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Event:
Highland 210
Date: Nov 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Buga shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dick eats them both and turns towards Buga to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Needle Dick has been cut.
Buga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD2#
Dick cracks Buga with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dick has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Buga to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dick drops Buga with a big left hand! Buga is injured, injured bad! Dick jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Needle Dick!
Needle Dick thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Highland 189
Date: Sep 09, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Jaeger gets a clinch.
Buga dodges an elbow strike from Jaeger.
Buga avoids a wild elbow strike from Jaeger.
Jaeger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Buga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Buga tries to circle away but Jaeger has him pinned against the cage.
Jaeger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Buga is trying to push Jaeger away but Jaeger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Buga manages to break the clinch.
Buga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Buga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaeger manages to avoid it.
Buga swinging wildly here.
Buga just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJaeger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Buga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buga takes a swing at Jaeger's ribcage but misses.
Buga lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Buga does no damage. #T1#
Jaeger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Jaeger lands a big head kick that sends Buga tumbling to the mat! Jaeger takes a step backwards and waves Buga back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Buga is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Uga Buga has been cut.#CL#
Jaeger pushes Buga up against the cage in a clinch.
Buga is still on wobbly legs! Can Jaeger finish him?
Jaeger misses with an elbow over the top.
Jaeger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jaeger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Buga blocks the elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaeger pushes off an throws an elbow but Buga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jaeger as Buga tries to tie him up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jaeger throws an elbow but misses.
Buga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buga blocks an elbow strike.
Buga tries to work over Jaeger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buga avoids the elbow strike from Jaeger, against the cage.
Buga blocks an elbow strike from Jaeger.
I was talking to Jaeger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jaeger throws an elbow but misses.
Jaeger misses with an elbow strike.
Buga is looking to break free of the clinch but Jaeger has double underhooks.
Jaeger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Buga avoids a wild elbow strike from Jaeger.
Jaeger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jaeger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaeger misses with an elbow over the top.
Jaeger looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jaeger throws an elbow but misses.
Jaeger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jaeger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jaeger misses with an elbow strike.
Buga avoids the elbow strike from Jaeger, against the cage.
Buga seems to have recovered his senses.
Jaeger has Buga pressed against the cage. He pushes Buga back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Jaeger throws a beautiful elbow that sends Buga crashing to the floor! Jaeger piles on the pressure with more strikes! Buga is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Jaeger! |
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Event:
Highland 184
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Buga counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Buga plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Jackson to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Jackson just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Uga Buga!
Uga Buga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Highland 176
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Buga's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Buga duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Timur Vasiliev has been cut.
Buga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Buga lands with a shot to the body.
Vasiliev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Buga jabs at Vasiliev's body.
Buga scores with a jab. Vasiliev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vasiliev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Vasiliev clinches up with Buga and pushes him back against the cage.
Buga has Vasiliev pressed against the cage.
Buga working hard to break the clinch.
Vasiliev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Buga tries a body shot but Vasiliev blocks it.
Buga has had enough of the clinch but Vasiliev keeps him there for the moment.
Vasiliev jumps guard but Buga turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Buga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vasiliev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Buga fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Buga connects with the punch.#T1##CL2#
Vasiliev moves into range and clinches up with Buga.
Buga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vasiliev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Vasiliev closes the distance and clinches.
Buga working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Buga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up but Buga circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Vasiliev forces Buga back against the cage and clinches.
Buga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vasiliev keeps control of Buga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vasiliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Buga fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev. #BC#
Buga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Vasiliev clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Buga misses with a punch to the body.
Vasiliev blocking some punches.
Vasiliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vasiliev blocking some punches.
#BC#
Buga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Timur Vasiliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Vasiliev rushes Buga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of stalling here from Vasiliev.
The referee is keeping an eye on Buga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Buga wants to stall.
Vasiliev blocks a body shot from Buga.
Vasiliev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Buga pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Uga Buga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Vasiliev.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vasiliev has Buga pushed against the cage.
Buga working hard to break the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Vasiliev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Vasiliev clinches with his opponent.
Buga lands a body shot.
Buga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vasiliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Buga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasiliev's elbow.
Buga lands a body shot. #BC#
Buga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vasiliev is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Vasiliev moves into range and clinches up with Buga.
Buga taking a breather.
Buga misses with some punches.
Vasiliev fails to pull guard.
Buga misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Buga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Buga lands with a straight right. Vasiliev didn't see that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vasiliev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vasiliev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buga throws a series of punches but Vasiliev avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buga misses with a body shot.
Vasiliev feints a counter leg kick.
Buga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buga lands with a shot to the body.
Buga throws a body shot but no joy.
Vasiliev is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Buga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up
and Buga counters with a series of strikes. Vasiliev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Buga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vasiliev has time to react.#CUT#That has opened up Timur Vasiliev's cut even more.
Buga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uga Buga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timur Vasiliev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Vasiliev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vasiliev moves in looking to clinch but Buga pushes him off.
Buga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vasiliev on the side of the head.
Buga misses with a wild body shot.
Buga fails to land with a series of punches.
Buga keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Vasiliev closes the distance and clinches.
Uga Buga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Buga working hard to break the clinch.
Buga stops a takedown attempt from Vasiliev.
Buga trying to stall but Vasiliev improves his position.
Buga is working Vasiliev over against the cage.#BC2#
Vasiliev breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buga jabs Vasiliev to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Vasiliev moves into the clinch.
Buga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Buga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vasiliev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Buga up against the cage.
Buga taking a breather.#T1##TD2#
Vasiliev manages to pull guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vasiliev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vasiliev is trying to control the position but Buga postures up.
Vasiliev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vasiliev trying to keep a closed guard but Buga is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vasiliev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Buga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vasiliev wants to sweep here but Buga controlling him for the moment.
Buga will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Buga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch but Buga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Vasiliev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buga, pushing him back against the cage.
Buga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasiliev jumps guard but Buga stands there with Vasiliev around his waist. Vasiliev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Buga.
Buga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Buga is trying to break free.#T3#
Buga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but Buga turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Uga Buga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Vasiliev.
Buga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buga.
Buga stops a takedown attempt from Vasiliev.
Buga tries to break free but Vasiliev pushes him back against the cage.
Buga taking a breather.
Vasiliev takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Vasiliev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Buga uses from the top position.
Vasiliev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vasiliev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buga is one step ahead there.
Buga showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Vasiliev controls Buga momentarily but Buga frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasiliev wants to stand up but Buga is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uga Buga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Timur Vasiliev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Buga misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Vasiliev clinches with his opponent.
Buga is looking to control Vasiliev's arms but Vasiliev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Buga has his back to the cage.
Buga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasiliev can do to turn this around?
Buga misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Vasiliev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uga Buga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buga scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2#
Vasiliev moves into the clinch.
Buga pushes Vasiliev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buga misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Buga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch but Buga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buga appears to be looking for a big counter.
Buga throws a right hand that Vasiliev ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasiliev also avoids with ease.
Vasiliev is looking to clinch but Buga is avoiding it.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Vasiliev clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Vasiliev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Buga misses. #T1##CL2#
Vasiliev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Buga wants to break free but Vasiliev has control.
Buga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Vasiliev pulls Buga into guard.
#SUB2#
Vasiliev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buga is aware though and is defending well.
Vasiliev is trying to keep Buga in close.
#SUB2#
Vasiliev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Buga throwing strikes from guard but Vasiliev blocks nicely. #T2#
Vasiliev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vasiliev being controlled here, momentarily.
Vasiliev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vasiliev moves in looking to clinch but Buga pushes him off.
Buga tries to bum rush Vasiliev with a series of wild strikes but Vasiliev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buga lands a jab to the nose.
Vasiliev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Vasiliev moves into the clinch.#T3#
Buga tries to throw a body punch but Vasiliev avoids it by throwing Buga back against the cage. #BC2#
Vasiliev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Vasiliev pushes Buga up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Buga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Vasiliev rushes Buga and presses him up against the cage.
Buga is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vasiliev is working for takedown but Buga is calmly controlling the position for now.
Buga is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vasiliev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Buga smiles and moves away.
Uga Buga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Vasiliev.#CL2#
Vasiliev rushes Buga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vasiliev wants a takedown but no success here.
Buga tries to throw a body punch but Vasiliev avoids it by throwing Buga back against the cage. #BC2#
Vasiliev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Vasiliev wants to clinch.
It looked like Buga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buga throws a right and a left that Vasiliev avoids nicely. #CL2#
Vasiliev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vasiliev stalling in the clinch.
Buga is trying to break the clinch but Vasiliev has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Buga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Vasiliev moves into range and clinches up with Buga.
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!
Buga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buga tries to circle away but Vasiliev has him pinned against the cage.
Buga holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vasiliev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vasiliev prevents a body shot from Buga.
Timur Vasiliev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasiliev's elbow.
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 Uga Buga.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buga, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uga Buga!
After winning the bout, Uga Buga 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:
Highland 172
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Blank takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Buga misses with the combination.
Buga moves out of range of the body kick.
Buga wants to counter the offense by Blank and move into the clinch position.
Buga scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Blank has been cut.
Buga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blank takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blank fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Uga Buga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blank at a distance.
Buga throws a nice looking combination but Blank bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blank takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blank throws a leg kick but Buga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Buga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blank lands a head kick. Buga smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Blank shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Buga cracks Blank with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blank wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD2#
Buga feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Blank sprawling to the canvas! Blank rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Buga finish him?!
Buga steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Blank. That one must have hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buga misses with a few strikes there.
As Buga looks to move away, Blank throws a big counter combo but Buga just gets out of the way.
Blank is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buga throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blank counters with a two punch combo.
We've been informed that Buga 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.
Buga swinging wildly here.
#KD#
Blank drops Buga with a beautiful combination! Buga stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Blank is looking for the KO!#ROC#Buga is rocked!
Blank throws an overhand right that has Buga reeling! Blank follows up with more punches and Buga is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Blank! |
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Event:
Highland 161
Date: May 20, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Ryan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Ryan has hold of Buga's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Buga seems comfortable defending it but Ryan has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Buga is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Buga is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ryan couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caleb Ryan! |
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Event:
Highland 135
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Dawkins drops his hands momentarily and Buga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dawkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Dawkins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dawkins misses the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dawkins is defended easily by Buga.
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown but Buga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Buga misses its target.
Dawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buga.
Dawkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dawkins in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buga throws a series of punches but Dawkins avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Dawkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Buga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Buga misses the body punch
and Dawkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Buga.
#T1#
Dawkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buga as he avoids it easily.
Uga Buga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeeJay Dawkins.
Buga misses with a wild body shot.
Dawkins throws out a counter right but Buga avoids it with no problem.
Buga throws a nice looking combination but Dawkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dawkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Buga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buga misses with a body shot.
And Dawkins tries to counter it with a takedown but Buga pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Dawkins clinches.
Dawkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Dawkins lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dawkins working Buga over with strikes.
Dawkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Buga with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Dawkins slows the pace down in half guard.
Buga is not content to let Dawkins control the position.
Dawkins throwing shots but Buga is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dawkins lands a nice short elbow.
Dawkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Buga wants to control but Dawkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dawkins throwing shots but Buga is blocking nicely.
Buga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dawkins.
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. Dawkins connects with a nice short shot to Buga's temple.
Dawkins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#Buga is rocked!#T3#
Dawkins scores with a big shot! Buga's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Buga! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeeJay Dawkins!
Jumping up and down and very excited, DeeJay Dawkins waved his t-shirt featuring Island Xtreme Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
KoF: SUPER WOLF FUN TIMES
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacMillan.
Buga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Evan MacMillan has been cut.
MacMillan dives in for a single leg takedown but Buga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Buga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buga throws a body shot but no joy.
MacMillan defending well as Buga loads up on a big left hand.
MacMillan tries for a takedown but Buga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Uga Buga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan MacMillan.
MacMillan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buga as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Buga.
MacMillan shoots in for a takedown but Buga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice defenses there by MacMillan.
MacMillan throws a counter combo.
MacMillan moves forwards but Buga connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
A jab from Buga finds it's way through MacMillan's defenses.
Uga Buga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacMillan shoots for a double leg takedown but Buga sprawls well. He's pushed MacMillan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
MacMillan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Buga was covering up waiting for the punch and MacMillan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
MacMillan throws a big right hand that misses.
Buga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacMillan wants to control from the top but Buga keeps moving. #SUB2#
MacMillan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Buga is trying to keep MacMillan in close.
MacMillan passes into half guard. #T2#
MacMillan is thwarting Buga's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
MacMillan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Buga has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Buga is defending against the submission attempts here by MacMillan.
#SUB2#
MacMillan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Buga sees it coming and defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacMillan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
MacMillan 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.
#T3##SUB2#
MacMillan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Buga is defending against the submission attempts here by MacMillan.
#SUB2#
MacMillan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
MacMillan is trying to work for a kimura but Buga is defending well.
#T4##SUB2#
MacMillan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Buga defends it well. #SUB2#
MacMillan maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Buga could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but MacMillan has cracked it and Buga is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by MacMillan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evan MacMillan!
An out of breath and clearly excited Evan MacMillan thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Garbowa x Mandiang
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Ruth lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ruth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buga.
It looked like Buga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ruth.
Ruth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buga swinging wildly here.
Ruth lands a really nice looking cross but Buga seems unphased.
Uga Buga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buga keeps the fight on the outside.
Buga avoids the body shot from Ruth.
Buga lands with a nice combination. Ruth backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Myles Ruth has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ruth is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Ruth clinches up with Buga and pushes him back against the cage.
Ruth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruth keeps control of Buga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Ruth tries a body shot but Buga blocks it.
Buga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Buga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Buga blocks an uppercut.
Ruth can't find room to land a body shot as Buga controls the action.
Ruth can't find room to land a body shot as Buga controls the action.
Buga blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruth.
Buga struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruth controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Buga.
Buga misses with some punches.
#T2#
A short left from Buga.
Ruth has Buga pressed against the cage, preventing Buga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Buga misses with the head strike.
Ruth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buga misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Ruth.
Ruth blocks a body shot from Buga.
Ruth taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Buga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buga working aggressively here.
Ruth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buga backwards.
Buga throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruth.
Buga wants to stall.
Buga tries a body shot but Ruth blocks it.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruth.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ruth - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Buga misses with the head strike.
Ruth has Buga pressed against the cage.
Ruth stalling the fight.
Buga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Ruth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buga misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Buga misses. #CL2#
Ruth rushes Buga and presses him up against the cage.
Buga lands a nice shot to the body.
Buga taking a breather.#T4#
Ruth prevents Buga from breaking the clinch.
Ruth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buga misses with some punches.
Buga tries to work over Ruth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buga tries to throw a body punch but Ruth avoids it by throwing Buga back against the cage.
Ruth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buga prevents a body shot from Ruth.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Buga working aggressively here.
Ruth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buga backwards. #BC2#
Ruth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Ruth is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Buga.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Myles Ruth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Myles Ruth's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Buga tries to bum rush Ruth with a series of wild strikes but Ruth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buga scores with a three punch combo!
Ruth lands a body shot.
Nice jab there from Ruth.
Ruth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Uga Buga is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruth works the jab nicely.
Ruth wants to clinch up but Buga keeps it at a distance.
Ruth takes a swing at Buga's ribcage but misses.
Buga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruth circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Ruth misses its intended target.
Buga jabs Ruth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buga misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Buga lands a two punch combo.
#T1#
Buga scores with a jab. Ruth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ruth tries to clinch but Buga moves away
and Buga counters with a straight right hand.
Buga drops Ruth with a straight right hand, right on the button! Buga follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uga Buga!
A relieved looking Uga Buga 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:
KoF:IW - Dome
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1##KD#
Buga lands a left and a right that send Writ crashing to the mat, dazed. Buga thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Writ is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Gman Writ has been cut.
Buga plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Writ to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Writ just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Uga Buga!
A victorious Uga Buga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Gman Writ had this to say: 'I'll be back '. |
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Event:
KoF-IW - High Contenders
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
#R1#
King missing with a left hand there. Buga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Buga.
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buga at a distance.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
King lands with a nice body punch.
King misses with an uppercut. Buga saw that one coming.
King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buga has time to react.
Ziggy King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
A big left from Buga misses.
Buga connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back.#KD2#
King lands a big right hand that sends Buga crashing to the mat! King stays standing though and waves Buga back to his feet!#ROC2#Buga is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King cracks Buga with a left hook right on the temple and Buga goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! King lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Buga is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ziggy King!
An out of breath Ziggy King 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:
KoF:IW - Okongwu x Manivong
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buga punishes Collins's body with a nice straight punch.
Buga throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Buga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins.
Buga lands with an uppercut that bounces Collins off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Matt Collins has been cut.
Buga connects with a single shot there.
Buga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#Collins is rocked!
Buga ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Collins's jaw. Collins's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Buga does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uga Buga!
An out of breath Uga Buga 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:
BBFC SYNDICATE 3
Date: May 21, 2021 |
#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chara.
Chara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Buga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chara misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Buga.
Chara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chara fails with a takedown attempt.
Chara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Buga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uga Buga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zdeno Chara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chara manages to avoid it.
Buga looks to land a left hand but Chara moved out of range nicely.
Buga 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.
Buga moves out of range of the body kick.
Zdeno Chara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Buga circles away.#T1#
Buga misses with the combination.
Chara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Buga throws a monster overhand right that drops Chara! Buga follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uga Buga!
A very excited looking Uga Buga 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:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 14
Date: May 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Buga stuffs the takedown attempt from Collner. Collner gets slowly back to his feet.
Collner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Buga finds it's way round the side to connect with Collner's head.
Collner has his takedown stuffed
and Buga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Collner wants to clinch up but Buga keeps it at a distance.
Collner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Buga feints a jab promting Collner to slip. Buga then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Collner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Collner misses with a takedown attempt
and Buga counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Collner thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cedrick Collner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collner is breathing heavily.
Buga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Collner under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Collner walks into a jab.
Collner is looking to clinch but Buga is avoiding it.
Collner tries to clinch up but Buga circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Buga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Collner doesn't seem phased though.
Collner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Buga counters with a crisp right that sends Collner to the canvas! Buga follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uga Buga!
Uga Buga thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Byzantium 38
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Buga misses the shot to the body.
Akenzua seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Akenzua closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Buga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akenzua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Buga's coach down at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Buga's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Buga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Buga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Buga lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from Buga.
Buga with a nice cross.
Buga checks a low kick from Akenzua.
Buga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Buga scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buga lands a body shot.
#T1#
Buga scores with a nice strike.
Buga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akenzua on the side of the head.
Akenzua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Buga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Buga walks into a jab.
Nice shot by Buga.
Buga scores with the left hand. Akenzua knows he should have avoided that one.
Buga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akenzua definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Buga throws a body punch but Akenzua moves out of range.
Akenzua takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akenzua's head.
Nice straight punches there by Buga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Buga.#T2#
Akenzua lands a jab to Buga's midsection.
Buga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akenzua.
Akenzua drops down looking for a counter takedown but Buga sprawls and moves away.
Akenzua throws a combination that misses
and Buga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akenzua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Buga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akenzua manages to avoid it.
Akenzua tries to move into range but Buga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Akenzua misses with a kick to the body.
Akenzua misses with a hook to the body
and Buga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buga tests Akenzua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akenzua momentarily.
#T3#
Akenzua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Buga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akenzua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Buga.
Akenzua with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Buga to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Akenzua is rocked!
Buga pounces like a tiger and cracks Akenzua with a vicious hook! Akenzua is down but not out! Buga follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Uga Buga!
An out of breath Uga Buga thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Hodari Akenzua was interviewed post fight and said 'I thank all of the fans for coming out here and showing the support for both fighters. I will be back stronger.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Pesce gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Buga counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Leonardo Pesce has been cut.
Buga shoots in for a takedown but Pesce shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pesce throws a big shot that misses.
Buga shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Buga with that takedown attempt.
Pesce half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leonardo Pesce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uga Buga.
Pesce swats away the attempt to clinch by Buga.
Buga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesce stuffs the takedown.
Buga is looking to clinch but Pesce is avoiding it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pesce.
Buga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pesce pinned against the cage. Pesce gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1##CL#
Pesce moves into range and clinches up with Buga.
Pesce with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pesce throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bugas head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pesce.
Pesce drops down looking for an ankle pick but Buga pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for Pesce with that takedown attempt.
Buga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Pesce throws a front kick that sends Buga stumbling back into the cage.
Pesce fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buga avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Pesce. No joy for Buga on that attempt.
Buga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pesce swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Buga dives in for a single leg takedown but Pesce sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pesce really is a fat lump.
A shot to the body from Pesce misses
and Pesce takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pesce throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Buga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pesce keeps the fight on the outside.
Pesce avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pesce fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buga avoids it really well and circles away.
Buga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pesce tries to avoid it but Buga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pesce to the ground. Pesce escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pesce misses with a series of wild punches.
Buga unleashes a big counter combination but Pesce bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Buga wants to clinch
and Pesce counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Buga moves away from the strike by Pesce.
Buga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buga.
Buga darts in looking for a takedown but Pesce gets double underhooks and turns Buga into the cage.
Buga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pesce keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Pesce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Pesce's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Buga tries to clinch but Pesce moves out of range.
Buga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Buga has Pesce up against the cage in a clinch.
Pesce pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pesce lands an elbow that stopped Buga in his tracks for a moment.
Buga tries to pull guard but Pesce holds him up against the cage and eventually Buga drops back down to his feet.
Pesce with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buga tries to stall but Pesce uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pesce lands an elbow that stopped Buga in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Uga Buga has been cut.
Pesce landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Buga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Buga is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pesce pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pesce is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Buga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buga is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Buga goes for a takedown attempt but Pesce pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Leonardo Pesce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uga Buga.
Buga is looking to clinch.
Buga moves out of range of the body kick.
Pesce lands a front kick.
Buga is breathing heavily.
Pesce looks to throw the jab but Buga is out of range.
Buga is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Buga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pesce avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Pesce misses with a body kick.
Pesce scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buga displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pesce moves out of range as Buga throws a body kick.
Pesce throws a big counter combination but Buga scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pesce looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Buga drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pesce defends it well.
Buga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sloppy strikes from Pesce. Those never looked like landing.
Buga wants to counter with a clinch but Pesce pushes him away.#T3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pesce.
Pesce in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pesce has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pesce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buga can do to turn this around?#T4#
Buga is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pesce is controlling him well.#SUB#
Pesce is trying to get an arm triangle but Buga is defending well.
Pesce moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Buga is trying to control Pesce's posture but Pesce avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pesce tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pesce has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Pesce dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Buga moves in looking to clinch but Pesce pushes him off.
Buga fails with the takedown.
Pesce throws a big counter combination but Buga scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Buga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pesce swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pesce bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Buga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buga shoots in looking for a takedown but Pesce manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Buga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Buga.
Pesce throws a nice looking combination but Buga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Leonardo Pesce is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Buga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Buga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Pesce drives through and clinches with Buga against the cage.
Pesce prevents the takedown attempt.
Leonardo Pesce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uga Buga.
Buga is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pesce gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pesce tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buga avoids it.#TD#
Pesce is trying to trip Buga. He has hold of a leg but Buga is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pesce persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pesce slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pesce wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buga keeps working.
Buga tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Pesce tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The referee asks Pesce politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pesce prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pesce trying to control the action but Buga is working from the bottom.
Pesce content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buga is trying to improve his position.
Buga struggling a bit here.#T3#
Pesce wants to control but Buga is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pesce taking a breather here.
Pesce trying to control the action but Buga is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pesce tries for a kimura but Buga is defending well.
Buga takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Leonardo Pesce is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Buga is not content to let Pesce control the position.
Buga seems a little lost for a moment, as Pesce dominates the positioning.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buga ducks under a wild hook from Pesce.
Buga shoots in looking for a takedown. Pesce tries to sprawl out of it but Buga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pesce manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Pesce on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Pesce showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pesce 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Pesce! |
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