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Event:
GAMMA#1131 Cleever v Farquhars
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1# Thulani misses with a body punch
and Thulani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Thulani scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Thulani lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Jayson Francis has been cut. Francis cracks Thulani with a good jab. Thulani just misses with a punch to the body.
Thulani misses with a combination
and Francis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Thulani misses with a double jab.
We've been informed that Thulani 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. Thulani walks forward, straight into a front kick from Francis. This has been an exciting period of action! Thulani throws a hook to the side of Francis's head but Francis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Thulani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Francis. Thulani throws a shot from downtown. Francis moves away and avoids it. Francis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thulani counters with a nice uppercut. #T1# Jab, jab by Thulani - just one landing. Francis misses with an uppercut. Francis misses the shot to the body. Thulani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Francis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Francis throws a jab but it's blocked by Thulani. Thulani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Thulani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Francis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Francis dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Thulani throws a poor cross that misses
and Francis counters with a straight right hand. Thulani ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Francis walks into a left hand. #KD# Oooooh!!! Francis has knocked Thulani down with a huge combo! Francis steps away and waves a wobbly Thulani back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Thulani is rocked! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Thulani rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD# and Francis counters with a nice right hand that sends Thulani toppling to the canvas! Thulani scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Francis finish him?! Thulani is still on wobbly legs! Can Francis finish him?#T2# Thulani misses the shot to the body. Thulani looks to land a right hand but Francis moved out of range. Thulani seems to have recovered his senses. Thulani scores with a hook. Francis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Francis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Francis misses with a wild body shot. A little jabbing left from Thulani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Francis throws a sloppy head kick and Thulani moves out of range easily. #KD# Francis lands a big head kick that sends Thulani tumbling to the mat! Francis takes a step backwards and waves Thulani back to his feet - he wants the finish! Thulani gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Francis gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Thulani is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayson Francis! Jayson Francis was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1116 Hawk v Kurt
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1# Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing. Hall ducks right into an uppercut from Thulani. Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hall takes a swing at Thulani's ribcage but misses. Thulani clobbers Hall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Hall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thulani. Hall missing with a left hand there. Thulani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Thulani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Hall connects with the punch. Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thulani moves away. Thulani staying out of range there. Thulani appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Hall lands a jab to Thulani's midsection. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thulani lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#KD# A jab-cross combination lands for Hall and sends Thulani crashing to the mat! Hall follows him down to the mat - Thulani regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#Thulani is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mandlenkosi Thulani has been cut. Thulani told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Hall thows a huge punch but Thulani dodges it nicely.
#T1# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall. Hall winds up and cracks Thulani with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Thulani blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hall. Hall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Thulani wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
Hall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Hall thows a huge punch but Thulani dodges it nicely.
Hall is pressing down on Thulani's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thulani is holding on for now. Hall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Hall missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2# Hall thows a huge punch but Thulani dodges it nicely.
Hall drops an elbow to the side of Thulani's head. Hall is pressing down on Thulani's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thulani is holding on for now. Hall is keen to just control but Thulani is a slippery customer. Thulani taking some punishment here, with Hall in his half guard. Thulani controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Hall is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Thulani wants to control but Hall is having none of it. Hall with a couple of short strikes.#T3# Thulani is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Hall with shots to the head and body - Thulani looks very uncomfortable down there. Hall unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Thulani wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Hall celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jed Hall! Jed Hall really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hype Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1106 Benjamin v Kruth
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1# A jab from King misses. Thulani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab. Thulani doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL# King drives through and clinches with Thulani against the cage.
Thulani is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the cage. King is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Thulani wants to break free but King has control.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Thulani uses good head movement to avoid it. King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thulani tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage. King misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King. King wants a takedown but no success here.
Thulani lands a right hand. King struggles to land a body shot inside as Thulani controls his hands.
#T1# Thulani blocks an uppercut.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thulani backwards. Thulani working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A frustrated look appears on Thulani's face as he tries to break the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. King misses with some punches.
Thulani blocking some punches.
Thulani lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thulani lands an uppercut. Thulani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that King has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thulani has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Thulani misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2# King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thulani's efforts to push away. King lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. King misses with a short punch on the inside. King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thulani is trying to break free. Thulani is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the cage. Thulani blocking some punches.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch. King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. King working aggressively here.
King tries for a takedown. No joy.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Thulani backwards. Thulani makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by King. Thulani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3# Thulani digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected. King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thulani backwards. Thulani blocking some punches.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Thulani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Thulani has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Thulani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Thulani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King keeps control of Thulani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Thulani looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Thulani wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2# Thulani manages to break the clinch.
Ledley King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. King connects with a right hand. Thulani shakes it off.#T4# Thulani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Mandlenkosi Thulani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Thulani just misses with a punch to the body.
King takes a swing at Thulani's ribcage but misses. Nice defenses there by Thulani. King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thulani scores with a jab to the body. King looks to land a left hand but Thulani moved out of range nicely. A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# King moves into the clinch successfully.
Thulani has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. King can't find room to land a body shot as Thulani controls the action.
King stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from King. King has Thulani pressed against the cage, preventing Thulani from circling away and getting back to striking at range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ledley King dominated that round. That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King swinging wildly here.
A jab from Thulani misses. King throws a hook but Thulani avoids it easily. Thulani lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thulani's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thulani. Thulani scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though. #CL# King pushes Thulani up against the cage in a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Thulani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King moves away from the strike by Thulani. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. A big right from Thulani misses. Thulani takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Thulani ducks under a wild hook from King. Thulani looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1# King defending well as Thulani loads up on a big left hand. Thulani moves out of range of the strikes. Thulani uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Thulani misses with a looping right. King misses with a wild combination.
Thulani lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Thulani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away. Thulani misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming. Thulani walks into a straight right hand from King. Thulani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2# King connects with a single shot there. King works the jab nicely. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Thulani scores with a jab to the jaw. King tries to bum rush Thulani with a series of wild strikes but Thulani uses good footwork to avoid the assault. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thulani checks a leg kick. Thulani now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Thulani's head back.
Thulani throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it. King misses with a combination
and Thulani counters with a straight right hand. A jab from King misses. A jab from King misses. King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thulani. King misses with a wild combination.
#T3# The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Thulani is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot. King walks into a jab. King tests Thulani's chin there with a solid looking shot. Thulani throws a body punch but King moves out of range. #CL# King closes the distance and clinches. Thulani is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the cage. King keeps control of Thulani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2# Thulani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thulani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thulani sees it coming and avoids it easily. King throws a body shot but no joy. A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target. King missing with a left hand there. Thulani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4# Thulani tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD# King looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thulani moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Thulani wants to get back to his feet but King is in a dominant position and won't allow it. King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thulani is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Thulani is just content to waste time from the top position. King takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. 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 Ledley King will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# King lands with a hook. Thulani tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Thulani throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it. King misses with an uppercut. Thulani saw that one coming. Thulani scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. King falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thulani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thulani can do to turn this around? King misses with a shot to the body and Thulani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Thulani slips a straight right by King. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thulani throws a series of punches but King moves out of range. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Thulani working hard to break the clinch. Thulani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1##BC2# Thulani breaks the clinch.
Thulani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A jab from Thulani misses. A swing and a miss from King. King digs a good body shot into Thulani's ribs. Thulani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Thulani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thulani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Thulani ducks under a wild hook from King. King connects with a jab. King misses with an uppercut. Thulani saw that one coming. King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. King swings widly with a right hand
letting Thulani counter with a right hand. Mandlenkosi Thulani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Thulani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Thulani throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily. Thulani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King misses with a hook. Thulani ducked under it nicely. King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Thulani throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it. King looks to land a left hand but Thulani moved out of range nicely.#CL# Thulani tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch. Thulani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Thulani breaks from the clinch.
Thulani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Thulani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. It seemed like Thulani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3# Thulani looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range. King scores with a hook to the body. Thulani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. King scores with a jab to the head.
Thulani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. The fighters circling - Thulani throws out the jab but it was never going to land. King moves into range and connects with a jab. King shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thulani as he jumps to the side. Ledley King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A big right from King misses. Thulani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. King swings for the body but Thulani moves out of range.
King looks to land a right hand but Thulani moved out of range. King cracks Thulani with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4# King throws a poor cross that misses
and Thulani counters with a nice uppercut. King tries to clinch up but Thulani circles away and keeps his distance. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A punch lands to the side of King 's head but he takes it in his stride. Thulani looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range. Thulani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King. That kick from King tenderised Thulani's leg. Thulani is trying to keep his angry face on. Thulani throws a predictable looking body shot
and King counters with a nice body shot. Thulani takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses. Thulani with a nice cross. Thulani misses with a telegraphed body shot
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. King connects with a crisp jab. Thulani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Ledley King. Well King 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ledley King! After the fight, Ledley King was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1100 Kurt v Hawk
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1# A telegraphed right hand from Cross misses the target. Nice defenses there by Thulani. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thulani. A jab from Thulani misses. A little feinted left hand from Cross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cross misses the target. Cross slips under a jab. Cross throws an off balance right hand
and Thulani counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Thulani looks to land a right hand but Cross moved out of range. Cross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Thulani throws a looping overhand right but Cross ducks down to avoid it. Thulani throws a hook to the side of Cross's head but Cross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cross throws a right hand that misses
and Thulani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Thulani misses with a hook to the body
and Thulani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Thulani on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cross jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cross lands with a shot to the body. #T1# Thulani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away. Cross throws a hook but Thulani avoids it easily. Cross finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thulani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cross scores with a punch to the head. Cross fails to land with a series of punches.
Thulani throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD# and Cross counters with a nice right hand that sends Thulani toppling to the canvas! Thulani scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cross finish him?! This has been an exciting period of action! Thulani looks to land a right hand but Cross moved out of range. Cross misses the shot to the body. Thulani slips a jab from Cross. Thulani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cross tests Thulani's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Thulani throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2# Cross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thulani. Thulani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cross lands a glancing blow to the side of Thulani's head. Thulani jabbing away but nothing is landing. Cross throwing a counter right hand but Thulani manages to avoid it.#KD# Cross lands a big right hand that sends Thulani crashing to the mat! Cross stays standing though and waves Thulani back to his feet!#ROC#Thulani is rocked! Cross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thulani. Cross throws a jab but it's blocked by Thulani. Thulani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Cross drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Thulani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cross throws out the jab. Cross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thulani. Thulani throws a shot from downtown. Cross moves away and avoids it. Cross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thulani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Thulani misses with a straight right. Cross misses with an uppercut. #T3# Cross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thulani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A big left from Cross misses. Cross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thulani. Thulani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cross. Cross staying out of range there. Thulani keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cross throws a looping overhand right but Thulani ducks down to avoid it. Thulani moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A swing and a miss from Cross. Thulani throws out a counter right but Cross avoids it with no problem. Thulani throws an overhand right that lands on Cross's shoulder, as Cross tries to avoid the shot. Thulani moves away from the strike by Cross. Cross throws a right hand that misses
and Thulani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cross's corner calls for a 1-2. Cross obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Cross blocks a jab.#T4# Thulani misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Thulani throws a big shot that misses. Cross misses with a hook. Thulani ducked under it nicely. Cross jabbing away but nothing is landing. A combination from Thulani does no damage. Cross throws an off balance right hand
and Thulani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cross looks to land a right hand but Thulani moved out of range. Cross misses with an uppercut. Cross takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Cross throws an overhand right that lands on Thulani's shoulder, as Thulani tries to avoid the shot. Cross looks to throw the jab but Thulani is out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cross misses with a hook. Thulani ducked under it nicely. Thulani looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Cross takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Cross dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Cross misses with a low kick. A big left from Cross misses. Thulani throws out a counter right but Cross avoids it with no problem. Thulani bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cross's head. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Thulani might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cross has got the better of the exchanges. Thulani displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut. Cross throws a jab but it's blocked by Thulani. Thulani looks like he wants to counter punch here. Thulani might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Thulani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Cross throws a hook but Thulani avoids it easily. Thulani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Thulani connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cross's hands. Thulani slips a jab from Cross. Thulani throws out a counter right but Cross avoids it with no problem. Thulani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cross. Thulani misses with a hook. Cross pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thulani is out of range and Cross settles back down. Cross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thulani counters with a stiff right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thulani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cross. Thulani moves out of range as Cross throws a body kick.
#T1# Thulani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cross throws a right hand that misses
and Thulani counters with a nice uppercut. Thulani lands the left hand. A swing and a miss from Thulani. A quick step to the side and Cross tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Thulani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away. Cross misses with an uppercut. Thulani digs a good body shot into Cross's ribs. Cross looks to land a right hand but Thulani moved out of range. Thulani staying out of range there. Thulani lands a body shot.
Thulani swings for the body but Cross moves out of range.
Cross looks for the body kick but Thulani saw that one coming. Cross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thulani.#T2# Thulani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cross. Cross misses with a hook
and Thulani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cross throws a hook but Thulani avoids it easily. Cross is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thulani's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cross connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Thulani cracks Cross with a right hand to the side of the head. Jeremy Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thulani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cross.
Cross connects with a body shot that sends Thulani's belly button to the back. Thulani lands with a shot to the body. Cross misses with an uppercut
and Thulani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cross misses with a hook. Cross pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Thulani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3# A telegraphed right hand from Thulani misses the target. Cross lands with a right hand. Thulani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away. Thulani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cross. Thulani looks like he wants to counter punch here. A telegraphed right hand from Thulani misses the target. Cross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Cross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thulani throws out the jab. Cross looks to land a right hand but Thulani moved out of range. Thulani is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. The fighters circle momentarily. Cross darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Thulani takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. A slow jab from Thulani misses its intended target. Cross throws the left hand but Thulani avoids the punch easily. Cross swings for the body but Thulani moves out of range.
Jeremy Cross is winning the standup battle so far. Cross throws out a loose jab but Thulani uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Thulani stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cross. Thulani connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cross. Cross circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Cross swings and misses with a shot to the body and Thulani counters with a lovely shot to the body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Cross attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Thulani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Thulani looks to land a left hand but Cross moved out of range nicely. Thulani misses with a body shot
and Cross counters with a leg kick. A low kick from Cross misses and Thulani counters with a straight right hand. Cross drops his hands momentarily and Thulani takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Thulani slips under a jab. Thulani defending well as Cross loads up on a big left hand. Cross misses with a right hand and Thulani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Thulani checks a leg kick nicely. Thulani throws out a loose jab but Cross uses good head movement to avoid it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mandlenkosi Thulani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jeremy Cross's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Cross misses with a hook
and Thulani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Thulani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cross counters with a slapping leg kick. Cross swings for the body but Thulani moves out of range.
Cross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thulani. Cross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Cross misses with a lunging right hand
and Thulani counters with a nice uppercut. Cross smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Thulani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Cross avoids the body shot from Thulani.
Cross throws a quick counter head kick but Thulani was just out of range. Thulani drops his hands momentarily and Cross takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cross looks to land a right hand but Thulani moved out of range. Cross lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cross tries to land a front kick but Thulani steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Thulani throws a hook but Cross avoids it easily. Cross slips a jab from Thulani.#T1# Cross bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Thulani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cross. Thulani throws a lazy right hand but Cross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. An attempted straight right counter from Cross misses the target. Thulani slips a straight right by Cross. Cross takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Cross changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Thulani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Cross takes a shot right to the bread basket. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cross. Thulani slips a straight right by Cross. Thulani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cross lands a jab to the nose. Cross connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Thulani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thulani! But no joy.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cross throws a lazy uppercut
and Thulani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Cross looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. The fighters circling - Cross throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Thulani loads up on a big right hand but Cross slips the punch. Thulani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good shot there by Thulani. The fighters circle momentarily. Cross darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#KD# Cross feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thulani sprawling to the canvas! Thulani rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cross finish him?!
Thulani is still on wobbly legs! Can Cross finish him? A kick lands to the mid section there for Cross. Cross lands an uppercut, right on the button! Thulani tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Cross! Jeremy Cross decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1092 Young v Beard
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1# Thulani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salajudin Ii. #TD# Salajudin Ii closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thulani quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB# Salajudin Ii is looking for a kimura here.
Salajudin Ii prevents Thulani from standing back up.
Thulani keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Salajudin Ii prevents Thulani from improving his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salajudin Ii tries to pass to full mount but Thulani defends it. Salajudin Ii passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thulani! #T1# Thulani tries to hold on but Salajudin Ii pushes him away. Thulani is squirming around, avoiding Salajudin Ii's attempts to control the action. Salajudin Ii pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Thulani is trying to escape the mount.
Salajudin Ii avoids the attempt from Thulani to control. Salajudin Ii wants to control the pace but Thulani is squirming around nicely. Salajudin Ii wants to take Thulani's back here but Thulani is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T2# Thulani really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Salajudin Ii trying to control but Thulani is having none of it. Thulani told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Thulani tries to lock up and control but Salajudin Ii gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3# Salajudin Ii trying to control but Thulani is having none of it. Thulani working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thulani is trying to escape the mount but Salajudin Ii keeps good control and instead manages to take Thulani's back.
#SUB# Salajudin Ii is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB# Salajudin Ii is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB# Thulani defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Salajudin Ii's arms. #T4# Thulani can't escape the position.
Salajudin Ii is controlling the position but Thulani somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salajudin Ii in particular looking to stall. Salajudin Ii wants to take a breather but Thulani is having none of it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Salajudin Ii performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Thulani is doing well to control the position and prevent Salajudin Ii from advancing to side control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Super Salajudin Ii dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Thulani misses with a hook. Salajudin Ii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Thulani scores with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Salajudin Ii. Thulani throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Salajudin Ii connects with a nice looking jab.
Thulani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Thulani misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thulani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salajudin Ii. A combination from Thulani does no damage. Thulani slips under a jab from Salajudin Ii. Thulani scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Thulani misses with a left hand and Salajudin Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Thulani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salajudin Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily. A jab from Thulani misses. Thulani works Salajudin Ii's body with a nice hook. Nice uppercut lands for Thulani. That snapped Salajudin Ii's head back.
Salajudin Ii scores with a hook to the body. Thulani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Thulani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thulani misses with a hook
and Salajudin Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand! Salajudin Ii misses with a left hand and Thulani counters with a nice body shot. Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be getting the better of the standup. Salajudin Ii scores with a punch to the head.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Thulani ducks under a wild hook from Salajudin Ii. The fighters circling - Salajudin Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Salajudin Ii lands with a right hand. Salajudin Ii dives in and grabs Thulani's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thulani pushes down on Salajudin Ii's head and hops out. Thulani appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Thulani misses with a looping right. Salajudin Ii with a poor takedown and Thulani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Thulani lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Thulani throws a right hand that misses
and Salajudin Ii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thulani thinking. Salajudin Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thulani sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3# Salajudin Ii defending well as Thulani loads up on a big left hand. Salajudin Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Thulani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thulani walks into a straight right hand from Salajudin Ii. Salajudin Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Salajudin Ii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thulani is fending him off so far but Salajudin Ii persists. Nope, Thulani circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Salajudin Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thulani pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Salajudin Ii ducks under a wild hook from Thulani. Salajudin Ii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thulani. Salajudin Ii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thulani stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Thulani misses the jab.#T4# Thulani pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Thulani throws a right hand that misses
and Salajudin Ii counters with a lovely shot to the body. Salajudin Ii ducks under a wild hook from Thulani. Salajudin Ii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thulani sprawls and moves away. Thulani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Salajudin Ii darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Salajudin Ii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Salajudin Ii misses with a wild body shot. Thulani throws a body shot but no joy. Thulani pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Salajudin Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. 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 Super Salajudin Ii will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD# Salajudin Ii gets the takedown into side control. Super Salajudin Ii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Thulani is looking for a sweep. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Thulani is trying to control Salajudin Ii's posture but Salajudin Ii avoids it. Salajudin Ii tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thulani's legs. #SUB# Salajudin Ii tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thulani is not content to let Salajudin Ii control the position. #T1# Salajudin Ii working away. Salajudin Ii trying to control the position but Thulani is working away. #SUB# Salajudin Ii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thulani has escaped the position, nice work there. Thulani tries to get back to half guard but can't. Thulani can't do much from the bottom here. Mandlenkosi Thulani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# Salajudin Ii is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thulani is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Salajudin Ii is looking to take a break and control but Thulani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Salajudin Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thulani can do to turn this around?#SUB# Salajudin Ii wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thulani, who protects the arm well. Thulani is looking to reverse the position. Salajudin Ii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thulani keeps working. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Super Salajudin Ii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Thulani throws a jab but it's blocked by Salajudin Ii. Thulani jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thulani throws a looping overhand right but Salajudin Ii ducks down to avoid it. Salajudin Ii lands with a hook. Thulani tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Salajudin Ii throws a poor cross that misses
and Thulani counters with a stiff right hand. Thulani misses with a looping right. Salajudin Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Thulani counters with a right hand to the body. Salajudin Ii shoots in and drives through. Thulani sprawls well.#TD# Salajudin Ii closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Salajudin Ii lands in his opponent's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2# Thulani looking for a guillotine here but Salajudin Ii defends easily.
Salajudin Ii wants to control from the top but Thulani keeps moving. Salajudin Ii's corner is telling him to maintain position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Thulani looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Salajudin Ii advances to half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Salajudin Ii looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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 Super Salajudin Ii. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salajudin Ii, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Super Salajudin Ii! A very excited looking Super Salajudin Ii 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:
GAMMA#1084 Janko v Bora
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1# Drop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thulani throws out the jab. Thulani moves away from the strike by Drop. Thulani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Thulani drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Drop throws a body punch but Thulani moves out of range. Drop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thulani checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Thulani fails to land with a series of punches.
Drop throws a jab when Thulani was well out of range. Drop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Thulani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drop was well out of range. Poor timing from Thulani. Thulani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A slow jab from Drop misses its intended target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big left from Thulani misses. Drop lands with a hook. Thulani tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. The crowd cheers as Drop lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thulani doesn't seem phased though. Drop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Drop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thulani. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A big left from Drop misses. #T1# Drop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Thulani swings widly with a right hand
and Drop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Thulani throws a big shot that misses. Thulani jabbing away but nothing is landing. Drop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Drop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Drop slips under a jab. Thulani has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thulani there as he acknowledges the shot. Thulani misses with a body shot.
Thulani throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Drop avoids a punch combination nicely.
A cross from Drop lands. Drop wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thulani throws a body punch but Drop moves out of range. Drop swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Drop looks to land a left hand but Thulani moved out of range nicely. Thulani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Drop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thulani sees it coming and avoids it easily. Thulani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Thulani slips a jab from Drop. Drop is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Thulani missing with a left hand there. Drop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Drop moves away from the strike by Thulani. Drop connects with a right hand. Thulani shakes it off. Thulani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drop. Thulani might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Drop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Drop lands a glancing blow to the side of Thulani's head. Thulani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drop. A little jabbing left from Thulani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Drop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Thulani pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Drop lands a body shot.
Drop tries to clinch but Thulani is having none of it. #T3# Drop feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thulanis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Drop throws a right hand that misses
letting Thulani counter with a right hand. A big left from Drop misses. Thulani throws a hook but Drop avoids it easily. Drop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thulani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Martin Drop has been cut. Thulani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drop. Thulani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Thulani throws a poor cross that misses
and Drop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Drop swings for the body but Thulani moves out of range.
Drop looks to land a right hand but Thulani moved out of range. Thulani staying out of range there. Drop loads up on a big right hand but Thulani slips the punch. Thulani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Thulani blocks a jab. A little jabbing left from Thulani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Thulani moves out of range of the strikes.#T4# Drop tries to clinch there but Thulani circles away.
Drop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Drop looks to land a right hand but Thulani moved out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A slow jab from Drop misses its intended target. A big right from Thulani misses. Drop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Thulani throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drop on the side of the head. Thulani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drop throws a jab but it's blocked by Thulani. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thulani! But no joy. Thulani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drop in his tracks. Drop is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thulani. Drop misses with a straight left. Nice straight punches there by Thulani. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thulani. Martin Drop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thulani connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Drop dominated that round. The cut man is working on Martin Drop's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Drop cracks Thulani with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Thulani misses with an uppercut. Martin Drop is winning the standup battle so far. A slow jab from Drop misses its intended target. Drop connects with a crisp jab. Drop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Drop throws a poor cross that misses
and Thulani counters with a stiff right hand. Drop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thulani's hands. Drop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thulani can do to turn this around? Drop bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thulani's head backwards. Drop looks to land a left hand but Thulani moved out of range nicely. Thulani 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. Drop throws a jab when Thulani was well out of range. Thulani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Thulani misses with a straight right. Thulani slips under a jab from Drop. Drop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thulani throws out the jab. Drop swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1# A swing and a miss from Thulani. Nice straight punches there by Thulani. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thulani. Thulani scores with a jab. Thulani takes a body punch but keeps moving. Thulani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Thulani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thulani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A decent looking cross lands there for Thulani. Thulani misses with a right hand and Drop counters with a lovely straight right hand! Thulani takes a swing at Drop's ribcage but misses. A cross from Thulani lands. Drop defending well as Thulani loads up on a big left hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Thulani slips under a jab from Drop. Drop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Drop ducks under a wild hook from Thulani.#T2# Thulani throws a body punch but Drop moves out of range. Thulani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drop getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Drop misses the jab. Thulani appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Thulani throws an overhand right that lands on Drop's shoulder, as Drop tries to avoid the shot. Drop misses with a straight left. Drop scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Thulani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Thulani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drop throws out the jab. Drop staying out of range there. Thulani throws a hook but Drop blocks it. Drop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Thulani misses with a shot to the body and Drop counters with a left to the body. Drop misses with a right hand and Thulani counters with a lovely straight right hand! Drop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3# Drop connects with a body shot that sends Thulani's belly button to the back. Drop tries to bum rush Thulani with a series of wild strikes but Thulani uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Drop connects with the punch. Thulani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Thulani throws a looping overhand right but Drop ducks down to avoid it. Drop scores with a decent looking hook. Drop moves out of range as Thulani strikes. A slow jab from Thulani misses its intended target. A slow jab from Drop misses its intended target. Drop staying out of range there. Drop lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Drop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A cross from Drop lands. A jab from Drop finds it's way through Thulani's defenses. #T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A big left from Thulani misses. Thulani pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Thulani's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drop under the eye. Drop pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Drop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thulani. Drop moves out of range of the strikes. A telegraphed right hand from Drop misses the target. Drop throws a shot from downtown. Thulani moves away and avoids it. Thulani throws out a counter right but Drop avoids it with no problem. Thulani slips a straight right by Drop. Drop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thulani in his tracks. Drop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Drop misses the target. Thulani dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Drop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Drop dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Martin Drop's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Thulani moves into range and connects with a jab. Thulani pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Drop dodges the punch combination from Thulani.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Thulani might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Drop has got the better of the exchanges. Drop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thulani. Drop slips under a jab from Thulani. A counter left hand to the body from Drop misses its target. Thulani scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Drop throws an off balance right hand
and Thulani counters with a nice uppercut. Thulani defending well as Drop loads up on a big left hand. Thulani tests Drop's chin there with a solid looking shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drop swings for the body but Thulani moves out of range.
Thulani ducks under a wild hook from Drop. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thulani! But no joy. Drop swinging wildly here.
#T1# Drop misses with an uppercut. Thulani saw that one coming. Thulani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drop. Thulani cracks Drop with an open hand slap. Thulani pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Drop moves away from the strike by Thulani. Drop throwing a counter right hand but Thulani manages to avoid it. Drop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thulani. Drop on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Drop misses with a body shot.
Thulani misses with a body shot.
Thulani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Drop finds it's way round the side to connect with Thulani's head. Drop misses with an uppercut. Thulani saw that one coming. Drop dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Drop misses with an uppercut. A jab from Thulani misses. Mandlenkosi Thulani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Thulani loads up on a big right hand but Drop slips the punch. Thulani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drop. Drop pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Thulani looks like he wants to counter punch here. Drop throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thulani thuds a left hand into Drop's body. Thulani throws a body punch but Drop moves out of range. Drop throws a shot to the body.
Drop jabs Thulani right on the nose. Thulani blinks but takes it well. Drop missing with a left hand there. Thulani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jab by Thulani. Drop avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Thulani throws a big shot that misses. Drop swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Drop misses with a few strikes there.
#T3# Thulani keeps the fight on the outside. A little jabbing left from Thulani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Drop misses the shot to the body. Drop on the wrong end of a nice hook. Drop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drop throws a shot from downtown. Thulani moves away and avoids it. Thulani doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Thulani misses with a hook. Drop ducked under it nicely. Thulani ducks right into an uppercut from Drop. Thulani loads up on a big right hand but Drop slips the punch. Thulani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Drop lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Thulani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drop moves away. Thulani moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#Martin Drop's cut is getting worse. Thulani misses with a looping right. Martin Drop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Drop swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2# and Thulani counters with a nice right hand that sends Drop toppling to the canvas! Drop scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thulani finish him?!#ROC2#Drop is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thulani ducks under a wild hook from Drop. Oh Drop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Drop clobbers Thulani with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Drop seems to have got his legs back now. Thulani moves in close and cracks Drop with a massive right hand! Drop, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Thulani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mandlenkosi Thulani! A relieved looking Mandlenkosi Thulani 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:
GAMMA#1077 Dustfinger v Graves
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1# Thulani lands with a good body shot. Thulani tests Rize's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL# Rize has Thulani up against the cage in a clinch.
Thulani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Thulani breaks the clinch.
#CL# Rize moves into the clinch. Rize scores with a shot to the side of Thulani's head. Rize swings wildly with an uppercut but Thulani uses good head movement to avoid it. Thulani blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thulani. Rize lands a nice uppercut.#BC2# Thulani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thulani lands with a hook. Rize tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rize slips under a jab. Rize is looking to counter punch. Rize tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thulani swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rize tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thulani paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL# Rize has Thulani up against the cage in a clinch.
Rize tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Thulani. Rize misses with a short punch on the inside. Rize throws a punch but it's blocked by Thulani. #BC2# Thulani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Thulani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rize. We've been informed that Thulani 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. Rize looks to clinch enabling Thulani to counter with a crisp jab. Rize tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Thulani throws a body shot but no joy. #CL# Rize gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Thulani lands a right hand. #BC2# Thulani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Thulani gets tackled into the cage by Rize. Rize maintains the clinch. Thulani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rize lands with a right to the head. #BC2# Thulani breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Rize rushes Thulani and presses him up against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thulani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thulani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Thulani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rize wants to clinch and Thulani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2# Rize tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thulani paws at him with a jab and circles away. Thulani just misses with a punch to the body.
Rize tries to clinch up but Thulani circles away and keeps his distance. Rize tries to clinch up. Rize tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thulani swats him away and circles back towards the center. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thulani! But no joy. Rize slips under a jab from Thulani. Rize wants to clinch. Rize tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thulani swats him away and circles back towards the center. The fight stays on the outside here - Rize looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Rize tries to clinch but Thulani is having none of it. Thulani throws out a counter right but Rize avoids it with no problem. Rize fails in his attempt to clinch. Rize bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Rize fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thulani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3# Thulani just misses with a punch to the body.
Thulani keeps the fight on the outside. Thulani lands with a hook. Rize tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Thulani misses the jab. Zack Rize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fight stays on the outside here - Rize looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# Rize clinches up with Thulani and pushes him back against the cage. Rize misses with a short punch on the inside. Rize pushes Thulani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rize lands with a short shot to the head. Rize throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Thulani manages to break the clinch.
Rize tries to clinch there but Thulani circles away.
Thulani keeps the fight on the outside. Rize tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Thulani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4# Rize tries to clinch but Thulani is having none of it. #CL# Rize has Thulani up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2# Thulani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rize doesn't manage to clinch there - Thulani circles away.
Rize tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thulani paws at him with a jab and circles away. Rize tries to clinch there but Thulani circles away.
Rize shoots in looking for a takedown. Thulani tries to sprawl out of it but Rize keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thulani manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Thulani connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL# Rize closes the distance and clinches. Thulani scores with a hook to the body. Rize is breathing heavily.#BC2# Thulani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rize tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mandlenkosi Thulani dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Thulani thuds his right hand into Rize's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Thulani lands with a straight right. Rize didn't see that one coming. Rize doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Thulani keeps the fight on the outside. Rize is looking to clinch but Thulani is avoiding it.
Thulani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Rize takes one on the button. Thulani keeps the fight on the outside. Rize tries to clinch up but Thulani circles away and keeps his distance. A countering left hand to the body from Thulani misses. Rize tries to close the distance and clinch but Thulani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rize ducks under a wild hook from Thulani. Thulani throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A little feinted left hand from Rize on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Thulani cracks a nice hook into Rize's ribs. Rize doesn't manage to clinch there - Thulani circles away.
Rize fails in his attempt to clinch. Rize moves in looking to clinch but Thulani pushes him off. Thulani keeps the fight on the outside. Thulani misses with a wild body shot. Rize swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Thulani throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rize stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Thulani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Rize moves to clinch but Thulani breaks away #KD2# and Thulani counters with a crisp one two that drops Rize! Thulani thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rize to his feet! Rize is in big trouble!#ROC2#Rize is rocked! Rize tries to clinch but Thulani moves out of range. Oh Rize is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Rize is looking to clinch but Thulani is avoiding it.
Thulani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rize tries to clinch but Thulani is having none of it. Rize seems to have got his legs back now. Rize tries to clinch up but Thulani circles away and keeps his distance. Rize tries to clinch up but Thulani circles away and keeps his distance. Rize moves in looking to clinch but Thulani pushes him off. Rize tries to clinch but Thulani is having none of it. Thulani swats away the attempt to clinch by Rize.#KD2# Thulani lands a big right hand that sends Rize crashing to the mat! Thulani stays standing though and waves Rize back to his feet! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rize wants to clinch. Thulani misses with a wild combination.
#T2# Rize tries to clinch there but Thulani circles away.
Rize keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL# Rize moves into range and clinches up with Thulani.#BC2# Thulani breaks from the clinch.
Rize is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Thulani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rize closes the distance but Thulani moves to the side and Thulani counters with a left to the body. The fight stays on the outside here - Rize looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Thulani now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Rize wants to clinch and Thulani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Thulani drops Rize with a huge uppercut! Rize drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Thulani is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mandlenkosi Thulani! Our winner, Mandlenkosi Thulani, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1069 Giant v Kurt
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1# Zuki misses with the combination.
Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zuki misses with a two punch combination.
Thulani throws an overhand right that lands on Zuki 's shoulder, as Zuki tries to avoid the shot. Thulani throws a hook but Zuki avoids it easily. Zuki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Zuki backs off Thulani throws a huge counter combo but Zuki manages to avoid it all. We've been informed that Thulani 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. Thulani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zuki sees it coming and avoids it easily. Thulani throws a jab but it's blocked by Zuki . Thulani throws a lazy right hand but Zuki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thulani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zuki . Zuki ducks under a wild hook from Thulani. Zuki defending well as Thulani loads up on a big left hand. #T1# Zuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zuki throws a body shot but no joy. Thulani takes a body punch but keeps moving. Zuki defending well as Thulani loads up on a big left hand. Sloppy strikes from Zuki . Those never looked like landing. Thulani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thulani misses the shot to the body. Zuki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight. Thulani throws a poor cross that misses
and Zuki counters with a left and a right that stings Thulani. Zuki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thulani, as that shot connected.
Thulani is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Thulani's corner calls for a 1-2. Thulani obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Oki Zuki has been cut. Zuki throws a head kick that misses and Thulani counters with a lovely shot to the body. Zuki blocks a jab. The fighters circling - Thulani throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Zuki swings and misses with a shot to the body and Thulani counters with a stiff right hand. Thulani throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Zuki is looking for a counter combo. Thulani lands a head shot. Zuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thulani.
Thulani throws a hook but Zuki blocks it. Zuki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Zuki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thulani counters with a nice uppercut. A big right from Thulani misses. It looked like Zuki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zuki . Zuki throws a sloppy body shot
letting Thulani counter with a right hand. Thulani throws a lazy uppercut
and Zuki counters with a two punch combo. A looping hook to the body misses from Thulani. Zuki does a little dance to reset his feet. Thulani slips under a jab. Jab from Thulani. Thulani lands the left hand. Thulani is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zuki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Thulani lands with a shot to the body. Thulani scores with a nice head shot. Zuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thulani. This has been an exciting period of action! Thulani lands with a shot to the body. #T4# Thulani catches Zuki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#Oki Zuki 's cut is getting worse. A swing and a miss from Thulani. Zuki fails to land with a series of punches.
Zuki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zuki there as he acknowledges the shot. Thulani jabs Zuki right on the nose. Zuki blinks but takes it well. A swing and a miss from Thulani. Thulani throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zuki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Zuki misses with a head kick.
Zuki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thulani. Zuki throws a right hand that Thulani ducks under and follows up with a left that Thulani also avoids with ease. Thulani looks like he wants to counter punch here. Zuki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thulani. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mandlenkosi Thulani dominated that round. The cut man is working on Oki Zuki 's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Zuki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zuki misses with a few strikes there.
Zuki throws a right and a left that both miss. A punch combination from Zuki misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thulani! But no joy. Zuki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thulani finds it's way round the side to connect with Zuki 's head. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Zuki might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Zuki throws a body shot but no joy. Zuki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thulani thuds a left hand into Zuki 's body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thulani ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Zuki moves out of range of the strikes. Zuki takes one on the button. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zuki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thulani doesn't seem bothered though. #T1# Zuki scores with a three punch combo!
Zuki throws a body kick that misses and Thulani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Zuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thulani.
Zuki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Zuki ducks under a wild hook from Thulani. Zuki slips a straight right by Thulani. It looked like Zuki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be getting the better of the standup. Thulani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zuki sees it coming and avoids it easily. A jab from Zuki misses. Oki Zuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2# Thulani throws an off balance right hand
and Zuki counters with a series of strikes. Thulani will be more careful next time no doubt. Thulani 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thulani takes one to the side of the head.
Zuki connects with a jab. Zuki is looking to wear down Thulani with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Thulani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thulani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thulani misses with a hook. Zuki ducked under it nicely. A combination from Zuki does no damage. Zuki takes one to the side of the head.
#T3# Thulani cracks Zuki with an open hand slap. Thulani misses with a straight left. Thulani swings and misses with a shot to the body and Zuki counters with a left and a right that stings Thulani. Thulani misses with a straight left. Zuki appears to be looking for a big counter. A shot to the liver by Thulani. Beautiful body shot. Zuki misses the shot to the body. Thulani throws out a counter right but Zuki avoids it with no problem. Nice shot by Thulani. Zuki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thulani eats them both and turns towards Zuki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Zuki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Thulani checks a leg kick. Thulani slips a straight right by Zuki .#T4# A left lands for Thulani. This has been an exciting period of action! Zuki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Thulani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Zuki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thulani in his tracks. Thulani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zuki .
Thulani lands a right hook to the body.
Zuki slips under a jab. Thulani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Zuki is looking for a counter combo. Zuki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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 Oki Zuki will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Oki Zuki 's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Zuki lands a nice shot that snaps Thulani's head back.
Zuki misses with the combination.
Zuki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Thulani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thulani. Zuki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Zuki works over Thulani's head and body with a nice combination. Zuki moves out of range as Thulani strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thulani moves away. Thulani misses with a hook. Zuki ducked under it nicely. Zuki throws a combination that misses and Thulani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Thulani connects with a body shot that sends Zuki 's belly button to the back. Thulani catches Zuki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A left lands for Zuki . Zuki slips a straight right by Thulani. Nice shot lands for Thulani.#ROC2#Zuki is rocked! Thulani throws a body punch but Zuki moves out of range. Zuki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Thulani misses with a hook. Zuki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Zuki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Zuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2# Zuki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Thulani misses with a hook to the body
and Zuki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thulani thinking. Zuki throws a right and a left that both miss. Both fighters are breathing heavily. 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! Thulani thuds a left hand into Zuki 's body. Jab from Thulani.#CUT2#Oki Zuki 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Thulani scores with a body shot.
Thulani fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Oh Zuki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Thulani misses with a series of wild punches.
Zuki appears to be looking for a big counter. Zuki seems to have got his legs back now. Thulani throws a body shot but no joy. #T3# Zuki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thulani circles away quickly and effectively. Zuki blocks a jab. Zuki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Thulani counter with a right hand. Thulani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Zuki throws a push kick but Thulani slaps the foot to one side. Zuki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thulani finds it's way round the side to connect with Zuki 's head. Zuki cracks Thulani with an open hand slap. Zuki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thulani. Zuki slips under a jab. A little feinted left hand from Zuki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Thulani is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zuki .#T4# Thulani paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Nice uppercut there from Thulani.#CUT2#Jeez, Oki Zuki 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zuki ducks under a wild hook from Thulani. Thulani throws a body shot but no joy. Thulani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Thulani takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zuki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Thulani looks to land a combination but Zuki avoids it well. A counter left hand to the body from Zuki misses its target. Thulani misses with a wild body shot. Thulani lands a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Mandlenkosi Thulani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Thulani has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mandlenkosi Thulani! A victorious Mandlenkosi Thulani 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:
GAMMA#1062 Nuufo v Kurt
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1# Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kid feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thulanis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Kid swings for the body but Thulani moves out of range.
Kid fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Thulani throws a body shot but no joy. Kid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thulani manages to avoid it. Thulani throws a right and a left that Kid avoids nicely. Thulani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. The fighters circling - Thulani throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kid connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thulani moves away. Thulani misses with a left hand and Kid counters with a left to the body. Thulani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thulani avoids the body shot from Kid.
#T1# Thulani scores with a sloppy right hand. Kid should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Jah Kid has been cut. Kid is looking to wear down Thulani with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Kid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thulani throws out the jab. Kid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Thulani works Kid's body with a nice hook. Kid fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Thulani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kid manages to avoid it. Kid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kid throws a right hand that misses
and Thulani counters with a left to the body. Thulani misses with an uppercut. Thulani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thulani.
Thulani misses with a straight left. Kid throws a body punch but Thulani moves out of range. Kid lands a body shot.
#T2# Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thulani. Kid does a little dance to reset his feet. A looping hook to the body misses from Kid. Thulani does a little dance to reset his feet. Kid lands with a shot to the body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Kid connects with a single shot there. Kid defending well as Thulani loads up on a big left hand. Thulani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thulani moves away. Kid gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thulani scores with a punch to the head. Thulani misses with an uppercut
and Kid counters with a nice uppercut. Thulani misses with a jab to the body
and Kid counters with a lovely shot to the body. Thulani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3# A big left from Thulani misses. Thulani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kid manages to avoid it. Kid swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Kid connects with a body shot. Thulani throws a one two combo.
Thulani needs to keep his hands up - Kid had a free shot at his head there. A combination from Thulani does no damage. A quick step to the side and Kid tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Thulani misses with a straight left. Kid takes a swing at Thulani's ribcage but misses. Kid is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Thulani is just out of range. Thulani lands with a nice body punch. Kid lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Thulani is just out of range. Thulani misses with an uppercut. Thulani looks to score with a jab to the body but Kid is just out of range. Thulani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kid. Kid misses with a wild body shot. Thulani throws a hook to the side of Kid's head but Kid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Thulani gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kid. Kid misses with a body shot.
Kid thuds a left hand into Thulani's body. Kid stuns Thulani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Decent striking displayed by Kid there. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thulani. Good exchange - Kid coming out on top. 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 Jah Kid will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jah Kid's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Kid ducks under a wild hook from Thulani. Thulani looks to throw the jab but Kid is out of range. Kid throws a shot to the body.
Thulani swings for the body but Kid moves out of range.
Kid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kid bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thulani's head. Thulani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kid. Kid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Thulani works Kid's body with a nice hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kid misses with a left hand and Thulani counters with a left to the body. Thulani scores with a jab. Kid acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Kid jabs Thulani right on the nose. Thulani blinks but takes it well. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Thulani throws a right and a left that Kid avoids nicely. #T1# Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thulani moves away. Thulani is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kid with a body shot. Jah Kid is winning the standup battle so far. Kid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thulani. A quick step to the side and Kid tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Thulani stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Thulani lands the left hand. Thulani throws a looping overhand right but Kid ducks down to avoid it. Kid throws an overhand right that lands on Thulani's shoulder, as Thulani tries to avoid the shot. A lazy left from Thulani finds it's target. Thulani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thulani throws a shot from downtown. Kid moves away and avoids it. Kid scores with a shot to the body.
Kid jabbing away but nothing is landing. Thulani now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Thulani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2# Kid getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Thulani throws a jab but it's blocked by Kid. Kid misses with a left hand and Thulani counters with a stiff right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thulani throws an overhand right that lands on Kid's shoulder, as Kid tries to avoid the shot. Kid swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Kid throws a big shot that misses. Thulani throws a lazy right hand but Kid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kid moves out of range of the strikes. Kid uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thulani has time to react. Kid staying out of range there. Kid scores with a decent looking hook. Thulani ducks under a wild hook from Kid.#T3# Thulani misses the jab. Kid lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A jab from Kid misses. Kid ducks under a wild hook from Thulani. Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Thulani is just out of range. Thulani appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Kid works Thulani's body with a nice hook. Kid misses with a lunging right hand
and Thulani counters with a nice uppercut. Thulani swings for the body but Kid moves out of range.
Kid avoids the body shot from Thulani.
A jab from Kid finds it's way through Thulani's defenses. Kid throws a body shot but no joy. Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Thulani is just out of range. A swing and a miss from Kid.#T4# Thulani throws an off balance right hand
and Kid counters with a lovely shot to the body. Kid with a hook. Thulani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Thulani throws a right hand that misses
and Kid counters with a lovely shot to the body. Thulani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kid. Kid throws a body punch but Thulani moves out of range. Thulani throws a shot to the body.
Kid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Kid misses with a body shot.
Kid walks into a left hand. Kid lands a glancing blow to the side of Thulani's head. Kid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thulani sees it coming and avoids it easily. 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 Jah Kid will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jah Kid's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Thulani moves into range and connects with a jab. Kid misses with a lunging right hand
and Thulani counters with a nice body shot. Thulani catches Kid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Kid swings for the body but Thulani moves out of range.
Thulani throws the left hand but Kid avoids the punch easily. Thulani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Thulani staying out of range there. Kid throws a body punch but Thulani moves out of range. Kid defending well as Thulani loads up on a big left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thulani misses with a hook
letting Kid counter with a right hand. Kid throws a lazy uppercut
and Thulani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A big right from Thulani misses. Thulani misses with a right hand and Kid counters with a left to the body. #T1# Thulani misses with a left hand and Kid counters with a nice uppercut. Thulani looks to land a left hand but Kid moved out of range nicely. Thulani swings widly with a right hand
and Kid counters with a left to the body. Kid throws a big shot that misses. Kid connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Thulani slips under a jab from Kid. Nice jab there from Kid. Thulani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kid. Thulani swings widly with a right hand
and Kid counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Nice defenses there by Kid. Thulani misses with a series of wild punches.
Mandlenkosi Thulani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Thulani throws out a loose jab but Kid uses good head movement to avoid it. Kid lands a head shot. Kid lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Thulani misses with an uppercut
and Kid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kid slips a jab from Thulani. Kid lands a slapping body shot.
Kid digs a good hook to Thulani's body.
Thulani throws a poor cross that misses
and Kid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Nice cross by Kid. Kid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thulani.
Thulani scores with a shot to the body.
#T3# Thulani jabbing away but nothing is landing. Thulani throws a big shot that misses. Kid was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. A looping hook to the body misses from Kid. Thulani does a little dance to reset his feet. Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
Thulani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kid.
Kid lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thulani moves out of range of the strikes. Thulani closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Thulani throws a body punch but Kid moves out of range. Thulani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kid manages to avoid it. Thulani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Thulani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Thulani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Thulani takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4# Thulani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thulani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thulani. It looked like Kid was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thulani. Thulani takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Thulani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kid misses with a jab to the body
and Thulani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. This has been an exciting period of action! Thulani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kid. A little feinted left hand from Kid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Thulani avoids the body shot from Kid.
Kid throws the left hand but Thulani avoids the punch easily. Kid misses the shot to the body. Kid misses the shot to the body. Thulani rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thulani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight! Jah Kid showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kid 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jah Kid! A very excited looking Jah Kid 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:
GAMMA#1053 Milo v Radu
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1# Young misses with a lunging right hand
and Thulani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Fred Young has been cut. Thulani slips under a jab from Young. A jab from Young finds it's way through Thulani's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Mandlenkosi Thulani has been cut.#KD2# Young drops Thulani with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Thulani looks back up at him and smiles so Young waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Young misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Thulani misses its target.#KD2# Young cracks Thulani with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thulani looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Young finish him?
#ROC2#Thulani is rocked! Young misses with a lunging right hand
and Thulani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Nice body punch from Young. Thulani 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. Young rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD# and Thulani counters with a crisp one two that drops Young! Thulani thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Young to his feet! Young is in big trouble! Thulani misses with a straight right. Young throws a looping overhand right but Thulani ducks down to avoid it. Thulani defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand. #CL2# Young moves into the clinch successfully.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Thulani uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC# Thulani manages to break the clinch.
Young scores with a jab to the body. Young looks to throw the jab but Thulani is out of range. Young 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.#T1# A head kick misses from Young. A little feinted left hand from Thulani on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A big right from Thulani misses. Young lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Young throws out a powerful jab. A jab from Young misses. Fred Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thulani scores with a jab to the head.
Young swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Thulani tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Thulani throws out a powerful jab. Young might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Young throws the left hand but Thulani avoids the punch easily. Young throws a lazy right hand but Thulani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Thulani lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A swing and a miss from Young. Thulani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Young in his tracks. Thulani is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Young misses with a body shot
and Thulani counters with a nice uppercut. Young wants to clinch up but Thulani keeps it at a distance. Young jabbing away but nothing is landing. Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2# Young connects with a body shot. Young slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A big left from Young misses. Thulani swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Thulani connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD2# Young drops Thulani with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Thulani looks back up at him and smiles so Young waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Young works Thulani's body with a nice hook. Young fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Thulani out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Fred Young! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1046 Wrecks v Fleximario
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1# Thulani scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Thulani throws out a loose jab but Bronte uses good head movement to avoid it. Thulani needs to keep his hands up - Bronte had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Mandlenkosi Thulani has been cut.#CL# Bronte pushes Thulani up against the cage in a clinch. Bronte definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Bronte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bronte lands a shoulder strike. A shot in the inside from Bronte. Bronte working some nice short punches in the clinch. Thulani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thulani misses with a short punch on the inside. Thulani can't break the clinch.
Bronte throws a punch but it's blocked by Thulani. #BC2# Thulani manages to break the clinch.
Thulani throws a hook to the side of Bronte's head but Bronte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bronte digs a good body shot into Thulani's ribs. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bronte throws a body punch but Thulani moves out of range. Thulani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Thulani scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL# Bronte instigates a clinch. Thulani wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1# A head punch on the inside from Bronte fails to land. Bronte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2# Thulani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bronte throws a looping overhand right but Thulani ducks down to avoid it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thulani, as that shot connected.
Thulani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Thulani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronte. Thulani takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL# Bronte closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC# Bronte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bronte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thulani.
Bronte scores with a body shot.
Thulani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bronte is looking to wear down Thulani with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bronte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thulani circles away quickly and effectively. Bronte blocks a jab.#T2##CL# Thulani gets tackled into the cage by Bronte. Bronte maintains the clinch. Thulani tries to throw a body punch but Bronte avoids it by throwing Thulani back against the cage. Thulani misses with a punch to the body.
Bronte lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2# Thulani breaks the clinch.
Thulani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronte. Bronte getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Thulani takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD# Bronte catches Thulani napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Thulani to the canvas!
#ROC#Thulani is rocked! Thulani is adopting a defensive guard. Bronte showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Bronte trying to control the position from guard on top but Thulani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Bronte engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Thulani keeping full guard, as Bronte tries to pass. Bronte throwing strikes from guard but Thulani blocks nicely. Bronte trying to control the position from guard on top but Thulani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Bronte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thulani swivels though and keeps the full guard. Bronte trying to control the position from guard on top but Thulani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Thulani is pulling down on Bronte's head. It's preventing any offense from Bronte, at least for the moment.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Thulani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronte.
Thulani avoids the body shot from Bronte.
Thulani avoids the body shot from Bronte.
Thulani throws a looping overhand right but Bronte ducks down to avoid it. Bronte tries to counter by clinching up but Thulani breaks away and moves out of range. Bronte misses with a hook to the body
and Thulani counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Bronte gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Bronte is trying to drag Thulani to the mat but Thulani just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Thulani lands a shoulder strike. Thulani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bronte backwards. Bronte misses with some punches.
Bronte misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Thulani 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.
Bob Bronte dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mandlenkosi Thulani's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Thulani walks into a jab. A jab from Bronte misses. A little jabbing left from Thulani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bronte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thulani swats him away and circles back towards the center. Thulani takes a swing at Bronte's ribcage but misses. Bronte needs to keep his hands up - Thulani had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Bob Bronte has been cut. Bronte missing with a left hand there. Thulani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Thulani scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Bronte wants to clinch up but Thulani keeps it at a distance. Thulani missing with a left hand there. Bronte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Thulani with a nice cross. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bronte moves out of range as Thulani strikes. Thulani takes one on the button. Bronte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thulani can do to turn this around? Bronte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice shot by Bronte. Bronte pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1##KD# Bronte cracks Thulani with a big right hand and Thulani goes down! Thulani is still in real trouble! Can Bronte finish him? Bronte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thulani is keeping the position for now. Bronte postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Thulani seems to have recovered his senses. Bronte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thulani is keeping the position for now. Bronte being controlled here momentarily. Bronte trying to control but Thulani is working from the bottom. Bronte engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Bronte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2# Bronte throws a strike but Thulani rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Bronte avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Thulani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thulani trying to control but Bronte is working from the bottom. Bronte looking for a sweep. Not yet Bronte, not yet. Thulani pushes down on Bronte's leg and manages to get into half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Bronte manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Bronte keeping moving, preventing Thulani from controlling successfully. Bronte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3# Thulani wants to control from the top but Bronte keeps moving. Thulani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Thulani is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Bronte throws a looping overhand right but Thulani ducks down to avoid it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thulani! But no joy. Thulani throws a hook to the side of Bronte's head but Bronte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bronte avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Nice defenses there by Thulani. A little jabbing left from Thulani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bob Bronte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bronte swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thulani counters with a nice body shot. A swing and a miss from Thulani. Bronte attempts a counter takedown but Thulani avoids it well and moves away. Thulani throws a big shot that misses. Left hook, right uppercut from Thulani. #T4# Bronte misses with a wild body shot. Bronte just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL# Bronte clinches with his opponent.
#BC2# Thulani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bob Bronte is winning the standup battle so far. Bronte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD# Bronte drops Thulani with a left right combo! Bronte follows him down to the ground into side control.
Thulani felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Bronte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thulani keeps working. #SUB# Bronte tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bronte has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Bronte tries for a kimura but Thulani is defending well. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Bronte dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Bronte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Bronte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bronte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bronte misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Bronte misses its intended target. Thulani scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Bronte tries to clinch but Thulani moves out of range. Bronte lunges at Thulani with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thulani's hand. Bronte missing with a left hand there. Thulani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Thulani cracks Bronte with an open hand slap. Thulani lands with an uppercut that bounces Bronte off the cage and back into range. Thulani digs a good hook to Bronte's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Thulani throws a hook but Bronte avoids it easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Thulani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronte moves away. Thulani connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1# Thulani with a jab. Jab, jab by Thulani - just one landing. #ROC2#Bronte is rocked! Thulani cracks Bronte with a hook to the temple - Bronte is on wobbly legs here! Thulani swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bronte falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Thulani wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mandlenkosi Thulani! During a confident post fight interview, Mandlenkosi Thulani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1041 Hawk v Cross
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1# Deane doesn't succeed with the takedown and Deane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The fighters circling - Deane throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD# Deane drives through with a takedown into guard. Thulani tries to land a sweep but no joy. Deane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Thulani wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Deane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Thulani has control of Deane's left arm, preventing Deane from doing any damage. Deane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thulani works some decent striking defense from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Deane trying to control the position from guard on top but Thulani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Deane with a nice head shot there.#T1# Thulani managing to control the position. Deane is working Thulani over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Thulani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Deane throws a big elbow that misses. Deane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thulani is keeping the position for now. Deane trying to control the position from guard on top but Thulani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Deane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Deane throws a big elbow that misses. Deane trying to control but Thulani is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Deane content to stall in guard here. Deane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Thulani tries to land a sweep but no joy. Deane lands a couple of elbows. Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but Thulani has wrist control. Thulani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Deane lands a couple of digs. Deane is looking to work some ground and pound but Thulani has wrist control. We've been hearing that Deane has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Deane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Deane postures up in Thulani's guard and throws a big left but Thulani blocks it. Deane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Thulani lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Thulani wants to control from the top but Deane keeps moving. #T3# Thulani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Deane looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Thulani slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Thulani trying to control the position from guard on top but Deane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Deane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thulani manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Thulani pulls Deane in close to prevent any damage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Deane throwing strikes from guard but Thulani blocks nicely. Thulani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deane. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Deane dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Deane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thulani circles away. Calvin Deane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Deane misses with an uppercut. Deane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thulani sprawls well. Thulani wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Deane gets slowly back to his feet. Thulani leaves Deane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Deane. That's going to take a lot out of him. Deane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thulani circles away. Deane fails to land the takedown. Thulani throws out a counter right but Deane avoids it with no problem. Deane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thulani. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Deane lands a jab to the head.
Deane misses with a takedown and Thulani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Deane throws a big shot that misses. It seemed like Thulani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Deane scores with the left hand. Thulani knows he should have avoided that one. #T1# Deane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Thulani thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD# Deane dives in and scores a takedown into Thulani's guard. Deane is fighting to break Thulani's control of his arms but Thulani is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Thulani is trying to control the position but Deane postures up. Deane throws a big elbow that misses. Thulani controlling the position. Deane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Deane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Deane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thulani's head. Deane throws a strike but Thulani rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Deane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2# Thulani trying to control but Deane is working from the bottom. Deane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thulani. Thulani is looking to work some ground and pound but Deane has wrist control. Deane wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Deane wants to sweep but no luck. Thulani content to stall in guard here. Calvin Deane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Thulani stopping the sweep attempt from Deane.#T3# Thulani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Thulani wants to control from the top but Deane keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Deane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thulani as he avoids it easily. Deane shoots for a double leg takedown but Thulani sprawls well. He's pushed Deane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Thulani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deane.
Deane staying out of range there. Deane throws a lazy right hand but Thulani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Deane slips under a jab. Deane fails to land the takedown. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thulani! But no joy. Deane throws a hook but Thulani blocks it. Deane misses with a takedown attempt and Thulani counters with a straight right hand. Deane ducks under a wild hook from Thulani.#T4##TD# Deane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Deane thows a huge punch but Thulani dodges it nicely.
Deane missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Thulani keeps control of the position for the meantime. Thulani felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Thulani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Deane. Deane winds up and cracks Thulani with a swinging punch to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Deane working over Thulani with some ground and pound. Thulani looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Deane misses with a head shot. Thulani uses the momentum to regain guard. Thulani looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mandlenkosi Thulani will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Thulani throws a series of punches but Deane avoids them all with ease. Thulani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deane.
Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be getting the better of the standup. Deane fails with the takedown. A big right from Thulani misses. Deane ducks under a wild hook from Thulani. Deane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thulani. Thulani circles away out of range and recomposes himself. No luck for Deane with that takedown attempt. Thulani lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Deane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD# Deane shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thulani's guard. Deane stopping the sweep attempt from Thulani. Deane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1# Thulani controlling Deane's posture. Deane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Thulani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Thulani has his hands on Deane's head, controlling the position. Deane postures up in Thulani's guard and throws a big left but Thulani blocks it. Thulani wants to sweep but no luck. Thulani pulls Deane in close to prevent any damage. Thulani wants to sweep here but Deane controlling him for the moment. Deane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Thulani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Thulani pulls Deane in close to his closed guard and prevents Deane from doing any damage or advancing position. Thulani's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Deane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Deane with a flurry of punches that miss. Deane with a flurry of punches that miss. Thulani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deane. Thulani manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deane manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Thulani trying to control the position from guard on top but Deane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Deane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Deane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thulani defending well though. Deane throwing shots but Thulani is blocking nicely. Deane not landing any meaningful shots this time. Thulani is refusing to be controlled, as Deane sits in half guard. Deane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4# Thulani trying to hold on to Deane's head to control him but Deane postures up.
Thulani regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Deane. Deane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Deane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Deane with a flurry of punches that miss. Thulani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Thulani pulls Deane in close to his closed guard and prevents Deane from doing any damage or advancing position. Deane won't allow Thulani to sweep him here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Deane looking to sit in guard and control but Thulani gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight! Calvin Deane showed his dominance in that final round. I think Deane has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin Deane! Calvin Deane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1035 Milo v Tiamat
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1##CL# Makkonen darts in and clinches Thulani up against the cage. Thulani misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD# Makkonen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Makkonen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB# Makkonen is looking for a triangle but Thulani pushes his legs off easily.
Thulani throws an elbow that misses. Makkonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thulani's guard. Nice move by Makkonen!#REVR# Thulani wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Makkonen trying to control but Thulani is working from the bottom. Makkonen postures up in Thulani's guard and throws a big left but Thulani blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Makkonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Makkonen won't allow Thulani to sweep him here. Makkonen is standing up over Thulani. Thulani looks to escape but Makkonen dives into side control.
#T1# Thulani is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Makkonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thulani keeps working. Makkonen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Thulani tries to improve position but can't. Thulani felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Thulani manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Makkonen wants to pass the guard but Thulani is defending well. Thulani wants to get back to full guard.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Thulani pushes Makkonen off looking to stand but Makkonen dives back in and keeps control.
Makkonen 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. Thulani is holding on to half guard well. Thulani trying to control but Makkonen postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Thulani might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Makkonen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD# Makkonen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thulani looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Makkonen throws a strike aimed at the side of Thulani's head but Thulani avoids it well. Thulani is looking to regain half guard here but Makkonen keeps moving and retains side control. I wouldn't like to be where Thulani is right now. #T3# Makkonen trying to control the position but Thulani is working away. Thulani is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Thulani can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB# Makkonen swings around for an armbar but Thulani sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Makkonen's guard. Thulani 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. Thulani with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4# Thulani trying to control the position from guard on top but Makkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Makkonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Thulani content to stall in guard here. Thulani throwing strikes but missing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Thulani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thulani trying to control the position from guard on top but Makkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Make Makkonen dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Thulani takes a swing at Makkonen's ribcage but misses. Makkonen fails with the takedown and Thulani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Thulani dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nice body punch from Thulani. Thulani lands a really nice looking cross but Makkonen seems unphased.
#CUT2#It looks like Make Makkonen has been cut. Nice body punch from Thulani. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2# Thulani cracks Makkonen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Makkonen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thulani finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thulani looks to throw the jab but Makkonen is out of range. Thulani misses the shot to the body. Thulani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makkonen throwing a counter right hand but Thulani manages to avoid it. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Thulani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makkonen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Thulani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Thulani misses. Thulani slaps away a takedown attempt from Makkonen, before circling back to the center of the mat. A telegraphed right hand from Makkonen misses the target. Makkonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A left lands for Thulani. Thulani lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2# Thulani stuns Makkonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Thulani pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Thulani is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Makkonen rather than just go for the knockout. Makkonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Makkonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Makkonen there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#Make Makkonen's cut is getting worse. No luck with that takedown attempt from Makkonen. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Make Makkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thulani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makkonen moves away. Makkonen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Thulani misses with a straight right. Thulani tries to bum rush Makkonen with a series of wild strikes but Makkonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3# Thulani lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2# Thulani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makkonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thulani sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Makkonen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thulani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makkonen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Thulani throws a lazy right hand but Makkonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Makkonen appears to be looking for a big counter. The crowd cheers as Thulani lands an impressive looking overhand right. Makkonen doesn't seem phased though. A looping hook to the body misses from Thulani. Makkonen does a little dance to reset his feet. Makkonen attempts a counter takedown but Thulani avoids it well and moves away. Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be getting the better of the standup. Makkonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD2# Thulani lands a big right hand that sends Makkonen crashing to the mat! Thulani stays standing though and waves Makkonen back to his feet!#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thulani fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Makkonen square on the jaw! Damn, Makkonen is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mandlenkosi Thulani! Mandlenkosi Thulani seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. In defeat, Make Makkonen stepped up to the mic, saying 'All in all, he was better tonight. Maybe i was slightly too confident with my boxing and it did not go that well... I had a perfect camp and preparation, but it is what it is. Congrats brotha, well played!'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1030 Danny v Surianglek
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1# Phol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thulani. Phol seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Phol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thulani was well out of range. Poor timing from Phol. Phol misses with a wild body shot. Thulani loads up on a big right hand but Phol slips the punch. Thulani throws a hook to the side of Phol's head but Phol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Thulani misses the jab. Phol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thulani manages to avoid it. A leg kick checked by Thulani. Thulani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Thulani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phol was well out of range. Poor timing from Thulani. Thulani looks to score with a jab to the body but Phol is just out of range. Phol is looking to counter punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Phol takes a swing at Thulani's ribcage but misses. Phol is looking to wear down Thulani with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Thulani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phol throws a body punch but Thulani moves out of range. Phol tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thulani swats him away and circles back towards the center. Phol throws a chopping leg kick but Thulani manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1# Thulani misses with a straight left. Phol misses with a hook to the body
and Thulani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Phol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Phol lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thulani circles away quickly and effectively. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thulani! But no joy. Phol slips a jab from Thulani. Phol lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Phol doesn't manage to clinch there - Thulani circles away.
Phol connects with a solid leg kick. Phol attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL# Phol clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Thulani. Phol lands an elbow inside that Thulani shrugs off. Phol wants to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phol. Thulani tries to circle away but Phol has him pinned against the cage. Thulani blocks an elbow strike.#T2# Phol misses with a hook from the clinch. Phol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phol lands a shoulder strike. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Thulani has had enough of the clinch but Phol keeps him there for the moment. Thulani prevents a body shot from Phol. Phol throws a punch but it's blocked by Thulani. We've been informed that Thulani 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. Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Phol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thulani has had enough of the clinch but Phol keeps him there for the moment. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thulani. Phol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phol tries to throw a body punch but Thulani avoids it by throwing Phol back against the cage. #BC# Phol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Phol misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Thulani counter with a right hand. Phol misses the shot to the body. Phol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thulani.
Thulani loads up on a big right hand but Phol slips the punch. A big left from Thulani misses. #T3# Phol paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Thulani misses with a looping left. A swing and a miss from Phol. Thulani connects with a looping right hand.
Phol swings and misses with a shot to the body and Thulani counters with a lovely straight right hand! Thulani throws a body shot but no joy. Thulani dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Phol tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thulani swats him away and circles back towards the center. Phol cracks a nice hook into Thulani's ribs. Thulani pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Thulani misses with a looping right. A quick step to the side and Phol tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Thulani scores with a body shot.
Phol throws a shot from downtown. Thulani moves away and avoids it. Thulani takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Phol throws a leg kick that misses. #T4# Phol swings for the body but Thulani moves out of range.
Thulani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thulani throws a poor cross that misses
#CL# and Phol counters by moving into the clinch. Phol misses with a knee strike.
Phol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Thulani pushes Phol back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A nice right hand lands inside from Thulani. Thulani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phol comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Mandlenkosi Thulani has been cut. Phol lands an uppercut. Thulani is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2# Thulani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Thulani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Thulani with a jab. Phol tries to clinch and Thulani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut. Phol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. 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 Mfer Phol will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Phol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thulani. Thulani defending well as Phol loads up on a big left hand. Thulani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Phol takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thulani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phol. Thulani looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Thulani slips under a jab. A lazy left from Thulani finds it's target. Thulani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Thulani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phol counters with a nice body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Phol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Phol looks to land a right hand but Thulani moved out of range. The crowd cheers as Phol lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thulani doesn't seem phased though. Thulani looks to throw the jab but Phol is out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL# Phol gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1# Phol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thulani backwards. Phol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thulani wants to break free but Phol has control.
Thulani wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Thulani throws a head punch that misses. Thulani blocks an elbow strike. Phol misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land. Thulani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch blocked on the inside by Thulani. Phol misses with a punch to the body.
Phol keeps control of Thulani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Phol tries to throw a body punch but Thulani avoids it by throwing Phol back against the cage. Thulani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phol has him pressed against the cage. Phol throws an elbow but it misses.
Mfer Phol has scored more points in the clinch so far. Thulani can't find room to land a body shot as Phol controls the action.
Phol scores with a shot to the side of Thulani's head. #T2# Thulani digs a right hand underneath Phol's ribcage. Phol let out a lung full of air as it connected. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2# Thulani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A big right from Thulani misses. Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be getting the better of the standup. Thulani scores with a jab. Phol acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Phol takes a swing at Thulani's ribcage but misses. Phol avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Phol misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Phol throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Phol misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Thulani releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Thulani throws the left hand but Phol avoids the punch easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thulani misses with an uppercut. Phol saw that one coming. Phol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thulani. Phol misses with a body shot
and Thulani counters with a straight right hand. Thulani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phol. Thulani avoids the body shot from Phol.
#T3# Phol thows a left - swing and a miss! Thulani throws a hook but Phol avoids it easily. Phol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Phol uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thulani has time to react. Thulani misses with a hook
and Phol counters with a lovely shot to the body. Thulani throws a right and a left that Phol avoids nicely. Phol shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Phol is looking to clinch but Thulani is avoiding it.
Thulani cracks a nice hook into Phol's ribs. Phol throws a hook but Thulani avoids it easily. Phol throws a leg kick and Thulani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL# Phol rushes Thulani and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Thulani breaks the clinch.
Thulani slips a straight right by Phol.#T4# Phol's corner calls for a 1-2. Phol obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. 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! Thulani swings for the body but Phol moves out of range.
Phol throws a low kick, looking for Thulani's leg but Thulani calmly moves out of range. Thulani takes a jab right on the kisser.
Phol dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Phol throws a sloppy body shot
and Thulani counters with a straight right hand. Thulani jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Phol misses with a looping left. Phol lands with a nice body punch. Thulani throws a looping overhand right but Phol ducks down to avoid it. Thulani scores with a nice strike. Phol misses the shot to the body. Phol wants to clinch up but Thulani keeps it at a distance. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mandlenkosi Thulani will probably get the nod - 10:9. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Phol fails to land with a series of punches.
Phol misses with a hook. Thulani ducked under it nicely. Phol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thulani manages to avoid it. Thulani misses with a jab to the body
and Phol counters with a left and a right that stings Thulani. A slow jab from Thulani misses its intended target. Thulani misses the shot to the body. Thulani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phol. Phol slips a jab and a cross from Thulani.
Thulani moves away from the strike by Phol. A little jabbing left from Thulani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Phol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thulani. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thulani lands a body shot.
Phol throws the left hand but Thulani avoids the punch easily. A telegraphed right hand from Thulani misses the target. Phol misses with an uppercut. #T1# Thulani throws out a loose jab but Phol uses good head movement to avoid it. Thulani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phol. Phol throws a big shot that misses. Phol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thulani. Phol throws a leg kick and Thulani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Thulani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phol throws out the jab. Thulani connects with a right hand. Phol shakes it off. Decent striking displayed by Thulani there. Thulani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Thulani scores with a hook. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thulani. Phol throws out a leg kick but Thulani moves out of range and Phol only half commits. Phol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thulani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Phol throws a right and a left that Thulani avoids nicely. #T2# Phol throws a body punch but Thulani moves out of range. 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!#CL# Phol has closed the distance and engaged Thulani in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol. Phol pushes off an throws an elbow but Thulani leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Phol looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Phol dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2# Thulani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Phol wants to clinch but Thulani slips to the side and Thulani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Thulani throws a hook to the side of Phol's head but Phol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Phol swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. A jab lands there for Phol. Thulani misses with a few strikes there.
Phol wants to clinch up but Thulani keeps it at a distance. Phol cracks Thulani with a good jab. Thulani jabbing away but nothing is landing. Phol slips under a jab from Thulani.#T3# Thulani throws a hook but Phol avoids it easily. Phol is looking to chop away at Thulani's legs. Phol punishes Thulani's body with a nice straight punch. Thulani looks to land a right hand but Phol moved out of range.#CL# Phol moves into the clinch. Thulani avoids the elbow strike from Phol, against the cage.
Phol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phol gets through Thulani's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Phol lands a left hand.
Thulani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phol has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Thulani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Thulani connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Phol throws a jab but it's blocked by Thulani. It seemed like Thulani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Phol lands with a cross. Thulani might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T4# Phol swings for the body but Thulani moves out of range.
Phol throws a leg kick that misses. A nice side step and Thulani releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Phol ducks under a wild hook from Thulani. Thulani works the jab nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thulani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Thulani takes a swing at Phol's ribcage but misses. Phol stuns Thulani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Thulani throws the left hand but Phol avoids the punch easily. Jab, jab by Thulani - just one landing. Phol tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thulani manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Thulani throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Phol misses with a leg kick. Phol misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thulani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Phol blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Mandlenkosi Thulani. I think Thulani 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mandlenkosi Thulani! During a confident post fight interview, Mandlenkosi Thulani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1025 Wilfred v Milo
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1# McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thulani sees it coming and avoids it easily. Thulani misses with a straight left. McGuire throws a body punch but Thulani moves out of range. Thulani misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a low kick, right behind Thulani 's knee. McGuire misses with a looping left. Thulani takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thulani 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.
Thulani thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2# McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Thulani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGuire has him pressed against the cage. McGuire blocks a body shot from Thulani. Thulani 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# McGuire breaks the clinch.
Thulani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away. McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss! McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thulani misses the shot to the body. #T1# Thulani throws a shot to the body.
Thulani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. McGuire moves away from the strike by Thulani. McGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket. Thulani scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Thulani looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range. McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. McGuire misses with a low kick. Thulani moves away from the strike by McGuire. McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Thulani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire. McGuire moves away from the strike by Thulani. #T2# An inside leg kick from McGuire misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McGuire scores with a leg kick.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Thulani throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuire on the side of the head. McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thulani on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Mandlenkosi Thulani has been cut. Thulani takes a shot right to the bread basket. Thulani lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back.
#KD2# McGuire moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Thulani goes down! Can McGuire finish him!?#ROC2#Thulani is rocked! McGuire throwing strikes but missing. Thulani keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3# McGuire wants to pass the guard but Thulani is keeping the position. McGuire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Thulani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. McGuire wants to control from the top but Thulani keeps moving. McGuire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Thulani not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Crunch! McGuire slams his shin into Thulani's torso. Thulani is breathing heavily. McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thulani. That did some damage! Thulani misses with a wild body shot. And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy. McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Thulani counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2# McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire. #BC# Thulani manages to break the clinch.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Thulani lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGuire is looking to clinch. McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thulani.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McGuire dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mandlenkosi Thulani's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# McGuire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thulani. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet. McGuire is looking for the big counter here. Thulani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily. A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Thulani punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch. Thulani just misses with a punch to the body.
Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Thulani moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thulani. McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Thulani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thulani momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Thulani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire.
A good leg kick by McGuire. #T1# Thulani misses with a looping left. Thulani throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire. Thulani pushing out the jab but it's not landing. McGuire steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. A big right from Thulani misses. #KD2# McGuire steps into range and cracks Thulani with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Thulani flops backwards and McGuire dives into his guard looking to finish!
Oh Thulani is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! McGuire trying to control but Thulani is working from the bottom. Thulani seems to have got his legs back now. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thulani is on top in guard.
#REVR# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McGuire keeping moving, preventing Thulani from controlling successfully. #T2# McGuire trying to control the position.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Thulani throws a strike but McGuire rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Thulani 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. McGuire trying to control but Thulani is working from the bottom. #T3# Thulani looking for a sweep. Not yet Thulani, not yet. McGuire with a flurry of punches that miss. McGuire tries to free his leg and advance position but Thulani is retaining full guard. Thulani is pulling down on McGuire's head. It's preventing any offense from McGuire, at least for the moment. Thulani lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# McGuire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# McGuire working for a triangle but Thulani defends it easily.
Thulani preventing the sweep. Thulani being controlled here momentarily. Thulani postures up.
#SUB2# McGuire is looking for a triangle but Thulani pushes his legs off easily.
McGuire looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Mandlenkosi Thulani's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Thulani throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range. McGuire wants to counter with a clinch but Thulani pushes him away. Thulani connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Thulani throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Thulani misses with a wild body shot. Thulani throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it. Thulani misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming. McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. McGuire lands a nice hook to Thulani's body. Thulani takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Thulani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thulani connects with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thulani moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Thulani closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Kevin McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup. The fighters circling - Thulani throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Thulani backing away here, and McGuire unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Thulani throws a hook but McGuire blocks it. McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1# McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Thulani just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Thulani blocks it well.#CL2# McGuire moves into the clinch. McGuire is working Thulani over against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Thulani wants to get back to striking at distance but McGuire won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. McGuire keeps control of Thulani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from McGuire. McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thulani's elbow. McGuire lands a body shot. A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire. McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thulani. McGuire lands a nice shot to the body. Mandlenkosi Thulani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# A short left from McGuire. Good body shot from McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGuire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. McGuire pushes Thulani back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short right from McGuire. McGuire lands a body shot. Thulani's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Thulani's head. McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire. McGuire misses with an uppercut. Thulani saw that one coming. It looked like Thulani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Thulani avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Thulani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Thulani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire misses with a body shot
and Thulani counters with a nice uppercut. #T3# McGuire misses with the combination.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Thulani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A little feinted left hand from Thulani on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thulani. Thulani was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Thulani misses the jab. McGuire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. An inside leg kick lands from McGuire. #CL2# McGuire clinches up with Thulani and pushes him back against the cage. Thulani blocks a body shot from McGuire. McGuire tries a body shot but Thulani blocks it.
Thulani swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it. A right hand to the body from McGuire.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Thulani avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage. #BC# Thulani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4# McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from McGuire misses. McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thulani.#CL2# McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Thulani. McGuire gets through Thulani's defenses to land a nice punch 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! McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC# Thulani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. A good leg kick by McGuire. McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick. Thulani misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming. McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Thulani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Kevin McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well McGuire 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin McGuire! Kevin McGuire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1021 Milo v Summa
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1# Thulani scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Jones looks to clinch letting Thulani counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kim Jones has been cut. Thulani throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jones is looking to counter punch. Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thulani throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily. A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride. Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Jones misses with a hook. Thulani misses the jab. A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A jab lands there for Thulani. Thulani looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range. Jones is looking to counter punch.#T1# Thulani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thulani. Thulani misses with a right hand letting Jones counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Mandlenkosi Thulani has been cut. We've been informed that Thulani 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. Thulani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it. Jones misses with a hook. Thulani ducked under it nicely. Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thulani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones. Thulani uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react. Thulani misses with a wild body shot. Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Thulani lands a body shot.
Thulani throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.#T2# Thulani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A telegraphed right hand from Thulani misses the target. Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thulani. Jones jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thulani. A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Thulani misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Thulani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it. Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Thulani swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand. Thulani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A shot to the body from Thulani misses and Jones counters with a crisp right that sends Thulani to the canvas! Jones follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jones! Kim Jones 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:
GAMMA#1017 Hawk v Tungsten
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1# Manifesto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Morbius Manifesto has been cut. Thulani misses with a left hand and Manifesto counters with a straight right hand. A cross from Thulani lands. A looping hook to the body misses from Thulani. Manifesto does a little dance to reset his feet. A telegraphed right hand from Manifesto misses the target. Thulani is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Thulani digs a good hook to Manifesto's body.
Thulani throws a lazy right hand but Manifesto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Manifesto moves out of range as Thulani strikes. Manifesto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Thulani misses with a jab to the body
letting Manifesto counter with a right hand. Manifesto throws the left hand but Thulani avoids the punch easily. A little feinted left hand from Thulani on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Thulani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Manifesto in his tracks. Manifesto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Manifesto ducks under a wild hook from Thulani. BOOM! Thulani lands a beautiful left hook that drops Manifesto. Manifesto tries to recover but Thulani is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Manifesto lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mandlenkosi Thulani! A very excited looking Mandlenkosi Thulani 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:
GAMMA#1013 Aurelius v Glover
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1# Thulani misses with a body shot
and Smif counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Mandlenkosi Thulani has been cut. Thulani takes a body punch but keeps moving. Thulani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smif. Thulani 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. Smif ducks under a wild hook from Thulani. Thulani throws a right and a left that both miss. Thulani throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smif counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Thulani's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smif under the eye. Thulani misses with an uppercut
and Smif counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Thulani just misses with a punch to the body.
Smif is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thulani with a body shot. Thulani misses with a looping left. Smif doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Smif throws a lazy right hand but Thulani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Thulani misses with a left hand and Smif makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smif moves out of range as Thulani strikes. Smif doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1# Thulani misses with a left hand and Smif counters with a right hand to the body. Thulani is breathing heavily.#KD2# Smif drops Thulani with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Thulani looks back up at him and smiles so Smif waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Smif jabbing away but nothing is landing. Thulani misses with a left hand and Smif scores with a counter punch that sends Thulani to the canvas! Smif smells blood - he's punishing Thulani with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Thulani has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Smif! After winning the bout, Bill Smif 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:
GAMMA#1009 Sullivan v Tucker
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1# Thulani takes a swing at Spartakov's ribcage but misses. An attempted straight right counter from Spartakov misses the target. Spartakov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thulani's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spartakov under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Mikail Spartakov has been cut. Thulani looks to land a right hand but Spartakov moved out of range. A little feinted left hand from Spartakov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Spartakov getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Thulani scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Thulani staying out of range there. Thulani blocks a jab. Thulani throws out a loose jab but Spartakov uses good head movement to avoid it. Thulani swings widly with a right hand
and Spartakov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. A big left from Spartakov misses. Spartakov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thulani. As Thulani backs away, Spartakov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Thulani scores with a nice strike. Thulani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spartakov.#T1# The fighters circle momentarily. Thulani darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Thulani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spartakov moves away. Thulani dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Spartakov throws a hook to the side of Thulani's head but Thulani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Spartakov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thulani's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Thulani's corner calls for a 1-2. Thulani obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#Mikail Spartakov's cut is getting worse. Thulani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thulani connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Thulani misses with a hook. Spartakov ducked under it nicely. Spartakov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Spartakov throws the left hand but Thulani avoids the punch easily. Spartakov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spartakov thinks about countering with a body kick. Spartakov throws a body punch but Thulani moves out of range. #KD2# Thulani drops Spartakov with a beautiful combination! Spartakov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thulani is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Spartakov is rocked! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Thulani cracks Spartakov with a left hook right on the temple and Spartakov goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Thulani lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Spartakov is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mandlenkosi Thulani! A very excited looking Mandlenkosi Thulani 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. Mikail Spartakov was interviewed post fight and said 'Born in Belarus, raised in Moscow, training in New York. '. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1005 Herbert v Rua
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1# Thulani scores with a nice strike. Ferguson slips a jab from Thulani. Thulani looks to throw the jab but Ferguson is out of range. Thulani lands with a cross. We've been informed that Thulani 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. Thulani cracks Ferguson with an open hand slap. Thulani throws an off balance right hand
and Thulani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Mandlenkosi Thulani has been cut. Nice defenses there by Ferguson. Thulani misses with a hook. Ferguson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A slow jab from Thulani misses its intended target. Ferguson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Thulani scores with a one two! Ferguson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Thulani throws a body shot but no joy. Nice jab there from Thulani. A punch combination from Ferguson misses. Ferguson avoids the body shot from Thulani.
Ferguson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1# Thulani moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Thulani might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Thulani misses with a double jab
and Ferguson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Thulani throws an overhand right that lands on Ferguson's shoulder, as Ferguson tries to avoid the shot. Thulani misses with a jab to the body
#KD# and Ferguson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thulani! Ferguson lets Thulani back up to his feet, looking for a finish! 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! Thulani stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Thulani scores with a body shot.
Thulani scores with a sloppy right hand. Ferguson should have avoided that one. Ferguson lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Thulani - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Ferguson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khabib Ferguson! Khabib Ferguson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1001 Karim v Herbert
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1# Thulani throws a shot from downtown. Batirovenkekikala moves away and avoids it. We've been informed that Thulani 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. Batirovenkekikala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batirovenkekikala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thulani stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Batirovenkekikala looks to land a right hand but Thulani moved out of range. Thulani lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Batirovenkekikala lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thulani looks to score with a jab to the body but Batirovenkekikala is just out of range. Batirovenkekikala stuns Thulani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Batirovenkekikala with the inside leg kick. Batirovenkekikala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batirovenkekikala lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A big right from Batirovenkekikala misses. Thulani throws a hook to the side of Batirovenkekikala's head but Batirovenkekikala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Batirovenkekikala connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Thulani just misses with a punch to the body.
Batirovenkekikala connects with a body shot. Batirovenkekikala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight. Nice uppercut there from Batirovenkekikala.#KD# Batirovenkekikala lands a big uppercut and Thulani crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thulani looks OK. Batirovenkekikala waves Thulani back to his feet!#ROC#Thulani is rocked! A swing and a miss from Batirovenkekikala. Thulani let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Thulani slips a jab from Batirovenkekikala. Thulani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1# Thulani throws a lazy right hand but Batirovenkekikala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Thulani throws a nice looking combination but Batirovenkekikala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD# Batirovenkekikala feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thulani sprawling to the canvas! Thulani rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Batirovenkekikala finish him?!
Thulani is still on wobbly legs! Can Batirovenkekikala finish him? Batirovenkekikala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thulani sees it coming and avoids it easily. Thulani seems to have recovered his senses. Batirovenkekikala jabs Thulani to the body, keeping him at a distance. Batirovenkekikala lands with an overhand left. 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! Batirovenkekikala misses the shot to the body. Thulani throws out a counter right but Batirovenkekikala avoids it with no problem.#KD# Batirovenkekikala lands a big right hand that sends Thulani crashing to the mat! Batirovenkekikala stays standing though and waves Thulani back to his feet! A looping hook to the body misses from Batirovenkekikala. Thulani does a little dance to reset his feet. Thulani is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Batirovenkekikala with a body shot. Batirovenkekikala moves out of range of the strikes. Thulani misses with a straight right. Thulani scores with a hook.#KD# Batirovenkekikala feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thulani sprawling to the canvas! Thulani rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Batirovenkekikala finish him?!
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook to the side of Thulani's head but Thulani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Thulani throws a hook but Batirovenkekikala avoids it easily. Batirovenkekikala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thulani.#KD# Batirovenkekikala lands a big right hand that sends Thulani crashing to the mat! Batirovenkekikala stays standing though and waves Thulani back to his feet! Batirovenkekikala slips a straight right by Thulani.#T2# Thulani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD# Batirovenkekikala cracks Thulani with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Batirovenkekikala has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Thulani to stand back up! Batirovenkekikala lands with a shot to the body. Batirovenkekikala circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Thulani tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Batirovenkekikala wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala! During a confident post fight interview, Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#997 Sullivan v Joosep
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1# Thulani misses with a straight left. Thulani rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD# and Riker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Riker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thulani's head. Riker thows a huge punch but Thulani dodges it nicely.
Riker is keen to just control but Thulani is a slippery customer. Riker trying to pass the guard but Thulani defending well. Thulani is looking for a sweep. Riker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Thulani wants to control but Riker is keeping busy.
Thulani is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Riker is staying active. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Riker lands with a punch from half guard. #T1# Thulani is staying active underneath Riker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Riker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. We've been hearing good reports from Riker's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Riker scoring with strikes to the body and head. Riker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Riker 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. Thulani is refusing to be controlled, as Riker sits in half guard. Riker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Thulani is controlling Riker's position as best he can from this difficult position. Riker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Thulani is refusing to be controlled, as Riker sits in half guard. Thulani tries to roll over but Riker keeps him under control.#T2# Riker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Thulani wants to control but Riker is keeping busy and won't allow it. Riker throwing shots but Thulani is blocking nicely. Riker throwing shots but Thulani is blocking nicely. Riker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Riker wants to control but instead Thulani manages to regain half guard. Riker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thulani does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Thulani is controlling Riker's position as best he can from this difficult position. Riker slips a nice elbow through Thulani's hands, connecting with Thulani's forehead.#T3# Thulani preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Thulani is trying to get back to full guard. Riker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Riker passes the guard and advances to mount! Riker landing strikes, looking to finish! Riker raining down shots from the mount! Riker putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4# Riker prevents Thulani from getting the reversal.#SUB# Riker has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Thulani is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William Riker! Our winner, William Riker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GC 485: Rahl VS Tyberos
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1# King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thulani was well out of range. Poor timing from King. A looping hook to the body misses from King. Thulani does a little dance to reset his feet. King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight. Thulani lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head. Thulani misses with a straight left. King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thulani was well out of range. Poor timing from King. Thulani fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. A jab from Thulani does it's job there.#ROC2#King is rocked! Thulani fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks King square on the jaw! Damn, King is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mandlenkosi Thulani! A relieved looking Mandlenkosi Thulani 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:
GC 482: Rahl VS Takahashi
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1# Ebert throws a leg kick but Thulani moved away. Thulani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ebert. And Ebert counters with a quick kick to the body but Thulani blocks it. Thulani swings widly with a right hand
and Ebert counters with a series of strikes. Thulani will be more careful next time no doubt. A big left from Thulani misses. Ebert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thulani.
Ebert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thulani manages to avoid it. Ebert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thulani throws out the jab. We've been informed that Thulani 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. Thulani throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ebert stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ebert cracks a nice hook into Thulani's ribs.#CL# Ebert rushes Thulani and presses him up against the cage. Ebert tries to work over Thulani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ebert. Ebert throws a head punch that misses. Ebert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Thulani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ebert tries to bum rush Thulani with a series of wild strikes but Thulani uses good footwork to avoid the assault. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Thulani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ebert misses the shot to the body. Thulani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ebert is looking to clinch. A jab from Thulani finds it's way through Ebert's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Jason Ebert has been cut.#T1# Ebert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thulani throws a hook to the side of Ebert's head but Ebert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ebert feinted with a counter takedown. Thulani lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Ebert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thulani swats him away and circles back towards the center. Thulani looks to throw the jab but Ebert is out of range. Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ebert misses with a double jab.
Thulani throws a hook but Ebert avoids it easily. Ebert throws a nice looking combination but Thulani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Thulani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ebert takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ebert finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ebert tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thulani manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ebert moves out of range of the strikes. Ebert throws a body punch but Thulani moves out of range. Ebert looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Ebert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thulani. Ebert moves in looking to clinch but Thulani pushes him off. Ebert ducks under a wild hook from Thulani. Ebert slips a jab from Thulani. Thulani is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2# Thulani pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ebert walks into a stiff left hand from Thulani. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ebert lands a nice shot to the body.
Ebert defending well as Thulani loads up on a big left hand. A swing and a miss from Thulani. Ebert feinted with a counter takedown. Thulani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Ebert is looking to wear down Thulani with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Thulani swats away the attempt to clinch by Ebert. Thulani throws a hook but Ebert avoids it easily. A quick step to the side and Ebert tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL# Ebert gets a clinch. Thulani lands a right hand. Ebert struggles to land a body shot inside as Thulani controls his hands.
#BC2# Thulani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD2# Thulani cracks Ebert with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thulani has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ebert to stand back up!#ROC2#Ebert is rocked! Ebert avoids the body shot from Thulani.
Oh Ebert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ebert tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thulani manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A nice combination there by Ebert.
Thulani takes a body punch but keeps moving. Ebert seems to have got his legs back now. Ebert tries to close the distance and clinch but Thulani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3# Thulani moves out of range as Ebert throws a body kick.
Ebert fails in his attempt to clinch. Ebert lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thulani will feel that in the morning. Ebert takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thulani throws a lazy right hand but Ebert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ebert was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Ebert tries to score with a low kick but Thulani moves his leg out of the way. It seemed like Thulani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Ebert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thulani paws at him with a jab and circles away. Thulani looks to land a left hand but Ebert moved out of range nicely. Ebert is looking for a counter combo. Thulani pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ebert tries to clinch up but Thulani circles away and keeps his distance. Thulani takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL# Ebert moves into the clinch successfully.
Ebert throws a punch but it's blocked by Thulani. Ebert scores with a shoulder strike. Ebert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ebert working aggressively here.
#BC2# Thulani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Ebert clinches up with Thulani and pushes him back against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Thulani blocks a body shot from Ebert. #T4##BC2# Thulani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thulani thuds a left hand into Ebert's body. Ebert throws out a leg kick but Thulani moves out of range and Ebert only half commits. Ebert moves in looking to clinch but Thulani pushes him off. Ebert slips a jab from Thulani. Ebert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thulani.
Thulani misses with a body shot.
Thulani throws a hook but Ebert avoids it easily. Thulani misses with a hook. Thulani throws a lazy uppercut
and Ebert counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Ebert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thulani. It looked like Ebert was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thulani. Ebert throws a nice outside leg kick. Ebert tries to clinch up but Thulani circles away and keeps his distance. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Thulani missing with a left hand there. Ebert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A nice leg kick from Ebert, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ebert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thulani was well out of range. Poor timing from Ebert. Ebert wants to clinch up but Thulani keeps it at a distance. Thulani doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Ebert slips a jab from Thulani. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mandlenkosi Thulani dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jason Ebert's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Ebert misses with a low kick. Thulani is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ebert with a body shot. Thulani catches Ebert with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Ebert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thulani moves away. Thulani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ebert. Thulani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ebert was well out of range. Poor timing from Thulani. Thulani tests Ebert's chin there with a solid looking shot. Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be getting the better of the standup. Danga de danga de dang - Ebert scores with a four punch combination! Thulani throws the left hand but Ebert avoids the punch easily. Ebert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ebert lands a nice shot to the body.
Thulani lands a slapping body shot.
Thulani lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A big left from Thulani misses. A telegraphed right hand from Thulani misses the target. Thulani throws a lazy right hand but Ebert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Thulani throws a jab but it's blocked by Ebert. Thulani missing with a left hand there. Ebert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1# Ebert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thulani swats him away and circles back towards the center. Thulani misses with a straight right. Thulani looks to throw the jab but Ebert is out of range. Thulani misses the jab. A quick step to the side and Ebert tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Sloppy strikes from Ebert. Those never looked like landing. Ebert fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thulani. Ebert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thulani might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Ebert throws a body shot but no joy. Thulani keeps the fight on the outside. Thulani looks to throw the jab but Ebert is out of range. Thulani with a body punch. A glancing blow. Thulani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ebert moves away. A quick step to the side and Ebert tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Ebert tries to clinch but Thulani is having none of it. Ebert scores with a kick to the midsection. Ebert tries to close the distance and clinch but Thulani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ebert misses the shot to the body. Ebert moves away from the strike by Thulani. As Thulani backs away, Ebert returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Ebert throws a sloppy head kick and Thulani moves out of range easily. As Ebert backs off Thulani throws a huge counter combo but Ebert manages to avoid it all.#T2# Good work by Thulani as he checks the leg kick. Ebert misses with a wild body shot. Thulani throws a hook to the side of Ebert's head but Ebert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ebert throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebert. Thulani does a little dance to reset his feet. Thulani lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Ebert goes down and covers up as Thulani starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mandlenkosi Thulani! After winning the bout, Mandlenkosi Thulani 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:
GC 479:Doomsday VS Lee
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1# Thulani misses with a two punch combination.
Thulani misses with a hook to the body
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Good shot there by Thulani. Thulani misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Thulani thuds a left hand into King's body. We've been informed that Thulani 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. King slips under a jab from Thulani. Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A shot to the body from Thulani misses enabling King to counter with a crisp jab. Thulani misses the body punch and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Thulani throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot. Thulani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thulani misses with a left hand and King makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thulani really felt that one! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Thulani throws a combination that misses #CL# and King counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2# Thulani breaks from the clinch.
Mandlenkosi Thulani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Thulani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Thulani. A swing and a miss from King. King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at NY Savages in the buildup to the fight. Thulani swings widly with a right hand
#CL# and King moves into the clinch. Thulani prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2# Thulani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Thulani throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a right hand to the body. Thulani cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head. Thulani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Thulani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD# King shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thulani napping and manages to drive through into side control! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Thulani is trying to control King's posture but King avoids it. King lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2# Thulani can't do much from the bottom here. An elbow from King crashes against the mat.
Thulani is looking for a sweep. King landing a few strikes. Thulani is looking for a sweep. King working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from King are missing the target in this wave of attacks. The ground and pound from King seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. King landing a few strikes. Check out the look on King's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
King scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3# Thulani managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by King.
King creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thulani sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. King misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
King connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thulani some visible discomfort.
King sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thulani is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
King lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. You can see the frustration on Thulani's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. King cracks Thulani with a big elbow. King trying to control the position but Thulani is working away. King working away. Thulani defending against the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Thulani is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Thulani is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. King lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. King wants to take a breather but Thulani is having none of it. King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Thulani pushes King off looking to stand but King dives back in and keeps control.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Thulani is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy King dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Thulani throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Thulani throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Thulani throws out a token jab with nothing on it. King throws a leg kick but Thulani checks it. It seemed like Thulani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thulani can do to turn this around? King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Thulani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Thulani keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thulani looks to throw the jab but King is out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thulani scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks. Thulani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Thulani. Thulani misses the jab. Thulani throws an off balance right hand
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab. Thulani misses with a telegraphed body shot
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1# Nice shot by Thulani. Thulani uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react. Thulani throws a poor cross that misses
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thulani throws out the jab. Thulani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a nice kick to the body. King lands a leg kick that knocks Thulani off balance momentarily. Thulani rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting King counter with a right hand. Nice defenses there by King. Thulani ducks under a wild hook from King. Thulani throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thulani thinking. Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be getting the better of the standup. Thulani swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a straight right hand. Thulani throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Thulani throws a good cross that connects.
#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thulani misses with a left hand and King counters with a straight right hand. King looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Nice defenses there by King. King looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Thulani ducks right into an uppercut from King. Thulani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Thulani jabbing away but nothing is landing. It appears King was looking to counter with a kick there. Thulani misses with a looping right. Decent striking displayed by Thulani there. Thulani misses with a telegraphed body shot
and King counters with a left to the body. King scores with a hook to the body. Thulani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Thulani stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thulani was well out of range. Poor timing from King. Thulani misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely. King is looking to counter punch.#T3# A big left from Thulani misses. King is looking to counter punch. Thulani swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with a straight right hand. Thulani loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch. Thulani throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a nice leg kick. A slow jab from Thulani misses its intended target. King feinted there with a counter leg kick. King ducks under a wild hook from Thulani. King connects with the punch. Thulani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Thulani. King jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. King ducks under a wild hook from Thulani.#TD# King scores with a takedown into Thulani's guard. King postures up in Thulani's guard and throws a big left but Thulani blocks it. #T4# King landing with the ground and pound. King is looking to work some ground and pound but Thulani has wrist control. King landing with the ground and pound. Thulani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. King loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. King working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. King being controlled here momentarily. King loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy King dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Thulani takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Thulani with a jab. King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thulani. A slow jab from Thulani misses its intended target. King catches Thulani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Thulani slips a jab from King. Thulani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
Thulani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily. King loads up on a big right hand but Thulani slips the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thulani misses with a left hand and King counters with a nice uppercut. King takes one on the button. King fails to land the takedown.#T1# King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thulani. Thulani throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Thulani takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses. Thulani scores with a shot to the body.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Thulani throws a hook but King blocks it. A lazy left from Thulani finds it's target. Thulani misses with a body shot
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Thulani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Thulani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away. King slips a jab from Thulani. Thulani misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thulani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mandlenkosi Thulani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# King works the jab nicely. A looping hook to the body misses from Thulani. King does a little dance to reset his feet. 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! Thulani throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. A big right from King misses. Thulani misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming. King throws a big counter combination but Thulani scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Thulani feints a jab promting King to slip. Thulani then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. King slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Thulani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thulani. King half committed to a counter leg kick. King slips under a jab. It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Thulani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thulani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King scores with a nice head shot. King defending well as Thulani loads up on a big left hand. #T3# King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thulani.
It looked like King was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thulani. Thulani misses with a hook
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Thulani throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. A telegraphed right hand from Thulani misses the target. King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. King half committed to a counter leg kick. Thulani throws a right hand that misses
letting King counter with a right hand. Thulani throws out a powerful jab. Thulani throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a left to the body. King feints and then cracks Thulani's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thulani down. Thulani misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. King is looking to land body kicks. Thulani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King. #T4# Thulani swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a left and a right that stings Thulani. This has been an exciting period of action! Good shot there by King. King connects with the punch.#TD# King gets the takedown into side control. Thulani throws King to one side and escapes! King swinging wildly here.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD# Thulani gets caught napping as King dives in and scores a takedown. Thulani manages to retain guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as King accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Jimmy King 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. King wants to control from the top but Thulani keeps moving.
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 Jimmy King. Well King 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy King! Jumping up and down and very excited, Jimmy King waved his t-shirt featuring New Standard's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
GC 474: Sadaval VS Saunders
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1# Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Thulani's head back.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thulani misses with a looping right. King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. King misses with a hook. Thulani misses with an uppercut. Thulani scores with a jab to the jaw. King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Nice shot lands for Thulani. King throws a jab but it's blocked by Thulani. Thulani looks like he wants to counter punch here. Thulani jabbing away but nothing is landing. Thulani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Thulani jabs at King's body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Thulani throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it. King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thulani. Thulani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. King ducks under a wild hook from Thulani. Thulani moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Thulani cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Thulani slips a straight right by King.#T1# King avoids the body shot from Thulani.
King moves away from the strike by Thulani. Thulani misses with a looping left. King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight. King misses with a head kick.
Thulani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King. King is looking to counter punch. King throws a low kick but Thulani avoids it. Thulani digs a good body shot into King's ribs. Thulani just misses with a punch to the body.
Thulani pushing out the jab but it's not landing. King tests Thulani's chin there with a solid looking shot. Thulani misses with a looping right. King fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thulani just manages to avoid it. Thulani misses with a looping right. Thulani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it. Thulani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Thulani throws a jab but it's blocked by King. Thulani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Thulani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Thulani. King throws a shot from downtown. Thulani moves away and avoids it. It seemed like Thulani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2# Thulani looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range. King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thulani moves away. King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thulani on 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! King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Thulani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. King throws a low kick but Thulani moves out of range easily. King throws out a loose jab but Thulani uses good head movement to avoid it. King thumps Thulani with a low kick.#CL# King takes the fight into the clinch. Thulani is working King over against the cage. King tries to break the clinch but Thulani is controlling the position. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. King lands with a short head shot on the inside. King misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Thulani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD# King throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thulani was covering up waiting for the punch and King finishes the takedown easily into guard. Thulani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thulani holds on and takes a little breather. King is working Thulani over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. King throwing strikes but missing. King wants to pass the guard but Thulani is keeping the position. King postures up in Thulani's guard and throws a big left but Thulani blocks it. King stands and throws Thulani's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. King scores with punches from side control. King working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. King scores with a couple of short elbows. King connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thulani some visible discomfort.
Thulani wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! King working away. King wants to control but Thulani is keeping him busy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. King throws an elbow but Thulani slips to the side and avoids it well. Thulani holds on to King's head and controls the position momentarily. 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 Ledley King will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# King is looking to clinch. Thulani throws a body shot but no joy. King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A telegraphed takedown attempt from King is defended easily by Thulani. Thulani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
King missing with a left hand there. Thulani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. King lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. King connects with a nice looking jab.
King lands a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thulani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away. Thulani dips down and scores with a jab to the body. King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Thulani lands with a cross. #T1# Thulani displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be getting the better of the standup. Thulani misses with a hook. King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thulani was well out of range. Poor timing from King. A big left from King misses. King misses with a low kick. King tried to score with a low kick but Thulani checks it. King moves out of range of the strikes.#CL# King drives through and clinches with Thulani against the cage.
#BC2# Thulani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thulani tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot. Thulani throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily. King connects with the punch. Sloppy strikes from Thulani. Those never looked like landing. King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. It looked like King was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thulani. King shoots for a takedown but Thulani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. King tests Thulani's chin there with a solid looking shot. The fighters circling - Thulani throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD2# Thulani lands a big uppercut and King crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but King looks OK. Thulani waves King back to his feet!#ROC2#King is rocked!#T2# Thulani sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through King's defenses. It connects perfectly with King's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mandlenkosi Thulani! A victorious Mandlenkosi Thulani 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:
GC 471: Robertson VS Christ
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1# King moves out of range of the strikes. Thulani throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily. Nice defenses there by Thulani. Nice cross by Thulani. Thulani blocks a leg kick. Thulani cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. King throws a body punch but Thulani moves out of range. King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at NY Savages in the buildup to the fight. Thulani drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. King misses with a hook
and Thulani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD2# Thulani lands a big uppercut and King crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but King looks OK. Thulani waves King back to his feet!#ROC2#King is rocked! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! King moves away from the strike by Thulani. Thulani throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Thulani cracks a nice hook into King's ribs. King tries for a takedown but Thulani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Thulani lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance.
A big left from Thulani misses. Thulani takes one to the side of the head.
King ducks right into an uppercut from Thulani. #T1# Thulani cracks King with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends King tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Thulani pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! King is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mandlenkosi Thulani! A very excited looking Mandlenkosi Thulani 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:
GC 466: Kiran VS Roger
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1# Thulani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Ebert swings for the body but Thulani moves out of range.
Thulani misses with a straight right. Ebert fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thulani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Thulani misses with a straight right. Thulani throws a lazy right hand but Ebert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ebert looks to score with a jab to the body but Thulani is just out of range. Thulani's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ebert under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Jason Ebert has been cut. Ebert avoids the body shot from Thulani.
Ebert throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Ebert connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Some wild striking there from Ebert.
Ebert lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thulani throws a body shot but no joy. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ebert punishes Thulani's body with a nice straight punch. Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ebert lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ebert. We've been informed that Thulani 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. Ebert lands a body shot.
Ebert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ebert misses with a body shot.
Ebert is looking to wear down Thulani with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1# Thulani has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thulani there as he acknowledges the shot. Nice defenses there by Ebert. Ebert thinks about countering with a body kick. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Thulani throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Thulani scores with a jab to the jaw. Thulani takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Ebert. Sloppy strikes from Thulani. Those never looked like landing. Ebert looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Ebert scores with a hook to the body. Thulani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Thulani loads up on a big right hand but Ebert slips the punch. Thulani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ebert.
Thulani throws a hook but Ebert avoids it easily. Ebert misses with a two punch combination.
Ebert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thulani.
This has been an exciting period of action! Thulani connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#Ebert is rocked! Ebert throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD2# and Thulani counters with a beautiful punch that sends Ebert to the canvas! Oh Ebert is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Thulani trying to control but Ebert is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Ebert has his foot on Thulani's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thulani works his way back into a safe position though.#T2# Thulani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB# Ebert has his feet on Thulani's thighs here. He's pushed Thulani off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Thulani screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Ebert! |
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Event:
GC 460: King VS Kiran
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1# Rawse shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thulani pinned against the cage. Thulani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2# Thulani gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A short left from Thulani. Rawse tries to circle away but Thulani has him pinned against the cage. Thulani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Rawse goes for a takedown attempt but Thulani pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rawse scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thulani tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rawse paws at him with a jab and circles away. Rawse changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Thulani wants to clinch.#CL2# Thulani fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rawse, pushing him back against the cage.#T1# Rawse lands a nice uppercut. Rawse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Thulani 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. Rawse drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Rawse. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thulani swings wildly with an uppercut but Rawse uses good head movement to avoid it. Thulani lands with a short shot to the head. Rawse blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thulani. Thulani throws a punch but it's blocked by Rawse. #BC# Rawse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Rawse keeps the fight on the outside. Rawse looks for a takedown but Thulani sprawls well. Thulani tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rawse paws at him with a jab and circles away. Thulani doesn't manage to clinch there - Rawse circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thulani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2# Thulani dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Rawse moves forwards but Thulani connects with a nice, crisp jab. Rawse misses the shot to the body. This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2# Thulani waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Rawse. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Rawse to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC2#Rawse is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ricky Rawse has been cut. Thulani trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Oh Rawse is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rawse looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Rawse seems to have got his legs back now. Rawse is pulling down on Thulani's head. It's preventing any offense from Thulani, at least for the moment. Rawse 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. Rawse is working hard here to advance position.#T3# Rawse has control of Thulani's left arm, preventing Thulani from doing any damage. Rawse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thulani is one step ahead there. Rawse might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Thulani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Rawse pulls Thulani in to control the position. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Thulani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Thulani fails in his attempt to clinch. Thulani is looking to clinch. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Rawse pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thulani back to the cage. Rawse follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. A combination from Rawse does no damage. Rawse stalks Thulani and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thulani's face. Thulani staggers backwards, shaken. Rawse throws a hook but Thulani blocks it. Rawse connects with a looping right hand.
#T4# Thulani fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rawse lands the left hand. Mandlenkosi Thulani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Thulani moves into the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thulani swings wildly with an uppercut but Rawse uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thulani. Rawse has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thulani after a bit of a struggle. Rawse blocks an uppercut.
Thulani misses with a punch on the inside.
Rawse lands a body punch in the clinch. Rawse wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC# Rawse breaks the clinch.
Rawse misses with a wild body shot. Thulani ducks under a wild hook from Rawse. Nice defenses there by Thulani. Thulani connects with a single shot there. Thulani closes the distance looking to clinch and Rawse counters with a one-two to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mandlenkosi Thulani will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Ricky Rawse's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Rawse swats away the attempt to clinch by Thulani. Rawse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rawse swats away the attempt to clinch by Thulani.#KD2# Thulani cracks Rawse with a big right hand and Rawse goes down!#ROC2#Rawse is rocked! Thulani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rawse works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Oh Rawse is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Rawse pulls Thulani in close to prevent any damage. Rawse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thulani is one step ahead there. Rawse seems to have got his legs back now. Rawse looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Thulani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1# Thulani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rawse swivels though and keeps the full guard. Thulani is looking to work some ground and pound but Rawse has wrist control. Thulani being controlled here momentarily. Thulani's corner is telling him to maintain position. Thulani trying to control but Rawse is working from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# Rawse drives through with a takedown into Thulani's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Rawse landing some decent shots from guard. Thulani tries to land a sweep but no joy. Thulani keeping full guard, as Rawse tries to pass. #T2# Rawse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Rawse with a flurry of punches that miss. Rawse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thulani works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Thulani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Rawse postures up and lands a big shot to Thulani's brow. Thulani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Rawse with a nice head shot there. Thulani wants to sweep but no luck. Rawse with a flurry of punches that miss. Rawse throws a big right hand that misses. Thulani wants to get back to his feet but Rawse is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Rawse working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thulani's head. Thulani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Thulani wants to sweep here but Rawse controlling him for the moment. #T3# Rawse is looking to work some ground and pound but Thulani has wrist control. Thulani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rawse. Rawse 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. Thulani trying to control the position.
Rawse throwing strikes but missing. Rawse stopping the sweep attempt from Thulani. Rawse throws a strike but Thulani rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Rawse looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Thulani trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Thulani with a flurry of punches that miss. Thulani stopping the sweep attempt from Rawse.#T4# Rawse is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Rawse looking for a sweep. Not yet Rawse, not yet. Rawse keeping moving, preventing Thulani from controlling successfully. Thulani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Thulani looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Thulani wants to control from the top but Rawse keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mandlenkosi Thulani will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Ricky Rawse's cut. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Thulani tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rawse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Nice defenses there by Thulani.#TD# Rawse looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thulani! Thulani explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rawse avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thulani moves in looking to clinch but Rawse pushes him off. Rawse misses with a takedown #KD2# and Thulani counters with a left hand that sends Rawse to the canvas! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thulani with a flurry of punches that miss. Rawse keeping moving, preventing Thulani from controlling successfully. Thulani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Rawse has Thulani pulled in close to control his posture. #T1# Rawse lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Thulani not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thulani pulls Rawse in to control the position. Rawse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Rawse throwing strikes from guard but Thulani blocks nicely. Thulani pulls Rawse in to control the position. Thulani trying to keep a closed guard but Rawse is proving a slippery customer.
Thulani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Thulani bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rawse's guard. #REVB# Thulani trying to control but Rawse is working from the bottom. Thulani controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Mandlenkosi Thulani is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Rawse lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Thulani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Thulani is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Rawse postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Ricky Rawse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Rawse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Thulani looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Rawse is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Thulani is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rawse connects with a couple of short punches. Rawse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thulani is on top in guard.
#REVB# Thulani trying to control the position from guard on top but Rawse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rawse manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thulani manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Ricky Rawse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Thulani working a defensive guard here.
Thulani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Thulani not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rawse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Rawse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4# Rawse is looking to work some ground and pound but Thulani has wrist control. Rawse works a leg free and moves into half guard. Thulani has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rawse is working away from the top position though. Rawse throwing shots but Thulani is blocking nicely. Rawse missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Rawse not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Thulani is trying to maintain the position but Rawse is very close to passing his half guard. Rawse working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Thulani regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rawse. Thulani wants to get back to his feet but Rawse is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rawse's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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 Ricky Rawse. I think Thulani 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mandlenkosi Thulani! Mandlenkosi Thulani 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 124
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1# Batirovenkekikala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Batirovenkekikala takes one to the chin there. We've been told by Batirovenkekikala's head coaches at Torcida MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Thulani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Batirovenkekikala in his tracks. Batirovenkekikala lands with a nice body punch. Thulani wants to clinch and Batirovenkekikala counters with a left to the body. Batirovenkekikala slips a jab from Thulani. Batirovenkekikala takes one to the side of the head.
Batirovenkekikala misses the shot to the body. Thulani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Batirovenkekikala feints and then cracks Thulani's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thulani down. Batirovenkekikala takes a swing at Thulani's ribcage but misses. Thulani throws an overhand right that lands on Batirovenkekikala's shoulder, as Batirovenkekikala tries to avoid the shot. Batirovenkekikala connects with a body shot that sends Thulani's belly button to the back. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thulani avoids the body shot from Batirovenkekikala.
Thulani throws out a counter right but Batirovenkekikala avoids it with no problem. Thulani misses with an uppercut. Batirovenkekikala saw that one coming. Thulani 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batirovenkekikala. Thulani does a little dance to reset his feet. Batirovenkekikala blocks a jab. Batirovenkekikala thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1# Batirovenkekikala throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Good work by Thulani as he checks the leg kick. Thulani scores with a body shot.
Batirovenkekikala connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Thulani throws the left hand but Batirovenkekikala avoids the punch easily. Batirovenkekikala is looking to counter punch. Batirovenkekikala attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Batirovenkekikala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Batirovenkekikala sizes up Thulani with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Thulani might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Thulani's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Batirovenkekikala connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thulani scrambles back to his feet. Thulani blocks a jab. Batirovenkekikala getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Thulani wants to clinch up but Batirovenkekikala keeps it at a distance. Thulani takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A cross from Batirovenkekikala lands. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# Thulani clinches. Thulani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batirovenkekikala misses with the head strike.
#T2# Batirovenkekikala pushes Thulani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Batirovenkekikala gets through Thulani's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Thulani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Thulani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batirovenkekikala gets through Thulani's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short body shot lands from Batirovenkekikala as the two fighters clinch.
Thulani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thulani has a couple of punches blocked by Batirovenkekikala.
A head punch on the inside from Batirovenkekikala fails to land. Thulani throws a punch but it's blocked by Batirovenkekikala. Thulani misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thulani lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Thulani blocks an uppercut.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a hook from the clinch. Batirovenkekikala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Batirovenkekikala scores with a shoulder strike. Batirovenkekikala's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Batirovenkekikala is working Thulani over against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Batirovenkekikala. Batirovenkekikala working aggressively here.
#T3# Thulani lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A head punch on the inside from Thulani fails to land. Thulani tries to throw a body punch but Batirovenkekikala avoids it by throwing Thulani back against the cage. Batirovenkekikala working aggressively here.
Batirovenkekikala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Batirovenkekikala scores with an uppercut up the middle. Batirovenkekikala has Thulani pushed against the cage. Batirovenkekikala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thulani. Batirovenkekikala misses with the head strike.
Thulani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a nice hook to the head. A right hand to the body from Batirovenkekikala.
Thulani swings wildly with an uppercut but Batirovenkekikala uses good head movement to avoid it. Batirovenkekikala misses with a punch on the inside.
Thulani blocking some punches.
Thulani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Batirovenkekikala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batirovenkekikala misses with the head strike.
#T4# Batirovenkekikala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Thulani misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thulani struggles to land a body shot inside as Batirovenkekikala controls his hands.
Batirovenkekikala lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Thulani misses with a body punch.
Batirovenkekikala working some nice short punches in the clinch. Thulani blocks an uppercut.
Thulani tries to throw a body punch but Batirovenkekikala avoids it by throwing Thulani back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batirovenkekikala. Thulani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batirovenkekikala is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Batirovenkekikala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Batirovenkekikala throws a head punch that misses. Thulani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A right handed body shot lands from Thulani.
Batirovenkekikala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thulani backwards. Batirovenkekikala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batirovenkekikala's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Thulani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Batirovenkekikala backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Thulani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Nice jab there from Batirovenkekikala. Batirovenkekikala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala is winning the standup battle so far. Batirovenkekikala misses with an uppercut. Batirovenkekikala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thulani.
Batirovenkekikala on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2# Thulani clinches up with Batirovenkekikala and pushes him back against the cage. Thulani throws a punch but it's blocked by Batirovenkekikala. Batirovenkekikala misses with the head strike.
Thulani misses with a body punch.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a short punch on the inside. Thulani misses with a hook from the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Batirovenkekikala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a short punch on the inside. Batirovenkekikala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thulani softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Batirovenkekikala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Batirovenkekikala blocks a body shot from Thulani. Batirovenkekikala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Thulani. Thulani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thulani misses with a punch on the inside.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a short punch on the inside. Batirovenkekikala lands a body shot. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Batirovenkekikala here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Thulani struggles to land a body shot inside as Batirovenkekikala controls his hands.
Thulani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batirovenkekikala's elbow. Thulani throws a punch but it's blocked by Batirovenkekikala. Batirovenkekikala will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thulani up against the cage. Batirovenkekikala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Batirovenkekikala misses with a short punch on the inside. Thulani misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batirovenkekikala wants to break free but Thulani has control.
Batirovenkekikala lands with a short shot to the head. Batirovenkekikala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Batirovenkekikala on the inside. Thulani lands with a short shot to the head. Thulani works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2# Batirovenkekikala throws a punch but it's blocked by Thulani. Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has scored more points in the clinch so far. Nice body punch from Thulani - that landed with a thud.
Thulani working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thulani. Thulani lands with a left to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head punch blocked on the inside by Thulani. Thulani can't find room to land a body shot as Batirovenkekikala controls the action.
Batirovenkekikala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thulani or not. Batirovenkekikala lands with a left to the head. Batirovenkekikala tries a body shot but Thulani blocks it.
Thulani misses with a body punch.
Batirovenkekikala working aggressively here.
Batirovenkekikala blocks an uppercut.
Thulani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thulani misses with some punches.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a body shot from Thulani. Thulani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thulani. Nice body punch from Thulani. Batirovenkekikala misses with some punches.
Batirovenkekikala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thulani throws a punch but it's blocked by Batirovenkekikala. Batirovenkekikala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thulani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thulani blocks a body shot from Batirovenkekikala. Batirovenkekikala tries a body shot but Thulani blocks it.
Thulani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batirovenkekikala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thulani's elbow. Batirovenkekikala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batirovenkekikala. Batirovenkekikala lands a shoulder strike. Batirovenkekikala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thulani can do to turn this around? Batirovenkekikala struggles to land a body shot inside as Thulani controls his hands.
Thulani misses with a body punch.
Batirovenkekikala prevents a body shot from Thulani. Nice body punch from Batirovenkekikala. Thulani tries a body shot but Batirovenkekikala blocks it.
#T4# Batirovenkekikala cracks Thulani with a nice body shot. Thulani is breathing heavily. A left hand lands to the body for Batirovenkekikala.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thulani. Thulani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a short punch on the inside. Batirovenkekikala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thulani's elbow. Batirovenkekikala is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Batirovenkekikala fails to land. A nice right hand lands inside from Batirovenkekikala. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Batirovenkekikala misses with a short punch on the inside. Batirovenkekikala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Thulani swings wildly with an uppercut but Batirovenkekikala uses good head movement to avoid it. Batirovenkekikala misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Batirovenkekikala. Thulani tries a body shot but Batirovenkekikala blocks it.
Batirovenkekikala stalling.
Batirovenkekikala is trying to maintain a safe position but Thulani gets an underhook and turns Batirovenkekikala into the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Thulani is looking to clinch but Batirovenkekikala is avoiding it.
Thulani wants to clinch letting Batirovenkekikala counter with a right hand. Thulani tests Batirovenkekikala's chin there with a solid looking shot. Thulani throws a big shot that misses. Batirovenkekikala defending well as Thulani loads up on a big left hand. Batirovenkekikala misses with a looping right. Batirovenkekikala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thulani's head backwards. Thulani tries to close the distance and clinch but Batirovenkekikala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Batirovenkekikala moves out of range of the strikes. Batirovenkekikala slips a jab from Thulani.#CL2# Thulani forces Batirovenkekikala back against the cage and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Batirovenkekikala swings wildly with an uppercut but Thulani uses good head movement to avoid it. A short uppercut from Batirovenkekikala. Thulani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thulani blocking some punches.
Batirovenkekikala working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1# Batirovenkekikala misses with a punch on the inside.
Batirovenkekikala swings wildly with an uppercut but Thulani uses good head movement to avoid it. Batirovenkekikala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Batirovenkekikala throws a head punch that misses. Batirovenkekikala lands with a short shot to the head. Batirovenkekikala throws a head punch that misses. Batirovenkekikala misses with the head strike.
Thulani working aggressively here.
Thulani misses with a punch to the body.
Batirovenkekikala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batirovenkekikala has a couple of punches blocked by Thulani.
Thulani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Batirovenkekikala scores with a shoulder strike. Thulani misses with some punches.
Thulani prevents a body shot from Batirovenkekikala. Thulani can't find room to land a body shot as Batirovenkekikala controls the action.
Thulani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Thulani blocking some punches.
Mandlenkosi Thulani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Thulani tries a body shot but Batirovenkekikala blocks it.
Thulani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thulani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Batirovenkekikala. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thulani tries to work over Batirovenkekikala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch on the inside from Batirovenkekikala fails to land. Thulani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batirovenkekikala lands a nice uppercut. Still in the clinch, Batirovenkekikala scores with a nice short uppercut. Thulani can't find room to land a body shot as Batirovenkekikala controls the action.
Batirovenkekikala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thulani's elbow. Batirovenkekikala lands with a short head shot on the inside. Batirovenkekikala swings wildly with an uppercut but Thulani uses good head movement to avoid it. Thulani lands a nice uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batirovenkekikala. Thulani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thulani misses with a hook from the clinch. Thulani can't find room to land a body shot as Batirovenkekikala controls the action.
#T3# Thulani lands with a light punch inside. Thulani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Batirovenkekikala backwards. Thulani lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Batirovenkekikala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thulani blocks an uppercut.
Thulani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thulani can't find room to land a body shot as Batirovenkekikala controls the action.
Batirovenkekikala working aggressively here.
Batirovenkekikala throws a punch but it's blocked by Thulani. Thulani can't find room to land a body shot as Batirovenkekikala controls the action.
Batirovenkekikala is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thulani is keeping busy. Batirovenkekikala prevents a body shot from Thulani. Thulani misses with a punch to the body.
Batirovenkekikala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batirovenkekikala has a couple of punches blocked by Thulani.
Thulani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batirovenkekikala's elbow. Thulani working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4# Batirovenkekikala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thulani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thulani struggles to land a body shot inside as Batirovenkekikala controls his hands.
Thulani tries a body shot but Batirovenkekikala blocks it.
Thulani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batirovenkekikala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thulani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batirovenkekikala's elbow. Batirovenkekikala swings wildly with an uppercut but Thulani uses good head movement to avoid it. Thulani lands a hook that snaps the head of Batirovenkekikala backwards. Batirovenkekikala blocks an uppercut.
Batirovenkekikala has a couple of punches blocked by Thulani.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thulani misses with a body punch.
Thulani has a couple of punches blocked by Batirovenkekikala.
A short right from Thulani. Batirovenkekikala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Batirovenkekikala. Thulani struggles to land a body shot inside as Batirovenkekikala controls his hands.
Thulani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala. Well Batirovenkekikala 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala! A victorious Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala 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 119
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
#R1# Narushima scores with a jab to the jaw. Thulani tries to clinch and Narushima counters with a slapping leg kick. Thulani tries to clinch but Narushima moves out of range. And Narushima responds with a good body kick, but Thulani manages to step out the way in time. Narushima loads up on a big right hand but Thulani slips the punch. Nice uppercut lands for Thulani. That snapped Narushima 's head back.
#CUT#It looks like Leonardo Narushima has been cut. Thulani 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. Narushima moves out of range of the strikes. Narushima thinks about the counter body kick. Thulani moves out of range as Narushima throws a body kick.
Narushima walks into a stiff left hand from Thulani. Thulani misses with a hook
and Narushima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Mandlenkosi Thulani has been cut. Thulani fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thulani misses the body punch and Narushima counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Thulani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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! Thulani comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Narushima just misses with a punch to the body.
Thulani swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Thulani swings away with a body shot that misses
and Narushima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# Narushima scores with a nice body kick.
Narushima slips a jab and a cross from Thulani.
Narushima was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Thulani is breathing heavily. Thulani rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Narushima counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Narushima fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Thulani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Narushima makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Narushima lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thulani will feel that in the morning. Narushima with a nice cross. Thulani throws an off balance right hand
and Narushima counters with a thumping low kick. Narushima fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Narushima lands with a cross. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Narushima thows a body kick. Thulani tries to catch it but that hurt him. Thulani walks forward, straight into a front kick from Narushima . Narushima misses with a kick to the body.
#T2# No joy there for Thulani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Narushima . Beautiful body shot. A decent looking body kick lands there for Narushima . A kick lands to the mid section there for Narushima .#KD2# Narushima cracks Thulani with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Narushima has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Thulani to stand back up!#ROC2#Thulani is rocked! Narushima lands a right hook to the body.
Narushima cracks Thulani with a left hook right on the temple and Thulani goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Narushima lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Thulani is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonardo Narushima ! Leonardo Narushima thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 111
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
#R1# Kogos defending well as Thulani loads up on a big left hand. Thulani walks into a stiff left hand from Kogos. Kogos lands with a shot to the body. The fighters circling - Thulani throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL# Thulani closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kogos wants a takedown.
Thulani digs a right hand underneath Kogos's ribcage. Kogos let out a lung full of air as it connected. Thulani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kogos backwards. Thulani misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thulani prevents Kogos from breaking the clinch. Thulani misses with a punch to the body.
Thulani tries a body shot but Kogos blocks it.
We've been informed that Kogos 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.#BC2# Kogos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kogos lands a really nice looking cross but Thulani seems unphased.
Thulani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Kogos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2# Kogos scores with a takedown into Thulani's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Thulani working a defensive guard here.
#T1# Thulani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kogos. Kogos 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. Kogos trying to control the position from guard on top but Thulani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kogos stands up over Thulani, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Thulani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thulani tries to get out of the position. Kogos wants to control from the top but Thulani keeps moving. Kogos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kogos throws a big elbow that misses. Kogos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Thulani 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.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Thulani keeping moving, preventing Kogos from controlling successfully. Kogos looking to pass the guard. Thulani is trying to control the position but Kogos postures up. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Thulani is looking to stand up but Kogos isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Kogos gets a takedown into half guard. Kogos is looking to advance position but Thulani won't allow it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Thulani is trying is best to control the position here. #T3# Kogos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Kogos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Thulani is staying active underneath Kogos, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Kogos trying to pass the guard but Thulani defending well. Kogos prevents Thulani from improving his position. Kogos is trying to control. Thulani wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Kogos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Kogos lands with a punch from half guard. Kogos winds up and cracks Thulani with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Kogos is thwarting Thulani's attempts to control the position.#T4# Kogos tries to pass to full mount but Thulani defends it. #SUB2# Kogos is working for a kimura but Thulani is defending it quite comfortably.
Kogos lands strikes from half guard. Kogos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kogos is keen to just control but Thulani is a slippery customer. Kogos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Kogos tries to pass to full mount but Thulani defends it. Kogos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thulani with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Kogos dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Nice defenses there by Thulani. Good standup being displayed there by Thulani as he connects with a hook. Kogos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Nice defenses there by Kogos. Kogos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thulani.
Kogos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kogos stuns Thulani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Kogos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Thulani wants to clinch.#TD2# Kogos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thulani manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Thulani tries to land a sweep but no joy. Thulani knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kogos on the ground. Kogos postures up and lands a big shot to Thulani's brow. #T1# Thulani has control of Kogos's left arm, preventing Kogos from doing any damage. Thulani wants to sweep here but Kogos controlling him for the moment. Kogos wants to control from the top but Thulani keeps moving. Kogos scoring with punches to the head and body. Kogos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kogos wants to pass the guard but Thulani is keeping the position. Thulani will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Kogos postures up.
Thulani wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Kogos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kogos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Thulani keeping moving, preventing Kogos from controlling successfully. Kogos wants to pass the guard but Thulani is keeping the position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Thulani is looking to clinch. Thulani misses with an uppercut
enabling Kogos to counter with a crisp jab. Thulani wants to clinch. Kogos lands with a shot to the body. #T3# Kogos swinging wildly here.
Thulani swings for the body but Kogos moves out of range.
Kogos slips under a jab from Thulani. Kogos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Kogos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kogos circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Kogos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Thulani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kogos.
Kogos throws a right hand that Thulani ducks under and follows up with a left that Thulani also avoids with ease. Good exchange - Kogos coming out on top. Kogos connects with a body shot. Mandlenkosi Thulani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kogos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thulani moves away. It looked like Thulani was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kogos.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Kogos lands a nice shot to the body. Kogos wants to stall.
#T4# Thulani blocks a body shot from Kogos. Kogos tries to work over Thulani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A nice left hand lands by Thulani.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Thulani scores with a shot to the side of Kogos's head. Kogos is trying to break the clinch but Thulani is controlling him. Kogos has had enough of the clinch but Thulani keeps him there for the moment. Kogos misses with a short punch on the inside. Kogos tries a body shot but Thulani blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thulani as Kogos tries to tie him up. A left hand lands to the body for Kogos.
Kogos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kogos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kogos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kogos can't break the clinch.
Kogos blocks a body shot from Thulani. Kogos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thulani gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Kogos 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# Thulani throws the left hand but Kogos avoids the punch easily. Kogos lands with a good body shot. Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kogos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thulani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kogos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Kogos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thulani swivels and escapes. The fight stays on the outside here - Thulani looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Thulani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kogos sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kogos swats away the attempt to clinch by Thulani. Kogos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thulani rather than just go for the knockout. Thulani just misses with a punch to the body.
A left and a right from Kogos both land. Nice combination. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thulani tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kogos swats him away and circles back towards the center. Thulani throws a jab when Kogos was well out of range. Kogos connects with a body shot. Kogos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thulani. Kogos takes a swing at Thulani's ribcage but misses. #T1# Kogos punishes Thulani's body with a nice straight punch. Kogos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thulani's head. Thulani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Thulani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kogos.
Thulani wants to clinch up but Kogos keeps it at a distance. Kogos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thulani with a body shot. Thulani tries to clinch up. Kogos has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Thulani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kogos looks to score with a jab to the body but Thulani is just out of range. Thulani wants to clinch up but Kogos keeps it at a distance.#TD2# Kogos gets a takedown into half guard. Kogos winds up and cracks Thulani with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Thulani trying to control here.
Kogos passes to side control. Mandlenkosi Thulani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# A lull in the action here. Thulani is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kogos cracks Thulani with a big right hand but Thulani just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kogos working away. Kogos postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kogos working the body and head with strikes. Thulani is looking for a sweep. Kogos trying to control the action but Thulani is working from the bottom. #T3# Kogos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thulani's legs. Thulani wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Kogos working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kogos working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kogos is looking to take a break and control but Thulani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Kogos is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Kogos throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Kogos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Thulani can't do much from the bottom here. Thulani gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Kogos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Kogos moves into full mount! Thulani won't be happy about that! Paulo Kogos has got the better of the ground game so far. Kogos avoids the attempt from Thulani to control. Paulo Kogos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Kogos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight! Paulo Kogos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Kogos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Kogos! A determined Paulo Kogos didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 107
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
#R1# Moder lands an overhand right. Moder throws a hook but Wife avoids it easily. Wife was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Moder throws a body punch but Wife moves out of range. Moder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL# Wife rushes Moder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Moder working some nice short punches in the clinch. Wife's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Wife has a couple of punches blocked by Moder.
Wife tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wife lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Moder can't find room to land a body shot as Wife controls the action.
Wife prevents a body shot from Moder. A short left from Moder. A short right from Moder on the inside. 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! Moder prevents a body shot from Wife. Wife can't find room to land a body shot as Moder controls the action.
Nice body punch from Moder. Wife cracks Moder with a nice body shot. Wife misses with the head strike.
A short right from Moder on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moder. #T1# Wife is working Moder over against the cage. Moder misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Moder breaks the clinch.
#CL# Moder gets tackled into the cage by Wife. Wife maintains the clinch. Moder misses with a hook from the clinch. Wife lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Moder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Wife 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. Wife lands a hook to the side of the head. Moder can't find room to land a body shot as Wife controls the action.
Moder is looking to control Wife's arms but Wife gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moder has his back to the cage. Wife misses with a short punch on the inside. Moder misses with a short punch on the inside. Wife misses with a punch on the inside.
Wife blocks a body shot from Moder. Wife throws a head punch that misses. Moder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wife blocks a body shot from Moder. Moder tries a body shot but Wife blocks it.
#T2# Moder misses with a hook from the clinch. A short uppercut from Wife. Wife lands an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Wife lands a body punch in the clinch. Moder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wife tries to work over Moder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wife doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moder gets through Wife's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wife lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wife lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A shot in the inside from Wife. Moder wants to stall.
Wife tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Moder tries to work over Wife's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Moder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wife works on Moder's body with a couple of short punches. Moder looks winded! A hook to the body from Wife.
Wife tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moder's elbow. #T3# Wife lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wife misses with a body punch.
Wife swings wildly with an uppercut but Moder uses good head movement to avoid it. Moder scores with an uppercut up the middle. Wife pushes Moder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Wife scores with a shoulder strike. A quick uppercut on the inside from Wife. Wife lands a nice uppercut. Moder takes a shot to the head. Wife lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wife lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moder backwards. #ROC#Moder is rocked! Wife goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wife lands a hook to the side of the head. Moder is still on wobbly legs! Can Wife finish him? Wife works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wife gets through Moder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wife digs a right hand underneath Moder's ribcage. Moder let out a lung full of air as it connected. Still in the clinch, Wife scores with a nice short uppercut. Wife lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4# Wife blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wife tries a body shot but Moder blocks it.
#KD# Wife lands an uppercut that drops Moder! Wife follows him to the canvas looking to finish. Moder prevents Wife from moving into mount. Wife tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Moder trying to remain calm as Wife controls from the top position. Wife is chipping away with strikes.
Wife misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Wife seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Wife trying to control the position but Moder is working away. Moder seems to have recovered his senses. Wife is staying tight to Moder's torso, preventing him from escaping. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wife postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
First Wife dominated that round. That's time! Wife's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Wife walks into a straight right hand from Moder.#CL# Wife closes the distance and pushes Moder back into the cage. First Wife has scored more points in the clinch so far. Wife swings wildly with an uppercut but Moder uses good head movement to avoid it. Moder tries to work over Wife's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Moder will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wife up against the cage. Moder lands a shot to the body. Wife lands a body punch. Wife lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moder. A short right from Moder on the inside. Nice body punch from Wife. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wife tries to work over Moder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wife lands a hook that snaps the head of Moder backwards. Moder lands a left hand.
Wife lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moder. Moder is breathing heavily. A short right from Wife on the inside. Wife throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1# Wife softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wife digs a right hand into Moder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moder's gas tank. Wife lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moder backwards. Wife scores with a hook to the body. Wife can't find room to land a body shot as Moder controls the action.
Wife lands a right hand. Wife tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moder's elbow. Wife goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wife presses Moder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Wife lands a body shot. Wife lands a hook to the side of the head. Wife lands a body punch. Wife goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wife fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wife creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Wife. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wife works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wife lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wife. #KD# Wife lands a big left hand right to the temple and Moder goes down! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wife lands with a punch from half guard. Moder tries to roll over but Wife keeps him under control. Moder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Wife sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moder defending well though. Wife seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Wife throws a strike but Moder avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Wife throws a big elbow that misses. Wife throws a big right hand that misses. #T3# Wife trying to control the position from guard on top but Moder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wife looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Moder has control of Wife's left arm, preventing Wife from doing any damage. Moder looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Moder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Wife's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL# Wife clinches with his opponent.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Wife swings wildly with an uppercut but Moder uses good head movement to avoid it. Wife throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moders head. Moder prevents a body shot from Wife. Wife is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moder can do to turn this around? Moder lands a shot to the body. Wife swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wife misses with some punches.
Moder blocking some punches.
Moder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wife gets through Moder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Moder scores with a shot to the side of Wife's head. Wife lands a nice uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Wife. Wife lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moder backwards. Wife goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moder blocks an uppercut.
Wife goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
First Wife dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL# Wife fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moder, pushing him back against the cage. Moder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wife. Moder lands a nice uppercut. Wife misses with a hook from the clinch. A right hand to the body from Moder.
Nice body punch from Wife - that landed with a thud.
Wife tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moder's elbow. Moder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Moder misses with a punch to the body.
Moder looking to slow down the pace here. Still in the clinch, Wife scores with a nice short uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wife blocks an uppercut.
Wife lands with a left to the head. Wife throws a big uppercut that drops Moder! More strikes from Wife and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Moder lies dazed against the cage as Wife celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). First Wife! A very excited looking First Wife 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 99
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1# Wife tries to close the distance and clinch but Bonaparte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bonaparte 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. Bonaparte lands with a nice body punch. Bonaparte throws a body shot but no joy. Wife looks like he wants to counter punch here. Wife tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bonaparte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bonaparte digs a good body shot into Wife's ribs. Bonaparte walks into a straight right hand from Wife. Wife misses with a shot to the body and Bonaparte counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wife looks to clinch and Bonaparte counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like First Wife has been cut. Wife misses with a jab to the body
and Bonaparte counters with a straight right hand. Bonaparte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wife. Bonaparte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wife.
Bonaparte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Bonaparte walks into a left hand. #T1# Wife throws a hook but Bonaparte blocks it. The fighters circle momentarily. Wife darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Nice cross by Bonaparte. We've been informed that Wife 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.#CL2# Wife has closed the distance and engaged Bonaparte in a clinch.
#BC# Bonaparte breaks the clinch.
Bonaparte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bonaparte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wife. A big right from Bonaparte misses. Wife misses with a left hand and Bonaparte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Wife fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bonaparte blocks a jab. A quick step to the side and Bonaparte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Wife swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bonaparte counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Wife closes the distance looking to clinch and Bonaparte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wife wants to clinch up but Bonaparte keeps it at a distance. Wife tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Bonaparte makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wife really felt that one!#CL2# Bonaparte gets tackled into the cage by Wife. Wife maintains the clinch. Wife's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Wife keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bonaparte's efforts to push away. Wife tries to work over Bonaparte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bonaparte tries a body shot but Wife blocks it.
Bonaparte works on Wife's body with a couple of short punches. Wife misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Bonaparte breaks the clinch.
Wife throws a combination that misses and Bonaparte counters with a straight right hand.#T3# Wife swings and misses with a shot to the body and Bonaparte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wife misses the body punch and Bonaparte counters with a left to the body. Wife moves in looking to clinch but Bonaparte pushes him off. It looked like Bonaparte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Wife connects with a nice looking jab.
Wife takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Wife walks into a straight right hand from Bonaparte. Bonaparte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wife. A little feinted left hand from Bonaparte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Wife tries to clinch but Bonaparte moves out of range. Bonaparte misses with a hook. Wife on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2# Wife rushes Bonaparte and presses him up against the cage. Bonaparte is trying to force a seperation but Wife has the dominant position. Still in the clinch, Bonaparte scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wife. #T4##BC# Bonaparte manages to break the clinch.
Bonaparte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A jab from Wife finds it's way through Bonaparte's defenses. Wife tries to clinch up and Bonaparte counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Wife tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bonaparte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bonaparte appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. A shot to the body from Wife misses and Wife takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bonaparte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Wife tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Bonaparte counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Wife tries to close the distance and clinch but Bonaparte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# Wife gets a clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximilian Bonaparte dominated that round. The cut man is working on First Wife's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Bonaparte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wife swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bonaparte counters with a solid body kick. Bonaparte scores with a sloppy right hand. Wife should have avoided that one. The fighters circling - Wife throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wife throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wife connects with a body shot. Wife misses with an uppercut
and Bonaparte counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wife misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wife tries to clinch but fails miserably and Bonaparte counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Bonaparte avoids the body shot from Wife.
Maximilian Bonaparte is winning the standup battle so far. Wife is breathing heavily. Wife misses with a body shot.
Bonaparte throwing a counter right hand but Wife manages to avoid it. Bonaparte looks to score with a jab to the body but Wife is just out of range.#T1# Wife rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonaparte counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wife takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC#Wife is rocked! Wife throws an off balance right hand
and Bonaparte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Wife misses with a body punch
and Bonaparte counters with a body kick. Bonaparte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#KD# Bonaparte cracks Wife with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wife looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bonaparte finish him?
Wife is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonaparte finish him? This has been an exciting period of action! Bonaparte comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Bonaparte lands a right hook to the body.
Wife seems to have recovered his senses. Bonaparte lands a nice hook to Wife's body. Wife takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD# Bonaparte lands a big right hand that sends Wife crashing to the mat! Bonaparte stays standing though and waves Wife back to his feet! Nice body kick from Bonaparte.#T2# Bonaparte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Bonaparte scores with a hook to the body. Wife takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Wife misses with a hook to the body
#KD# and Bonaparte counters with a nice right hand that sends Wife toppling to the canvas! Wife scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bonaparte finish him?! Bonaparte seems to be stalking Wife here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Wife drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maximilian Bonaparte! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 92
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1# A low kick from Glover is predictable there and Wife counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Dick Glover has been cut. Wife looks to land a left hand but Glover moved out of range nicely. Glover throws out a counter right but Wife avoids it with no problem. Wife tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glover was well out of range. Poor timing from Wife. Glover looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Glover looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Glover walks into a straight right hand from Wife. Glover scores with a punch to the head. Wife throws a looping overhand right but Glover ducks down to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Glover misses with a lunging right hand
and Glover takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Glover lands with a shot to the body. #T1# Glover moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Glover lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wife circles away quickly and effectively. Glover looks to land a combination but Wife avoids it well. Wife 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.#CL2# Glover instigates a clinch. Wife swings wildly with an uppercut but Glover uses good head movement to avoid it. Glover is working for takedown but Wife is calmly controlling the position for now. Glover has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wife is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Wife lands a body punch. Glover drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wife pulls his leg out and moves away.
First Wife has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Glover. Glover misses with a left hand and Wife counters with a straight right hand. Wife bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. An attempted straight right counter from Wife misses the target. Wife is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2# Wife looks to score with a jab to the body but Glover is just out of range. Glover appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Glover's coach down at Cause & Effect was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Glover's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Glover throws a lazy uppercut
and Wife counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Dick Glover's cut even more. Wife takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Glover has closed the distance and engaged Wife in a clinch.
Wife lands a hook that snaps the head of Glover backwards. Wife stops a takedown attempt from Glover.
Wife doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glover goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wife prevents it.
Wife goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glover drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Glover is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Glover drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T3# Wife misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glover tries for a takedown but Wife manages to get underhooks.
Wife gets underhooks to prevent Glover's takedown attempt.
Wife tries a body shot but Glover blocks it.
Glover looking for a takedown. Glover is looking to take this one to the mat. Glover tries to score a body lock takedown but Wife shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Wife tries to work over Glover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wife stops a takedown attempt from Glover.
Wife throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Glover looks winded! Wife struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
Glover is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wife is defending well. Wife tries to work over Glover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Glover prevents a body shot from Wife. Glover has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wife avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Glover tries for a takedown but Wife manages to get underhooks.
Wife lands a body shot. Wife is leaning against Glover and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4# Wife misses with a punch to the body.
Wife misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wife misses with a punch to the body.
Wife lands an uppercut. Wife misses with a body punch.
Glover is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wife gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Glover prevents a body shot from Wife. Wife lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Glover. Wife lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glover backwards. Glover blocks a body shot from Wife. Wife struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
Wife lands a body shot. A right handed body shot lands from Wife.
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! Wife tries to work over Glover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wife tries to work over Glover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wife lands a hook that snaps the head of Glover backwards. Wife lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Wife tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glover's elbow. Wife gets underhooks to prevent Glover's takedown attempt.
Wife struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
First Wife dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dick Glover's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL# Wife has Glover up against the cage in a clinch.
Wife misses with a hook to the ribs.
Glover has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wife after a bit of a struggle. Glover wants to take the fight to the mat but Wife manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Wife tries a body shot but Glover blocks it.
Wife misses with a punch to the body.
Wife misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wife lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Wife scores with a hook to the body. A nice left hand lands by Wife.
Glover prevents a body shot from Wife. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wife misses with a punch to the body.
Wife tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wife misses with a body punch.
Wife goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glover is breathing heavily. Wife works on Glover's body with a couple of short punches. Wife tries to work over Glover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wife lands a nice shot to the body. #T1# Wife doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wife lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Glover. A right handed body shot lands from Wife.
Wife misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wife tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. First Wife has scored more points in the clinch so far. Glover is looking to take this one to the mat. First Wife has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Glover. Wife struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
Wife goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wife misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wife scores with a nice hook to the head. Glover tries for a takedown but Wife manages to get underhooks.
Wife doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wife lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Glover prevents a body shot from Wife. Glover can't get the takedown.
Wife lands a body shot. Wife lands a nice shot to the body. Wife lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glover backwards. Glover blocks a body shot from Wife. #T2# A hook to the body from Wife.
Wife tries to work over Glover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A shot in the inside from Wife. Wife works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wife digs a right hand underneath Glover's ribcage. Glover let out a lung full of air as it connected. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wife misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wife misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wife. Wife cracks Glover with a nice body shot. Wife struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Wife.
Glover is looking to take this one to the mat. Wife doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wife tries to throw a body punch but Glover avoids it by throwing Wife back against the cage. Wife doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glover is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wife is defending well. Wife lands with a left to the head. Wife cracks Glover with a nice body shot. Wife goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3# Wife goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wife lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wife lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glover backwards. Wife presses Glover against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Wife presses Glover against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Wife can't find room to land a body shot as Glover controls the action.
Wife working some nice short punches in the clinch. Wife scores with a shot to the side of Glover's head. Wife is working Glover over against the cage. Wife lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wife misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wife tries to work over Glover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wife scores with an uppercut up the middle. Wife tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wife scores with a shot to the side of Glover's head. Glover blocks a body shot from Wife. Glover wants a takedown but no success here.
Wife tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Glover drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wife pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T4# Wife throws a hook but Glover avoids it easily. Glover tries a quick counter leg kick but Wife is wise to it. Wife throws out a loose jab but Glover uses good head movement to avoid it. Glover misses with a wild body shot. Glover on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Glover. Wife does a little dance to reset his feet. A little feinted left hand from Wife on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Glover throws a lazy uppercut
and Wife counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A low kick from Glover is predictable there #KD# and Wife counters with a left hand that sends Glover to the canvas! #CUT#The cut above Dick Glover's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Glover keeping full guard, as Wife tries to pass. Wife is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glover can do to turn this around? Glover not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
First Wife dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Dick Glover's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Glover glances at the clock... BAM! Wife nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Glover crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Glover is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). First Wife! After winning the bout, First Wife 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:
Glory Fights -
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Wife gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fisticuffs tries to work over Wife's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. We've been informed that Fisticuffs 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. Wife blocking some punches.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Wife uses good head movement to avoid it. Wife gets through Fisticuffs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Fisticuffs is working Wife over against the ropes. Wife lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside. Fisticuffs lands a left hand.
Wife blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs working some nice short punches in the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs can't find room to land a body shot as Wife controls the action.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wife's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Wife struggles to land a body shot inside as Fisticuffs controls his hands.
Wife blocks an uppercut.
Wife tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fisticuffs scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1# Fisticuffs struggles to land a body shot inside as Wife controls his hands.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Fisticuffs.
Wife misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fisticuffs tries to work over Wife's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wife tries to throw a body punch but Fisticuffs avoids it by throwing Wife back against the ropes. Fisticuffs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wife backwards. Wife tries a body shot but Fisticuffs blocks it.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Wife works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wife works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Wife scores with a nice short uppercut. Fisticuffs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch. Wife lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fisticuffs backwards. Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs. Wife lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fisticuffs looks winded! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fisticuffs prevents a body shot from Wife. Wife stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Wife lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fisticuffs. Wife lands a body shot. Wife lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wife 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. Wife tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wife lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fisticuffs. Wife scores with a hook to the body. A right hook to the body lands for Wife.
Wife pushes Fisticuffs back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. A right hook to the body lands for Wife.
Wife tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fisticuffs's elbow. Wife misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wife. Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Wife tries to throw a body punch but Fisticuffs avoids it by throwing Wife back against the ropes. Wife lands a nice shot to the body. Wife lands a right hand. A right handed body shot lands from Wife.
#T3# Nice body punch from Wife. Wife lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fisticuffs backwards. A right hook to the body lands for Wife.
Wife lands a shot to the body. Wife is working Fisticuffs over against the ropes. Wife makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A shot in the inside from Wife. Wife goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wife softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#ROC#Fisticuffs is rocked! A right hook to the body lands for Wife.
Fisticuffs is still on wobbly legs! Can Wife finish him? Wife lands a shot to the body. Wife works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wife creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fisticuffs with a big uppercut! Fisticuffs tries to clinch up but Wife pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Fisticuffs to the mat! Fisticuffs covers up and Wife unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). First Wife! First Wife thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Glory Days
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Lee has closed the distance and engaged Wife in a clinch.
Wife goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Lee throws a head punch that misses. Lee lands with a right to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee. Lee misses with an elbow strike.
We've been informed that Lee 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. Lee working aggressively here.
Wife 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. Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lee lands with a right to the head. Wife working aggressively here.
Wife lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Wife blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee throws a head punch that misses. Wife tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Wife.
Wife tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from Lee on the inside. Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wife working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#It looks like Elrick Lee has been cut. 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! Wife throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Lee looks winded! Wife scores with a shoulder strike. Wife misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wife can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
#T1# Wife struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Wife lands a nice shot to the body. A body shot lands from Wife.
Wife tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Wife back against the cage. Lee throws a head punch that misses. A hook to the body from Wife.
Wife works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Wife.
Nice body punch from Wife - that landed with a thud.
Wife cracks Lee with a nice body shot. Wife lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee. Wife lands a shot to the body. Wife lands a body punch in the clinch. Wife struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Wife lands a nice shot to the body. Nice body punch from Wife - that landed with a thud.
Wife works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wife scores with a hook to the body. Wife lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Wife struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
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! Wife goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2# Wife lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Lee misses with an elbow over the top. Wife tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow. Wife lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wife lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Wife as the two fighters clinch.
Wife lands a nice shot to the body. Wife tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Nice body punch from Wife. Wife lands with a short shot to the head. Good body shot from Wife.
Wife lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wife tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Wife back against the cage. A short left from Wife. Wife tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow. Lee misses with the head strike.
Wife lands a shot to the body. Nice body punch from Wife - that landed with a thud.
Wife stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Wife blocks a body shot from Lee. Lee takes a shot to the head. #T3# A right hook to the body lands for Wife.
Lee throws a head punch that misses. Wife lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards. Wife tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wife tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow. Nice body punch from Wife - that landed with a thud.
Wife can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Wife lands a hook to the side of the head. Wife struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Wife stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A hook to the body from Wife.
Wife lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards. Wife lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards. #ROC#Lee is rocked! Wife makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Wife finish him? Wife blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Wife works on Lee's body with a couple of short punches. Wife dips a shoulder and cracks Lee with a mighty uppercut! Lee falls back against the cage and Wife unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lee is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Wife screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). First Wife! An out of breath First Wife 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:
GFC 23 -
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Wife has Skallagrimsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Skallagrimsson lands an uppercut. Skallagrimsson misses with a hook from the clinch. Wife swings wildly with an uppercut but Skallagrimsson uses good head movement to avoid it. Skallagrimsson gets through Wife's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wife blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wife's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Skallagrimsson working aggressively here.
Skallagrimsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Wife uses good head movement to avoid it. Skallagrimsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skallagrimsson has a couple of punches blocked by Wife.
Wife misses with some punches.
#TD# Skallagrimsson drags the fight down to the ground.
Skallagrimsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB# Skallagrimsson pushes a forearm under Wife's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Wife is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eyvind Skallagrimsson! A relieved looking Eyvind Skallagrimsson 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:
BKFC 21 - Emelianenko vs Wife
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1# Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Wife. Emelianenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Emelianenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Nice defenses there by Emelianenko. Emelianenko with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wife throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wife takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Wife moves away and avoids it. Emelianenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wife. Wife misses the shot to the body. Wife scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut. Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wife. Emelianenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Wife misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely. Wife swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wife swings away with a body shot that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1# Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Wife is just out of range. Wife loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch. Wife connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot. Emelianenko drops his hands momentarily and Wife takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Emelianenko misses with a jab to the body
enabling Wife to counter with a crisp jab. Emelianenko lunges at Wife with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wife's hand. Wife lands a right hook to the body.
Wife throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko. Wife with a nice cross. Nice defenses there by Wife. Emelianenko walks into a stiff left hand from Wife. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Emelianenko blocks a jab. Wife might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Emelianenko throws out a loose jab but Wife uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2# Oooooh!!! Wife has knocked Emelianenko down with a huge combo! Wife steps away and waves a wobbly Emelianenko back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#Roman Emelianenko's cut is getting worse.#T2# Wife drops his hands momentarily and Emelianenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Wife throws the left hand but Emelianenko avoids the punch easily. Nice jab there from Wife. Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Wife connects with a body shot that sends Emelianenko's belly button to the back. Wife throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it. Emelianenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Wife misses with a straight left. Emelianenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Wife throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it. Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wife was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko. Wife misses with a hook. Emelianenko misses with a body shot.
Wife is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Emelianenko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Wife avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.
#T3# Emelianenko jabs Wife right on the nose. Wife blinks but takes it well. Wife misses with a hook. Emelianenko tries to clinch up but Wife circles away and keeps his distance. Wife keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wife keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wife throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily. It looked like Emelianenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wife. Wife scores with a three punch combo!
Wife staying out of range there. Wife throws out a counter right but Emelianenko avoids it with no problem. Emelianenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT2#Roman Emelianenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. A jab from Wife misses. Emelianenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Emelianenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wife. Emelianenko scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wife looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range.#T4# Wife waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianenko. Wife swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Wife throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot. Emelianenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Emelianenko staying out of range there. Wife fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Wife uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelianenko. Emelianenko blocks a jab. Emelianenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Wife counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wife takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Emelianenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT2#Jeez, Roman Emelianenko's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Emelianenko misses with a body shot.
Wife scores with a sloppy right hand. Emelianenko should have avoided that one. Wife swings widly with a right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
First Wife dominated that round. The cut man is working on Roman Emelianenko's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Emelianenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Wife takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Wife lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Emelianenko misses. It seemed like Wife was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wife. As Wife looks to move away, Emelianenko throws a big counter combo but Wife just gets out of the way. Emelianenko throws a body shot but no joy. First Wife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Emelianenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A cross from Wife lands. Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wife. Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wife was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko. First Wife seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wife misses with a wild combination.
Wife throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot. Wife uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Emelianenko might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1# Wife throws a right hand that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a nice uppercut. Wife on the wrong end of a nice jab. Wife swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. It looked like Emelianenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wife. Emelianenko throws a push kick but Wife slaps the foot to one side. Wife connects with a body shot that sends Emelianenko's belly button to the back. Wife misses the shot to the body. Donk. Emelianenko catches Wife right on the button with a cross. Sloppy strikes from Wife. Those never looked like landing. #KD# Emelianenko lands a big right hand that sends Wife crashing to the mat! Emelianenko stays standing though and waves Wife back to his feet!#ROC#Wife is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wife defending well as Emelianenko loads up on a big left hand. Wife is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianenko finish him? Wife swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Emelianenko rattles Wife with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Wife tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Emelianenko dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Wife stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roman Emelianenko! Roman Emelianenko retains his heavyweight title! During a confident post fight interview, Roman Emelianenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BKFC 15 - Widenose vs Ford
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1# Bricard shoots in for a takedown but Wife shows good takedown defense. Wife appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Bricard tries to grapple but his opponent circles enabling Wife to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Terry Bricard has been cut. Bricard dives in for a single leg takedown but Wife sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. A low kick from Bricard is predictable there and Wife counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bricard misses with a hook
and Bricard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wife plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Bricard swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Bricard face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). First Wife! First Wife was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. Terry Bricard spoke after the fight, saying 'congratulations. He was the better man tonight'. |
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Event:
BKFC 13 - Hurst vs Christ
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1# Wife jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wife throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OcasioCortez misses with a body shot.
OcasioCortez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wife. Wife definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Wife uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OcasioCortez. Wife throws a body punch but OcasioCortez moves out of range. OcasioCortez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Wife feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits OcasioCortezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A jab from Wife misses. OcasioCortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Wife misses with a wild body shot. OcasioCortez moves away from the strike by Wife. Wife bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Wife looks to throw the jab but OcasioCortez is out of range. OcasioCortez ducks under a wild hook from Wife. Wife waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OcasioCortez. Wife throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OcasioCortez unleashes a big counter combination but Wife bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. First Wife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. OcasioCortez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. OcasioCortez 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.#T1# Wife fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. OcasioCortez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Wife slips a jab from OcasioCortez. Wife's corner calls for a 1-2. Wife obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #KD# Wife cracks OcasioCortez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wife has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning OcasioCortez to stand back up! Wife swings for the body but OcasioCortez moves out of range.
OcasioCortez slips a jab from Wife. OcasioCortez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wife misses with a lunging right hand
and OcasioCortez counters with a straight right hand. Wife misses with an uppercut. OcasioCortez saw that one coming. OcasioCortez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Nice body punch from Wife. Wife fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OcasioCortez manages to avoid it. OcasioCortez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wife with a body shot. A big right from Wife misses. OcasioCortez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Wife misses with an uppercut. OcasioCortez saw that one coming. Wife lands a really nice looking cross but OcasioCortez seems unphased.
OcasioCortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wife.
OcasioCortez throws out a counter right but Wife avoids it with no problem.#T2# Wife pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wife throws an ugly left hook that misses
and OcasioCortez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wife thinking. OcasioCortez works over Wife's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like First Wife has been cut. Wife swings and misses with a shot to the body letting OcasioCortez counter with a right hand. Wife getting the better of the striking in that exchange. OcasioCortez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OcasioCortez misses with a body punch
and Wife counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wife slips a jab from OcasioCortez. Wife throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OcasioCortez unleashes a big counter combination but Wife bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Wife misses the body punch and OcasioCortez counters with a nice uppercut. OcasioCortez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Wife lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Wife uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OcasioCortez.
#T3# OcasioCortez throws a looping overhand right but Wife ducks down to avoid it. The fighters circling - Wife throws out the jab but it was never going to land. OcasioCortez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Nice cross by Wife. Wife scores with a jab to the jaw. OcasioCortez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wife. OcasioCortez throws out a counter right but Wife avoids it with no problem. Wife scores with a body shot.
OcasioCortez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Wife throws an ugly left hook that misses
and OcasioCortez counters with a straight right hand. Wife throws out a loose jab but OcasioCortez uses good head movement to avoid it. It seemed like OcasioCortez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Wife throws a hook but OcasioCortez avoids it easily. Wife throws the left hand but OcasioCortez avoids the punch easily. OcasioCortez is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Wife throws a hook but OcasioCortez blocks it.#T4# Wife's jab looks to have found its range, popping OcasioCortez under the eye. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. OcasioCortez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
OcasioCortez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
BOOM! Wife lands a beautiful left hook that drops OcasioCortez. OcasioCortez tries to recover but Wife is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and OcasioCortez lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). First Wife! First Wife bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2021 |
#R1# Salvacion misses with a takedown and Wife counters with a stiff right hand. No luck for Salvacion with that takedown attempt. A big left from Wife misses. Salvacion counters with a body kick. Salvacion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wife throws out the jab. Wife swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wife swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Salvacion slips under a jab. Wife fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salvacion manages to avoid it. Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.#T1##KD# Wife feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Salvacion sprawling to the canvas! Salvacion rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wife finish him?!
#CUT#It looks like Richard John Salvacion has been cut. First Wife is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Salvacion slips under a jab. Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wife blocks it well. Wife jabbing away but nothing is landing. Salvacion counters with a body kick. Wife throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Salvacion defending well as Wife loads up on a big left hand. Salvacion counters with a body kick. Wife is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Wife lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Salvacion - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Wife!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). First Wife! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1# Wife throws an overhand right that lands on Mehoff's shoulder, as Mehoff tries to avoid the shot. Mehoff appears to be looking for a big counter. Mehoff tries to clinch up but Wife circles away and keeps his distance. Wife with a hook. Mehoff throws a wild body kick that Wife sees coming a mile off. It seemed like Wife was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Wife defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mehoff. A combination from Mehoff does no damage. Mehoff shoots for a takedown but Wife saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Mehoff fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Mehoff. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wife drops Mehoff with a huge uppercut! Mehoff drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Wife is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). First Wife! |
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