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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Fábio Araújo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Skane Kraft!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Araújo has closed the distance and engaged Kraft in a clinch.
Kraft has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Araújo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Araújo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kraft gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kraft changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Araújo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Araújo moves into the clinch successfully.
Kraft is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fábio Araújo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skane Kraft.
Araújo wants a takedown.
Kraft jumps guard but Araújo stands there with Kraft around his waist. Kraft gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kraft can't get the takedown.
Araújo is trying to pull guard but Kraft turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Araújo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kraft to keep the fight standing.
Araújo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kraft smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Araújo has closed the distance and engaged Kraft in a clinch.
Araújo tries to pull guard but Kraft won't allow it.
Kraft is trying to drag Araújo to the mat but Araújo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Araújo wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Araújo is pressed up against the cage. Kraft has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Araújo down to the mat. Araújo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Araújo moves into the clinch successfully.
Kraft is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Araújo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Araújo stops a takedown attempt from Kraft.
Kraft is pressed up against the cage. Araújo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kraft down to the mat. Kraft avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Araújo drives through and clinches with Kraft against the cage.
Kraft tries to score a body lock takedown but Araújo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Araújo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kraft pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Araújo rushes Kraft and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Araújo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kraft wants to take the fight to the mat but Araújo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kraft gets underhooks to prevent Araújo's takedown attempt.
Araújo wants to take the fight to the mat but Kraft manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Araújo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Araújo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kraft is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Araújo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kraft is defending well.
Araújo is breathing heavily.
Kraft is trying to pull guard but Araújo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Araújo 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.
Araújo is trying to pull guard but Kraft has him pressed against the cage.
Kraft can't get the takedown.
Kraft drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Araújo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kraft just stands there and leans against the cage.
Araújo is pressed up against the cage. Kraft has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Araújo down to the mat. Araújo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kraft shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Araújo pinned against the cage. Araújo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Araújo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kraft has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Araújo after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Araújo tries to pull guard but Kraft forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kraft has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Araújo after a bit of a struggle.
Kraft is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kraft has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Araújo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Araújo goes for a takedown attempt but Kraft pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kraft shoots in for a double leg but Araújo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Araújo darts in and clinches Kraft up against the cage.
Araújo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kraft has Araújo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Araújo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kraft changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Araújo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Araújo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Kraft manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Araújo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Kraft throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Araújo looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Araújo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Araújo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kraft looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Kraft escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Araújo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Araújo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Araújo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T5#
Araújo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Kraft looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kraft is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kraft working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Araújo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Araújo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kraft escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Araújo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kraft can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Araújo controls the pace.
Araújo continues to stall.#T6##SUB2#
Kraft working for a triangle but Araújo defends it easily.
Araújo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kraft is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kraft is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Araújo is aware though and is defending well.
Araújo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Araújo wants to pass the guard but Kraft is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Kraft had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Araújo defends it easily.
Araújo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7##SUB2#
Kraft is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Araújo is posturing up here but Kraft has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Araújo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Araújo has to tap! Slick submission there by Kraft!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skane Kraft! |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Fábio Araújo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Billy Williams!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Araújo has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Araújo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Williams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Araújo after a bit of a struggle.
Araújo 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.
Araújo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Araújo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williams prevents it.
Williams tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fábio Araújo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Williams.
Williams can't get the takedown.
Araújo tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
Williams has Araújo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Araújo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Williams is working for takedown but Araújo is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Araújo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Araújo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Williams after a bit of a struggle.
Williams tries for a takedown. No joy.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Araújo.
Araújo tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
Araújo is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Araújo tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
Araújo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing.
Williams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Araújo pulls guard.
Araújo keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araújo has his hands on Williams's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Araújo keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Araújo pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2##SUB2#
Williams drops back looking for a leg! Araújo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Araújo manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into Araújo's guard.
Araújo pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Araújo 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.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Araújo is retaining full guard.
Williams is still trying to improve position.#T3##SUB2#
Williams drops back looking for a leg! Araújo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Araújo manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into Araújo's guard.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araújo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araújo is pulling down on Williams's head to control his posture.
Araújo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Araújo is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Williams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Williams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Araújo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Williams has Araújo in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araújo (2) vs (0) Williams#T4#
Araújo won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Araújo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Araújo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araújo (2) vs (2) Williams#T5#
Williams preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Araújo dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araújo (4) vs (2) Williams
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Araújo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araújo (4) vs (4) Williams
Araújo 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.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Araújo is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Araújo keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Araújo pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Araújo keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Williams keeps trying to improve his position.
Williams passes Araújo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Araújo tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Araújo sees it coming and defends easily.
Araújo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T7##SUB2#
Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Araújo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Araújo sees it coming and defends easily.
Araújo is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Williams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Araújo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Williams seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Williams 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.
#T8##SUB2#
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Araújo defends it well.
Araújo is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Araújo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Araújo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Williams stands and throws Araújo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Araújo (4) vs (7) Williams
Araújo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Williams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9#
Williams tries to move to mount but Araújo blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Williams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Williams swings around for an armbar but Araújo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Williams's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Araújo (6) vs (7) Williams
Araújo is stalling in the full guard.
Williams is trying to hold Araújo in close to prevent damage but Araújo has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araújo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Williams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Araújo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Araújo continues to stall.#T11#
Araújo prevents Williams from improving his position.
Araújo wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well. #T12#
Well, if Araújo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T13#
Williams controlling the position well.
Araújo is taking a breather. Williams says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Araújo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.#T14#
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Araújo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Araújo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Williams trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Williams wins on points by 7 to 6.
Billy Williams really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cesar Pitt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fábio Araújo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Araújo instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Araújo drags the fight down to the ground.
Pitt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Araújo seems keen to control Pitt's posture.
Pitt wants to control from the top but Araújo keeps moving.
Araújo is pulling down on Pitt's head to control his posture.
Araújo wants to sweep here but Pitt controlling him for the moment.
Pitt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Araújo pulls Pitt in close to prevent any damage.
Pitt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araújo is adopting a defensive guard.
Pitt wants to pass the guard but Araújo is keeping the position.#T1#
Araújo seems keen to control Pitt's posture.
Pitt trying to control but Araújo is working from the bottom.
Araújo managing to control the position.
Araújo wants to sweep here but Pitt controlling him for the moment.
Araújo is adopting a defensive guard.
Araújo 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.
Pitt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Araújo is pulling down on Pitt's head. It's preventing any offense from Pitt, at least for the moment.
Araújo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pitt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araújo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araújo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pitt is one step ahead there. #T3#
Araújo pulls Pitt in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Araújo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Araújo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Araújo 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.
Araújo controlling the position.
Pitt won't allow Araújo to sweep him here.
Pitt is fighting to break Araújo's control of his arms but Araújo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Araújo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Araújo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Araújo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Araújo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pitt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pitt (0) vs (2) Araújo#T5#
Araújo is stalling in the full guard.
Araújo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pitt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araújo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pitt is trying to keep Araújo in close.
Araújo 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Araújo.
More stalling from Araújo.#T6#
Araújo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Araújo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Araújo with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T7#
Araújo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pitt is trying to keep Araújo in close.
#SUB#
Pitt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Araújo content to stall in guard here. #T8#
Araújo advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Araújo seems content to control.
Araújo is looking to advance position but Pitt won't allow it.
Araújo is controlling the pace.
#T9#
Araújo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pitt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Araújo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Araújo is continuing to stall.
Pitt is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pitt is looking to improve his position.
Araújo is controlling the pace.
Araújo tries to pass to full mount but Pitt defends it.
Araújo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Araújo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pitt (0) vs (5) Araújo
Pitt is desperately trying to improve his position but Araújo has a good base and remains in mount.
Araújo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Araújo is looking to work his way around to Pitt's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Araújo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Araújo is trying to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araújo looking to control and managing it successfully.
The adventures of Araújo the control monster continue. Boring.
Pitt stops Araújo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Araújo controlling from mount. #T13#
Pitt wants to control but Araújo is having none of it.
Araújo controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Pitt is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Araújo has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pitt (0) vs (8) Araújo
I would not like to be Pitt right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Araújo wins on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking Fábio Araújo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Araújo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Araújo throws a jab when Norton was well out of range.
Norton takes one on the button.
Fábio Araújo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araújo thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Norton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Araújo misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norton! But no joy.
Araújo throws a lazy right hand but Norton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Araújo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters circling - Araújo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Norton throws a jab but it's blocked by Araújo.
Araújo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Araújo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Norton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton misses with an uppercut.
Norton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Araújo finds it's way round the side to connect with Norton's head.
Araújo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norton counters with an outside leg kick.
Norton tries to clinch up.
Araújo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!#CL2#
Norton moves into range and clinches up with Araújo.#T1#
A short uppercut from Araújo.
Araújo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Araújo working aggressively here.
Araújo working aggressively here.
Araújo throws a punch but it's blocked by Norton.
Norton has Araújo pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Araújo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Araújo.
Araújo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Araújo working aggressively here.
Norton misses with some punches.
Norton avoiding damage.
Araújo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Araújo swings wildly with an uppercut but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Araújo working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Norton breaks from the clinch.
Norton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Araújo.
Norton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Araújo misses with a looping right.
Norton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Araújo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norton circles away quickly and effectively.
Araújo connects with an inside leg kick.
Araújo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Norton's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norton tries to clinch up
and Araújo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Araújo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Araújo slips under a jab from Norton.
Araújo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Araújo throws a hook but Norton blocks it.
And Norton responds with a good body kick, but Araújo manages to step out the way in time.#T3#
Araújo lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Araújo.
Araújo throws a low kick but Norton avoids it.
Araújo throws a leg kick which misses Norton's front leg but catches the back leg as Norton tries to avoid it.
Araújo throws a hook to the side of Norton's head but Norton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Araújo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Norton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Araújo misses the jab.
Good leg kick by Araújo.
Norton slips a jab from Araújo.
Araújo throws an off balance right hand
and Norton counters with a straight right hand.
Araújo throws a hook to the side of Norton's head but Norton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norton throws out a counter right but Araújo avoids it with no problem.
Norton throws a solid leg kick but Araújo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Norton.
A swing and a miss from Araújo.
Norton only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Araújo with a nice cross.#T4#
A jab from Araújo finds it's way through Norton's defenses.
Araújo swings widly with a right hand
enabling Norton to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Araújo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norton appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Araújo throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Norton to counter with a crisp jab.
Araújo connects with a jab.
Araújo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Araújo misses the target.
Norton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Araújo coming out on top.
Araújo takes a swing at Norton's ribcage but misses.
Araújo misses the jab.
Araújo throws a shot to the body.
Araújo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Araújo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norton lands a high kick!
Norton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Araújo looks to land a left hand but Norton moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fábio Araújo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Norton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Araújo misses the jab.
Araújo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norton let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Norton ducks under a wild hook from Araújo.
Araújo misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Norton's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Norton moves into the clinch successfully.
Araújo misses with a punch on the inside.
Araújo throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Araújo.
Araújo misses with the head strike.
Araújo is trying to break the clinch but Norton is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton is looking to control Araújo's arms but Araújo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Norton has his back to the cage.
Araújo working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Norton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Araújo has a couple of punches blocked by Norton.
#T1#
Araújo misses with a punch on the inside.
Norton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Araújo.
Norton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Araújo throws a punch but it's blocked by Norton.
Norton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Araújo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Araújo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Araújo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norton can do to turn this around?
Araújo has a couple of punches blocked by Norton.
Araújo tries to work over Norton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Araújo breaks the clinch.
Araújo throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Norton to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch but Araújo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Araújo.
Araújo misses with a hook
and Norton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norton lands a jab to Araújo's midsection.
Norton tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Norton. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Araújo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araújo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norton moves away.
Norton unleashes a big counter combination but Araújo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Araújo throws a body kick that misses.
Araújo lands a jab to the head.
Araújo swings for the body but Norton moves out of range.
Araújo throws the kick towards the body but Norton avoids it.
Norton tries to clinch but Araújo is having none of it.
Norton tries to clinch but Araújo moves out of range.
Norton checks a low kick from Araújo.#CL2#
Norton has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3##BC#
Araújo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Araújo walks into a straight right hand from Norton.
Norton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Araújo.
Norton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fábio Araújo is winning the standup battle so far.
Araújo misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Norton to counter with a crisp jab.
Norton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Araújo.
Araújo lands a lovely overhand right.
Araújo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Araújo.
A lazy body kick from Norton
letting Araújo counter with a right hand.
Araújo misses with a lunging right hand
and Norton counters with a nice uppercut.
Norton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Araújo in his tracks.
Norton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Araújo throws out the jab.
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!
Araújo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Norton's head.#T4#
Araújo misses with an uppercut
and Norton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Araújo misses with a right hand
and Norton counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab from Araújo.#CL#
Araújo takes the fight into the clinch.
Norton is looking to control Araújo's arms but Araújo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Norton has his back to the cage.
Araújo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Araújo swings wildly with an uppercut but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Araújo tries to work over Norton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fábio Araújo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Norton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Norton slowing the pace effectively.
Araújo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norton lands a hook that snaps the head of Araújo backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fábio Araújo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Araújo closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Araújo breaks from the clinch.
Araújo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Araújo misses with a body kick.
Araújo backing away here, and Norton unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Araújo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Araújo lands with a good body shot.
Araújo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Araújo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Araújo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Araújo lands a lovely overhand right.
Araújo ducks under a wild hook from Norton.
Norton tries to clinch up but Araújo circles away and keeps his distance.
Norton takes one to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Norton tries to clinch up but Araújo circles away and keeps his distance.
Norton tries to close the distance and clinch but Araújo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Araújo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Araújo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Norton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Araújo.
Araújo connects with a jab.
A big right from Araújo misses.
Araújo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Araújo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Norton throws a hook but Araújo blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Araújo misses the target.
Araújo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norton manages to avoid it.
Araújo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Norton on the side of the head.
Araújo misses with a right hand
and Norton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norton tries to clinch up but Araújo circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Norton rushes Araújo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Araújo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Araújo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Araújo letting Norton take a breather here.
Araújo throws a punch but it's blocked by Norton. #BC#
Araújo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Araújo keeps the fight on the outside.
Araújo misses with a leg kick.
Norton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Norton tries to clinch there but Araújo circles away.
Araújo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norton counters with a nice body shot.
Araújo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Araújo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norton.
Araújo lands with a straight right. Norton didn't see that one coming.
Norton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Norton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Araújo loads up on a big right hand but Norton slips the punch.#CL2#
Norton closes the distance and pushes Araújo back into the cage.
Norton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Araújo working hard to break the clinch.
Norton blocks an uppercut.
Araújo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Araújo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Araújo misses with the head strike.
Araújo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Araújo fails to land.
Norton taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norton.
Araújo misses with a punch to the body.
Norton just leaning against Araújo, taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Araújo working aggressively here.
#BC#
Araújo breaks the clinch.
Norton lands a jab to the head.
#T4#
Norton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Araújo misses with a hook
and Norton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Araújo throws out a loose jab but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norton appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Edd Norton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Araújo looks to land a left hand but Norton moved out of range nicely.
Norton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Araújo misses with an uppercut
and Norton counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Araújo.
Norton feints and then cracks Araújo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Araújo down. #CL2#
Norton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Araújo, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Araújo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Araújo.
A little jabbing left from Norton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Norton slips under a jab.
Fábio Araújo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Araújo with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fábio Araújo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Araújo 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 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fábio Araújo!
A very excited looking Fábio Araújo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Araújo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Weismuller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Araújo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Araújo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weismuller.
Araújo lands a head shot.
We've been informed that Weismuller 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.
Araújo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Weismuller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Araújo.
Weismuller moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Araújo, as that shot connected.
Weismuller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Araújo's waist but Araújo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Weismuller off to one side.
Araújo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Weismuller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weismuller lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters circling - Araújo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Araújo lands a nice hook to Weismuller's body. Weismuller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Weismuller finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weismuller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Araújo defends well and Weismuller ends up having to push Araújo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Weismuller shoots in and drives through. Araújo sprawls well.
Araújo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fábio Araújo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a sloppy head kick and Araújo moves out of range easily.
Araújo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Araújo avoids the head kick by Weismuller.
Horrible takedown attempt by Weismuller or perhaps it was just good defense by Araújo, which made it look bad.
Araújo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Weismuller's hands.#T1#
Weismuller slips a straight right by Araújo.
Weismuller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Araújo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Araújo looks to land a left hand but Weismuller moved out of range nicely.
Weismuller checks the leg kick nicely there.
Weismuller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fábio Araújo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weismuller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Araújo misses the target.
Fábio Araújo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araújo stuffs the takedown attempt from Weismuller. Weismuller gets slowly back to his feet.
Araújo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Weismuller dives in for a single leg takedown but Araújo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Araújo.
Araújo tests Weismuller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Weismuller slips a straight right by Araújo.
And Weismuller tries to counter it with a takedown but Araújo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Weismuller goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Weismuller moves away from the strike by Araújo.
Araújo tries to score with a low kick but Weismuller moves his leg out of the way.
Araújo throws a jab when Weismuller was well out of range.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Araújo throws a shot from downtown. Weismuller moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Weismuller's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Araújo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice takedown defense from Araújo. No joy for Weismuller on that attempt.
Weismuller shoots in for a takedown but Araújo shows good takedown defense.
Weismuller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Araújo tries to land a front kick but Weismuller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No joy there for Weismuller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Araújo looks to land a right hand but Weismuller moved out of range.
Weismuller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Araújo throws a hook but Weismuller blocks it.
Araújo missing with a left hand there. Weismuller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weismuller throws a counter combo.
Weismuller shoots in and drives through. Araújo sprawls well.
Weismuller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weismuller looks winded!
Araújo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Araújo misses the shot to the body.
Weismuller lands a slapping body shot.
Araújo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weismuller.
Araújo misses with a hook. Weismuller ducked under it nicely.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Araújo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Weismuller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Weismuller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Weismuller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Araújo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weismuller somewhat.
A jab from Araújo does it's job there.
Weismuller shoots in for a takedown but Araújo shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Weismuller gets tackled into the cage by Araújo. Araújo maintains the clinch.
Araújo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Araújo misses with some punches.
Araújo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Araújo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Weismuller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Araújo is defending well.
Weismuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Araújo lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4##BC#
Araújo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Araújo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Araújo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Weismuller or perhaps it was just good defense by Araújo, which made it look bad.
Araújo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weismuller.
Araújo throws out a loose jab but Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araújo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Araújo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Weismuller tries a head kick but it misses.
Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Araújo.
Weismuller fails with a takedown attempt.
Weismuller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Araújo can pounce on him.
Araújo scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
Araújo takes a swing at Weismuller's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fábio Araújo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Weismuller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Weismuller is defended easily by Araújo.
Araújo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Weismuller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Araújo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Weismuller.
Weismuller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Araújo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Araújo lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Araújo lands the left hand.
Araújo misses with an uppercut.
Weismuller throws a counter combo.
Weismuller moves forwards but Araújo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Araújo lands a nice looking body kick.
Weismuller goes for a double leg but Araújo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Araújo continues to drive forward.
Fábio Araújo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Weismuller.
Weismuller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Araújo.
#T1#
Weismuller moves out of range as Araújo strikes.
Weismuller shoots in for a takedown but Araújo shows good takedown defense.
Weismuller defending well as Araújo loads up on a big left hand.
Weismuller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Araújo as he avoids it easily.
Weismuller is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Araújo misses the target.
Araújo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weismuller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Araújo lands with a shot to the body.
Araújo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Araújo clinches up with Weismuller and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Araújo on the inside.
Araújo misses with some punches.
Araújo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards.
Weismuller can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Araújo fails to land.
Weismuller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Araújo is defending well.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weismuller.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Araújo lands a hook that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards.
Weismuller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Araújo misses with some punches.
Araújo misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Araújo.
Araújo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weismuller can do to turn this around?
Araújo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Araújo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Araújo misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Araújo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weismuller slips a jab from Araújo.
Weismuller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Araújo's waist but Araújo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Weismuller off to one side.
Araújo cracks Weismuller with a good jab.
Weismuller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Araújo's waist but Araújo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Weismuller off to one side.
Weismuller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weismuller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weismuller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Araújo scores with the left hand. Weismuller knows he should have avoided that one.
Araújo lands a nice hook to Weismuller's body. Weismuller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Araújo tests Weismuller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Araújo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Araújo drives through and clinches with Weismuller against the cage.
Araújo working aggressively here.
Weismuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weismuller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Weismuller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Araújo after a bit of a struggle.
Weismuller blocks an uppercut.
Weismuller can't get the takedown.
Weismuller tries to score a body lock takedown but Araújo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Araújo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Araújo jabs Weismuller right on the nose. Weismuller blinks but takes it well.
Tommy Weismuller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Weismuller or perhaps it was just good defense by Araújo, which made it look bad.
Araújo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Weismuller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weismuller throws a head kick but Araújo moves out of range.
Fábio Araújo is winning the standup battle so far.
A cross from Araújo lands.
Weismuller misses with a head kick.
Araújo with the inside leg kick.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weismuller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Araújo cracks Weismuller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Araújo throws a looping overhand right but Weismuller ducks down to avoid it.
Araújo lands a nice hook to Weismuller's body. Weismuller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Araújo lands with an uppercut that bounces Weismuller off the cage and back into range.
Weismuller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Araújo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weismuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Araújo moves out of range as Weismuller throws a body kick.
Araújo cracks Weismuller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Araújo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weismuller's head.
Weismuller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Araújo lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fábio Araújo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Weismuller's cut.
That's time! Araújo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Weismuller stuns Araújo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Weismuller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Araújo.
Weismuller is trying desperately to land a takedown but Araújo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Weismuller.
Weismuller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Weismuller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Araújo checks a leg kick.
Araújo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Weismuller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Araújo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Araújo throws a body shot but no joy.
Araújo misses the jab.
Araújo lands a slapping body shot.
Weismuller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Danga de danga de dang - Araújo scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weismuller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Araújo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weismuller somewhat.
Araújo scores with a nice head shot.
Weismuller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Weismuller defending well as Araújo loads up on a big left hand.
Araújo misses with a looping left.
Araújo misses with a low kick.
Weismuller moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Weismuller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weismuller misses with a head kick.
A left and a right from Weismuller both land. Nice combination.
Araújo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Weismuller ducks right into an uppercut from Araújo.
Araújo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weismuller's sensitive parts.
Weismuller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Araújo sprawls well. Araújo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weismuller gets slowly back to his feet.
Araújo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Weismuller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araújo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tommy Weismuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Araújo throws a jab when Weismuller was well out of range.
Araújo looks to land a left hand but Weismuller moved out of range nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Araújo.
Weismuller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Araújo.
Weismuller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Araújo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC#Weismuller is rocked!
Weismuller throws a sloppy head kick and Araújo moves out of range easily.
Weismuller is still on wobbly legs! Can Araújo finish him?
A nice leg kick lands there from Araújo.
Araújo lands a right hook to the body.
Weismuller seems to have recovered his senses.
Weismuller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Weismuller walks into a stiff left hand from Araújo.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Araújo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Araújo misses with a few strikes there.
Weismuller steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Araújo.
Weismuller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fábio Araújo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Weismuller.
Weismuller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Araújo. Araújo obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Weismuller misses with a body kick.
Weismuller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Araújo thuds a left hand into Weismuller's body.
Araújo connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Araújo does it's job there.
Weismuller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Araújo cracks a nice hook into Weismuller's ribs.
Weismuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Araújo was well out of range. Poor timing from Weismuller.
Araújo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Weismuller's head.
Araújo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Weismuller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Weismuller throws a head kick but Araújo moves out of range.
Araújo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weismuller at a distance.
Araújo scores with a leg kick.
Weismuller throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Araújo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weismuller steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Araújo. Beautiful body shot.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Weismuller takes one to the chin there.
Araújo scores with a three punch combo!
Araújo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Weismuller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Araújo.
Araújo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Araújo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Araújo duly obliges.
Araújo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses.
Araújo connects with a jab.
Araújo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Araújo throws a hook to the side of Weismuller's head but Weismuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weismuller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Araújo connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller throws a sloppy head kick and Araújo moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Araújo. That snapped Weismuller's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Araújo as he connects with a hook.
Fábio Araújo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Weismuller ducks right into an uppercut from Araújo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fábio Araújo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Araújo 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 Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fábio Araújo!
Fábio Araújo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Araújo looks to land a left hand but Hell moved out of range nicely.
Hell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Araújo sprawls and moves away.
Araújo scores with a hook.
Araújo throws a hook but Hell blocks it.
Araújo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Araújo sprawls and moves away.
A big right from Hell misses.
Fábio Araújo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Araújo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hell throws a lazy right hand but Araújo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Araújo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Araújo throws a hook but Hell avoids it easily.
Hell staying out of range there.
Hell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Araújo throws an overhand right that lands on Hell's shoulder, as Hell tries to avoid the shot.
Hell slips a straight right by Araújo.
Araújo cracks Hell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hell misses with an uppercut. Araújo saw that one coming.
Hell is looking to chop away at Araújo's legs.
Hell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Araújo throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Araújo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hell with a nice calf kick.
Araújo scores with a jab.#T1#
A low kick lands for Araújo.
Hell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Araújo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Araújo.
Hell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Araújo.
Araújo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hell lands a nice shot that snaps Araújo's head back.
Araújo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hell at a distance.
Hell is breathing heavily.
Araújo scores with a punch to the head.
Araújo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hell.
Hell misses the jab.
Hell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Araújo looks to land a left hand but Hell moved out of range nicely.
Hell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Araújo.
Hell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Araújo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Araújo.
Araújo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That kick from Araújo tenderised Hell's leg. Hell is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Hell slips a jab from Araújo.
Nice uppercut lands for Araújo. That snapped Hell's head back.
Araújo catches Hell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Araújo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hell with a nice calf kick.
Araújo 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.
Hell walks into a stiff left hand from Araújo.
Araújo scores with a decent looking hook.
Araújo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Araújo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hell's hands.
Araújo connects with a nice looking jab.
#ROC2#Hell is rocked!
A solid body kick from Araújo.
Oh Hell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hell loads up on a big right hand but Araújo slips the punch.
Araújo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hell. Araújo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Araújo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hell seems to have got his legs back now.
Araújo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A slow jab from Hell misses its intended target. #T3#
Araújo lands the left hand.
Araújo scores with a nice head shot.
Araújo cracks Hell on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Hell falls backwards against the cage. Araújo follows up with more strikes that drop Hell to his knees. Araújo keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Hell! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fábio Araújo!
Fábio Araújo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Robbie Hell was interviewed post fight and said 'Akkor is �n vagyok a legjobb! :)'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Araújo throws a looping overhand right but Smalls ducks down to avoid it.
And Smalls tries to counter it with a takedown but Araújo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Araújo works Smalls's body with a nice hook.
Smalls with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Araújo to score with a decent uppercut.
Araújo throws a shot from downtown. Smalls moves away and avoids it.
Araújo scores with a punch to the head.
Jab, jab by Araújo - just one landing.
Araújo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Araújo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Smalls tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Araújo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A cross from Araújo lands.
Araújo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smalls.
Araújo throws the left hand but Smalls avoids the punch easily.
Araújo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smalls blocks a jab.
And Smalls tries to counter it with a takedown but Araújo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A swing and a miss from Araújo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Araújo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Araújo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Araújo duly obliges. #T1#
Araújo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smalls has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Araújo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smalls.
Araújo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smalls momentarily.
#ROC#Smalls is rocked!
Fábio Araújo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araújo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smalls is still on wobbly legs! Can Araújo finish him?
Smalls looks winded!
Araújo circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Smalls to the canvas! Smalls doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Araújo keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fábio Araújo!
Fábio Araújo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Smalls takes one on the button.
Araújo throws a hook but Smalls avoids it easily.
Araújo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Araújo throws a jab when Smalls was well out of range.
Smalls is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Araújo throws a hook to the side of Smalls's head but Smalls sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smalls has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smalls needs to keep his hands up - Araújo had a free shot at his head there.
Smalls takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Araújo keeps the fight on the outside.
Araújo throws an overhand right that lands on Smalls's shoulder, as Smalls tries to avoid the shot.
Araújo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smalls takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Araújo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smalls has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smalls and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Araújo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Araújo throws a nice looking combination but Smalls bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smalls ducks under a wild hook from Araújo.
Araújo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smalls.
Smalls misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Araújo lands a nice shot to the body.
Araújo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Araújo throws a right hand that Smalls ducks under and follows up with a left that Smalls also avoids with ease.
Araújo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smalls wants to clinch up but Araújo keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Araújo. Smalls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Araújo.
Araújo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smalls.
Araújo loads up on a big right hand but Smalls slips the punch.
Smalls tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Araújo throws a big shot that misses.
Fábio Araújo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smalls misses with the combination.
Araújo looks to land a left hand but Smalls moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Smalls.
Smalls tries to clinch up.
Smalls getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Araújo thuds his right hand into Smalls's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Araújo scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from Smalls misses.
Smalls on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Araújo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Araújo lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
Araújo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smalls, pushing him back against the cage.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses.
Araújo swings wildly with an uppercut but Smalls uses good head movement to avoid it.
Araújo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Araújo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smalls blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Araújo.
Smalls slows down the pace here.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Araújo fails to land.
Araújo misses with the head strike.
Araújo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smalls working aggressively here.
Araújo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smalls backwards.
Araújo throws a punch but it's blocked by Smalls.
Araújo tries to work over Smalls's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Araújo breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Araújo clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Araújo.
Araújo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Araújo misses with a punch on the inside.
Araújo lands a right hand.
Smalls is trying to maintain a safe position but Araújo gets an underhook and turns Smalls into the cage.
Araújo misses with some punches.
Araújo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Araújo.
Smalls throws a punch but it's blocked by Araújo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Araújo cracks Smalls with a nice body shot.
Smalls swings wildly with an uppercut but Araújo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Araújo scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Araújo scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Smalls is rocked!
Araújo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smalls is still on wobbly legs! Can Araújo finish him?
Araújo scores with a shot to the side of Smalls's head.
Smalls tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Araújo throws a head punch that misses.
Araújo lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Smalls to his knees! Araújo keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fábio Araújo!
Fábio Araújo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Araújo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hughes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hughes walks into a stiff left hand from Araújo.
Hughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes lands a high kick!
Hughes throws a head kick that misses.
Araújo throws a hook to the side of Hughes's head but Hughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick and Araújo moves out of range easily.
Hughes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Araújo.
Araújo lands with an uppercut that bounces Hughes off the cage and back into range.
Hughes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes throws a head kick but Araújo moves out of range.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick and Araújo moves out of range easily.
Araújo misses with a looping right.
And Hughes responds with a good body kick, but Araújo manages to step out the way in time.
Hughes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Araújo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hughes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hughes misses with a head kick.
Fábio Araújo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araújo moves out of range of the body kick from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes misses with a body kick.
Araújo throws a hook to the side of Hughes's head but Hughes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hughes throws a big counter head kick but Araújo avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Araújo throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.
Hughes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Araújo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Araújo looks to land a left hand but Hughes moved out of range nicely.
Hughes throws a leg kick but Araújo checks it.
Hughes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hughes feints and then cracks Araújo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Araújo down.
Hughes throws a nice looking combination but Araújo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Araújo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hughes tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Araújo clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Araújo breaks from the clinch.
Araújo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hughes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Araújo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick misses from Hughes.
Araújo lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Araújo lands a head shot.
Araújo avoids the head kick by Hughes.
Hughes misses with a head kick.
Araújo throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.
Araújo checks a low kick from Hughes.
Araújo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Hughes throws a low kick but Araújo moves out of range easily.
Hughes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick and Araújo moves out of range easily.
Araújo missing with a left hand there. Hughes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Hughes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Araújo finds it's way through Hughes's defenses.
Hughes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hughes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Araújo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hughes momentarily.
Araújo scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Araújo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hughes lands a left hand.
Araújo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Araújo lands a right hand.
Araújo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hughes.
Araújo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Araújo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Araújo. #BC2#
Hughes breaks from the clinch.
Araújo jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Araújo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Araújo blocks a head kick by Hughes.
Araújo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hughes under the eye.
Hughes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hughes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Araújo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Araújo moves into the clinch.
Araújo working aggressively here.
Araújo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hughes looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Araújo.
Hughes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hughes is trying to maintain a safe position but Araújo gets an underhook and turns Hughes into the cage.
Araújo avoiding damage as Hughes throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Hughes breaks from the clinch.
Araújo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Araújo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughes.
#CL#
Araújo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hughes throws a head punch that misses.
Araújo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Hughes throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Araújo.
A head punch on the inside from Araújo fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hughes.#BC#
Araújo breaks the clinch.
Hughes throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Araújo counters by clinching up.
Araújo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hughes.
Araújo lands a shoulder strike.
Araújo avoiding damage as Hughes throws knees to the body.
Araújo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Araújo.
Araújo misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hughes.
Araújo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Araújo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hughes.
Araújo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Araújo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fábio Araújo 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#
Hughes avoids the body shot from Araújo.
Hughes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Araújo's sensitive parts.
Hughes misses with a kick to the body.
Hughes misses with a head kick.
Hughes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hughes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Araújo.
Araújo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
Araújo missing with a left hand there. Hughes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hughes misses with a head kick.
Araújo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hughes moves into the clinch.#BC#
Araújo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Araújo.
Araújo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice cross by Araújo.
Araújo blocks a head kick by Hughes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Araújo catches Hughes right on the button with a cross.
A left lands for Araújo.
Hughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Araújo scoring well with a low kick there.
Hughes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Araújo. Araújo obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Araújo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Araújo throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot by Araújo.
Araújo cracks Hughes with an open hand slap.
Araújo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hughes can do to turn this around?
A slapping leg kick lands for Araújo.
Araújo dips to his left and cracks Hughes with an uppercut!
Hughes throws a head kick but Araújo moves out of range.
Hughes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Araújo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Araújo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Hughes misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Hughes.
Araújo connects with a single shot there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Araújo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hughes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hughes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Araújo lands a slapping body shot.
Hughes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hughes staying out of range there.#T2#
Araújo lands a jab to the head.
Hughes throws a front kick that sends Araújo stumbling back into the cage.
Hughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Araújo backs off Hughes throws a huge counter combo but Araújo manages to avoid it all.
Fábio Araújo is winning the standup battle so far.
Araújo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hughes throws a leg kick which misses Araújo's front leg but catches the back leg as Araújo tries to avoid it.
Araújo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Araújo misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Araújo misses.
Araújo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hughes. Hughes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hughes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hughes throws a low kick, looking for Araújo's leg but Araújo calmly moves out of range.
A slow jab from Araújo misses its intended target.
Hughes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Araújo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Araújo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hughes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Araújo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Araújo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick and Araújo moves out of range easily.
Araújo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hughes staying out of range there.#T3#
Hughes drops his hands momentarily and Araújo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Araújo scores with a jab. Hughes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Araújo scores with a hook.
A head kick misses from Hughes.
Araújo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Hughes tries to keep at a distance but Araújo has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Araújo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hughes with a jab.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hughes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Araújo cracks Hughes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Hughes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Araújo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hughes on the side of the head.
Araújo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Araújo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughes. #T4#
Hughes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hughes throws a head kick but Araújo moves out of range.
Araújo avoids the head kick by Hughes.
Araújo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Araújo's shoulder, as Araújo tries to avoid the shot.
Araújo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes walks into a straight right hand from Araújo.#ROC#Hughes is rocked!
Araújo throws out a powerful jab.
Hughes is still on wobbly legs! Can Araújo finish him?
Hughes looks up at the clock. Bad move! Araújo lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hughes. Araújo pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fábio Araújo!
A victorious Fábio Araújo 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Araújo throws a good cross that connects.
Fábio Araújo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araújo connects with a crisp jab.
Araújo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeCoteau.
Araújo misses with a body shot
and DeCoteau counters with a right hand to the body.
Araújo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of DeCoteau's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Araújo, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Araújo misses its intended target.
Araújo connects with a body shot that sends DeCoteau's belly button to the back.
Nice jab there from Araújo.
Araújo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DeCoteau at a distance.
Araújo misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Araújo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between DeCoteau's hands.
Araújo looks to score with a jab to the body but DeCoteau is just out of range.
DeCoteau tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
DeCoteau walks into a left hand.
DeCoteau takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
A good leg kick by Araújo.
Araújo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of DeCoteau's head.
Araújo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Araújo misses.
DeCoteau takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Araújo. DeCoteau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Araújo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeCoteau.
DeCoteau tries a quick counter leg kick but Araújo is wise to it.
That kick from Araújo tenderised DeCoteau's leg. DeCoteau is trying to keep his angry face on.
Araújo scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from Araújo misses.
DeCoteau tries to move into range but Araújo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Araújo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DeCoteau, pushing him back against the cage.
DeCoteau has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Araújo after a bit of a struggle.
Araújo tries to throw a body punch but DeCoteau avoids it by throwing Araújo back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Araújo fails to land. #T2#
DeCoteau tries to score a body lock takedown but Araújo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Araújo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Araújo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeCoteau was well out of range. Poor timing from Araújo.
DeCoteau wants to counter with a clinch but Araújo pushes him away.
DeCoteau moves out of range as Araújo strikes.
DeCoteau flicks out a counter leg kick but Araújo steps away.
Araújo tests DeCoteau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Araújo.
A nice side step and DeCoteau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
DeCoteau slips under a jab from Araújo.
Araújo lands with a right hand.
Araújo lands a head shot.
A slow jab from Araújo misses its intended target.
DeCoteau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Araújo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Araújo throws a jab when DeCoteau was well out of range.
And DeCoteau tries to counter it with a takedown but Araújo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Araújo connects with a crisp jab.
Araújo scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Araújo jabs DeCoteau right on the nose. DeCoteau blinks but takes it well.
DeCoteau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Araújo lands a right hook to the body.
DeCoteau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Araújo.
Araújo lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Araújo forces DeCoteau back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
DeCoteau successfully pulls guard.
Araújo wants to stand but DeCoteau has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Araújo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Araújo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
DeCoteau is looking for a triangle but Araújo pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Araújo wants to stand but DeCoteau has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
DeCoteau has his feet on Araújo's thighs here. He's pushed Araújo 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! Araújo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caleb DeCoteau! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Araújo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Araújo keeps the fight on the outside.
Ulfriksson tries for a takedown but Araújo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Araújo, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Araújo forces Ulfriksson back against the cage and clinches.
Araújo lands a nice uppercut.
Araújo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ulfriksson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Araújo presses Ulfriksson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Araújo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Araújo.
Araújo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ulfriksson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Araújo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ulfriksson looks winded!
Ulfriksson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Araújo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ulfrikssons head. #ROC#Ulfriksson is rocked!#BC#
Araújo breaks the clinch.
Ulfriksson is still on wobbly legs! Can Araújo finish him?#CL#
Araújo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Araújo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Araújo.
Araújo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Araújo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ulfriksson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Araújo is unloading with more strikes now! Ulfriksson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fábio Araújo!
Fábio Araújo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Borisov looks for a takedown but Araújo sprawls well.
Araújo jabs Borisov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Araújo throws a hook but Borisov blocks it.
Araújo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Borisov has time to react.
Borisov needs to keep his hands up - Araújo had a free shot at his head there.
Araújo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Araújo wants it to stay on the feet.
Araújo lands an overhand right.
Araújo is looking to slow Borisov down with leg kicks. #CL#
Araújo darts in and clinches Borisov up against the cage.
Borisov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Araújo lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Araújo.
A nice left hand lands by Araújo.
#BC#
Araújo breaks the clinch.
Araújo connects with the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Araújo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Araújo.#CL#
Araújo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Araújo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Araújo pushes Borisov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Araújo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fábio Araújo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Araújo.
Borisov walks into a left hand.
Araújo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Araújo scores with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Araújo.
Araújo jabs Borisov right on the nose. Borisov blinks but takes it well.
Araújo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Araújo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Borisov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Araújo is keeping busy.
Araújo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Borisov.
Fábio Araújo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hristo Borisov.
A short left from Araújo.
Araújo lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Araújo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borisov backwards. #BC#
Araújo breaks the clinch.
Araújo works the jab nicely.#T2#
Araújo scores with a sloppy right hand. Borisov should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Araújo - just one landing.
Araújo thumps Borisov with a low kick.#CL#
Araújo closes the distance and clinches.
Araújo lands a shot to the body.
Araújo gets underhooks to prevent Borisov's takedown attempt.
Araújo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borisov backwards.
Borisov has Araújo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Araújo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Araújo breaks the clinch.
Borisov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Araújo lands a nice looking body kick.
Borisov looks winded!
Araújo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Borisov.
Araújo connects with a body shot that sends Borisov's belly button to the back.
Araújo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borisov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Araújo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Araújo.
Araújo connects with a right hand. Borisov shakes it off.
Borisov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Araújo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
A jab lands there for Araújo.#CL#
Araújo drives through and clinches with Borisov against the cage.
Araújo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Araújo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Borisov takes a shot to the head.
Araújo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Araújo. #BC#
Araújo breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Araújo.
Araújo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Araújo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Borisov doesn't seem phased though.
A jab lands there for Araújo.
Araújo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A cross from Araújo lands.#ROC#Borisov is rocked!
Araújo catches Borisov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Borisov is still on wobbly legs! Can Araújo finish him?
Araújo throws a good cross that connects.
Araújo stuns Borisov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donk. Araújo catches Borisov right on the button with a cross.
Borisov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Araújo lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Borisov falls backwards - clearly groggy! Araújo dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fábio Araújo!
A very excited looking Fábio Araújo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Araújo looks to land a combination but Ruyjini avoids it well.
Ruyjini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Araújo tries to clinch there but Ruyjini circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Araújo checks a leg kick.
Ruyjini just misses with a punch to the body.
Araújo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Araújo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruyjini lands a front kick.
Ruyjini throws a leg kick that misses.
Araújo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ruyjini walks into a left hand.
Araújo lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Araújo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruyjini walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Araújo throws a push kick but Ruyjini slaps the foot to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruyjini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ruyjini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Araújo.
It looked like Araújo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruyjini drops his hands momentarily and Araújo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Araújo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Araújo wants to clinch.
Ruyjini throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Araújo cracks Ruyjini with an open hand slap.
Ruyjini misses with a straight left.
Araújo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Araújo throwing a counter right hand but Ruyjini manages to avoid it.
Ruyjini gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Araújo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ruyjini misses with a low kick.
Fábio Araújo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araújo lands with a nice combination. Ruyjini backs away looking to recover.
Ruyjini lands a leg kick that knocks Araújo off balance momentarily.
Araújo throws the left hand but Ruyjini avoids the punch easily.
Ruyjini loads up on a big right hand but Araújo slips the punch.
Ruyjini throws a sloppy head kick and Araújo moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Araújo scores with a sloppy right hand. Ruyjini should have avoided that one.
Araújo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2##CL2#
Ruyjini moves into the clinch.
Ruyjini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Araújo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruyjini uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Araújo.
Araújo throws a head punch that misses.
Araújo prevents a body shot from Ruyjini.
Araújo blocks an uppercut.
Ruyjini blocks an uppercut.
Araújo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruyjini swings wildly with an uppercut but Araújo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Araújo blocking some punches.
Araújo working aggressively here.
Ruyjini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Araújo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Araújo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Araújo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruyjini.
Ruyjini throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ruyjini takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ruyjini throws the left hand but Araújo avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Donk. Araújo catches Ruyjini right on the button with a cross.
Ruyjini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Araújo throws out a loose jab but Ruyjini uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Araújo.
Araújo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruyjini.
Ruyjini throws a big counter head kick but Araújo avoids it with no problem.
Ruyjini tries to move into range but Araújo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Araújo lands the left hand.
Araújo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruyjini.
Ruyjini takes one to the side of the head.
Ruyjini keeps the fight on the outside.
Araújo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ruyjini blocks a jab.
Ruyjini throws a lazy head kick
and Araújo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruyjini misses with a body kick.
Araújo throws a hook but Ruyjini avoids it easily.
Araújo cracks Ruyjini with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ruyjini has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Ruyjini misses its intended target.
Ruyjini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Araújo.
Araújo cracks Ruyjini with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Araújo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Araújo tries to move into range but Ruyjini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Araújo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruyjini.
Araújo wants to clinch.
Ruyjini fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Araújo checks it well.
Ruyjini just misses with a punch to the body.
Araújo throwing a counter right hand but Ruyjini manages to avoid it.
Araújo misses with a looping right.
Ruyjini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Araújo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Araújo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Araújo throws a hook but Ruyjini blocks it.#CL#
Araújo rushes Ruyjini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruyjini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Araújo backwards.
Nice body punch from Ruyjini.
Araújo lands a body shot. #BC#
Araújo breaks the clinch.
Ruyjini looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fábio Araújo dominated that round.
That's time! Araújo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Araújo dips to his left and cracks Ruyjini with an uppercut!
Araújo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Araújo throws a hook to the side of Ruyjini's head but Ruyjini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Araújo misses its intended target.
Ruyjini swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Araújo counters with a nice uppercut.
Araújo defending well as Ruyjini loads up on a big left hand.
Araújo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Araújo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Araújo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ruyjini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ruyjini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Araújo moves away.
Araújo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ruyjini. That did some damage!
Ruyjini throws a solid leg kick but Araújo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ruyjini.
A cross from Araújo lands.
Ruyjini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruyjini throws a sloppy head kick and Araújo moves out of range easily.
Ruyjini throws a leg kick that misses.
Araújo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Araújo.
Ruyjini dodges the punch combination from Araújo.
#T1#
Araújo tries to clinch but Ruyjini is having none of it.
Araújo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Araújo. #CL#
Araújo moves into the clinch.#BC#
Araújo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Araújo is looking to clinch but Ruyjini is avoiding it.
Ruyjini throws out a leg kick but Araújo moves out of range and Ruyjini only half commits.
Araújo scores with a jab. Ruyjini acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ruyjini throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ruyjini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Araújo scores with a jab.
Ruyjini explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Araújo rushes Ruyjini and presses him up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruyjini lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ruyjini.
Ruyjini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ruyjini has Araújo pushed against the cage.
Ruyjini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Araújo backwards.
Araújo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruyjini can do to turn this around?#T2#
Araújo misses with some punches.
Araújo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruyjini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruyjini pushes Araújo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Araújo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ruyjini.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ruyjini.
A shot in the inside from Ruyjini.
Ruyjini works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ruyjini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ki Ruyjini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruyjini taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Ruyjini.
Ruyjini lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Ruyjini.
Ruyjini lands a shot to the body.
Ruyjini lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ruyjini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ruyjini is leaning against Araújo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ruyjini lands with a right to the head.
Ruyjini lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Nice body punch from Ruyjini - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruyjini.
Ruyjini can't find room to land a body shot as Araújo controls the action.
Ruyjini scores with a shot to the side of Araújo's head.
Ruyjini blocks an uppercut.
Araújo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Araújo misses with a punch on the inside.
Araújo throws a head punch that misses.
Ruyjini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Araújo's elbow.
Ruyjini misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ruyjini.
#BC#
Araújo breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruyjini. Araújo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Araújo blocks the body kick.
Ruyjini's jab looks to have found its range, popping Araújo under the eye.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ruyjini.
Jab by Ruyjini.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruyjini lands a front kick.#KD2#
Ruyjini sends Araújo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ruyjini is motioning to the referee to let Araújo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Araújo is rocked!#T4#
Ruyjini feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Araújo collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ki Ruyjini!
A relieved looking Ki Ruyjini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 136
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Araújo throws a jab when Dansworth was well out of range.
Dansworth digs a good body shot into Araújo's ribs.#CL#
Araújo gets a clinch.
Araújo misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Araújo.
Araújo misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Araújo fails to land.
Dansworth tries to throw a body punch but Araújo avoids it by throwing Dansworth back against the cage.
Araújo working aggressively here.
Araújo throws a punch but it's blocked by Dansworth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dansworth.
We've been informed that Dansworth 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.
Dansworth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Araújos head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dansworth.
Araújo misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araújo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dansworth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Araújo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Araújo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Araújo working aggressively here.
Araújo throws a punch but it's blocked by Dansworth.
Araújo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Araújo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dansworth backwards. #T1#
Dansworth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Araújo has a couple of punches blocked by Dansworth.
Araújo lands a hook that snaps the head of Dansworth backwards.
Dansworth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dansworth takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Dansworth.
Dansworth trying to stall but Araújo improves his position.
Araújo has a couple of punches blocked by Dansworth.
Araújo misses with some punches.
Dansworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Araújo.
Dansworth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Dansworth on the inside.
Dansworth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Araújo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Araújo swings wildly with an uppercut but Dansworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dansworth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Araújo.
Dansworth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dansworth tries a body shot but Araújo blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Araújo scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Araújo fails to land.
Dansworth tries to throw a body punch but Araújo avoids it by throwing Dansworth back against the cage.
Dansworth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dansworth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dansworth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dansworth is trying to stall.
Dansworth blocks an uppercut.
Dansworth throws a head punch that misses.
Dansworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Araújo controls his hands.
Dansworth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Araújo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dansworth backwards.
Dansworth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Araújos head.
Araújo struggles to land a body shot inside as Dansworth controls his hands.
Dansworth gets through Araújo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dansworth lands a shoulder strike.
Dansworth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Araújo lands a nice shot to the body.
Araújo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Araújo swings wildly with an uppercut but Dansworth uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Araújo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dansworth blocks an uppercut.
Araújo swings wildly with an uppercut but Dansworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Araújo tries to work over Dansworth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Araújo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Araújo has a couple of punches blocked by Dansworth.
Dansworth blocking some punches.
Araújo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dansworth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Araújo blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dansworth.
Araújo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dansworth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dansworth.
Araújo misses with the head strike.
Dansworth can't find room to land a body shot as Araújo controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Dansworth.
Araújo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Dansworth lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Araújo.
Dansworth blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Araújo.
Araújo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Araújo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dansworth blocking some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Araújo.
Araújo misses with a body punch.
Dansworth tries to work over Araújo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dansworth working aggressively here.
Dansworth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dansworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Araújo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Araújo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Araújo fails to land.
Araújo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dansworth misses with a punch on the inside.
Dansworth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dansworth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fábio Araújo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A slow jab from Araújo misses its intended target.
Araújo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dansworth slips a jab from Araújo.
Araújo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dansworth drops his hands momentarily and Araújo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fábio Araújo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dansworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Dansworth.
Araújo misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Araújo.
Dansworth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dansworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Araújo takes a swing at Dansworth's ribcage but misses.
Dansworth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araújo takes one to the side of the head.
Dansworth looks to throw the jab but Araújo is out of range.
Dansworth looks for the body kick but Araújo saw that one coming.
Araújo slips a straight right by Dansworth.
Araújo throws a jab but it's blocked by Dansworth. #T1#
Dansworth throws a leg kick but Araújo moved away.
Araújo misses with a hook.
Araújo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dansworth.
And Araújo counters with a quick kick to the body but Dansworth blocks it.
Dansworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Araújo's corner calls for a 1-2. Araújo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Araújo with a jab.
Araújo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dansworth scores with a leg kick.
Araújo connects with a nice looking jab.
Dansworth misses with a two punch combination.
Fábio Araújo is winning the standup battle so far.
Dansworth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Araújo throws a hook but Dansworth avoids it easily.
Dansworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dansworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Araújo throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Dansworth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dansworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dansworth is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Araújo misses with an uppercut
and Dansworth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araújo swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dansworth to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Dansworth throws a low kick but Araújo avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Araújo. Dansworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Dansworth finds it's target.
Dansworth thuds a left hand into Araújo's body.
Araújo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dansworth.
A swing and a miss from Araújo.
A countering left hand to the body from Dansworth misses.
Araújo misses with a body shot.
Araújo loads up on a big right hand but Dansworth slips the punch.
Araújo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Araújo missing with a left hand there. Dansworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dansworth throws a leg kick but Araújo checks it.
Dansworth ducks under a wild hook from Araújo.
Araújo misses the jab.
Araújo wants to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Araújo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Araújo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dansworth scores with a one two! Araújo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Araújo throws an off balance right hand
and Dansworth makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Araújo really felt that one!
A big right from Araújo misses.
Araújo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dansworth.
Dansworth misses with a straight left.
Dansworth throws a jab when Araújo was well out of range.
Araújo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dansworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dansworth throws a fast counter high kick but Araújo manages to duck under it in time.
Dansworth moves out of range as Araújo strikes.
Araújo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dansworth with the inside leg kick.
Araújo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dansworth.
Araújo scores with a spinning back kick!
Araújo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Araújo misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dansworth throws a hook but Araújo blocks it.
It looked like Araújo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dansworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Araújo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dansworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dansworth 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.
Dansworth staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Dansworth misses the target.
Dansworth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Araújo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dansworth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dansworth flicks out a counter leg kick but Araújo steps away.
Araújo ducks under a wild hook from Dansworth.
Dansworth throws a low kick but Araújo moves out of range easily.
Araújo moves out of range of the body kick.
Araújo blocks a head kick by Dansworth.
Dansworth misses with a looping left.
Dansworth throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Araújo counter with a right hand.
Araújo misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Fábio Araújo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Araújo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dansworth throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dansworth.
Dansworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Araújo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Araújo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Dansworth counter with a right hand.
Araújo connects with the punch.
Araújo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dansworth looks to throw the jab but Araújo is out of range.
Araújo misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dansworth to counter with a crisp jab.
Araújo scores with a nice strike.
Araújo lands with a right hand.
Dansworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Araújo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Araújo throwing a counter right hand but Dansworth manages to avoid it.
Araújo scores with a decent looking hook.
Araújo scores with a nice strike.
Araújo throws the left hand but Dansworth avoids the punch easily.
Dansworth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Araújo with a body shot.
Araújo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dansworth.#T1#
Dansworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Araújo.
Araújo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dansworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Dansworth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Araújo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dansworth lands with a straight right. Araújo didn't see that one coming.
Araújo missing with a left hand there. Dansworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Dansworth misses.
Dansworth staying out of range there.
Dansworth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dansworth cracks Araújo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dansworth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dansworth throws a head kick but Araújo moves out of range.
Dansworth thumps Araújo with a low kick.
Araújo throws a jab but it's blocked by Dansworth.
Araújo lands with a hook. Dansworth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dansworth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Araújo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dansworth.
Dansworth misses with a kick to the body.
#T2#
A shot to the liver by Araújo. Beautiful body shot.
Dansworth slips a straight right by Araújo.
Dansworth moves out of range of the body kick.
Araújo tries to clinch up.
Araújo throws a lazy uppercut
and Dansworth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Araújo throws a jab but it's blocked by Dansworth.
Araújo avoids the head kick by Dansworth.
It looked like Araújo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Araújo lands the left hand.
Dansworth ducks under a wild hook from Araújo.
Araújo looks to throw a body kick
and Dansworth counters with a nice uppercut.
Araújo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Araújo wants to clinch up but Dansworth keeps it at a distance.
Araújo throws an off balance right hand
and Dansworth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Araújo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dansworth shapes to counter with a head kick.#T3#
Dansworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Araújo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Araújo throws a hook to the side of Dansworth's head but Dansworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Araújo tests Dansworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dansworth lands a nice hook to Araújo's body. Araújo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dansworth. That's going to slow Araújo down.
Greg Dansworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Araújo moves out of range as Dansworth strikes.
A big left from Dansworth misses.
Araújo is looking to counter the offense by Dansworth and move into the clinch.
Dansworth has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Araújo.
Araújo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Araújo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dansworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Araújo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Araújo cracks Dansworth with an open hand slap.
Dansworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Araújo misses the target.
A low kick lands for Araújo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice jab there from Araújo.
A big left from Araújo misses.
Araújo throws a right hand that misses
and Dansworth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Araújo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dansworth.
A slow jab from Araújo misses its intended target.
Araújo throws a jab when Dansworth was well out of range.
Dansworth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Araújo missing with a left hand there. Dansworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Araújo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dansworth looks to land a right hand but Araújo moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Araújo misses the target.
Dansworth throws a leg kick but Araújo checks it.
Araújo scores with a nice strike.
Araújo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dansworth.
Fábio Araújo 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.
Araújo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dansworths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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 Fábio Araújo.
Well Araújo 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Greg Dansworth!
An out of breath Greg Dansworth thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 128
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Davis slips a straight right by Araújo.
Davis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Araújo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Davis - the referee stops the clock and Araújo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Davis. Araújo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A head kick from Araújo lands but Davis takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Davon Davis has been cut.
Davis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Araújo. That did some damage!
A jab lands there for Davis.
Davis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Davon Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis throws a body kick that misses.
Davis moves away from the strike by Araújo.
Araújo throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis.
Davis lands with a nice body punch.
Araújo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Davis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Araújo at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis lands with a kick to the temple. Araújo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Araújo lands with an overhand left.
Araújo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis lands a slapping body shot.
Araújo throws a lazy head kick
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Araújo throws a jab when Davis was well out of range.#T1#
Davis misses with a kick to the body.
Davis feints and then cracks Araújo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Araújo down.
Davis scores with a hook to the body. Araújo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Araújo misses.
Araújo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Davis's hands.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Araújo tried to counter with a leg kick but Davis avoided it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davis.
Araújo misses with a few strikes there.
Davis misses with a hook.
Araújo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Araújo lands a nice shot that snaps Davis's head back.
Davis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Araújo will feel that in the morning.
Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Araújo throws a leg kick but Davis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Araújo misses with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Davis finds it's target.
Araújo throws a big shot that misses.
Araújo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Davis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Araújo scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Araújo slips under a jab.
Davis lands a leg kick that knocks Araújo off balance momentarily.
Araújo missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Araújo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Davis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Araújo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Davis scrambles back to his feet.
Araújo defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Davis defending well as Araújo loads up on a big left hand.
Davis counters with a body kick.
Davis scores with a hook to the body. Araújo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Davis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Araújo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Davis.
Davis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Davis cracks Araújo with an open hand slap.
A nice leg kick lands there from Davis.
Araújo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Davis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Araújo misses with an uppercut.
Araújo looks to land a body kick but Davis moved away.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Araújo misses with an uppercut. Davis saw that one coming.
Davis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Davis.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Araújo saw that one coming.
Davis lands a nice looking body kick.
Davis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sloppy strikes from Araújo. Those never looked like landing.
Davis blocks a head kick by Araújo.
Araújo is looking to chop away at Davis's legs.
Araújo avoids the head kick by Davis.
Araújo throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily.
Davis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Araújo.
Davis scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Davis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Araújo tries to land a leg kick but Davis saw it coming and moves away.
Davis looks to land a right hand but Araújo moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Araújo.
Davis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Araújo avoids the head kick by Davis.
Davis punishes Araújo's body with a nice straight punch.
Davis scores with a jab. Araújo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Araújo tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Davis.
Davis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab by Davis.
Davis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Araújo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis cracks Araújo with an open hand slap.
Davis connects with a jab.
Davis scores with a push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Davis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davon Davis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davon Davis's cut.
That's time! Araújo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Davis misses with a low kick.
Araújo throws a big counter combination but Davis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Davis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Davis throws a looping overhand right but Araújo ducks down to avoid it.
Araújo tried to counter with a leg kick but Davis avoided it.
Davis scores with a shot to the body.
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Araújo.
Davis throws out a counter right but Araújo avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Davis misses the target.
Davis misses with a head kick.
Araújo lunges at Davis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Davis's hand.
Nice body kick from Davis.
Araújo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Davis feints and then cracks Araújo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Araújo down.
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Araújo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araújo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Araújo misses.
Araújo takes one to the chin there.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Araújo's shoulder, as Araújo tries to avoid the shot.
Araújo blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Araújo scoring well with a low kick there.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Davis scores with a nice right hand.
Araújo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Araújo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Araújo.
A little jabbing left from Davis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Araújo misses its intended target.
Davis throws out a counter right but Araújo avoids it with no problem.
Davis scores with a decent looking hook.
Davis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Araújo lands with a kick to the temple. Davis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Araújo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Araújo throws a right and a left that Davis avoids nicely.
Davis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Araújo on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Araújo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Davis misses with a low kick.
Davis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Araújo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araújo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Araújo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davis. Davis obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Davis.#T2#
Araújo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Araújo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Araújo.
Araújo throws a head kick that misses.
Davis lands with a slapping head kick.
Davis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Araújo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davis! But no joy.
Araújo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Araújo moves out of range as Davis throws a body kick.
Araújo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Davis eats them both and turns towards Araújo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#That has opened up Davon Davis's cut even more.
Araújo throws a leg kick
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Araújo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Araújo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Davis throws the left hand but Araújo avoids the punch easily.
Araújo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Davis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Araújo drops his hands momentarily and Davis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Araújo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Araújo blocks the body kick.
Davis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Davis throws a head kick but Araújo moves out of range.
Araújo throws a leg kick but Davis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Davis lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot by Araújo.
Davis blocks a head kick by Araújo.
Davis is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice defenses there by Araújo.
Davis misses with a hook. Araújo ducked under it nicely.
Davon Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid body kick from Davis.
Davis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Araújo's head.
Araújo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Davis sizes up Araújo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Davis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Araújo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Araújo throws out a loose jab but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Davis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#The cut above Davon Davis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Davis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Davis with a nice calf kick.
Davis lunges at Araújo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Araújo's hand.
Araújo avoids a kick to the body.
Araújo is looking to counter punch.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick
letting Araújo counter with a right hand.
Davis dodges the punch combination from Araújo.
Davis counters with a body kick.
Davis scores with a shot to the body.
Davis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Araújo will feel that in the morning.
Davis throws out a loose jab but Araújo uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Araújo's sensitive parts.
A low kick from Davis misses
and Araújo counters with a good low kick that Davis was not able to check.
Araújo throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Araújo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davon Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Davon Davis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Araújo motions for Davis to come forward. Araújo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Davis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Davis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Araújo will feel that in the morning.
Araújo lands a jab to the nose.
Davis lands the left hand.
Davis takes a swing at Araújo's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Davis.
Araújo needs to keep his hands up - Davis had a free shot at his head there.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Araújo looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range.
Davis staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araújo checks a low kick from Davis.
Araújo is looking to counter punch.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Araújo moves away.
Davis misses with an uppercut.
Araújo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Araújo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Davis misses with a looping left.#T1#
Araújo avoids the head kick by Davis.
Davis lands a nice looking body kick.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Davis throws a hook but Araújo blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Araújo misses the target.
Davis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Araújo misses the target.
Araújo throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by Davis.
Araújo misses with a straight left.
Araújo moves out of range of the body kick.
Araújo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Davis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Araújo can pounce on him.
Araújo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A solid body kick from Davis.
Some bone on bone action there as Davis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Araújo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Araújo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis cracks Araújo with an open hand slap.
Araújo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davis. Davis obviously looking to wear him down.
Araújo throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
Davis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Araújo.
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Davis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Davis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Davis staying out of range there.
Davis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Araújo moves out of range as Davis strikes.
Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Araújo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Araújo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Davis throws a leg kick but Araújo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Davis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Araújo eats them both and turns towards Davis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Araújo throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Davis throws the kick towards the body but Araújo avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Davis.
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Araújo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Araújo throws out a leg kick but Davis moves out of range and Araújo only half commits.
Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Araújo was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis.
Araújo cracks Davis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Araújo scores with a punch to the head.
Fábio Araújo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT#Davon Davis's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis lands a slapping body shot.
Davis misses with a straight left.
Araújo misses with a body kick.
Davis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Araújo misses with the combination.
Davis tries a quick counter leg kick but Araújo is wise to it.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Araújo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Araújo misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely.
Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Araújo misses with a body kick.
Davis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Davis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Araújo is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Davis misses.
Davis blocks a head kick by Araújo.
Davis punishes Araújo's body with a nice straight punch.
Araújo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davis jabs Araújo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davis.
Davis throws a hook to the side of Araújo's head but Araújo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Araújo tried to counter with a leg kick but Davis avoided it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davon Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davis 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davon Davis!
Davon Davis decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 122
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Araújo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Titus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Araújo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Titus doesn't seem bothered though.
Araújo throws a jab when Titus was well out of range.
Araújo lands a nice looking body shot.
Araújo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Titus misses with a takedown attempt
and Araújo counters with a three punch combo that has Titus backing up. Titus nods at Araújo to acknowledge the strikes.
Araújo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Titus. That did some damage!#TD2#
Titus shoots in and bounces Araújo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Titus pushes down on Araújo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Titus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Araújo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Titus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Araújo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Araújo has hold of Titus's hands but Titus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
My spies in Slaughter Houze inform me that Titus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Titus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Araújo wants to get back to full guard.
Titus lands with a punch from half guard.
Titus not doing much here.
Araújo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Araújo is looking for a sweep. Titus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Titus connects with a nice short shot to Araújo's temple.
Well, if Titus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Titus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Titus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Titus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Araújo is not content to let Titus control the position.
Titus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Titus trying to control the action but Araújo is working from the bottom.
Titus thows a huge punch but Araújo dodges it nicely.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
No joy there for Araújo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Titus misses with a hook. Araújo ducked under it nicely.
Titus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Araújo circles away.#TD2#
Titus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Titus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Araújo trying to control but Titus postures up.
Titus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Titus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Araújo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Titus.
Titus is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Araújo reverses the position - he's now on top in Titus's guard.
Titus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Titus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Araújo needs to keep his hands up - Titus had a free shot at his head there.
Araújo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Titus misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Titus. Araújo does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Titus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Araújo is trying to defend but Titus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Titus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Araújo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Titus scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Titus connects with a nice short shot to Araújo's temple.
Titus lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Titus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Araújo defending well though.
Titus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Araújo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Titus.
Titus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Titus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Araújo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Titus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Araújo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Titus is nestled in close to Araújo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Titus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Titus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Araújo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Titus.
Araújo tries to roll over but Titus keeps him under control.
Titus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Titus is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Titus wants to control from the top but Araújo keeps moving.
Titus stopping the sweep attempt from Araújo.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Titus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Araújo.
Titus misses with a few strikes there.
Araújo misses with a body shot.
That kick from Araújo tenderised Titus's leg. Titus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Araújo misses the jab.
Titus feints the counter takedown.
Titus moves out of range of the strikes.
Araújo wants to clinch.
Fábio Araújo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Titus swings widly with a right hand
and Araújo counters with a stiff right hand.
Titus throws a leg kick but Araújo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Araújo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Titus just manages to avoid it.
Araújo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Titus avoids the body shot from Araújo.
Nice body punch from Araújo. #T4#
Araújo misses with a hook.
Araújo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Araújo is looking to wear down Titus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Araújo throws a big shot that misses.
Araújo with the inside leg kick.
Araújo stuns Titus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Araújo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Titus lands a nice shot to the body.
Araújo connects with a jab.
Araújo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Titus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Araújo won't be happy with that.
Titus throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Titus lands a decent elbow from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Titus is trying to ground and pound but Araújo uses the momentary lack of control by Titus to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Titus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Titus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Araújo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Titus misses with a takedown attempt - Araújo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Titus lands a jab to Araújo's midsection.
Titus misses with a right hand
and Araújo counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Araújo. That's going to slow Titus down.
Titus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Titus is defended easily by Araújo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Titus there.#T1#
Titus shoots in but no luck this time.
Fábio Araújo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeke Titus.
Titus shoots in for a double leg but Araújo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Titus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Araújo connects with a leg kick.
Titus checks the leg kick.
Titus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Titus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Araújo as he avoids it easily.
Araújo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Titus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Araújo finds it's target.#TD2#
Titus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Araújo on his heels. He'll look to pass Araújo's guard now, I'm sure.
Araújo trying to control the position.
Titus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Araújo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Titus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Titus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Araújo wants to sweep but no luck.
Titus wants to control from the top but Araújo keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Titus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Titus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Araújo.
Araújo works the jab nicely.
Titus dives in and grabs Araújo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Araújo pushes down on Titus's head and hops out.
Araújo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Titus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Titus finds it's way through Araújo's defenses. #T3#
Araújo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Titus.
Titus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Araújo lands a jab to the nose.
Fábio Araújo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Titus moves out of range as Araújo strikes.
Titus throws an overhand right that lands on Araújo's shoulder, as Araújo tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Titus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Titus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Araújo defending well though.
Fábio Araújo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zeke Titus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Titus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Araújo tries to roll over but Titus keeps him under control.
Titus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Titus trying to control the action but Araújo is working from the bottom.
Titus lands with a punch from half guard.
Titus winds up and cracks Araújo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Titus passes to side control.
Titus scoring with punches from side control.
Titus grinds an elbow into Araújo's temple.
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 Fábio Araújo.
I think Titus 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeke Titus!
After winning the bout, Zeke Titus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 118
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Draven!
Draven works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Draven lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Draven throws a leg kick that misses.
Draven thows a body kick. Araújo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Araújo digs a good body shot into Draven's ribs.
Araújo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Draven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Draven chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Draven tests Araújo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Draven does it's job there.
Eric Draven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draven lands with an uppercut that bounces Araújo off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Draven.
Draven scores with a jab to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Draven.
Draven rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Araújo counters with a nice body shot.
Araújo throws a leg kick but Draven sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Draven avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Araújo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Draven misses with a lunging right hand
and Araújo counters with a leg kick.
Araújo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping leg kick lands for Araújo.
Draven thows a body kick. Araújo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Draven looks to land a body kick but Araújo moved away.
Araújo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Draven throws a quick inside leg kick.
Draven with the inside leg kick.
Araújo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Draven takes a swing at Araújo's ribcage but misses.
Araújo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Draven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Draven keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Araújo lunges at Draven with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Draven's hand.
Draven takes a jab right on the kisser.
Draven slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Araújo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T2#
Good shot there by Draven.
Araújo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Draven.
Araújo tries to score with a low kick but Draven moves his leg out of the way.
Draven throws a good cross that connects.
Araújo throws a big shot that misses.
Draven lands with a kick to the ribs.
Draven throws a poor cross that misses
and Araújo counters with a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Draven.
Araújo is looking to counter punch.
Araújo throws a front kick aimed at Draven's knee but Draven avoids it well.
Draven looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Draven is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Araújo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Araújo tries to bum rush Draven with a series of wild strikes but Draven uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Draven misses the shot to the body.
Araújo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Araújo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Draven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Araújo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Draven.
Araújo lands a lovely overhand right.
Araújo misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Araújo lands a nice hook to Draven's body. Draven takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Draven fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Araújo is out of range.
Draven tries to clinch up but Araújo circles away and keeps his distance.
Draven on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Draven with the inside leg kick.
Araújo misses with a straight left.
Araújo checks a leg kick.
Araújo throws a hook but Draven blocks it.
Draven lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick from Draven, right into the meat of the thigh.
Draven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Draven misses with an uppercut
and Araújo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Araújo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Draven fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araújo moves out of range of the body kick from Draven.
Draven takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Draven is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Araújo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Draven looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Araújo throws a quick counter head kick but Draven was just out of range.#CL2#
Draven instigates a clinch.
Draven jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Araújo walks away with a smile on his face. Draven gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Draven slips a jab from Araújo.
Draven scores with a nice head shot.
Araújo misses with a wild body shot.
Draven was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Araújo throws a combination that misses
and Draven counters with an inside leg kick.
Draven tries to clinch up.
Araújo throws a right and a left that Draven avoids nicely.
Draven checks the leg kick.
Draven lunges at Araújo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Araújo's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draven thows a left - swing and a miss!
Araújo throws a jab but it's blocked by Draven. #CL2#
Draven moves into range and clinches up with Araújo.
A head punch on the inside from Draven fails to land.
Draven lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eric Draven will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Araújo looks to throw the jab but Draven is out of range.
Draven misses with a straight right.
Draven listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Araújo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Draven.
Araújo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Draven is looking to slow Araújo down with leg kicks.
Draven connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Draven works the jab nicely.
Araújo takes a swing at Draven's ribcage but misses.
Araújo lands a leg kick that knocks Draven off balance momentarily.
Draven looks to clinch
and Araújo counters with a nice uppercut.
Draven misses with a right hand
and Araújo counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Draven. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Draven.
A punch lands to the side of Draven 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Araújo misses with an uppercut. Draven saw that one coming.
Draven throws a good cross that connects.
Araújo throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Araújo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Draven.
A chopping leg kick lands by Draven.
Araújo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Draven throws a leg kick but Araújo checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Draven. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Draven.
Araújo misses with an uppercut.
Araújo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Draven's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Draven checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Araújo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Draven.
Eric Draven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Draven pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Araújo misses with an uppercut. Draven saw that one coming.
Draven misses with an uppercut.
Draven throws out a leg kick but Araújo moves out of range and Draven only half commits.
Araújo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Draven connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Araújo scrambles back to his feet.
Draven finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Draven throws a solid leg kick but Araújo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Draven.
A swing and a miss from Draven.#T2#
Araújo throws a right hand that misses
and Araújo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Araújo.
Draven with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Araújo to score with a decent uppercut.
Araújo digs a good body shot into Draven's ribs.
Araújo walks into a stiff left hand from Draven.
Draven tries to clinch there but Araújo circles away.
A shot to the liver by Draven. Beautiful body shot.
Draven fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Araújo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Draven tries a low kick but Araújo avoids it.
As Draven backs away, Araújo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Araújo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Draven misses with a looping right.
Draven chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Araújo can pounce on him.
Araújo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Draven stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Draven lands a front kick.
Araújo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Draven scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Draven gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Araújo.
Draven tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Draven fails with an attempt to clinch.
Draven misses with a low kick.
Draven walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Araújo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Draven checks a leg kick nicely.
Draven pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Draven misses with a body kick.
Draven scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Araújo blocks a low kick nicely.
Araújo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Draven finds it's way round the side to connect with Araújo's head.
Draven connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Araújo misses the target.
Draven jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Draven lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Draven. #T4#
Nice shot lands for Draven.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draven lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Draven gets a clinch.
Draven throws a head punch that misses.
Araújo dodges an elbow strike from Draven.
#BC#
Araújo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Araújo moves away.
Araújo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Araújo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Draven manages to avoid it.
Draven only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Draven connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab from Draven.
Araújo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Draven to score with a decent uppercut.
Draven fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draven throws a body kick that misses.
Araújo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Draven.
Araújo slips under a jab.
Draven slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Draven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Draven takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Draven connects with a right hand. Araújo shakes it off.
Araújo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Draven throws a wild body kick that Araújo sees coming a mile off.
Araújo throws out a powerful jab.
Draven scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Draven scores with a jab. Araújo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Araújo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Draven's hands.
Araújo takes one to the chin there.
Draven scores with a punch to the head.
Draven misses the jab.
Draven lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Draven takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Araújo throws a series of punches but Draven avoids them all with ease.
Draven blocks a jab.
Draven slips under a jab from Araújo.
Araújo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Draven misses with a double jab
and Araújo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Araújo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Draven can pounce on him.
Araújo checks a leg kick.
A jab from Draven does it's job there.
Araújo throws a big shot that misses.
Draven lands with a cross.
Draven scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No joy there for Araújo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Araújo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Draven avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Araújo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Draven was well out of range. Poor timing from Araújo.
Araújo misses with a straight left.
Araújo scores with a jab to the body.
Draven doesn't manage to clinch there - Araújo circles away.
Araújo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Draven scores with a crisp jab that stopped Araújo in his tracks. #T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Araújo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A left lands for Draven.
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!
Draven tries to land a leg kick but Araújo saw it coming and moves away.
Draven scores with the left hand. Araújo knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Draven. That's going to slow Araújo down.
Draven throws a low kick but it's checked well by Araújo.
Draven moves out of range of the strikes.
Araújo throws a sloppy head kick and Draven moves out of range easily.
Araújo throws an overhand right that lands on Draven's shoulder, as Draven tries to avoid the shot.
Araújo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Draven throws a body shot but no joy.
Draven lands with a good body shot.
Draven connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Araújo momentarily.
Draven shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Draven slips under a jab.
Araújo throws a low kick but Draven moves out of range easily. #T3#
Araújo checks a low kick from Draven.
A little feinted left hand from Araújo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Araújo throws a looping overhand right but Draven ducks down to avoid it.
Draven looks to land a left hand but Araújo moved out of range nicely.
Draven throws a push kick but Araújo slaps the foot to one side.
Araújo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Draven's corner calls for a 1-2. Draven obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Draven connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Araújo's hands.
Fábio Araújo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Araújo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Draven with a nice calf kick.
Draven lands a leg kick that knocks Araújo off balance momentarily.
Araújo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Draven.
Draven takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Araújo throws a hook but Draven avoids it easily.
Draven chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Araújo takes a swing at Draven's ribcage but misses.
Eric Draven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Draven pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Araújo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draven connects with a right hand. Araújo shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Araújo. Draven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Draven misses with a kick to the body.
Araújo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Araújo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL2#
Draven darts in and clinches Araújo up against the cage.
Draven lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Draven fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Draven tries to throw a body punch but Araújo avoids it by throwing Draven back against the cage.
Araújo tries a body shot but Draven blocks it.
Araújo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Araújo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Araújo scores with a sloppy right hand. Draven should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Draven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Draven 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Draven!
Eric Draven thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 115
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Bryant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Araújo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Araújo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Bean Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araújo throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#It looks like Bean Bryant has been cut.
Bryant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Araújo to score with a decent uppercut.
Bryant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Araújo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Bean Bryant 's cut even more.
Bryant 's coach down at Besta-Fera Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bryant 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Araújo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD2#
Bryant gets a takedown into half guard.
Araújo won't allow Bryant to pass to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant stalling.
Araújo is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Bryant is looking to advance position but Araújo won't allow it. #SUB2#
Bryant is looking for a kimura but Araújo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bryant to get the leverage.
Bryant frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Araújo is desperately trying to improve his position but Bryant has a good base and remains in mount.
Bryant misses with a head shot.#SUB2#
Bryant goes for an armbar but Araújo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Araújo.
Araújo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Bryant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bryant trying to keep a closed guard but Araújo is proving a slippery customer.
Araújo stopping the sweep attempt from Bryant .#SUB2#
Bryant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bryant is trying to keep Araújo in close.
Araújo preventing the sweep. #T3#
Bryant pulls Araújo in close to prevent any damage.
Bryant trying to control the position.
Araújo won't allow Bryant to sweep him here.
Bryant looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Araújo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bryant .
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Araújo.
A little feinted left hand from Araújo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bryant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Araújo counters with a good low kick that Bryant was not able to check.
Fábio Araújo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bean Bryant .
Bryant has his takedown stuffed
and Araújo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Bryant gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Araújo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bryant looks winded!
Bryant will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bryant fails with the takedown
and Araújo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#The cut above Bean Bryant 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Araújo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bryant circles away quickly and effectively.
Bryant throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Araújo to counter with a crisp jab.
Araújo is looking to slow Bryant down with leg kicks.
Fábio Araújo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Araújo.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Araújo lands a big head kick that sends Bryant tumbling to the mat! Araújo takes a step backwards and waves Bryant back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Bryant is rocked!#CUT#Bean Bryant 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Araújo lands a body shot.
Araújo thumps Bryant with a low kick.
Bryant throws a poor cross that misses
#KD#
and Araújo counters with a nice right hand that sends Bryant toppling to the canvas! Bryant scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Araújo finish him?!
Bryant is still on wobbly legs! Can Araújo finish him?
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bean Bryant 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fábio Araújo!
Fábio Araújo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 107
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Araújo is looking to chop away at Yuldashev's legs.
Araújo 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.
Araújo throws an overhand right that lands on Yuldashev's shoulder, as Yuldashev tries to avoid the shot.
Yuldashev thinks about the counter body kick.
Yuldashev throws an overhand right that lands on Araújo's shoulder, as Araújo tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Araújo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yuldashev.#CL2#
Yuldashev clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuldashev.
Yuldashev avoids the elbow strike from Araújo, against the cage.
Araújo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yuldashev blocking some punches.
Araújo swings wildly with an uppercut but Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yuldashev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Araújo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Yuldashev.
Yuldashev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yuldashev blocking some punches.
Araújo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Araújo misses with a punch to the body.
Yuldashev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Araújo's elbow.
A short right from Yuldashev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Araújo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yuldashev's elbow. #T1#
Yuldashev prevents a body shot from Araújo.
Yuldashev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yuldashev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Araújo lands a hook that snaps the head of Yuldashev backwards.
Yuldashev misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Yuldashev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yuldashev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Araújo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yuldashev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yuldashev lands with a shot to the body.
Yuldashev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yuldashev jabs Araújo right on the nose. Araújo blinks but takes it well.
Araújo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Araújo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Araújo throws a jab but it's blocked by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fábio Araújo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Yuldashev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Araújo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Araújo lands a jab-cross combination.
Araújo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Araújo backing away here, and Yuldashev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Araújo closes the distance and clinches.
Yuldashev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Araújo backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Yuldashev.
Araújo gets through Yuldashev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yuldashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Araújo tries to work over Yuldashev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Araújo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Araújo lands an elbow that stopped Yuldashev in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Yuldashev fails to land.
Araújo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Araújo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Araújo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Araújo lands a right hand. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Araújo.
Yuldashev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Araújo misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Yuldashev.
Yuldashev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yuldashev avoids a wild elbow strike from Araújo.
A bit of stalling here from Yuldashev.
#BC2#
Yuldashev breaks the clinch.
Yuldashev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yuldashev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Araújo.
Araújo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yuldashev.
Nice defenses there by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev jabs Araújo right on the nose. Araújo blinks but takes it well.
Yuldashev takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Yuldashev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Araújo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Araújo throws a right hand that misses
and Yuldashev counters with a straight right hand.
Araújo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yuldashev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Araújo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yuldashev. Araújo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Araújo connects with a looping right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Yuldashev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yuldashev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Araújo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yuldashev circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuldashev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yuldashev misses with a right hand #CL#
and Araújo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yuldashev lands a hook that snaps the head of Araújo backwards.
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 Fábio Araújo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Yuldashev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Araújo.
Yuldashev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Araújo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Araújo misses with a right hand
and Yuldashev counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yuldashev.
Araújo throws a body shot but no joy.
As Araújo backs off Yuldashev throws a huge counter combo but Araújo manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed right hand from Yuldashev misses the target.
Yuldashev moves away from the strike by Araújo.
Yuldashev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araújo misses with a jab to the body
and Yuldashev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yuldashev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Araújo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yuldashev.#T1#
Araújo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yuldashev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Araújo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fábio Araújo is winning the standup battle so far.
Yuldashev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Araújo.#CL#
Araújo rushes Yuldashev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Araújo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yuldashev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yuldashev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Yuldashev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Araújo misses the shot to the body.
Yuldashev connects with a leg kick.
Yuldashev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Araújo.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Araújo moves out of range of the strikes.
Yuldashev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Yuldashev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Araújo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Araújo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yuldashev's hands.
Donk. Yuldashev catches Araújo right on the button with a cross.
Yuldashev throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Araújo to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Araújo. Yuldashev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Araújo throws an overhand right that lands on Yuldashev's shoulder, as Yuldashev tries to avoid the shot.
Araújo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yuldashev on the side of the head.
Yuldashev ducks under a wild hook from Araújo.#T3#
Araújo scores with a punch to the head.
Yuldashev throws a head kick but Araújo moves out of range.
Araújo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yuldashev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Araújo throws a jab when Yuldashev was well out of range.
Araújo takes a swing at Yuldashev's ribcage but misses.
Yuldashev tries to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Araújo misses.
Yuldashev stuns Araújo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Araújo throws an off balance right hand
and Yuldashev counters with a body kick.
A cross from Araújo lands.
Araújo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yuldashev.
Araújo jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Yuldashev clobbers Araújo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Araújo scores with a jab. Yuldashev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Araújo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yuldashev manages to avoid it.
Yuldashev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Yuldashev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yuldashev throws a head kick that misses.
Yuldashev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Araújo.
Yuldashev throws a hook to the side of Araújo's head but Araújo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Araújo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yuldashev 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Fábio Araújo 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Araújo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yuldashev.
A big left from Araújo misses.
Araújo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yuldashev. Yuldashev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Araújo lands a nice hook to Yuldashev's body. Yuldashev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Araújo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yuldashev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yuldashev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araújo misses the jab.
Araújo throws out a loose jab but Yuldashev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev lands a high kick!
#T1#
Araújo avoids a kick to the body.
Araújo throws a big counter combination but Yuldashev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Araújo throws a jab but it's blocked by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Araújo moves away.
Araújo connects with a jab.
Yuldashev misses with an uppercut. Araújo saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Yuldashev.
A jab from Yuldashev misses.
Yuldashev misses with a leg kick
enabling Araújo to counter with a crisp jab.
Araújo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yuldashev's head backwards.
Araújo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yuldashev.
Temirbek Yuldashev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Araújo misses with a looping right.
Yuldashev unleashes a big counter combination but Araújo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Araújo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Araújo throws an overhand right that drops Yuldashev like a sack of potatoes! Araújo dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fábio Araújo!
A very excited looking Fábio Araújo 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 97
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Bispen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bispen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Bispen.
Bispen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bispen misses with an uppercut. Araújo saw that one coming.
A jab from Bispen misses.
Bispen fails to land with a series of punches.
Bispen throws a series of punches but Araújo moves out of range.
Araújo throws an overhand right that lands on Bispen's shoulder, as Bispen tries to avoid the shot.
Bispen throws out a counter right but Araújo avoids it with no problem.
Bispen lands the left hand.
Bispen looks to land a right hand but Araújo moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bispen misses with a looping right.
Bispen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Araújo counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bispen throws an off balance right hand
and Araújo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Araújo thuds his right hand into Bispen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Araújo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Araújo moves away from the strike by Bispen. #T1#
Araújo moves out of range as Bispen strikes.
Bispen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bispen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bispen 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.
Bispen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot lands for Araújo.
Araújo loads up on a big right hand but Bispen slips the punch.
Araújo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bispen.
An attempted straight right counter from Araújo misses the target.
Araújo misses with a lunging right hand
and Bispen counters with a straight right hand.
Araújo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bispen on the side of the head.
Bispen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bispen throws a lazy right hand but Araújo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bispen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Bispen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Araújo scores with a jab. Bispen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bispen throws a hook but Araújo blocks it.
Araújo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bispen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ivan Bispen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araújo slips under a jab.
Araújo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Araújo dodges the punch combination from Bispen.
Araújo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Bispen.
Bispen swings for the body but Araújo moves out of range.
Bispen misses with a straight left. #T3#
Bispen throws a looping overhand right but Araújo ducks down to avoid it.
Bispen misses with a straight left.
Bispen misses with a straight left.
It looked like Araújo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Araújo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bispen misses with a left hand
and Araújo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bispen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Araújo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Araújo slips under a jab from Bispen.
Araújo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bispen momentarily.
Bispen misses with a straight left.
Araújo with a hook.
Good exchange - Bispen coming out on top.
Bispen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Araújo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bispen looks to score with a jab to the body but Araújo is just out of range.
Araújo throwing a counter right hand but Bispen manages to avoid it.#T4#
Bispen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Araújo moves away from the strike by Bispen.
Bispen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bispen throws a body shot but no joy.
Araújo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bispen lands the left hand.
Bispen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Araújo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bispen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bispen misses with a body shot.
Bispen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bispen lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Bispen misses.
Bispen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Bispen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Araújo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bispen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Araújo cracks Bispen with a good jab.
Bispen throws a hook but Araújo blocks it.
Araújo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bispen misses with an uppercut.
Araújo throws a looping overhand right but Bispen ducks down to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Araújo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bispen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Araújo.
A little feinted left hand from Araújo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bispen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice straight punches there by Bispen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bispen.
Bispen throws a poor cross that misses
and Araújo counters with a nice body shot.
Araújo misses with a few strikes there.
Araújo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bispen at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Bispen scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Araújo lands a nice shot to the body.
Araújo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bispen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Bispen digs a good hook to Araújo's body.
Bispen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bispen. Araújo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bispen misses with an uppercut
and Araújo counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Bispen.
Ivan Bispen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bispen misses with a body shot.
Bispen misses with a looping right.
Bispen misses the shot to the body.
Araújo tests Bispen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Bispen.
Araújo lands a jab to Bispen's midsection.
Bispen is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Bispen.
Bispen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Bispen loads up on a big right hand but Araújo slips the punch.
Bispen throws an overhand right that lands on Araújo's shoulder, as Araújo tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Araújo misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bispen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Araújo was well out of range. Poor timing from Bispen.
Araújo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bispen's hands.
Bispen misses with a hook.
Bispen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bispen looks to land a left hand but Araújo moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Araújo misses the target.
Araújo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Araújo connects with the punch.
Bispen throws the left hand but Araújo avoids the punch easily.
Bispen throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Araújo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bispen slips a jab and a cross from Araújo.
Araújo misses the jab.
Bispen misses with the combination.
Araújo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Bispen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bispen jabs Araújo right on the nose. Araújo blinks but takes it well.
Bispen misses with a looping left.
Araújo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bispen.
It looked like Araújo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bispen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Araújo.
Araújo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Araújo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bispen, pushing him back against the cage.
Bispen tries to work over Araújo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Araújo manages to break the clinch.
Bispen connects with a looping right hand.
Bispen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Araújo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bispen.
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!
Araújo defending well as Bispen loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Bispen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Bispen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bispen works the jab nicely.
Bispen throws a hook but Araújo avoids it easily.
Bispen throws a body punch but Araújo moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Araújo.
The fighters circling - Bispen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Araújo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bispen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bispen throws the left hand but Araújo avoids the punch easily.
Araújo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bispen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bispen misses with a hook
and Araújo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Ivan Bispen has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bispen throws a hook to the side of Araújo's head but Araújo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Araújo misses the body punch
and Bispen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Araújo throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Bispen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ivan Bispen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bispen missing with a left hand there. Araújo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Araújo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Araújo throws a hook but Bispen avoids it easily.
Bispen throws a jab when Araújo was well out of range.
A jab from Bispen misses.
Araújo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Araújo defending well as Bispen loads up on a big left hand.
Bispen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Araújo on the side of the head.
Araújo ducks under a wild hook from Bispen.
An attempted straight right counter from Araújo misses the target.
Araújo moves away from the strike by Bispen.
Bispen thuds his right hand into Araújo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araújo slips under a jab from Bispen.
Araújo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Araújo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bispen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Araújo connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Araújo.
It looked like Araújo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Araújo defending well as Bispen loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy left from Araújo finds it's target.
Bispen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bispen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bispen throws a lazy right hand but Araújo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bispen throws a body punch but Araújo moves out of range.
Araújo misses the jab.
Bispen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bispen ducks under a wild hook from Araújo.
Bispen looks to land a right hand but Araújo moved out of range.
Bispen throws a right hand that misses
letting Araújo counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Araújo.
Araújo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bispen.#T2#
A jab from Bispen misses.
Bispen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Araújo.
Bispen misses with a hook.
Bispen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bispen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bispen misses with a straight right.
A combination from Bispen does no damage.
It looked like Araújo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bispen throws an off balance right hand
and Araújo counters with a straight right hand.
Bispen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bispen throws the left hand but Araújo avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Araújo misses the target.
Bispen throws a jab when Araújo was well out of range.
A left lands for Araújo.
Bispen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Araújo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Bispen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Araújo.
Bispen misses with a hook
letting Araújo counter with a right hand.
Ivan Bispen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC#Bispen is rocked!
Bispen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Araújo.
A swing and a miss from Bispen.
Bispen throws out a loose jab but Araújo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bispen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Araújo.
Araújo scores with a decent looking hook.
Fábio Araújo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Araújo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Araújo throws the left hand but Bispen avoids the punch easily.
Bispen swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Araújo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bispen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Araújo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Araújo lands an elbow inside that Bispen shrugs off.
Bispen misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Bispen tries a body shot but Araújo blocks it.
Araújo scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Araújo breaks from the clinch.
Araújo takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bispen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Araújo throws a lazy uppercut
and Araújo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Araújo.
Bispen blocks a jab.
Araújo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bispen.
Araújo throws the left hand but Bispen avoids the punch easily.
Bispen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bispen misses the jab.
It looked like Araújo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD#
Araújo cracks Bispen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bispen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Araújo finish him?
And that's the end of the fight!
Fábio Araújo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bispen 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Bispen!
Our winner, Ivan Bispen, 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:
ENIGMA 90
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Araújo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Araújo works the jab nicely.
Araújo slips a straight right by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Araújo misses with a wild combination.
Thompson blocks a jab.
Thompson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thompson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Araújo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Araújo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson lands a jab to the head.
Araújo digs a good hook to Thompson's body.
Thompson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Araújo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thompson scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Araújo is out of range.
Araújo misses with the combination.
Thompson with the counter takedown but Araújo avoids it easily.#CL#
Araújo has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
A short right from Araújo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Thompson is trying to maintain a safe position but Araújo gets an underhook and turns Thompson into the cage.
Araújo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thompson's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Scott Thompson has been cut.
A short left from Araújo.
Araújo lands a right hand.
Araújo stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Araújo.
Araújo gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Araújo.
We've been informed that Thompson 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.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Araújo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Araújo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Araújo manages to get underhooks.
Araújo lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Araújo. #ROC#Thompson is rocked!
Araújo pushes Thompson against the cage. Araújo is working some dirty boxing. Araújo pushes off with a quick right hook! Thompson goes down! Thompson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Araújo moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fábio Araújo!
An out of breath Fábio Araújo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 81
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Narushima misses with a hook
and Araújo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Leonardo Narushima has been cut.
Araújo takes a swing at Narushima 's ribcage but misses.
Narushima is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Araújo.
Narushima jabs Araújo right on the nose. Araújo blinks but takes it well.
Narushima jabs Araújo right on the nose. Araújo blinks but takes it well.
Araújo misses with a hook. Narushima ducked under it nicely.
Narushima lands the left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Narushima .
Narushima has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KFA in the buildup to the fight.
Leonardo Narushima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narushima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Araújo manages to avoid it.
Narushima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Araújo.
Narushima closes the distance looking to clinch
and Araújo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Araújo misses.
Narushima 's corner calls for a 1-2. Narushima 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!
Narushima slips a jab from Araújo.
Narushima wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Narushima blocks a jab.
Araújo checks a leg kick.
Araújo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Narushima on the side of the head.
A jab from Araújo misses.
Narushima bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Araújo's head.
Narushima throws a body kick that misses
and Araújo counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Araújo misses the target.
Narushima takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Araújo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Araújo misses with a looping right.
That kick from Narushima tenderised Araújo's leg. Araújo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Narushima .
Araújo swings for the body but Narushima moves out of range.
Araújo 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.
Narushima 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Araújo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Narushima scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Narushima checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Narushima works the jab nicely.
Narushima ducks under a wild hook from Araújo.
Narushima throws a leg kick
and Araújo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Araújo misses the target.
Narushima defending well as Araújo loads up on a big left hand.
Araújo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Araújo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Narushima throws a leg kick
letting Araújo counter with a right hand.
Narushima connects with a solid leg kick.
Araújo throws a shot from downtown. Narushima moves away and avoids it.
Narushima is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Araújo.
Narushima misses the shot to the body.
Araújo misses with a hook.#T3#
Narushima catches Araújo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Narushima misses with a hook to the body
enabling Araújo to counter with a crisp jab.
Narushima lands a jab to Araújo's midsection.
Narushima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Araújo was well out of range. Poor timing from Narushima .
Araújo digs a good hook to Narushima 's body.
Narushima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Araújo misses the jab.
Narushima tries to counter by clinching up but Araújo breaks away and moves out of range.
Narushima scores with a body shot.
Araújo looks to throw the jab but Narushima is out of range.
Araújo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Araújo takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narushima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Araújo throws out the jab.
Araújo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Narushima wants to land a leg kick but Araújo is out of range.
Araújo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Narushima pushes Araújo away with a front kick.
Araújo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Narushima lands a right hook to the body.
Narushima throws a body shot but no joy.
Narushima pivots, looking for a leg kick but Araújo is out of range and Narushima settles back down.
Araújo moves out of range as Narushima throws a body kick.
Narushima ducks under a wild hook from Araújo.
Narushima takes a swing at Araújo's ribcage but misses.
Araújo 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.
Araújo moves out of range of the leg kick from Narushima .
Narushima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Narushima connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fábio Araújo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Narushima '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#
A solid leg kick lands there for Narushima .
#CL#
Narushima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Narushima is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Narushima throws a knee to the head but misses.
Narushima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Araújos head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Narushima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Narushima scores a nice knee to the body.
Narushima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Narushima scores with a knee to the head.
Narushima lands a nice uppercut.
Narushima blocks an uppercut.
Narushima crunches a lovely knee into Araújo's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Narushima .
Narushima using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Narushima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Narushima landing knees to the body.
Araújo is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Narushima .
Narushima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Narushima working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Narushima lands with a left to the head.
Narushima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Araújo can do to turn this around?
Narushima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Araújo backwards. #ROC#Araújo is rocked!
Narushima lands a hook that snaps the head of Araújo backwards.
Araújo is still on wobbly legs! Can Narushima finish him?
Narushima unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Araújo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Narushima is unloading with more strikes now! Araújo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Narushima ! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 67
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Tator.
Tator lands a nice shot to the body.
Tator takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bonaparte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tator circles away quickly and effectively.
Bonaparte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tator.
Bonaparte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tator finds it's way round the side to connect with Bonaparte's head. #CUT#It looks like Maximilian Bonaparte has been cut.
A slow jab from Tator misses its intended target.
Tator fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tator ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy left from Bonaparte finds it's target.
Bonaparte lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tator throws the left hand but Bonaparte avoids the punch easily.
Bonaparte's corner calls for a 1-2. Bonaparte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bonaparte misses with a straight left.
Tator checks a leg kick.
Tator is looking to counter punch.
Tator loads up on a big right hand but Bonaparte slips the punch.
Bonaparte doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bonaparte tries to work over Tator's front leg with a kick but Tator checks it.
Donk. Tator catches Bonaparte right on the button with a cross.
Tator is looking to clinch but Bonaparte is avoiding it.
#T1#
Bonaparte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bonaparte throws a jab but it's blocked by Tator.
Bonaparte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tator moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonaparte tries a low kick but Tator avoids it.
Jab by Tator.
Bonaparte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bonaparte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tator slips under a jab.
Tator looks to throw the jab but Bonaparte is out of range.
Tator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonaparte throws out the jab.
Tator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tator misses with a straight left.
Bonaparte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tator.
Bonaparte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tator.
Tator shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tator keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tator misses with a left hand
and Bonaparte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonaparte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tator is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Bonaparte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonaparte moves away.
A little jabbing left from Bonaparte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tator misses with a wild body shot.
Bonaparte misses with a looping right.
Bonaparte explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tator is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonaparte.
A slow jab from Tator misses its intended target.
Dick Tator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tator drops his hands momentarily and Bonaparte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tator throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte avoids the body shot from Tator.
A slow jab from Tator misses its intended target.
Tator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonaparte works the jab nicely.
Tator works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bonaparte lands with a hook. Tator tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bonaparte with the inside leg kick.
Tator takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bonaparte has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Tator misses the shot to the body.
Bonaparte moves out of range as Tator strikes.
Bonaparte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tator sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte tests Tator's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tator moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tator keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bonaparte slips a jab from Tator.
Tator misses the jab.
Bonaparte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bonaparte lands with a right hand.
Tator ducks under a wild hook from Bonaparte.
A jab from Tator misses.
Bonaparte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tator had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bonaparte throws an overhand right that lands on Tator's shoulder, as Tator tries to avoid the shot.
Bonaparte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tator uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonaparte.#T4#
Bonaparte bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tator shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Tator finds it's way through Bonaparte's defenses.
Bonaparte looks to land a left hand but Tator moved out of range nicely.
Tator misses with a right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Tator misses.
Tator lands a head shot.
Bonaparte works Tator's body with a nice hook.
Bonaparte scores with a sloppy right hand. Tator should have avoided that one.
Tator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonaparte.
Tator misses with a left hand
and Bonaparte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tator walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tator is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonaparte thuds his right hand into Tator's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Tator closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Bonaparte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Tator throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonaparte fails to land with a series of punches.
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 Maximilian Bonaparte's cut.
That's time! Tator's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bonaparte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bonaparte scores with a hook to the body. Tator takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bonaparte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tator throws out the jab.
Bonaparte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tator.
Bonaparte on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tator moves out of range of the leg kick from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte motions for Tator to come forward. Bonaparte throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bonaparte scores with a punch to the head.
Bonaparte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tator. Tator circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bonaparte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tator moves forwards but Bonaparte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Bonaparte.
Tator fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bonaparte is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bonaparte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonaparte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tator throws out the jab.
Bonaparte feints a counter leg kick.
Bonaparte throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tator on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Tator slips under a jab from Bonaparte.
Tator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Bonaparte.
Tator takes a swing at Bonaparte's ribcage but misses.
Tator tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tator lands an elbow that stopped Bonaparte in his tracks for a moment.
Tator tries a body shot but Bonaparte blocks it.
Bonaparte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bonaparte blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonaparte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tator misses with the head strike.
Tator misses with an elbow strike.
Bonaparte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tator's elbow.
Tator creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tator blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tator has a couple of punches blocked by Bonaparte.
Tator pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bonaparte tries to circle away but Tator has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Tator tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonaparte stalling in the clinch but Tator improves position.
Tator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonaparte blocks a 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!
Tator lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Bonaparte.
Bonaparte blocks an elbow strike from Tator.
#BC2#
Bonaparte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bonaparte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tator has time to react.
Bonaparte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bonaparte cracks Tator with a good jab.
Tator takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bonaparte closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tator lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tator moves out of range as Bonaparte strikes.
Bonaparte lands a head shot.
Bonaparte moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Tator throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bonaparte lands a head shot.
Tator misses with a hook
enabling Bonaparte to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte lands a nice shot to the body.
Tator is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tator misses with a straight left.
Tator throws a hook but Bonaparte blocks it.
Tator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonaparte.
Tator wants to clinch.
Tator jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tator misses with a hook. Bonaparte ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Bonaparte catches Tator right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Bonaparte catches Tator right on the button with a cross.
Tator looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tator moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte moves out of range as Tator strikes.
Bonaparte slips a straight right by Tator.
Tator throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bonaparte throws a right and a left that Tator avoids nicely.
Tator throws a body shot but no joy.
Bonaparte pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tator is out of range and Bonaparte settles back down.
Tator misses with a right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tator walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tator bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bonaparte staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Bonaparte's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bonaparte moves out of range as Tator strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximilian Bonaparte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maximilian Bonaparte's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tator takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bonaparte staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonaparte! But no joy.
A jab from Tator misses.
Bonaparte connects with a right hand. Tator shakes it off.
Maximilian Bonaparte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonaparte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonaparte scores with the left hand. Tator knows he should have avoided that one.
Bonaparte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL#
Tator closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Bonaparte. #BC2#
Bonaparte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tator misses with an uppercut
and Bonaparte counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tator thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tator throws out a loose jab but Bonaparte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonaparte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tator scores with a body shot.
Bonaparte slips a straight right by Tator.
Bonaparte looks for the body kick but Tator saw that one coming. #T1##CL#
Tator clinches with his opponent.
Bonaparte tries to throw a body punch but Tator avoids it by throwing Bonaparte back against the cage.
A short right from Bonaparte.
Tator misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonaparte takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Bonaparte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tator steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tator manages to avoid it.
Tator is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bonaparte's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bonaparte ducks under a wild hook from Tator.
A leg kick checked by Tator.
Tator wants to clinch up but Bonaparte keeps it at a distance.
Bonaparte takes a swing at Tator's ribcage but misses.
Bonaparte looks to score with a jab to the body but Tator is just out of range.
Tator throws a hook to the side of Bonaparte's head but Bonaparte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dick Tator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tator slips a jab from Bonaparte.
Tator throws a hook but Bonaparte blocks it.
Bonaparte connects with the punch.
Tator takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tator throws a shot from downtown. Bonaparte moves away and avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bonaparte slips under a jab.
Bonaparte shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tator tries to clinch up but Bonaparte circles away and keeps his distance.
Bonaparte throws a lazy right hand but Tator sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tator misses with an uppercut.
Tator throws an overhand right that lands on Bonaparte's shoulder, as Bonaparte tries to avoid the shot.
Tator misses with a looping left.
Tator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Bonaparte.
Tator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonaparte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Tator punishes Bonaparte's body with a nice straight punch.
Bonaparte scores with a jab. Tator acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bonaparte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tator.
Bonaparte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Bonaparte finds it's way through Tator's defenses.
Tator throws a body punch but Bonaparte moves out of range.
Bonaparte looks to score with a jab to the body but Tator is just out of range.
Tator looks to land a right hand but Bonaparte moved out of range.
Tator thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonaparte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bonaparte throws out a loose jab but Tator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonaparte scoring well with a low kick there.
Bonaparte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tator on the side of the head.
Jab by Tator.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonaparte.#T4#
Bonaparte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tator misses with an uppercut. Bonaparte saw that one coming.
A big right from Bonaparte misses.
Bonaparte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonaparte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bonaparte slips under a jab.
Tator cracks Bonaparte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bonaparte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bonaparte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tator.#CL#
Tator takes the fight into the clinch.
Bonaparte is looking to break free of the clinch but Tator has double underhooks.
Tator lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
Tator throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte blocks an elbow strike from Tator.
Bonaparte is working Tator over against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maximilian Bonaparte.
I've got Bonaparte 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximilian Bonaparte! |
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Event:
TFC 26
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Reliford 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Sanderson Reliford has been cut.
Reliford throws a hook to the side of Tator's head but Tator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Tator closes the distance and clinches.
Reliford looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tator lands a hook that snaps the head of Reliford backwards.
Tator lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reliford backwards.
Reliford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tator throws a punch but it's blocked by Reliford.
Reliford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tator lands a left hand.
Reliford tries to break the clinch but Tator is controlling the position.
Reliford has a couple of punches blocked by Tator.
Tator lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Reliford breaks the clinch.
Tator digs a good hook to Reliford's body.
Reliford shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reliford tries to close the distance and clinch but Tator swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tator moves out of range as Reliford strikes.
Reliford wants to clinch
and Tator counters with a left to the body.
Reliford looks winded!#T1##KD#
Tator connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Reliford onto his butt! Reliford bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#KD#
Tator drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Reliford onto his butt! Reliford pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#ROC#Reliford is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tator connects with a body shot that sends Reliford's belly button to the back.
Reliford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Tator forces Reliford back against the cage and clinches.
Nice elbow from Tator.
Reliford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tator lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tator lands with a left to the head.
Reliford takes a shot to the head.
Tator lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Tator.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tator. #CUT#That has opened up Sanderson Reliford's cut even more.
A short right from Tator on the inside.
Tator works on Reliford's body with a couple of short punches.
Tator lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reliford or not.
Tator makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tator lands a body shot.
Tator lands with a left to the head.
Tator lands an elbow inside.
Tator works on Reliford's body with a couple of short punches.
Tator creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reliford's defenses. #T2#
Tator makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Tator.
Tator lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Tator.
Tator lands an elbow just above Reliford 's eye.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tator.
Tator working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tator throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Relifords head.
Tator scores with a shoulder strike.
Reliford throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tator working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reliford is still on wobbly legs! Can Tator finish him?#CUT#The cut above Sanderson Reliford's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tator scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tator is holding Reliford round the back of the neck and unloading with elbows! Boom, boom, boom! 3 big elbows land right to the bridge of the nose and Reliford goes down! Oh, his nose is a mess! I'm not sure he's going to beat the count... 4,5,6,7,8,9,10. He's done! Tator takes it and Reliford is going to the hospital to get that nose checked out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Dick Tator!
Dick Tator is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
TFC 23
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Tator misses with a straight right.
Tator misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Tator moves out of range of the body kick.
Tator throws out a counter right but Thibodeaux avoids it with no problem.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Tator saw that one coming.
Tator connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Imagine Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tator.
Tator walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch lands to the side of Thibodeaux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Tator misses the target.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD2#
Thibodeaux walks into a big right hand from Tator and goes down! The referee sends Tator to a neutral corner as Thibodeaux gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
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!
Tator throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tator tests Thibodeaux's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Tator moves into the clinch.
Thibodeaux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tator lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tator throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tator has Thibodeaux pressed against the ropes, preventing Thibodeaux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Thibodeaux is trying to break free.
Tator lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux is trying to push Tator away but Tator has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Tator connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Thibodeaux onto his butt! Thibodeaux bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Tator saw that one coming.
Oh Thibodeaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tator.
Thibodeaux seems to have got his legs back now.
We've been informed that Tator 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.
Tator looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tator lands a jab to Thibodeaux's midsection.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Thibodeaux misses
and Tator counters with a right hand from hell and Thibodeaux is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Tator! |
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Event:
TFC 20
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tator digs a good hook to Thibodeaux's body.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Tator has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux in a clinch.
Tator lands with a light punch inside.
Tator lands an elbow that stopped Thibodeaux in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Fortune Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux avoids a wild elbow strike from Tator.
Tator lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Tator.
Tator avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Tator scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tator lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tator creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Tator lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Tator.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
Tator lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tator cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.#T1#
A short right from Tator.
Tator working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tator lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tator lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tator lands an elbow inside that Thibodeaux shrugs off.
Tator creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tator lands an elbow just above Thibodeaux 's eye.
A short right from Tator.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tator.
Tator lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Tator works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Tator lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Tator lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tator stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tator lands a nice uppercut.
Tator lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Tator comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oh Thibodeaux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Tator breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Thibodeaux with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Thibodeaux looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Thibodeaux get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
Tator looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range. #T2#
Tator throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux thinks about countering with a head kick.
Thibodeaux seems to have got his legs back now.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
Tator misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Tator just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromThibodeaux.#CL2#
Tator closes the distance and clinches.
Tator lands a body shot.
Tator lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Tator.
Tator lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tator.
We've been informed that Tator 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.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tator.
Tator presses Thibodeaux against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Tator as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Tator.
Tator lands a hook that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Tator scores with a hook to the body.
Tator lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tator lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #KD2#
Tator creates a bit of space and cracks Thibodeaux with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Thibodeaux is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Tator. #T3#
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Tator.
Tator weaves into range and cracks Thibodeaux right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Thibodeaux goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Tator is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Tator! |
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Event:
TFC 18
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Tator pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saunders is looking to clinch.
Tator connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saunders. Saunders circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saunders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tator misses with a looping left.
Tator misses with a hook.
Saunders misses with a wild body shot.
Tator looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Tator takes the fight into the clinch.
Saunders wants to break free but Tator has control.
A short body shot lands from Tator as the two fighters clinch.
Tator throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Saunders is breathing heavily.
Tator lands a hook that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
Tator lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tator lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Tator.
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!
Tator lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tator is leaning against Saunders and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tator lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tator lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tator makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Tator.
Saunders takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2#Saunders is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Evan Saunders has been cut.
Tator throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saunderss head.
Oh Saunders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tator works on Saunders's body with a couple of short punches.
Tator throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saunderss head.
Tator scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Tator.
A right hook to the body lands for Tator.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tator.#KD2#
Tator breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Saunders with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Saunders looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Saunders get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
Dick Tator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tator cracks Saunders with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Tator! |
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Event:
Kikku 6
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Tator throws a poor cross that misses
and Boi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tator misses with a straight right.
Boi tries to close the distance and clinch but Tator swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tator circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Tator closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boi misses with a punch to the body.
Tator works on Boi's body with a couple of short punches.
Tator lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tator creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boi's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Paper Boi has been cut.
Boi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tator lands a nice uppercut.
Boi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Tator's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boi.
Tator is stalling here.
Boi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tator lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tator throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boi looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tator lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tator lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boi backwards. #ROC#Boi is rocked!
Boi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boi is still on wobbly legs! Can Tator finish him?#T1#
Tator is pushing Boi up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tator gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tator lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boi backwards.
Tator prevents Boi from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tator creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tator is stalling here.
Tator lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boi backwards.
Boi misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Tator.
Boi seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tator.
Tator stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tator.
Boi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tator stalling.
Tator gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tator lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tator.
Tator leaning against his opponent.
Tator avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Tator for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2#
A short right from Tator.
Tator scores with a shot to the side of Boi's head.
Tator lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tator lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tator has control of Boi and unloads with a rapid fire barage of elbows, sending Boi crashing to the mat! Boi looks in big trouble - I don't think he's going to beat the count! He hasn't! The referee has reached 10 and this fight is all over! Tator looks delighted, as well he should.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Dick Tator! |
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Event:
Kikku 4
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Mauler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tator throws a sloppy body shot
and Tator takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mauler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tator throws an off balance right hand
and Mauler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tator throws an off balance right hand
and Mauler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Mauler catches Tator right on the button with a cross.
Tator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mauler.
Tator throws a shot from downtown. Mauler moves away and avoids it.
Tator misses with an uppercut.
Tator looks to land a left hand but Mauler moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Mauler misses its intended target.
Mauler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tator moves out of range as Mauler strikes.
Tator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Tator gets a clinch.
Tator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Tator's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tator tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mauler's elbow.
Tator tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mauler's elbow.
Mauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mauler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mauler.
Tator taking a breather.
Tator looking to stall.
Mauler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Tator blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tator throws a punch but it's blocked by Mauler.
Mauler lands a hook that snaps the head of Tator backwards.
Tator tries a body shot but Mauler blocks it.
Tator is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tator.
Mauler struggles to land a body shot inside as Tator controls his hands.
Tator stalling in the clinch but Mauler improves position.
Mauler misses with a punch to the body.
Mauler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tator scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mauler blocks the elbow strike.
Mauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tator managing to block the knees to the body from Mauler.
Tator lands a right hand. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Mauler.
Mauler dodges an elbow strike from Tator.
Tator misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tator throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mauler tries a body shot but Tator blocks it.
Mauler can't find room to land a body shot as Tator controls the action.
Tator misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tator fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tator working aggressively here.
Mauler lands with a right to the head.
Mauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tator misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tator creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mauler's defenses.
Mauler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mauler blocking some punches.
Mauler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tator scores with a shoulder strike.
Tator misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Tator tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mauler tries to land knees in the clinch but Tator avoids the damage to the body.
Mauler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tator effectively controlling the action here.
Mauler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mauler.
Mauler avoids a wild elbow strike from Tator.
Tator looking to slow down the pace here.
Mauler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mauler tries a body shot but Tator blocks it.
Tator tries to throw a body punch but Mauler avoids it by throwing Tator back against the ropes.
Tator tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mauler tries to work over Tator's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tator throws a head punch that misses.
Mauler struggles to land a body shot inside as Tator controls his hands.
Tator avoiding damage.
Mauler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Tator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Mauler.
Mauler just leaning against Tator, taking a breather.
Tator looking to stall.
Tator is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mauler avoids a wild elbow strike from Tator.
Mauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tator throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mauler blocking some punches.
Mauler lands a body punch.
Tator is breathing heavily.
Mauler pushes Tator back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mauler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tator up against the ropes.
Mauler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darth Mauler will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Mauler takes the fight into the clinch.
Mauler misses with the head strike.
Mauler works on Tator's body with a couple of short punches.
Mauler tries to work over Tator's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tator lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tator lands an elbow inside that Mauler shrugs off.
Mauler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tator prevents a body shot from Mauler.
Mauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tator misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tator misses with a punch on the inside.
Tator throws a punch but it's blocked by Mauler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauler displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tator up against the ropes.
Tator scores with a shot to the side of Mauler's head.
Tator swings wildly with an uppercut but Mauler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dick Tator has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mauler lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Tator working aggressively here.
Mauler struggles to land a body shot inside as Tator controls his hands.
Mauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tator throws a punch but it's blocked by Mauler.
Tator throws a head punch that misses.
Mauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mauler blocking some punches.
Mauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mauler misses with a body punch.
Mauler blocks a body shot from Tator.
Mauler avoids a wild elbow strike from Tator.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mauler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tator tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tator trying to control the position but instead, Mauler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tator into the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tator. #T2#
Tator stalling against the ropes.
Mauler blocks an uppercut.
Mauler is trying to maintain a safe position but Tator gets an underhook and turns Mauler into the ropes.
Tator prevents a body shot from Mauler.
Tator wants to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mauler.
Tator misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Tator.
Mauler displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tator up against the ropes.
Tator looking to slow down the pace here.
Mauler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Tator.
Tator throws a punch but it's blocked by Mauler. #T3#
Tator stalling in the clinch but Mauler improves position.
Tator lands a right hand.
Mauler looking to stall.
Tator throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tator's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tator stalling in the clinch but Mauler improves position.
Mauler misses with some punches.
Mauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mauler lands with a left to the head.
Tator tries to work over Mauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tator.
Mauler tries a body shot but Tator blocks it.
Tator has a couple of punches blocked by Mauler.
Mauler struggles to land a body shot inside as Tator controls his hands.
Mauler struggles to land a body shot inside as Tator controls his hands.
Tator tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tator gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Tator wants to stall.
Tator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mauler holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Mauler prevents a body shot from Tator.
A left hand lands to the body for Mauler.
Tator tries to throw a body punch but Mauler avoids it by throwing Tator back against the ropes.
Tator misses with the head strike.
Tator tries to work over Mauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mauler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tator can't find room to land a body shot as Mauler controls the action.
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!
Mauler missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Tator.
A head punch on the inside from Tator fails to land.
Tator swings wildly with an uppercut but Mauler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tator tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Tator dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Jab from Mauler.
Mauler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donk. Mauler catches Tator right on the button with a cross.
Mauler takes one to the side of the head.
Tator is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donk. Tator catches Mauler right on the button with a cross.
Mauler lands with a shot to the body.
Tator tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Mauler to counter with a crisp jab.
Mauler slips a jab from Tator.#CL2#
Mauler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tator blocks a body shot from Mauler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mauler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tator's elbow.
Mauler digs a right hand underneath Tator's ribcage. Tator let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mauler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mauler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mauler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Mauler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mauler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mauler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mauler blocks a body shot from Tator.
Mauler can't find room to land a body shot as Tator controls the action.
Mauler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tator backwards.
Tator pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Mauler lands a body punch.
Tator throws a punch but it's blocked by Mauler.
Tator tries to work over Mauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mauler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tator working aggressively here.
Tator looking to stall.
Tator misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mauler. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mauler as Tator tries to tie him up.
Tator tries to throw a body punch but Mauler avoids it by throwing Tator back against the ropes.
Tator prevents a body shot from Mauler.
Mauler dodges an elbow strike from Tator.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mauler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tator misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mauler is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Tator.
Mauler struggles to land a body shot inside as Tator controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tator.
Tator lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Tator.
Tator tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mauler's elbow.
Mauler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mauler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tator or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tator tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Tator blocks a body shot from Mauler.
A head punch on the inside from Tator fails to land.
Mauler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tator backwards.
Tator working aggressively here.
Mauler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tator.
A right hand to the body from Mauler.
Tator takes a shot to the head.
Mauler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mauler lands an uppercut.
Mauler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mauler tries to land a knee to the head but Tator blocks with his arms.
Tator misses with an elbow over the top.
Mauler digs a right hand underneath Tator's ribcage. Tator let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mauler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tator's elbow.
Mauler is trying to maintain a safe position but Tator gets an underhook and turns Mauler into the ropes.
Mauler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Mauler on the inside.
Mauler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T4#
Mauler is trying to stall.
Mauler trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mauler takes a shot to the head.
Mauler trying to stall but Tator improves his position.
Mauler tries to throw a body punch but Tator avoids it by throwing Mauler back against the ropes.
Mauler presses Tator against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Mauler.
Tator tries to throw a body punch but Mauler avoids it by throwing Tator back against the ropes.
Mauler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tator's elbow.
Mauler misses with a body punch.
Mauler tries a body shot but Tator blocks it.
Mauler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tator or not.
Mauler lands with a short shot to the head.
Mauler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tator or not.
Stalling in the clinch from Mauler.
Mauler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tator avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Mauler really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Mauler scores with a nice strike.
Tator throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tator takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tator blocks a jab.
Tator throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mauler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mauler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tator throws a lazy uppercut
and Mauler counters with a nice uppercut.
Mauler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tator closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mauler counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mauler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tator is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mauler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tator prevents a body shot from Mauler.
Mauler digs a right hand into Tator's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tator's gas tank.
Tator is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mauler's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tator tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tator misses with a punch to the body.
Tator creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Mauler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tator backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Tator fails to land.
Mauler blocks an uppercut.
Tator throws a punch but it's blocked by Mauler.
Mauler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mauler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tator lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mauler backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mauler.
Mauler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tator scores with a shot to the side of Mauler's head.
Tator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mauler has Tator pressed against the ropes.
Mauler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tator or not. #T2#
Mauler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tator trying to control the position but instead, Mauler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tator into the ropes.
Tator looking to stall.
Tator tries to work over Mauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mauler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tators head.
Mauler prevents a body shot from Tator.
Tator misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mauler blocks an uppercut.
Tator misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tator swings wildly with an uppercut but Mauler uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Tator just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mauler's brow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Mauler lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee calls for Mauler to work.
A right hook to the body lands for Mauler.
Mauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tator struggles to land a body shot inside as Mauler controls his hands.
Tator blocks a body shot from Mauler.
Tator tries to throw a body punch but Mauler avoids it by throwing Tator back against the ropes.
Mauler presses Tator against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mauler.
Mauler just leaning against Tator, taking a breather.
Tator letting Mauler take a breather here.
Mauler lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Mauler.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mauler.
Mauler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Mauler.
#T4#
Tator misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mauler tries to work over Tator's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tator comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short uppercut from Mauler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tator taking a breather.
Mauler lands a left hand.
Mauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mauler slowing the pace effectively.
Mauler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Mauler.
Mauler scores with a hook to the body.
Mauler trying to land knees to the body.
Mauler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tator's elbow.
Tator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Mauler dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Mauler catches Tator with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tator lands a nice hook to Mauler's body. Mauler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Mauler finds it's way through Tator's defenses.
Mauler lands with a nice body punch.
Tator takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mauler jabs at Tator's body.
Tator lands with a straight right. Mauler didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Mauler instigates a clinch.
Tator throws a punch but it's blocked by Mauler.
Mauler lands a shot to the body.
Tator throws a punch but it's blocked by Mauler.
Mauler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tator backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tator blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mauler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tator swings wildly with an uppercut but Mauler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tator blocks a body shot from Mauler. #T1#
Mauler misses with a body punch.
Tator throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tator tries to work over Mauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tator scores with a shot to the side of Mauler's head.
Mauler struggles to land a body shot inside as Tator controls his hands.
Tator gets through Mauler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mauler scores with a shot to the side of Tator's head.
Tator misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mauler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Tator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mauler digs a right hand into Tator's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tator's gas tank.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A short body shot lands from Mauler as the two fighters clinch.
Dick Tator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mauler lands a nice shot to the body.
Mauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mauler lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Mauler.
Mauler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tator's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mauler scores with a hook to the body.
Tator blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Mauler.
Mauler misses with a body punch.
Tator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mauler cracks Tator with a nice body shot.
Mauler pushes Tator back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Tator prevents a body shot from Mauler.
Mauler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mauler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Mauler. #T3#
Mauler missing with knees to the body.
Mauler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tator tries to throw a body punch but Mauler avoids it by throwing Tator back against the ropes.
Mauler taking a breather.
Mauler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Tator.
Tator throws an elbow but it misses.
Tator throws a head punch that misses.
Tator takes a shot to the head.
Mauler gets through Tator's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Tator is rocked!
Mauler tries to work over Tator's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oh Tator is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mauler.
Tator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tator seems to have got his legs back now.
Mauler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tator throws a punch but it's blocked by Mauler.
Mauler creates a bit of distance and cracks Tator with a big uppercut! Tator goes down! The referee pushes Mauler away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Tator make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Mauler takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Darth Mauler!
Darth Mauler is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Darth Mauler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Kikku 3
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Tator throws a lazy right hand but Valentini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valentini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentini tries a quick counter leg kick but Tator is wise to it.
Tator throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valentini counters with a three punch combo that has Tator backing up. Tator nods at Valentini to acknowledge the strikes.
Tator misses with a looping right.
Valentini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Tator misses.
Tator misses with an uppercut.
Dick Tator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tator misses with a hook. Valentini ducked under it nicely.
Tator cracks Valentini with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tator pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tator throws a lazy right hand but Valentini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Valentini.
Valentini is looking for the big counter here.
Tator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentini walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tator connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Vinny Valentini's cut even more.
Tator misses with an uppercut
and Valentini counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Tator just misses with a punch to the body.
Tator misses with an uppercut.
Valentini unleashes a big counter combination but Tator bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentini moves away.
Tator throws a hook but Valentini blocks it.
Valentini moves away from the strike by Tator.
Tator slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tator throws a shot from downtown. Valentini moves away and avoids it.
Valentini appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tator misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Valentini to counter with a crisp jab.
Tator swings widly with a right hand
enabling Valentini to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tator.
Tator thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tator rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valentini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tator misses with an uppercut
and Valentini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tator misses with a left hand
and Valentini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tator misses with a body punch
and Valentini counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Tator fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valentini, pushing him back against the ropes.
Tator lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Our sources have told us that Tator has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Valentini dodges an elbow strike from Tator.
Valentini tries to break the clinch but Tator is controlling the position.
Tator scores with a shot to the side of Valentini's head. #CUT#The cut above Vinny Valentini's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tator pushes Valentini back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tator throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tator lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valentini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Valentini takes a shot to the head.
Valentini is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tator lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Tator.
#T3#
A right hand to the body from Tator.
Valentini looks winded!
Tator gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#Vinny Valentini's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A short uppercut from Tator.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vinny Valentini's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dick Tator! |
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Event:
Kikku 2
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Tator misses with a straight left.
Tator fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sang needs to keep his hands up - Tator had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Clubber Sang has been cut.
Nice body kick there by Sang.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sang.
Sang tries to clinch up but Tator circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Tator misses its intended target.
Sang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tator scores with a jab.
Sang throws a leg kick but Tator sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dick Tator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Tator connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Sang onto his butt! Sang bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#ROC#Sang is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sang slips a jab from Tator.
Sang is still on wobbly legs! Can Tator finish him?
Sang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sang seems to have recovered his senses.
Tator cracks Sang with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Tator! |
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