster.
Greene throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Royster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Royster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Greene.
Greene shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Royster defends it nicely.
Greene is looking to clinch but Royster is avoiding it.
Royster is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Royster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Royster buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Royster. That snapped Greene's head back.
A nice leg kick from Royster, right into the meat of the thigh.
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.
Royster misses with a low kick.
Greene tries for a takedown but Royster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Royster connects with a body shot.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Greene.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Royster.
Royster throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
Royster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Greene lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Royster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Laertes Royster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Royster stuffs the takedown attempt from Greene. Greene gets slowly back to his feet.
Royster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laertes Royster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greene lands a right hook to the body.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greene half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Royster tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Royster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greene fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Royster.
Greene bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Royster's head backwards.
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!
Greene fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greene wants to clinch up but Royster keeps it at a distance.
Royster misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Greene.
And Royster tries to counter it with a takedown but Greene pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Greene tries to clinch up.
Greene will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Greene tries to bum rush Royster with a series of wild strikes but Royster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greene drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Royster throws an overhand right that lands on Greene's shoulder, as Greene tries to avoid the shot.
Greene half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Royster scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Royster lands with a straight right. Greene didn't see that one coming.
A low kick from Royster is predictable there #TD#
and Greene counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Royster kicks Greene off and gets back to his feet.
Royster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Greene tries to close the distance and clinch up but Royster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Greene does no damage.
Royster works Greene's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Royster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Royster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
Royster attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Greene feinted with a counter takedown.
Royster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Royster lands a glancing blow to the side of Greene's head.
Royster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Greene dodges the punch combination from Royster.
#T4#
Royster lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but Royster is just out of range.
Royster takes a jab right on the kisser.
Royster tries to work over Greene's front leg with a kick but Greene checks it.
Greene shoots in for a takedown but Royster shows good takedown defense.
And Royster tries to counter it with a takedown but Greene pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Greene shoots in and drives through. Royster sprawls well.
Royster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Some wild striking there from Royster.
Royster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Greene has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A left lands for Greene.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laertes Royster dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Royster pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Greene drops down looking for a counter takedown but Royster sprawls and moves away.
Royster pivots, looking for a leg kick but Greene is out of range and Royster settles back down.
Greene drops down looking for a counter takedown but Royster sprawls and moves away.
Royster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Royster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Royster lands a leg kick that knocks Greene off balance momentarily.
Royster throws a leg kick but Greene checks it.
Laertes Royster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Royster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greene.
Greene feinted with a counter takedown.
Royster slips a straight right by Greene.
Greene misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Greene checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene scores with a hook to the body. Royster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Greene misses the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Royster. That's going to slow Greene down.
A punch lands to the side of Royster 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Royster's jab looks to have found its range, popping Greene under the eye.
Royster is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Greene moves out of range as Royster throws a body kick.
Royster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Royster.
Nice defenses there by Royster.#TD#
Royster gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Greene is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Royster is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Royster has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Greene is looking for a triangle but Royster pushes his legs off easily.
#SU2#
Royster decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Royster throws a jab when Greene was well out of range.
Greene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Royster.
Greene avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greene moves out of range of the leg kick from Royster.
Royster goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Royster has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Royster misses its intended target.
Royster finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Royster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Greene decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Greene is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Royster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Greene. #ES2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Royster kicks Greene off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Royster connects with a crisp jab.
Royster lands with a hook. Greene tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Royster throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Greene counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Royster! #SUB#
Greene is trying to get an arm triangle but Royster is defending well.
Greene is looking to take a break and control but Royster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Greene looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4##SUB#
Greene is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Royster has escaped the position, nice work there.
Greene is looking to take a break and control but Royster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Greene tries for a kimura but Royster is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laertes Royster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Greene slips a jab and a cross from Royster.
Greene attempts a counter takedown but Royster avoids it well and moves away.
Royster moves away from the strike by Greene.
Royster lands with a shot to the body.
Royster lands a right hook to the body.
Royster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Royster. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Royster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Royster misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Royster.
Royster throws a chopping leg kick but Greene manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greene. Royster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene blocks the body kick.
Greene staying out of range there.
Greene changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Greene throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Royster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Greene is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Royster defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Greene.
Royster throws a big shot that misses.
Royster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
Greene shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Royster sprawls well. Royster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Greene gets slowly back to his feet.
Greene checks the leg kick.
Royster just misses with a punch to the body.
Greene looks to throw the jab but Royster is out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Greene or perhaps it was just good defense by Royster, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Royster throws a leg kick but Greene sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Greene appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Donk. Royster catches Greene right on the button with a cross.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Greene blocks the low kick.
Royster throws a front kick aimed at Greene's knee but Greene avoids it well.
Greene is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Greene dives in and grabs Royster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Royster pushes down on Greene's head and hops out.#TD#
Greene closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Royster to the mat! Royster manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greene wants to control from the top but Royster keeps moving.
Greene might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES2#
Royster pushes Greene off and scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Royster misses.
Royster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Greene changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Greene waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Royster.
Royster changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Greene scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T3##SUB#
Greene is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Royster has escaped the position, nice work there.
Royster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Greene thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Royster is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Royster is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Greene is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Royster is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Greene thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Royster is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Greene has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Laertes Royster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Greene is trying to get an arm triangle but Royster is defending well. #SUB#
Greene swings around for an armbar but Royster sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Greene's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laertes Royster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Royster 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laertes Royster!
Laertes Royster thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 117
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Royster misses with a right hand
and Cowan counters with a nice uppercut.
Royster lands a nice shot to the body.
Royster misses with a lunging right hand
and Cowan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Royster 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.
Cowan misses with a body shot.
Cowan walks into a jab.
Royster loads up on a big right hand but Cowan slips the punch.
Cowan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cowan swings for the body but Royster moves out of range.
Royster misses with a head kick.
Cowan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Royster checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Laertes Royster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Royster moves out of range of the strikes.
Cowan loads up on a big right hand but Royster slips the punch.
Royster throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Royster connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Royster lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Royster scores with a sloppy right hand. Cowan should have avoided that one.
Royster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cowan walks into a stiff left hand from Royster.
Royster throws a leg kick but Cowan checks it.
Cowan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cowan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cowan takes a swing at Royster's ribcage but misses.
Cowan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Royster to score with a decent uppercut.
Royster tries to score with a low kick but Cowan moves his leg out of the way.
Cowan throwing a counter right hand but Royster manages to avoid it.
Cowan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Royster.
Royster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cowan has time to react.
Royster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Royster will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Royster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cowan counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Royster throws a hook but Cowan avoids it easily.
Cowan throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Royster scores with a jab to the head.
Royster scores with the left hand. Cowan knows he should have avoided that one.
Royster cracks Cowan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cowan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Royster throws a body shot but no joy.
Cowan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Royster.
Cowan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Royster scores with a shot to the body.
Cowan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cowan misses with an uppercut
and Royster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Royster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cowan counters with a stiff right hand.
Royster lands a nice hook to Cowan's body. Cowan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Royster misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cowan.
Royster throws an overhand right that lands on Cowan's shoulder, as Cowan tries to avoid the shot.
Royster is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cowan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cowan throws a looping overhand right but Royster ducks down to avoid it.
Royster misses with a hook.
Cowan tried to counter with a leg kick but Royster avoided it.
Royster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cowan ducks under a wild hook from Royster.
Nice shot lands for Royster.
Cowan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cowan throws the kick towards the body but Royster avoids it.
Royster thuds his right hand into Cowan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cowan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Royster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Royster backs away, Cowan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Royster scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Royster connects with a solid leg kick.
Cowan wants to land a leg kick but Royster is out of range.
Royster misses with a body punch
and Cowan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Laertes Royster has been cut.
Royster is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Royster scores with a shot to the body.
Royster lands with a nice body punch.
Royster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cowan throws a leg kick but Royster sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Royster tries to work over Cowan's front leg with a kick but Cowan checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cowan moves out of range of the body kick.
Royster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cowan checks a low kick from Royster.
Royster throws a jab when Cowan was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laertes Royster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Laertes Royster's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A nice leg kick from Royster, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Royster coming out on top.
An inside leg kick from Cowan misses.
Cowan throws a jab when Royster was well out of range.
Royster misses with a hook.
Cowan throwing a counter right hand but Royster manages to avoid it.
Royster misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Cowan misses the target.
Royster 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.
Royster tries to score with a low kick but Cowan moves his leg out of the way.
Royster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laertes Royster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Royster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Royster.
Cowan blocks the body kick.
Cowan thows a leg kick but Royster checks it
and Royster counters with a stiff right hand.
Royster cracks a nice hook into Cowan's ribs.#T1#
Royster swings for the body but Cowan moves out of range.
Cowan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Royster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cowan's hands.
Royster connects with an inside leg kick.
Cowan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Royster.
Cowan throwing a counter right hand but Royster manages to avoid it.
Cowan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Royster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Cowan misses the target.
Royster slips a jab from Cowan.
Royster scores with a leg kick.
Royster scores with a jab. Cowan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cowan slips a jab from Royster.
Royster checks a low kick from Cowan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Royster! But no joy.
Cowan lands a glancing blow to the side of Royster's head.
Cowan thumps Royster with a low kick.
Royster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cowan.
#T2#
Royster misses with a hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cowan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Cowan misses its intended target.
Royster checks the leg kick nicely there.
Royster explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Cowan misses with the combination.
Royster bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cowan's head backwards.
Cowan misses with a leg kick.
Royster throws a half hearted mid kick.
Royster swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cowan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cowan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Royster looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Royster throws a body kick that misses
and Cowan counters with a good low kick that Royster was not able to check. #T3#
Royster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cowan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD#
Cowan lands a left and a right that send Royster crashing to the mat, dazed. Cowan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Royster is rocked!
Royster looks up at the clock. Bad move! Cowan lands a right hand from hell, dropping Royster. Cowan pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Cowan!
A very excited looking Mickey Cowan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 110
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Royster misses with a body shot
and Yabattoir counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Royster scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Royster connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Royster lands a jab to the head.
Yabattoir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Royster circles away.
Yabattoir misses with a double jab
and Royster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Royster throws a leg kick that misses.
Yabattoir has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Royster thuds a left hand into Yabattoir's body.
Royster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Royster.
Royster jabs Yabattoir to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Royster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yabattoir counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Royster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yabattoir moves away.
Royster throws a sloppy head kick and Yabattoir moves out of range easily.
Yabattoir scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Royster tests Yabattoir's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Yabattoir takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Royster just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick from Royster, right into the meat of the thigh.
Royster lands with a shot to the body.
Royster scoring well with a low kick there.
Yabattoir is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheers as Royster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yabattoir doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Royster has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Royster blocks a jab.
Yabattoir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Royster jabs at Yabattoir's body.
Royster misses with a leg kick
and Yabattoir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laertes Royster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yabattoir throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yabattoir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yabattoir misses with a body shot.
Royster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Royster attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Yabattoir checks a low kick from Royster.
An inside leg kick from Royster misses.
Yabattoir let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Royster takes a swing at Yabattoir's ribcage but misses.
Yabattoir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Royster throws a front kick aimed at Yabattoir's knee but Yabattoir avoids it well.
Royster lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yabattoir checks a low kick from Royster.
Royster throws a leg kick
and Yabattoir counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Royster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yabattoir takes a swing at Royster's ribcage but misses.
Royster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Royster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice defenses there by Royster.
Yabattoir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Royster throws a body shot but no joy.
Yabattoir blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Yabattoir looks to score with a jab to the body but Royster is just out of range.
Yabattoir takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Royster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yabattoir manages to avoid it.
Royster connects with a leg kick.
Laertes Royster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yabattoir takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yabattoir takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Royster throws a sloppy head kick and Yabattoir moves out of range easily.
Yabattoir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Royster.
Royster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Royster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yabattoir checks a leg kick.
Yabattoir takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Royster thuds his right hand into Yabattoir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Royster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Yabattoir blocks the leg kick.
Royster misses with a combination
and Yabattoir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Yabattoir blocks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Yabattoir releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Royster works the jab nicely.
Royster scores with a punch to the head.
Royster works Yabattoir's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Royster. That snapped Yabattoir's head back.
Yabattoir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick from Royster, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Royster does it's job there.
Royster scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Yabattoir misses its intended target.
Royster swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yabattoir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Royster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Royster bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yabattoir's head.
Royster tries to score with a low kick but Yabattoir moves his leg out of the way.
Yabattoir with the counter takedown but Royster avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laertes Royster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Royster with a jab.
Royster lands with a hook. Yabattoir tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Royster throws a leg kick which misses Yabattoir's front leg but catches the back leg as Yabattoir tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Yabattoir changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Royster looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Yabattoir is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Royster is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Yabattoir swings around for an armbar but Royster sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Yabattoir's guard.
Royster engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Yabattoir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Royster defends well.
Yabattoir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Royster is one step ahead there. #T1##SU#
Royster decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Yabattoir, up you get!
Yabattoir takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yabattoir is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Royster rather than just go for the knockout.
Royster is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yabattoir scores with a crisp jab that stopped Royster in his tracks.
Royster moves into range and connects with a jab.
Royster just misses with a punch to the body.
Royster keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Royster lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Royster. No joy for Yabattoir on that attempt.
Yabattoir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Royster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Royster throws an overhand right that lands on Yabattoir's shoulder, as Yabattoir tries to avoid the shot.
Royster lands a nice shot to the body.
Yabattoir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yabattoir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yabattoir's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yabattoir walks into a straight right hand from Royster.#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!
Royster misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Yabattoir counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Royster!
Royster sneaks out the side door and pushes Yabattoir away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Royster scores with a jab.
Royster looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yabattoir on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab by Yabattoir.
Royster fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yabattoir checks it well.
Royster throws out a powerful jab.
Yabattoir has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yabattoir scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Royster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Royster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yabattoir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Royster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Yabattoir.
Yabattoir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Royster.
Yabattoir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Royster lands with an overhand left.
Royster throws a leg kick but Yabattoir moved away.
Yabattoir throws out a loose jab but Royster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Royster throws a leg kick which misses Yabattoir's front leg but catches the back leg as Yabattoir tries to avoid it.
Royster throws out a loose jab but Yabattoir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Royster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yabattoir tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Royster throws a body shot but no joy.
Royster ducks under a wild hook from Yabattoir.
Royster with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Royster misses with a low kick.
Yabattoir looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yabattoir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yabattoir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Royster.
Royster lands the left hand.#T4#
Yabattoir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Royster takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Royster.
Laertes Royster is winning the standup battle so far.
Royster lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Royster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yabattoir lands a nice hook to Royster's body. Royster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Royster looks to score with a jab to the body but Yabattoir is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Yabattoir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Yabattoir.
Royster throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yabattoir on the side of the head.
Royster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Royster lands a slapping body shot.
Royster with a nice cross.
Yabattoir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Royster.
Royster throws a hook but Yabattoir avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laertes Royster dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Royster with the inside leg kick.
Royster ducks under a wild hook from Yabattoir.
Royster misses with a wild body shot.
Yabattoir drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Royster defends it well.
Yabattoir checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yabattoir takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Royster motions for Yabattoir to come forward. Royster throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Royster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice jab there from Royster.
A big right from Yabattoir misses.
Yabattoir throws a hook but Royster blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab, jab by Royster - just one landing.
Royster pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yabattoir is out of range and Royster settles back down.
Yabattoir looks to land a left hand but Royster moved out of range nicely.
Yabattoir looks to throw the jab but Royster is out of range. #T1#
Yabattoir shoots for a double leg takedown but Royster sprawls well. He's pushed Yabattoir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Royster misses its target.
Royster throws a series of punches but Yabattoir moves out of range.
Royster throws a series of punches but Yabattoir avoids them all with ease.
Yabattoir looks to land a body kick but Royster moved away.
Royster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yabattoir! But no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Royster.
Royster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yabattoir has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yabattoir tries to clinch but Royster is having none of it.
Royster misses with an uppercut. Yabattoir saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yabattoir! But no joy.
Royster fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yabattoir is out of range.
Yabattoir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yabattoir closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Royster slips a jab from Yabattoir.
A jab from Royster misses.
Royster lands a nice looking body shot.
A lazy left from Royster finds it's target.
Red Yabattoir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
That kick from Royster tenderised Yabattoir's leg. Yabattoir is trying to keep his angry face on.
Royster connects with a body shot that sends Yabattoir's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Royster throws a low kick but Yabattoir avoids it.
Yabattoir throws out a loose jab but Royster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Royster dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yabattoir. That did some damage!
Yabattoir tries to move into range but Royster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Royster lands a really nice looking cross but Yabattoir seems unphased.
An inside leg kick lands from Royster.
Royster lands the left hand.
Royster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Royster swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yabattoir counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Yabattoir does it's job there.
Yabattoir comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Royster takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Nice body punch from Royster.
Royster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yabattoir moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Royster scores with a hook to the body. Yabattoir takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Royster staying out of range there.
Royster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Royster with a nice calf kick.
Yabattoir blocks a low kick nicely.
Yabattoir stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Royster.
Royster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yabattoir has time to react.
Royster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yabattoir's sensitive parts.
Royster lands a jab to the head.
Royster connects with a solid leg kick.
Royster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yabattoir can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Royster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yabattoir ducks under a wild hook from Royster.#T4#
Royster scores with a jab to the body.
Royster throws out a powerful jab.
Royster misses with a body punch
and Yabattoir counters with a straight right hand.
Royster thuds his right hand into Yabattoir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Royster lands with an uppercut that bounces Yabattoir off the cage and back into range.
Yabattoir blocks a jab.
Yabattoir throws a lazy uppercut
letting Royster counter with a right hand.
Royster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot by Royster.
Decent striking displayed by Royster there.
Laertes Royster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Royster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yabattoir's hands.
Yabattoir tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Royster swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yabattoir counters with a left and a right that stings Royster.
Royster scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laertes Royster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Royster 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laertes Royster!
After winning the bout, Laertes Royster 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:
ENIGMA 103
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Royster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Laertes Royster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Royster slips under a jab.
Royster misses with an uppercut.
Atsushi tries a low kick but Royster avoids it.
Atsushi throws a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Atsushi blocks the low kick.
Atsushi feinted with a counter takedown.
Royster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Atsushi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Royster throws a lazy right hand but Atsushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Royster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Atsushi's hands.
Royster scores with a three punch combo!
Royster connects with a solid leg kick.
Royster 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.
Royster throws a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by Royster.
Atsushi lands with a good body shot.
Royster connects with a right hand. Atsushi shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atsushi moves out of range as Royster throws a body kick.
Atsushi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Royster.
Atsushi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Some bone on bone action there as Royster checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jab, jab by Atsushi - just one landing.
Atsushi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Atsushi thuds his shin into the meat of Royster's side.
Royster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Atsushi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Atsushi misses with a looping left.
Atsushi misses the jab.
Royster now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Atsushi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Royster buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Atsushi tries to move into range but Royster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Royster cracks Atsushi with an open hand slap.
Royster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Royster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laertes Royster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Royster takes one on the button.
Atsushi dives in and grabs Royster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Royster pushes down on Atsushi's head and hops out.
Atsushi misses with a body shot.
Royster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Atsushi finds it's way round the side to connect with Royster's head.
Royster misses with a low kick.
Royster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atsushi manages to avoid it.
Royster has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Royster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atsushi.
Royster is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Atsushi with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atsushi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Atsushi scoring well with a low kick there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Royster.
A nice leg kick from Atsushi, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T2#
Good leg kick by Royster.
Atsushi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Royster tries to avoid it but Atsushi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Royster to the ground. Royster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Royster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Atsushi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Royster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Royster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atsushi at a distance.
Atsushi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Atsushi scores with a jab.
Royster looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
An inside leg kick from Royster misses.
Atsushi with a hook.
Royster displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Royster throws a low kick but Atsushi avoids it.
Good leg kick by Royster. #CL#
Atsushi moves into the clinch successfully.
Royster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Royster lands a body shot.
Royster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atsushi gets through Royster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Atsushi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Royster gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuroda Atsushi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Royster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Atsushi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atsushi lands a body punch. #T3#
Atsushi presses Royster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Royster.
Royster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atsushi backwards.
Atsushi misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Royster - that landed with a thud.
Royster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Royster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atsushi.
Atsushi has a couple of punches blocked by Royster.
Royster lands a left hand.
Royster cracks Atsushi with a nice body shot.
Atsushi has a couple of punches blocked by Royster.
Atsushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atsushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atsushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Royster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Royster misses with a body punch.
Royster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Atsushi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atsushi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Royster backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atsushi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Atsushi tries to work over Royster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atsushi blocks a body shot from Royster.
Atsushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Royster tries to throw a body punch but Atsushi avoids it by throwing Royster back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Royster.
Royster lands with a left to the head.
Atsushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Royster.
The referee calls for Royster to work.
Atsushi lands a body shot.
Royster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Royster digs a right hand into Atsushi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Atsushi's gas tank.
Royster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Atsushi scores with a shoulder strike.
Come on Royster - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Royster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Royster gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Atsushi.
Royster is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laertes Royster dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Royster misses with a body shot.
Atsushi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Atsushi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Atsushi stuns Royster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Royster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Atsushi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Atsushi misses the target.
Royster misses with a body shot.
Atsushi moves out of range of the body kick from Royster.
Atsushi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Royster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Royster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atsushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atsushi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Royster.
Royster misses with a hook. Atsushi ducked under it nicely.
Royster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Atsushi.
Atsushi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick lands for Royster.
Royster with a nice cross.
Royster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Royster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atsushi. #T1#
Atsushi lands with a straight right. Royster didn't see that one coming.
Atsushi throws a good cross that connects.
Decent striking displayed by Royster there.
Atsushi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Royster.
Atsushi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Atsushi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Atsushi is looking to clinch.
Royster connects with the punch.
Atsushi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Royster on the side of the head.
Atsushi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Royster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Royster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Royster throws a chopping leg kick but Atsushi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Atsushi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Atsushi throws a leg kick but Royster checks it.
Royster takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atsushi misses the jab.
Royster scores with a hook to the body. Atsushi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Royster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atsushi just misses with a punch to the body.
Royster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Royster works the jab nicely.
A leg kick checked by Atsushi.
Atsushi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Royster was well out of range. Poor timing from Atsushi.#T2#
Royster lands with a cross.
Royster throws a leg kick that misses.
Atsushi moves away from the strike by Royster.
Royster throws a lazy right hand but Atsushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Royster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Atsushi missing with a left hand there. Royster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Royster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atsushi.
Royster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Royster is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Royster is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Royster scores with a jab to the jaw.
Atsushi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Atsushi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Atsushi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Royster walks into a stiff left hand from Atsushi.
Royster lands with a hook. Atsushi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Royster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Atsushi blocks the low kick.
Atsushi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Royster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Royster is looking to chop away at Atsushi's legs.
Atsushi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3#
Atsushi lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Royster.
Royster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Atsushi's hands.
Atsushi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Royster lands a jab to the head.
Royster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Atsushi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Royster misses with a body shot.
Laertes Royster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Atsushi there.
A big right from Royster misses.
Royster avoids the body shot from Atsushi.
Royster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Atsushi throws a low kick but Royster moves out of range easily.
Atsushi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Royster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Royster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Royster with the inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Royster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Atsushi.
Atsushi tries to score with a low kick but Royster moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Royster lands a leg kick that knocks Atsushi off balance momentarily.
Atsushi looks to throw the jab but Royster is out of range.
Royster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atsushi moves away.
Royster misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Atsushi catches Royster right on the button with a cross.
Royster getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Royster checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Royster thuds his right hand into Atsushi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A chopping leg kick lands by Royster.
Royster walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Atsushi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Royster cracks Atsushi with an open hand slap.
Royster misses with a body shot.
Atsushi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Atsushi closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atsushi. #BC#
Atsushi manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Royster struggles to land a body shot inside as Atsushi controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laertes Royster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Atsushi.
Kuroda Atsushi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atsushi blocks a leg kick.
Royster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atsushi.
Atsushi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Royster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Royster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick lands from Royster.
Royster takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Atsushi shoots in for a takedown but Royster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Royster connects with a body shot.
Royster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Royster misses with a hook.
Atsushi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Royster wants to slow Atsushi down by chopping away at his legs.
Atsushi misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Royster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Royster.
Royster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Royster.
Atsushi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Atsushi throws the left hand but Royster avoids the punch easily.#T1##TD#
Atsushi gets the takedown into side control.
Atsushi throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Atsushi tries for a kimura but Royster is defending well.
Atsushi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Atsushi prevents Royster from escaping the position.
Royster takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB#
Atsushi swings around for an armbar but Royster sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Atsushi's guard.#T2#
Royster wants to stand but Atsushi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Atsushi 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.#SUB#
Atsushi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Royster is aware though and is defending well.
Atsushi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Royster wants to stand but Atsushi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Royster wants to control from the top but Atsushi keeps moving.
Atsushi controls Royster momentarily but Royster frees himself.
Atsushi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atsushi landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Atsushi wants to control from the top but Royster keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atsushi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Royster trying to control the position here.
Royster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Royster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Royster keeping full guard, as Atsushi tries to pass.
Atsushi trying to control the position from guard on top but Royster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atsushi passes into half guard.
Atsushi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Royster knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laertes Royster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Royster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuroda Atsushi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Royster 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laertes Royster!
A victorious Laertes Royster 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:
ENIGMA 96
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Albatross takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Royster moves out of range of the strikes.
Royster 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.
Royster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Royster lands with a kick to the ribs.
Albatross stalks Royster and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Royster's face. Royster staggers backwards, shaken.
Royster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Albatross's hands.
Royster tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Albatross has managed to clinch.
Royster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Royster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Royster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Royster throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Royster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Albatross digs a good body shot into Royster's ribs.
Albatross throws a body shot but no joy.
Royster connects with a crisp jab.
Albatross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Albatross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Royster!
#T1#
Royster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Albatross looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Royster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laertes Royster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Royster takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
Royster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Royster lands a jab to the head.
Royster scores with a spinning back kick!
Albatross looks to score with a jab to the body but Royster is just out of range.
Albatross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Royster takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Albatross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Royster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Albatross.
Albatross takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Albatross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Royster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Albatrosss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Royster throws a nice head kick!
#T2#
Royster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Royster misses its intended target.
Royster swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Albatross to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Laertes Royster has been cut.
Royster looks to land a body kick but Albatross moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Albatross misses the target.
Royster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Royster misses with a straight left.
Royster throws a leg kick
and Albatross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Albatross drops Royster with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Royster! Albatross dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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ENIGMA 90
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1#
A big right from Bostic misses.
Royster with a nice calf kick.
Bostic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Royster as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Royster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Royster thows a body kick. Bostic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Royster throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Royster.
Bostic takes a swing at Royster's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Royster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Royster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bostic moves out of range of the body kick from Royster.
Royster with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Royster lands but Bostic takes it in his stride.
Bostic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bostic has been working on his balance at MY YARD 'Resurrect', so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Royster.
Royster misses with a wild body shot.
Royster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bostic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Royster thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Royster tests Bostic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Royster scores with a nice head shot.
Royster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bostic.
Royster let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Royster is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Royster throws a chopping leg kick but Bostic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Royster misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bostic misses the target.
Royster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bostic was well out of range. Poor timing from Royster.
Bostic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bostic misses with a shot to the body
and Royster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bostic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Royster walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bostic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Royster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bostic has time to react.
Royster 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.
Bostic dodges the punch combination from Royster.
#T2#
Royster slips a straight right by Bostic.
Bostic avoids the body shot from Royster.
Royster throws a leg kick but Bostic sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bostic misses the target.
Bostic misses with a body shot.
Bostic 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!
Bostic moves away from the strike by Royster.
Royster has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A bone on bone clash there as Bostic blocks the leg kick.
Laertes Royster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bostic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bostic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Royster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Royster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bostic.
Royster misses with a head kick.
Royster connects with a nice looking jab.
Good shot there by Royster.
Bostic throws a hook but Royster blocks it.#T3#
Royster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Royster throws a lazy right hand but Bostic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Bostic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Royster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bostic has time to react.
Bostic is looking to wear down Royster with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Royster throws a jab but it's blocked by Bostic.
A quick step to the side and Bostic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Royster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Royster throws out a leg kick but Bostic moves out of range and Royster only half commits.
Royster misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Royster coming out on top.
Bostic is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Royster's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Royster tries to score with a low kick but Bostic moves his leg out of the way.
Royster misses with an uppercut. Bostic saw that one coming.
Bostic throws the left hand but Royster avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Royster is predictable there #TD#
and Bostic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Royster's guard.
Royster keeping full guard, as Bostic tries to pass.
Bostic looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Royster trying to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Royster controlling the position.
Bostic looking to pass the guard.
Bostic throwing strikes from guard but Royster blocks nicely.
Bostic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bostic looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laertes Royster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bostic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Royster.
Royster stuffs the takedown.
Bostic scores with a decent looking hook.
Bostic looks to score with a jab to the body but Royster is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Bostic blocks the low kick.
Royster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bostic checks a leg kick nicely.
Bostic slips a jab from Royster.
Bostic shoots in and drives through. Royster sprawls well.
The crowd cheers as Royster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bostic doesn't seem phased though.
Bostic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bostic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bostic misses the shot to the body.
Royster feints a counter leg kick.
Royster misses with a low kick as Bostic jumps back.
Royster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick from Royster lands but Bostic takes it in his stride. #T1#
Royster sizes up Bostic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Royster misses with a hook
#TD#
and Bostic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Royster's guard.
Bostic wants to pass the guard but Royster is keeping the position.
Royster keeping moving, preventing Bostic from controlling successfully.
Bostic distracts Royster with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Royster controlling Bostic's posture.
Bostic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bostic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Royster for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Bostic throws a big right hand that misses.
Bostic works over Royster with some ground and pound from guard.
Bostic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bostic slips nicely into half guard.
Bostic content to control rather than advance.
Bostic working Royster over with strikes. #T3#
Bostic working the head and body with strikes.
Royster is trying to maintain the position but Bostic is very close to passing his half guard.
Royster is refusing to be controlled, as Bostic sits in half guard.
Bostic controlling the action here.
Bostic wants to control but Royster is keeping him busy.
Bostic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bostic lands a nice short elbow.
Bostic slips a nice elbow through Royster's hands, connecting with Royster's forehead.#T4#
Bostic is trying to control the action in half guard but Royster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bostic content to control rather than advance.
Bostic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Royster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bostic controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Royster is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Bostic will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Royster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bostic in his tracks.
Royster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bostic.
Royster stuffs the takedown.
Royster thuds a left hand into Bostic's body.
Bostic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Royster.
Royster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bostic.
Bostic blocks a low kick nicely.
Royster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bostic.
Royster swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Bostic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Royster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bostic scores with a body shot.
Bostic throws a body punch but Royster moves out of range.
Laertes Royster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Royster.
Royster scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Royster connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A low kick from Royster misses #TD#
and Bostic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bostic 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.
Bostic trying to control the action but Royster is working from the bottom.
Bostic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Royster's head.
Bostic working over Royster with some ground and pound. Royster looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bostic is thwarting Royster's attempts to control the position.
Bostic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bostic is taking a breather. Royster says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bostic wants to pass the guard but Royster is defending well.
Bostic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Royster keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Bostic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Royster knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bostic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bostic is pressing down on Royster's thigh, looking to free his foot. Royster is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bostic in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Bostic seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Bostic stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from Bostic misses its intended target.
Bostic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Royster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Royster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bostic.
Royster jabs Bostic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Royster connects with a solid leg kick.
Royster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Royster throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Laertes Royster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Royster with a nice calf kick.
Royster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bostic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Royster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Royster feints and then cracks Bostic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bostic down.
Royster throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bostic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show 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!
Bostic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Royster.
Royster lands with an overhand left.
Royster throws a series of punches but Bostic moves out of range.
Bostic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bostic throws a body punch but Royster moves out of range.
Royster misses with an uppercut.
Royster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bostic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laertes Royster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Royster 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laertes Royster!
Laertes Royster 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:
ENIGMA 82
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Panda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Royster scores with a nice right hand.
#TD2#
Royster gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Royster keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass.
Panda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Royster pulls Panda in close to his closed guard and prevents Panda from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Royster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Royster keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Royster is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Royster does it's job there.
Royster moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Royster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Royster leaves Panda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Royster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for Royster.
Panda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Royster with a nice cross.
Nice takedown defense from Royster. No joy for Panda on that attempt.
Laertes Royster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Panda.
Panda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Royster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Royster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Royster.
Panda slips under a jab from Royster.
Royster swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda.
Royster fires out a quick counter leg kick but Panda just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Panda has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Royster.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda is trying to pull guard but Royster has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Royster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Panda gets control of Royster's arms and successfully pulls guard. Panda will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Royster is stalling in the full guard.
Royster tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard.
Royster content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3##SUB2#
Panda is looking for a triangle but Royster pushes his legs off easily.
Royster wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.
Royster sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Royster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Royster wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Royster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Panda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Royster defends it easily.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Royster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Royster has managed to get both his arms back between Panda's legs - danger averted.
Royster 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.
Royster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Royster controlling from the top position.
Panda is trying to control the position but Royster postures up.
Royster advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda is looking to regain half guard here but Royster keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laertes Royster dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Panda moves into the clinch.
Panda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Royster.
Royster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Panda prevents a body shot from Royster.
Royster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Royster lands an uppercut.
Royster is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Royster to keep the fight standing.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Royster smiles and moves away.
Royster getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Royster swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Royster's waist but Royster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Panda off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Royster misses the target.
Laertes Royster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Panda.
Panda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Royster tries to work over Panda's front leg with a kick but Panda checks it.
Royster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Royster throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Panda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Panda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda slips nicely into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Panda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Royster defends it well.
Royster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?
Panda is trying to control the action in half guard but Royster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Panda trying to control from Royster's half guard. Royster has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Panda has gone for a leg lock! Royster slips out almost immediately though and dives into Panda's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Panda working for a triangle but Royster defends it easily.
Royster sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2##SUB2#
Panda is looking for a triangle but Royster pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Royster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Royster sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Panda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Royster defends it easily.#T3#
Royster 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. #SUB2#
Panda is looking for a triangle but Royster pushes his legs off easily.
Royster has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Royster is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Royster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Royster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Panda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#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.#SUB2#
Panda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Royster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Royster content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Panda blocks the leg kick.
Panda with the counter takedown but Royster avoids it easily.
Royster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horrible takedown attempt by Panda or perhaps it was just good defense by Royster, which made it look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Royster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Royster cracks Panda with a right hand to the side of the head.
Panda shoots in but no luck this time.
Laertes Royster is winning the standup battle so far.
Panda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Royster.
Royster dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panda. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laertes Royster dominated that second round.
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#
Royster looks to land a left hand but Panda moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Panda rushes Royster and presses him up against the cage.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Royster lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Royster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panda jumps guard but Royster stands there with Panda around his waist. Panda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Royster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Panda has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Royster seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Panda can turn it around.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Laertes Royster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Panda.
Royster throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Royster.
A short right from Royster on the inside.
Royster lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Royster to keep the fight standing.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Royster smiles and moves away.
Royster connects with a looping right hand.
Panda shoots and misses
and Royster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Royster throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Royster throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Royster as Panda shoots in.
Panda dives in and grabs Royster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Royster pushes down on Panda's head and hops out.
A decent looking cross lands there for Royster.
A jab from Royster finds it's way through Panda's defenses.
Panda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Royster counters with a stiff right hand.
Panda moves in looking to clinch but Royster pushes him off.
Panda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Royster.
Good work by Panda as he checks the leg kick.
Panda shoots in looking for a takedown but Royster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Panda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Royster is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Panda wants to clinch but Royster slips to the side
and Royster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Panda looks to clinch
and Royster makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Panda really felt that one!
A good leg kick by Royster.
Royster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Royster connects with a body shot that sends Panda's belly button to the back.
Royster lands with a shot to the body.
Royster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Panda dives in for a single leg takedown but Royster sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
Royster shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Panda shoots in looking for a takedown but Royster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Panda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Panda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Royster feints and then cracks Panda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Panda down.
Royster lands with a nice body kick.
Panda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Panda shoots in and drives through. Royster sprawls well.
Royster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laertes Royster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panda shoots in for a takedown but Royster shows good takedown defense.
Royster throws out a powerful jab.
Royster with a nice cross.#TD2#
Panda gets a double leg takedown into Royster's guard.
Royster wants to get back to his feet but Panda passes into half guard.
Royster desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Panda seems to be working for a kimura but Royster defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Royster gets full guard.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Royster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Royster has Panda pulled in close to control his posture.
Panda trying to control but Royster is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Panda has gone for a leg lock! Royster slips out almost immediately though and dives into Panda's guard.#REVR#
Royster wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.#T4#
Royster not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Royster continues to stall.#SUB2#
Panda throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Royster escapes and throws Panda's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Panda is trying to control Royster's posture but Royster avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laertes Royster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Royster, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laertes Royster!
An out of breath Laertes Royster 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:
ENIGMA 73
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Royster lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
Royster throws out a leg kick but Burrows moves out of range and Royster only half commits.
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Royster throws out the jab.
Royster throws a wild body kick that Burrows sees coming a mile off.
Royster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Royster 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.
Royster throws a hook but Burrows avoids it easily.
A low kick from Royster is predictable there #TD#
and Burrows decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Royster's guard.
Burrows looking to pass the guard.
Royster is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royster 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.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Royster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Burrows advances to half guard.
Royster is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Burrows wants to work for an arm triangle but Royster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Royster wants to control but Burrows is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Burrows seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Burrows seems to be working for a kimura but Royster defends the submission attempt.
Royster manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Royster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrows wants to control from the top but Royster keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Burrows works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Royster is positioning himself well to prevent Burrows advancing to mount.
Royster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Royster attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Royster throws a jab when Burrows was well out of range.
Royster is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd cheers as Burrows lands an impressive looking overhand right. Royster doesn't seem phased though.
Royster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burrows.
Royster connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Burrows misses.
Royster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick from Royster misses. #TD#
Burrows closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Royster preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Burrows is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T4#
Royster working a defensive guard here.
Burrows pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Royster is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Royster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Stuart Burrows 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#
Burrows misses with an uppercut. Royster saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Royster.
A cross from Royster lands.
Burrows tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Royster moves away.
Burrows throws a shot from downtown. Royster moves away and avoids it.
Royster looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Royster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Royster missing with a left hand there. Burrows was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Royster. That's going to slow Burrows down.
Royster pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burrows is out of range and Royster settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Royster. That's going to slow Burrows down.
Royster moves away from the strike by Burrows.
Royster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burrows.
Laertes Royster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burrows 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.
Burrows is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burrows missing with a left hand there. Royster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Royster tries to score with a low kick but Burrows moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Royster throws a big shot that misses.
Royster 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.
Royster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burrows.
Royster lands a glancing blow to the side of Burrows's head.#TD#
Burrows gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burrows wants to control but Royster is keeping him busy.
Burrows has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Royster looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Burrows working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Stuart Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Royster trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Burrows tightening his grip on Royster, looking for the choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Burrows is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Royster knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Royster for a finish.
Royster breaks Burrows's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Burrows tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Royster controls from within his opponent's guard.
Burrows bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Royster's guard. #REVR#
Burrows is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Royster pulls Burrows in close to his closed guard and prevents Burrows from doing any damage or advancing position.
Royster wants to stand and escape but Burrows is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burrows looking to pass the guard.
Burrows is pushing down on Royster's leg trying to pass to half guard. Royster is fighting to maintain full guard but Burrows has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Burrows is working for a submission of some sort.
Burrows wants to free his trapped foot but Royster is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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 Stuart Burrows will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##TD#
Burrows shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Burrows is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Royster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burrows.
Burrows works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Burrows thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Burrows trying to control the action but Royster is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Burrows swings around for an armbar but Royster sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Burrows's guard.#T2#
Burrows tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Royster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burrows is keeping the position for now.
Royster won't allow Burrows to sweep him here.
Royster controls from within his opponent's guard.
Royster looking to pass the guard.
Burrows working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Royster won't allow Burrows to sweep him here.
Royster passes Burrows's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burrows wants to improve his position but Royster is controlling well.
Burrows moves into full guard.
Burrows manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Royster manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Burrows not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burrows stands and throws Royster's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Burrows has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Royster!
Royster wants to hold on but Burrows pushes him away.
Burrows wants to control the pace but Royster is squirming around nicely.
Royster is controlling an arm, preventing Burrows from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Royster gets back to half guard.
Burrows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Royster keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stuart Burrows clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Royster connects with a body shot.
Royster lands with a kick to the temple. Burrows shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Burrows misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Royster.
Royster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Royster throws a jab when Burrows was well out of range.
A slow jab from Burrows misses its intended target. #TD#
Burrows throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Royster tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Burrows is in Royster's guard.
Burrows forces his way into half guard.
Royster wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Royster is defending against the submission attempts here by Burrows.
Burrows wants to take a breather but Royster is having none of it. #T1#
Burrows uses his free foot to push down on Royster's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Royster.
Burrows trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Burrows swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Royster is now in Burrows's guard. A big mistake from Burrows there, giving up the dominant position!
Burrows wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Royster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burrows has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Royster has managed to get both his arms back between Burrows's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Burrows looking for a sweep. Not yet Burrows, not yet.
Royster controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Royster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burrows has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Royster has managed to get both his arms back between Burrows's legs - danger averted.
Royster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burrows is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Burrows is looking for a triangle but Royster pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Burrows working for a triangle but Royster defends it easily.
#T3#
Royster looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Burrows working a defensive guard here.
Royster seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Royster slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Royster is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Royster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Royster tries to work over Burrows's front leg with a kick but Burrows checks it.
Royster scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Laertes Royster 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!#R5#
Royster slips under a jab from Burrows.
Royster misses with a hook to the body
and Burrows counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Royster looks to land a right hand but Burrows moved out of range.
A big right from Royster misses.
Royster fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Royster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Royster throws a poor cross that misses
and Burrows counters with a straight right hand.
Burrows uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Royster has time to react.
Burrows checks a low kick from Royster.
Burrows attempts a counter takedown but Royster avoids it well and moves away.
Burrows shoots in but Royster avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Royster blocks a jab.
Royster takes a swing at Burrows's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Royster throws out a powerful jab.
Royster connects with a jab.
Burrows ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burrows misses with a hook. Royster ducked under it nicely.
Royster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burrows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Royster.
Burrows was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Royster.
Burrows slips a straight right by Royster.
Burrows was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Royster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burrows sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burrows 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.
Burrows throws a hook to the side of Royster's head but Royster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Royster throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Burrows moves out of range of the strikes.
Royster throws the left hand but Burrows avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Burrows paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Royster throws a body punch but Burrows moves out of range.
Burrows throws a body shot but no joy.
Royster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burrows looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burrows checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Royster.
Royster lands a glancing blow to the side of Burrows's head.
A low kick from Royster is predictable there #TD#
and Burrows counters with a shoot takedown. Royster fights it but they end up in guard.
Burrows trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burrows might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Burrows is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Burrows is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Burrows advances position into side control!
Royster is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burrows is looking to take a break and control but Royster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Burrows goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Royster rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Burrows's guard! Nice work there by Royster!
Laertes Royster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Burrows had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Royster defends it easily.
Stuart Burrows is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Royster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burrows is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laertes Royster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burrows 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stuart Burrows!
Stuart Burrows retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Stuart Burrows 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:
ENIGMA 59
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Greene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Royster.
#CL#
Greene clinches up against the cage.
Greene works on Royster's body with a couple of short punches.
Greene tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Royster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Royster scores with a shoulder strike.
Royster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Royster fails to land.
Royster being controlled against the cage.
Greene is trying to maintain a safe position but Royster gets an underhook and turns Greene into the cage.
Greene swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Greene lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Royster tries to throw a body punch but Greene avoids it by throwing Royster back against the cage.
Greene takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Royster.
Greene tries to pull guard but Royster holds him up against the cage and eventually Greene drops back down to his feet.
Greene tries to throw a body punch but Royster avoids it by throwing Greene back against the cage. #T1#
Greene is trying to pull guard but Royster has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Royster.
Still in the clinch, Royster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Royster tries a body shot but Greene blocks it.
Royster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Royster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Royster connects with a body shot.
Royster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
Royster throws a shot to the body.
Greene blocks a head kick by Royster.
Laertes Royster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Royster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Royster lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Royster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greene drops his hands momentarily and Royster takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Royster is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Royster is predictable there #TD#
and Greene counters with a single leg into guard. Royster didn't expect that.
Royster pushes Greene off and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
Laertes Royster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greene takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Royster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Greene. Greene circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Royster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene.
Royster fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Greene is out of range.
Greene half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Royster lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Royster scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Royster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Royster lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Royster misses.
Royster leaves Greene with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Royster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Greene has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Royster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
Royster throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
A big left from Royster misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Royster.
Royster misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
Royster has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Greene is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Royster as he connects with a hook.
Greene looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Royster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Greene looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Royster lands with a nice body punch.
Royster with a nice cross.
Royster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Royster 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. #T4#
Royster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greene was well out of range. Poor timing from Royster.
Greene half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Greene connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Royster's hands.
Royster moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Greene, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Greene doesn't manage to clinch there - Royster circles away.
Royster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Greene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Royster has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An inside leg kick lands from Royster. #TD#
Greene closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Royster is staying active underneath Greene, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Royster moves into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Royster keeping full guard, as Greene tries to pass. #SUB#
Greene is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Royster is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Royster has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laertes Royster dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Greene moves out of range as Royster strikes.
Royster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Greenes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Greene takes a swing at Royster's ribcage but misses.
Laertes Royster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Greene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Royster throws out the jab.
Royster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Royster tries to work over Greene's front leg with a kick but Greene checks it.
Greene misses with a hook.#CL#
Greene closes the distance and clinches.
Royster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Royster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greene's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Greene.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Royster digs a right hand underneath Greene's ribcage. Greene let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Royster fails to land.
Greene lands a right hand.
Greene tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Royster just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Royster.
Royster misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Royster tries to work over Greene's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greene stalls.
Royster lands a hook that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Greene is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Royster lands a shoulder strike.
Royster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Royster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Royster manages to break the clinch.
Greene staying out of range there.
A big right from Royster misses.
Greene slips a jab from Royster.
An inside leg kick from Royster misses.
Greene gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Royster.
Royster throws out a loose jab but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Royster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Greene's hands.
Royster just misses with a punch to the body.
Royster tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Greene fails with the takedown.
Greene falls off balance throwing a combination
and Royster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Royster stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Royster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Greene doesn't seem bothered though.
Royster stuns Greene with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Greene takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Greene moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Greene chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Royster can pounce on him.
Greene ducks right into an uppercut from Royster.
Royster throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Greene feints and as Royster raises his hands in defense, Greene changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Greene postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Royster is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Greene, into his guard. #REVB##T3#
Royster showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Greene looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Greene is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Greene working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Royster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Royster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Royster sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Greene's guard. #SUB#
Greene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Royster passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Greene! #T4#
Royster looking to control and managing it successfully.
Greene tries to reverse the position but Royster maintains control.
Royster content just to control the position here.
Greene is wriggling around trying to escape.
Royster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Royster controlling the position easily from mount.
Royster pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Royster looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laertes Royster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Royster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Greene.
Royster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Royster moves into range and connects with a jab.
Royster is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Royster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Royster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Royster throws a body shot but no joy.
Greene tries to counter with a takedown but Royster is quick to defend against it.
Greene stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Royster.
Royster takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
Greene half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royster lunges at Greene with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Greene's hand.
Greene goes for a double leg but Royster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Royster continues to drive forward.
Greene tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Royster - that landed with a thud.
Greene jumps guard but Royster stands there with Greene around his waist. Greene gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Greene tries to pull guard but Royster won't allow it.
#T1#
Royster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Royster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Royster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Greene gets control of Royster's arms and successfully pulls guard. Greene will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Greene throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Greene is looking for a triangle but Royster pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Greene looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Royster sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Greene has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Royster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Royster is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2##SUB#
Greene is looking for a triangle but Royster pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Greene looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Royster is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Greene might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Royster looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Royster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Greene is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Royster is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Greene is looking for a triangle but Royster pushes his legs off easily.
Royster works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Royster content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Royster has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Royster is pressing down on Greene's thigh, looking to free his foot. Greene is holding on for now. #SUB#
Greene actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Royster in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Royster trying to mount his opponent but Greene defends it.
Royster content to control rather than advance.
Royster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Greene looking for submissions off his back.
Royster passes the guard and advances to mount!
Laertes Royster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greene keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laertes Royster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Royster 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laertes Royster!
An out of breath Laertes Royster 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:
ENIGMA 54
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Royster tests Tico's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Royster.
Nice defenses there by Tico.
An attempted straight right counter from Tico misses the target.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Royster cracks a nice hook into Tico's ribs.
Royster is looking to slow Tico down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Royster.
Royster connects with a leg kick.
Royster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Royster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Royster just misses with a punch to the body.
Tico has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Royster throws a sloppy body shot
and Tico counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tico moves out of range of the leg kick from Royster.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Royster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Royster throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Royster lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Tico shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tico connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Royster avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Royster misses.
It looked like Tico wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tico blocks a jab.
Royster throws a lazy uppercut
and Tico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Royster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Royster 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.
Royster lands a jab to Tico's midsection.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Royster throws a hook but Tico blocks it.
A solid body kick from Royster.
Royster connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Royster. Tico does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Royster misses its intended target. #T2#
Tico 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.
Royster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tico on the side of the head.
Royster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Royster.
Tico throws a right hand that Royster ducks under and follows up with a left that Royster also avoids with ease.
A big left from Royster misses.
Tico misses with the combination.
Royster throws out a counter right but Tico avoids it with no problem.
Royster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Royster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Royster thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tico avoids a kick to the body.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tico misses with an uppercut. Royster saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Royster.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laertes Royster dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Royster scores with a nice head shot.
Tico doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Royster misses with an uppercut. Tico saw that one coming.
Royster takes one to the chin there.
Tico throws a right hand that Royster ducks under and follows up with a left that Royster also avoids with ease.
Royster misses with a straight left.
Royster swings for the body but Tico moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Royster.
Laertes Royster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Royster 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.
Tico tried to counter with a leg kick but Royster avoided it.
A slow jab from Tico misses its intended target.
Tico blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Royster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tico misses with a hook.
Tico walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Royster throws an off balance right hand
and Tico counters with a stiff right hand.
Royster scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Tico throws a lazy right hand but Royster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Royster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Royster lands with a hook. Tico tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Royster looks to score with a jab to the body but Tico is just out of range.
Tico throwing a counter right hand but Royster manages to avoid it.
Royster throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Royster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tico at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Royster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tico doesn't seem phased though.
Royster throws out a loose jab but Tico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tico throws a right hand that misses
and Royster counters with a nice body shot.
Royster takes one on the button.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Royster throws out a counter right but Tico avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Royster. Beautiful body shot.
Royster checks a low kick from Tico.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Royster! But no joy.
Tico throws a hook to the side of Royster's head but Royster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Tico misses its intended target.
Tico misses with a series of wild punches.
#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!
Tico throws a body punch but Royster moves out of range.
Tico displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Royster throws out the jab.
Tico misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tico scores with a nice head shot.
Royster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Royster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tico.
Tico needs to keep his hands up - Royster had a free shot at his head there.
Tico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Royster.
Tico feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roysters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Royster slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Tico there.
Royster tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Royster throws the left hand but Tico avoids the punch easily.
Royster loads up on a big right hand but Tico slips the punch.
Royster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Royster.
Royster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tico's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laertes Royster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Royster misses with a straight left.
Tico swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tico Tico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Royster misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Tico misses the target.
Tico staying out of range there.
Royster scores with a body shot.
Royster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tico lands a slapping body shot.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Royster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Royster with a nice calf kick.
Tico rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Royster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tico misses with an uppercut. Royster saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Tico looks to land a right hand but Royster moved out of range.
It seemed like Royster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Royster misses.
Royster throws a low kick but Tico moves out of range easily.
Royster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Royster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Royster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Royster just misses with a punch to the body.
Royster throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Royster wants to land a leg kick but Tico is out of range.
Royster looks to land a body kick but Tico moved away.
Royster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Royster misses with a looping left.
Tico lands a really nice looking cross but Royster seems unphased.
Tico fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tico scores with a jab. Royster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Royster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tico misses with a low kick as Royster jumps back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Royster 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.
Tico throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Royster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Royster.
Royster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tico lands an overhand right.
Royster scores with a nice body kick.
Royster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tico blocks a low kick nicely.
Tico lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Royster circles away quickly and effectively.
Royster throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tico sizes up Royster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Royster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tico has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Royster tenderised Tico's leg. Tico is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laertes Royster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tico throws a nice inside leg kick.
Royster misses the jab.
Laertes Royster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Royster lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Royster lands with a hook. Tico tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laertes Royster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Royster 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laertes Royster!
A very excited looking Laertes Royster made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Royster tests Inday's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Inday takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Inday gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Royster.
Royster lands a jab.
Royster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Royster dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Inday. That did some damage!#CL#
Royster has closed the distance and engaged Inday in a clinch.
Royster pushes Inday back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Royster lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Royster lands a hook that snaps the head of Inday backwards. #ROC#Inday is rocked!
Royster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Inday is still on wobbly legs! Can Royster finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Royster.
Royster unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Inday! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Royster is unloading with more strikes now! Inday drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laertes Royster!
Laertes Royster decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Yabai Testing Station II
Date: Dec 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Farfan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Royster throws a leg kick which misses Farfan's front leg but catches the back leg as Farfan tries to avoid it.
Royster connects with an inside leg kick.
Royster throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Royster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Farfan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Royster.
Royster feints and then cracks Farfan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Farfan down.
Royster throws a nice outside leg kick.
Royster connects with a solid leg kick.
Royster scores with a kick to the body.
Royster throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Royster finishes the exchange with a kick 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!
Royster moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Royster lets loose with a powerful body kick. Farfan will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Royster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Farfan misses with a wild body shot.
Farfan throws a body shot but no joy.
Farfan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Royster looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Farfan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Royster scoring well with a low kick there.
Farfan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Royster feints and then cracks Farfan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Farfan down.
Royster lands with a thumping leg kick.
Royster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Farfan 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.#T2#
Good leg kick by Royster.
Royster lands with a kick to the ribs.
Royster scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Royster thows a body kick. Farfan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Farfan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Farfan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Royster.
Farfan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Royster scores with a kick to the midsection.
Farfan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Royster scoring well with a low kick there.
Royster throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Royster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Royster lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laertes Royster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Royster 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 8:10
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 8:10
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 8:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laertes Royster!
Laertes Royster 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:
Yabai Testing Station
Date: Dec 22, 2020 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Farfan misses with a body shot.
Royster misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Farfan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Royster throws a body punch but Farfan moves out of range.
Farfan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Royster tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Farfan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Farfan is fending him off so far but Royster persists. Nope, Farfan circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
A slow jab from Royster misses its intended target.
Royster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Farfan pinned against the cage. Farfan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Farfan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Royster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Royster is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Farfan with a body shot.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Farfan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Royster is defended easily by Farfan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iago Farfan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Farfan 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 10:9
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 10:9
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iago Farfan! |
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