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Event:
DC Sunday Sesh 4
Date: Nov 27, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Rome feints and as Three raises his hands in defense, Rome changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rome trying to control but Three is working from the bottom.
Rome advances position into side control!#SUB#
Rome is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Three has escaped the position, nice work there.
Three is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rome asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Rome looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Three stops Rome from passing to mount. #T1##SUB#
Rome swings around for an armbar but Three sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rome's guard.#SU2#
Three stands up from Rome's guard - Three perhaps looking for a knockout.
Three throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Rome shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rome showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Rome is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rome wants to free his trapped foot but Three is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Rome uses his free foot to push down on Three's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Three.
Three is squirming around, avoiding Rome's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rome is working for a guillotine from mount but Three frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rome goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Three is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Rome isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Three stacks Rome on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Three!
Rome tries to bench press Three off him but Three keeps the position. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rome sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rome tries to get to full guard but Three has control of the leg.
Rome moves into full guard.
Three postures up.
Rome manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Three manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Rome pushes down on Three's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Rome prevents Three from standing back up.
Rome wants to advance to full mount but Three doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Rome passes Three's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Three is defending against the submission attempts here by Rome.
#SUB#
Rome is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Three doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rome.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rome is trying to work for a kimura but Three is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis Rome dominated that round.
That's time! Rome's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rome looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Three is fending him off so far but Rome persists. Nope, Three circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Rome looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Three pushes Rome off and scrambles back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Three as he connects with a hook.
Three cracks Rome with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Rome changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Three looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Rome is looking to take a break and control but Three is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Three prevents Rome from moving into mount. #T1#
Rome is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Rome swings around for an armbar but Three sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rome's guard.
Rome wants to sweep but no luck.
Rome is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Rome looking for subs off his back but Three has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rome wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Rome looking for submissions off his back.
Rome has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Three is working away from the top position though.
Rome is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rome looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rome tries to get to full guard but Three has control of the leg. #T3#
Rome makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rome.#SUB#
Rome throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rome seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Rome throws his legs up looking for a submission but Three uses it to pass to side control.
Rome is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Three stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Rome shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Three's guard.
Rome might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Three wants to stand up but Rome is controlling him. #T4#
Rome looking to pass the guard.
Rome prevents Three from getting back to his feet.
Three is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rome slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Rome seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Three has recovered full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sparbot Three 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rome avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rome tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Three manages to circle out of the way.
Rome dodges the punch combination from Three.
Three throws a head kick that misses.
Rome drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Rome shoots in and bounces Three off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rome passes Three's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rome is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Three doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rome.
Rome works his way into side control. #T1##SUB#
Rome is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Three knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Rome goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Three rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rome's guard! Nice work there by Three!
Rome working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Rome looking for a guillotine here but Three defends easily.
#T2#
Rome looking for a sweep. Not yet Rome, not yet.
Rome is trying to control the position but Three postures up. #SU2#
Three stands up and waves to Rome to follow him.
Three punishes Rome's body with a nice straight punch.
Rome takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sparbot Three seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Three throws a lazy right hand but Rome sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Three cracks Rome with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Three defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rome.
Rome doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Three counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Three scores with a jab to the body.
Rome gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rome avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Rome wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rome takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Rome shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rome showed some decent athleticism there.
Three kicks off Rome and gets to his feet. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparbot Three is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Three smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rome shoots in for a takedown but Three shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Rome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rome ducks under a wild hook from Three.
Three misses with a low kick as Rome jumps back.
Three connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Three gets caught flat footed, as Rome shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Curtis Rome overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rome slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Rome is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Rome is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparbot Three comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Three 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparbot Three!
Sparbot Three tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
DC Sunday Sesh 1
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Three takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Three misses.
Swanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Swanson.
Swanson throws a front kick aimed at Three's knee but Three avoids it well.
Three is looking to score with low kicks.
Three misses with a hook. Swanson ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Three.
Swanson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Three circles away quickly and effectively.
Three swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jacques Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Three.
Swanson walks into a jab.
Three throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Three throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Three misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Three throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Three takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Three lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Three looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
Swanson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Three with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Three throws an overhand right that lands on Swanson's shoulder, as Swanson tries to avoid the shot.
Swanson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swanson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Swanson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brotherhood MMA in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Swanson rushes Three and presses him up against the cage.
Swanson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Three.
Swanson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Swanson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swanson wants to clinch but Three slips to the side
and Three counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Three swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Three scores with a jab.
Swanson lands a head shot.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Three blocks the low kick.
Swanson thows a leg kick but Three checks it
and Three cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swanson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Three takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Three takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Swanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swanson fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Swanson instigates a clinch.
Swanson misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Three lands a head shot.
Three throws a lazy uppercut
and Swanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swanson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Three is able to avoid easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swanson.
Swanson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Three can pounce on him.
Three loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.#T3#
Swanson throws a leg kick but Three sees it coming and moves out of range. #KD#
Swanson lands a big head kick that sends Three tumbling to the mat! Swanson takes a step backwards and waves Three back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Swanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Three.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Three moves out of range.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Three tries to counter by closing the distance.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Three lands a leg kick that knocks Swanson off balance momentarily.
Swanson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Swanson throws a big shot that misses.
Swanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Three is out of range and Swanson settles back down.
Three connects with a leg kick.
Swanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Three is out of range and Swanson settles back down.
Swanson is looking to clinch but Three is avoiding it.
#CL#
Swanson has closed the distance and engaged Three in a clinch.
#BC2#
Three's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Three, as that shot connected.
Swanson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Swanson connects with a solid leg kick.
Three is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Three moves out of range of the body kick.
Swanson motions for Three to come forward. Swanson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson scores with a leg kick.
Swanson swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Three. Those never looked like landing.
Swanson scores with a nice right hand.
Swanson throws a shot from downtown. Three moves away and avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Three throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Swanson.
Three is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Swanson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Swanson is looking to score with low kicks.
Swanson slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Swanson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Three scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Swanson connects with a solid leg kick.
Swanson tries to work over Three's front leg with a kick but Three checks it.
Three lands an overhand right.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
A slow jab from Three misses its intended target.
Three scores with a leg kick.
Swanson connects with a leg kick.
Swanson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to the liver by Three. Beautiful body shot.
Three missing with a left hand there. Swanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swanson scores with a spinning back kick!
A leg kick checked by Three.
It seemed like Three was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson tries to clinch up.
Three throws a lazy right hand but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Three dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Swanson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Three looks to land a right hand but Swanson moved out of range.
Swanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Three is out of range and Swanson settles back down.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Three sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swanson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swanson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Swanson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swanson defending well as Three loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Three.
Jacques Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Swanson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swanson tests Three's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swanson connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Three misses its intended target.
Jacques Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Three fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Swanson checks it well.
Three throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Swanson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2#
Three showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swanson.
Swanson throws a front kick aimed at Three's knee but Three avoids it well.
Three throws out a counter right but Swanson avoids it with no problem.
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!
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Three sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Three.
Three throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson misses with a low kick as Three jumps back.
Three finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Swanson.
Three misses with a hook.
It looked like Swanson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Three's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Swanson connects with an inside leg kick.
Three throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson scores with a punch to the head.
Three avoids a kick to the body.
Swanson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Three has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Three swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson throws a big counter combination but Three scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Three moves out of range as Swanson strikes.
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Three looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swanson tried to counter with a leg kick but Three avoided it.
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Three.
Swanson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body punch from Three.
Swanson throws a low kick, looking for Three's leg but Three calmly moves out of range.
Swanson checks a leg kick.
Swanson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A good leg kick by Swanson.
Three bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Three misses with a low kick.
Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Three. That did some damage!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Three tries to bum rush Swanson with a series of wild strikes but Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swanson misses with a low kick as Three jumps back.
Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Swanson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Three.
Three thows a left - swing and a miss!
Swanson moves out of range as Three strikes.
Three falls off balance throwing a combination
and Swanson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Three stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swanson.
You can see that Three has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Swanson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Three takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swanson.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Three swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Swanson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Swanson throws a leg kick but Three sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good work by Three as he checks the leg kick.
Three swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Three showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swanson.
Swanson connects with an inside leg kick.
Swanson throws a chopping leg kick but Three manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Three.
Swanson throws a head kick but Three moves out of range.
Three thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson slips under a jab from Three.
Three with a nice calf kick.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swanson tried to score with a low kick but Three checks it.
Three tries to counter with a clinch but Swanson shakes him off and moves away.
A slow jab from Three misses its intended target. #T1#
A big left from Three misses.
Swanson connects with an inside leg kick.
Swanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Three can do to turn this around?
Three misses with a left hand
and Swanson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Swanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Three throws a big shot that misses.
Swanson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Three.
Three moves out of range of the leg kick from Swanson.
Three throws out a counter right but Swanson avoids it with no problem.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Three checks it.
Three feints and then cracks Swanson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swanson down.
Three scores with a shot to the body.
Swanson is looking to score with low kicks.
Swanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Three backs away, Swanson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Swanson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Three slips a jab and a cross from Swanson.
Three lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2##CL#
Swanson closes the distance and pushes Three back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Three manages to break the clinch.
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Three misses.
Swanson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Three misses with a wild body shot.
Three throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range.
Three throws a front kick aimed at Swanson's knee but Swanson avoids it well.
As Three backs away, Swanson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick from Swanson misses
and Three counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Three blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Three! But no joy.
Three lands a really nice looking cross but Swanson seems unphased.
Swanson connects with a leg kick.
Three dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Swanson. That's going to slow Three down. #T3#
Three connects with an inside leg kick.
Swanson misses with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Three. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Three.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Three throws a leg kick but Swanson checks it.
That kick from Swanson tenderised Three's leg. Three is trying to keep his angry face on.
Three lands a jab to the head.
Three takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sparbot Three has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Three throws out a powerful jab.
Swanson scores with a leg kick.
Three scores with a nice right hand.
Three throws a leg kick but Swanson checks it.
Swanson slips a straight right by Three.
Swanson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson throws a body punch but Three moves out of range. #T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Swanson blocks the leg kick.
#CL#
Swanson moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Three escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Three showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swanson.
Three misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Three on the side of the head.
Three blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Swanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Three.
Swanson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Swanson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Three is out of range.
Swanson slips under a jab.
Three blocks a low kick nicely.
Three scoring well with a low kick there.
Swanson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Three counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sparbot Three.
Well Swanson 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Swanson!
A relieved looking Jacques Swanson 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:
Oil Check 4:
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Sparbot Three! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Orion closes the distance and clinches.
Three is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orion pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Orion fails to pull guard.
Three is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Orion has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Three uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Orion is looking for a triangle but Three pushes his legs off easily.
Orion wants to improve his position but instead Three has moved into half guard.
Three trying to control from half guard but Orion is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion tries to get to full guard but Three has control of the leg.
Orion holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1##SUB#
Three is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
Orion is pressing down on Three's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Orion working for submissions but it's allowed Three to get to half guard.
Three prevents Orion from improving his position.
Orion is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Orion wants to sweep but Three has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Three (3) vs (0) Orion
You can see the frustration on Orion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orion might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Three haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Orion tries to control but Three manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Three (6) vs (0) Orion
Three not allowing Orion to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Three is trying to stick to Orion's back but Orion is turning into Three. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Three's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Orion. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Three (6) vs (2) Orion#T3#
Orion stands and throws Three's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Three (6) vs (5) Orion#SUB2#
Orion goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Three has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Orion but great work by Three. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Three (10) vs (5) Orion
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Three working away.
Orion manages to get back to half guard.
Orion trying to control here.
Three moves into full mount! Orion won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Three (13) vs (5) Orion#T4#
Orion tries to hold on but Three pushes him away.
Orion regains half guard.
Orion makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orion.
Three wants to pass the guard but Orion is keeping the position.
Orion has Three pulled in close to control his posture. #T5#
Orion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orion pulls Three in close to his closed guard and prevents Three from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Orion has his feet on Three's thighs here. He's pushed Three 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! Three screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cole Orion! |
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Event:
Oil Check 3
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sparbot Three! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Wilfredo Wild!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Ben Hemmingworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wild shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Three but Three pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Three dives in for a single leg takedown but Wild sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Three turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Three manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Three (4) vs (0) Wild#SUB#
Three is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wild is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Three tries for a kimura but Wild is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Three wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wild, who protects the arm well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1##SUB#
Three looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Three controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wild is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Three wants to take a breather but Wild is having none of it. #SUB#
Wild is defending against the submission attempts here by Three.
Wild trying to hold on to Three's head to control him but Three postures up.
#SUB#
Three is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Wild has his hands clasped together around Three's back. He's all about the action.
Wild is trying to maintain the position but Three is very close to passing his half guard.
Three wants to free his trapped foot but Wild is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Three controlling the action here.
Wild is looking to control Three's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wild avoid being mounted?
Three seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wild does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wild wants to control but Three is keeping busy.
#T5#
Wild is staying active underneath Three, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wild is controlling Three's trapped leg to prevent Three from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Three is working for a kimura but Wild is defending it quite comfortably.
Three is thwarting Wild's attempts to control the position.#T6##SUB#
Three is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Three 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.
#SUB#
Three 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.
#T7#
Wild has his hands clasped together around Three's back. He's all about the action.#T8#
Wild gets back to full guard.
#T9#
Three advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Three (7) vs (0) Wild
Three is trying to move to mount but Wild reverses beautifully and ends up in Three's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Three (7) vs (2) Wild
Three seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T10#
Wild pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Three is keeping the position for now.
Three pulls Wild in close to his closed guard and prevents Wild from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wild trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Wild wants to control from the top but Three keeps moving.
Wild is looking to pass into half guard but Three pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Three is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Three (9) vs (2) Wild
Wild is controlling Three's posture.
Three trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Three trying to control but Wild is working from the bottom. #T12#
Three being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Wild 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.
Three is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wild keeping full guard, as Three tries to pass. #T13#
Wild seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Three slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Three (12) vs (2) Wild#T14##SUB#
Three wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wild, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Three swings around for an armbar but Wild sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Three's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Three (12) vs (4) Wild
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wild trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Three not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Three takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Sparbot Three decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Oil Check 2
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sparbot Three! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Iain Tower!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Three looking to score a takedown here. Tower is defending well but Three drives through and ends up in Tower's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Three (2) vs (0) Tower
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tower holds on and takes a little breather.
Tower keeping full guard, as Three tries to pass.
Three is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tower trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Three is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tower is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tower has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Three (2) vs (2) Tower#T1#
Tower looking to pass the guard.
Tower engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Tower wants to pass the guard but Three is keeping the position.
Three has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tower tries to free his leg and advance position but Three is retaining full guard. #T3#
Tower wants to control from the top but Three keeps moving.
My spies in Golden Harvest inform me that Tower has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tower pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Three is keeping the position for now.
Tower seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Tower trying to control but Three is working from the bottom.
Three controlling the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tower stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Three swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Three is controlling Tower's posture.#T5#
Tower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tower is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
Three wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tower is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Tower is looking for a kimura here.
Three trying to control but Tower postures up.
#SUB2#
Tower is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Three sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Three is staying active underneath Tower, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Three might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Three trying to control here.
Three is positioning himself well to prevent Tower advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tower is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8##SUB2#
Tower is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Three sees it coming and defends easily.
Three is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Tower is looking for a kimura but Three is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tower to get the leverage.
Three trying to hold on to Tower's head to control him but Tower postures up.
Three is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tower is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9#
Tower is looking to pass Three's guard but actually Three recovers to full guard.
Tower stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Three swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tower being controlled here momentarily. #T10#
Tower looking to sit in guard and control but Three gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Three (4) vs (2) Tower
Three trying to move into half guard but instead Tower has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Three (4) vs (4) Tower
Three is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Tower drops back, looking for a kneebar! Three looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Three looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Three! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Three (8) vs (4) Tower#T11#
Three advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Three (10) vs (4) Tower
Tower tries to hold on but Three pushes him away.
Three moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Three (13) vs (4) Tower
Tower wants to control his opponent's hands but Three gets his hands free. #T12##SUB#
Three is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tower has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Tower rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tower trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Three wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tower keeps working.
Tower controlling the position for now.
Three trying to pass the guard but Tower defending well. #T14##SUB#
Three is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Three is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tower doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Three.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Three wants to work for an arm triangle but Tower is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Three takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Sparbot Three thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Oil Check 1
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sparbot Three! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Von Hayek tries for a takedown but Three sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Three drives through and clinches with Von Hayek against the cage.
Three drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Von Hayek gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Von Hayek prevents a takedown attempt there.
Three prevents the takedown attempt.
Three wants a takedown.
I was talking to Three's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparbot Three. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Von Hayek is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Three can't fight it off and eventually Von Hayek manages to take the fight to the floor. Three looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Three (0) vs (2) Von Hayek
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Hayek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Hayek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Three is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Von Hayek sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Von Hayek advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Three (0) vs (5) Von Hayek
You can see the frustration on Three's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Three is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Von Hayek trying to control the action but Three is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Von Hayek swings around for an armbar but Three sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Von Hayek's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Three (2) vs (5) Von Hayek
Von Hayek has his hands on Three's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Von Hayek 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.#T3#
Three trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Hayek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Hayek controls Three momentarily but Three frees himself.
Three wants to pass the guard but Von Hayek is keeping the position.
Three trying to control but Von Hayek is working from the bottom.
Von Hayek seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Three has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Three showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Three tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Hayek is retaining full guard.
Von Hayek controlling Three's posture.
Von Hayek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Three is one step ahead there.
Three pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Hayek is keeping the position for now.
Three will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Von Hayek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Three doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Three manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
Three slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Von Hayek lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Three (2) vs (7) Von Hayek
Von Hayek is stalling in the full guard.
Von Hayek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Three swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in Golden Harvest inform me that Von Hayek has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Three controlling the position.
Von Hayek is looking to pass into half guard but Three pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Three is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Three (4) vs (7) Von Hayek
Von Hayek is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Von Hayek.
Von Hayek trying to control the position.
Von Hayek keeping moving, preventing Three from controlling successfully.
Three slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Von Hayek is trying to keep Three in close.
Three slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Three drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Von Hayek manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Three has Von Hayek in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Three (4) vs (9) Von Hayek
Three controls Von Hayek momentarily but Von Hayek frees himself. #T9#
Von Hayek's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Von Hayek is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Three is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Three has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Three (6) vs (9) Von Hayek#SUB2#
Three avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Von Hayek pulls Three in close to his closed guard and prevents Three from doing any damage or advancing position.#T10##SUB2#
Von Hayek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Von Hayek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Von Hayek trying to control the position here.
Von Hayek keeping full guard, as Three tries to pass. #T11##SUB2#
Von Hayek is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Von Hayek wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Hayek is trying to keep Three in close.
Von Hayek keeping moving, preventing Three from controlling successfully.
Three looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Three 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.
Von Hayek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Three pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Hayek is keeping the position for now.
Three won't allow Von Hayek to sweep him here.
Three advances to half guard.
Three takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Three trying to control from Von Hayek's half guard. Von Hayek has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Von Hayek looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Hayek, not yet. #T13#
Three looking to pass the guard.
Von Hayek keeping moving, preventing Three from controlling successfully.
Von Hayek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Three is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Von Hayek has his foot on Three's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Three works his way back into a safe position though.
Three is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Von Hayek has Three pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Von Hayek is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Three is aware though and is defending well.
Three looking to pass the guard.
Three pushing down on Von Hayek's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Hayek tries to get to full guard but Three has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Von Hayek wins on points by 9 to 6. |
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Event:
AFC 1: Shoemaker vs Faller
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Bouddi moves out of range of the strikes.
Bouddi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
A shot to the body from Idowu misses
and Bouddi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Idowu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bouddi slips under a jab.
Idowu catches Bouddi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Idowu misses with a straight left.
Derrick Idowu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouddi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Idowu 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.
Bouddi slips a jab from Idowu.#CL2#
Idowu drives through and clinches with Bouddi against the cage.
Idowu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bouddi lands a hook that snaps the head of Idowu backwards.
Bouddi blocks a body shot from Idowu.
Idowu lands a shot to the body.
Bouddi cracks Idowu with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bouddi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bouddi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bouddi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bouddi tries a body shot but Idowu blocks it.
Bouddi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Idowu blocks an elbow strike from Bouddi.
#T1#
Idowu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Nice elbow from Bouddi. #BC#
Bouddi breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Idowu rushes Bouddi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Idowu lands a body shot.
Bouddi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Idowu's elbow.
Bouddi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bouddi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Idowu's defenses.
Idowu working aggressively here.
Bouddi pushes Idowu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bouddi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bouddi.
Bouddi misses with the head strike.
Bouddi misses with an elbow over the top.
Bouddi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Idowu breaks from the clinch.
Bouddi throws a lazy right hand but Idowu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idowu lands with a straight right. Bouddi didn't see that one coming.
Idowu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bouddi lands a jab.#T2#
Idowu looks to land a right hand but Bouddi moved out of range.
Bouddi scores with a body shot.
Idowu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bouddi.
Bouddi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bouddi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bouddi looks for the body kick but Idowu saw that one coming.
Idowu misses with a lunging right hand
and Bouddi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bouddi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Idowu throws a jab when Bouddi was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bouddi. Idowu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bouddi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Idowu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bouddi.
Idowu scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Idowu. Bouddi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bouddi is looking to counter punch.
Idowu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bouddi at a distance.
Bouddi throws a head kick that Idowu semi-blocks.
#T3#
Idowu dodges the punch combination from Bouddi.
Idowu throws out a counter right but Bouddi avoids it with no problem.
Bouddi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donk. Idowu catches Bouddi right on the button with a cross.
Idowu looks to land a right hand but Bouddi moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Idowu, as that shot connected.
Idowu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Idowu misses with a looping right.
Bouddi thuds his right hand into Idowu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bouddi misses with a body kick.
Idowu takes one to the chin there.
Idowu misses with a right hand
and Bouddi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bouddi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bouddi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Idowu throws out a loose jab but Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bouddi swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Bouddi misses with a body shot.
Idowu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Idowu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bouddi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Idowu looks to land a right hand but Bouddi moved out of range.
A nice leg kick from Bouddi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Idowu misses with an uppercut
letting Bouddi counter with a right hand.
Idowu misses with a hook. Bouddi ducked under it nicely.
Bouddi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bouddi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bouddi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Idowu blocks a head kick by Bouddi.
Idowu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bouddi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bouddi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Idowu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Bouddi finds it's way through Idowu's defenses.
Bouddi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Idowu scores with a nice strike.
Idowu 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.
Idowu misses the jab.
Bouddi is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koa Bouddi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Bouddi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bouddi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bouddi throws an elbow but it misses.
Idowu has a couple of punches blocked by Bouddi.
Idowu lands with a short shot to the head.
Bouddi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Idowu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bouddi.
Bouddi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bouddi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Idowu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bouddi throws a hook but Idowu avoids it easily.
Idowu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bouddi.
Bouddi throws a lazy right hand but Idowu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Idowu! But no joy.
Idowu looks to land a right hand but Bouddi moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Idowu looks to land a left hand but Bouddi moved out of range nicely.
Idowu missing with a left hand there. Bouddi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Bouddi pushes Idowu up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Bouddi blocks an uppercut.
Bouddi stalling against the cage.
Idowu blocks the elbow strike.
Idowu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Idowu lands a shoulder strike.
Bouddi pushes Idowu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bouddi blocks an uppercut.
Idowu misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Idowu.
Idowu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Idowu misses with the head strike.
Bouddi lands an elbow that stopped Idowu in his tracks for a moment.
Idowu wants to get back to striking at distance but Bouddi won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Bouddi. #CUT#It looks like Derrick Idowu has been cut.
Bouddi tries to throw a body punch but Idowu avoids it by throwing Bouddi back against the cage.
Idowu lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idowu misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Idowu fails to land.
Bouddi lands a shoulder strike.
Bouddi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Bouddi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koa Bouddi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bouddi lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Idowu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Idowu throws a leg kick but Bouddi moved away.
Koa Bouddi is winning the standup battle so far.
Bouddi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bouddi scores with a punch to the head.
Idowu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bouddi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Idowu scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Idowu moves into range and clinches up with Bouddi.
Idowu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Idowu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bouddi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Idowu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bouddi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bouddi works on Idowu's body with a couple of short punches.
Bouddi misses with an elbow strike.
Bouddi prevents a body shot from Idowu.
Idowu working aggressively here.
Idowu misses with the head strike.
Idowu is trying to stall.
Bouddi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Idowu has a couple of punches blocked by Bouddi.
Bouddi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Idowu is working Bouddi over against the cage.
Idowu misses with the head strike.
Bouddi lands an elbow that stopped Idowu in his tracks for a moment.
Bouddi blocking some punches.
Idowu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bouddi throws a head punch that misses.
Idowu pushes Bouddi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Idowu throws a punch but it's blocked by Bouddi.
Idowu tries to work over Bouddi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bouddi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Idowu has a couple of punches blocked by Bouddi.
Bouddi lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Idowu fails to land.
Idowu prevents a body shot from Bouddi.
Idowu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bouddi has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Idowu fails to land. #T4#
Bouddi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Idowu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bouddi lands a hook that snaps the head of Idowu backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bouddi tries a body shot but Idowu blocks it.
Idowu lands a nice shot to the body.
Bouddi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bouddi is trying to push Idowu away but Idowu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bouddi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Idowu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bouddi lands a shot to the body.
Idowu throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Bouddi.
Bouddi tries to work over Idowu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bouddi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Idowu can do to turn this around?
Idowu tries to work over Bouddi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bouddi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Bouddi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bouddi blocks an uppercut.
Idowu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Idowu manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koa Bouddi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Idowu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Idowu misses with a straight left.
Idowu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Idowu throws an overhand right that lands on Bouddi's shoulder, as Bouddi tries to avoid the shot.
Idowu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bouddi on the side of the head.
A jab from Bouddi does it's job there.
Bouddi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Bouddi. That snapped Idowu's head back.
Bouddi moves away from the strike by Idowu.
Idowu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Derrick Idowu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lazy left from Idowu finds it's target.
Bouddi throws a sloppy head kick and Idowu moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouddi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Idowu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Idowu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bouddi.
Bouddi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bouddi blocks a jab.
Bouddi blocks a jab.
Bouddi throws a shot from downtown. Idowu moves away and avoids it.#T1#
That kick from Bouddi tenderised Idowu's leg. Idowu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Idowu throws a one two combo.
Bouddi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Idowu misses with a looping right.
Bouddi throws a head kick but Idowu moves out of range.
Idowu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bouddi with a body shot.
Bouddi needs to keep his hands up - Idowu had a free shot at his head there.
Idowu misses with a lunging right hand
and Bouddi counters with a straight right hand.
Idowu misses with a looping left.
Idowu misses with a left hand
and Bouddi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Idowu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Idowu misses with a jab to the body
and Bouddi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bouddi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Idowu to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bouddi takes one to the chin there.
Idowu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bouddi to score with a decent uppercut.
Idowu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Idowu connects with a right hand. Bouddi shakes it off.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bouddi. Idowu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Idowu misses with a left hand
and Bouddi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bouddi misses with a looping left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bouddi.
Bouddi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Idowu.
A low kick from Bouddi misses
letting Idowu counter with a right hand.
Bouddi misses with a low kick.
Idowu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Idowu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bouddi in his tracks.
Bouddi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Idowu misses with an uppercut
and Bouddi counters with an inside leg kick.
Idowu throws a hook but Bouddi blocks it.
Bouddi just misses with a punch to the body.
Idowu throws a lazy uppercut
and Bouddi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Idowu's knee momentarily.
Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Idowu.
Idowu missing with a left hand there. Bouddi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bouddi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Idowu.#T3#
Bouddi throws a low kick but Idowu avoids it.
Bouddi throws a front kick that sends Idowu stumbling back into the cage.
Idowu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Idowu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouddi moves away.
Idowu misses with a lunging right hand
and Bouddi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Idowu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Idowu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Idowu misses with a shot to the body
and Bouddi counters with a low kick, right behind Idowu 's knee.
Idowu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bouddi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koa Bouddi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Bouddi takes the fight into the clinch.
Bouddi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Bouddi.
Idowu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bouddi is keeping busy.
Bouddi works on Idowu's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Idowu.
Idowu scores with a hook to the body.
Idowu misses with the head strike.
Bouddi throws an elbow but it misses.
Idowu is trying to push Bouddi away but Bouddi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Idowu throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bouddi blocking some punches.
Idowu throws a punch but it's blocked by Bouddi.
Idowu has a couple of punches blocked by Bouddi.
Bouddi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Idowu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Idowu fails to land.
Bouddi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Idowu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Koa Bouddi.
Well Bouddi 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koa Bouddi!
A victorious Koa Bouddi 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:
SSSD 58: Frost/Cartwright
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Milani connects with a single shot there.
Milani swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Idowu to counter with a crisp jab.
Idowu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Milani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Milani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Milani has taken the fight to the clinch.
Milani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Idowu tries to throw a body punch but Milani avoids it by throwing Idowu back against the cage.
Milani misses with some punches.
Come on Idowu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short left from Milani.
Idowu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Idowu digs a right hand into Milani's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Milani's gas tank.
Milani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Idowu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
I was talking to Idowu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
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 short right from Idowu.
Milani takes a shot to the head.
Idowu has Milani pressed against the cage, preventing Milani from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Idowu lands a nice uppercut.
Milani throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Idowus head.
Milani is trying to break the clinch but Idowu is controlling him.
Idowu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Idowu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Idowu lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Milani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Idowu tries a body shot but Milani blocks it.
Milani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Milani has had enough of the clinch but Idowu keeps him there for the moment.
Idowu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Milani tries to break free but Idowu pushes him back against the cage.
Idowu pushes Milani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Idowu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Idowu lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Milani is rocked!
Idowu stalling.
Milani blocks an uppercut.
Milani is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Milani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Idowu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Milani.
#CL#
Idowu clinches up against the cage.
Milani lands with a left to the head.
Milani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Milani scores with a shoulder strike.
Milani stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Idowu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Milani manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Milani - just one landing.
Milani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Idowu.
A slow jab from Idowu misses its intended target.
Milani scores with a jab. Idowu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Milani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Derrick Idowu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milani cracks Idowu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Milani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Idowu misses with a hook.
Idowu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Idowu rushes Milani and presses him up against the cage.
Idowu misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Idowu - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
Milani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Idowu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Idowu throws a poor cross that misses
and Milani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Milani moves out of range of the strikes.
Milani throws a hook to the side of Idowu's head but Idowu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Idowu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Milani tries to clinch there but Idowu circles away.
Idowu looks to land a right hand but Milani moved out of range.#CL2#
Milani gets a clinch.
Milani blocks an uppercut.
Milani lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Idowu fails to land.
Idowu misses with the head strike.
Milani lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Milani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Milani tries to throw a body punch but Idowu avoids it by throwing Milani back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Idowu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Idowu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idowu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Idowu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Idowu has a couple of punches blocked by Milani.
A head punch on the inside from Milani fails to land.
Idowu keeps control of Milani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Idowu digs a right hand underneath Milani's ribcage. Milani let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Milani blocks a body shot from Idowu.
Idowu throws a punch but it's blocked by Milani.
A shot in the inside from Milani.
Idowu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Idowu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Milani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Milani.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Idowu.
Idowu throws a punch but it's blocked by Milani.
Idowu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Milani tries to circle away but Idowu has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Milani.
Idowu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Milani.
Idowu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Milani is still on wobbly legs! Can Idowu finish him?
Idowu keeps control of Milani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Idowu lands with a left to the head.
Idowu lands a hook that snaps the head of Milani backwards.
Idowu unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Milani! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Idowu is unloading with more strikes now! Milani drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Idowu!
A victorious Derrick Idowu 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:
SSSD 54: Gai/Idowu
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Yung Gai on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Yung Gai has closed the distance and engaged Idowu in a clinch.
Idowu lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai has a couple of punches blocked by Idowu.
Yung Gai throws a punch but it's blocked by Idowu.
Yung Gai lands an uppercut.
Idowu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Idowu is trying to stall.
Our sources have told us that Yung Gai has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Yung Gai has a couple of punches blocked by Idowu.
#BC2#
Idowu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Yung Gai rushes Idowu and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yung Gai.
A head punch on the inside from Yung Gai fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Idowu misses with a punch to the body.
Idowu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Idowu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Idowu throws a head punch that misses.
Idowu misses with some punches.
Yung Gai digs a right hand into Idowu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Idowu's gas tank.
Idowu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yung Gai backwards. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Idowu.
Idowu lands with a right to the head.
Idowu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Idowu working aggressively here.
Idowu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yung Gai gets through Idowu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Idowu misses with a body punch.
Yung Gai throws a punch but it's blocked by Idowu.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Idowu is looking to control Yung Gai's arms but Yung Gai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Idowu has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yung Gai.
Idowu misses with a punch on the inside.
Idowu letting Yung Gai take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Idowu fails to land.
Idowu lands a shoulder strike.
Yung Gai misses with a punch to the body.
Idowu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yung Gai's elbow.
Idowu lands a left hand.
Yung Gai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yung Gai misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Yung Gai throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Idowu misses with a punch on the inside.
Yung Gai lands an uppercut.
Idowu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Idowu is leaning against Yung Gai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Idowu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Idowu.
Yung Gai tries to work over Idowu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yung Gai throws a punch but it's blocked by Idowu.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Idowu misses with a punch to the body.
Idowu lands a left hand.
Idowu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yung Gai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Idowu can turn it around.
Yung Gai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Idowu. #BC2#
Idowu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Idowu lands a glancing blow to the side of Yung Gai's head.
Yung Gai jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Yung Gai lands a glancing blow to the side of Idowu's head.
Yung Gai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Idowu with a jab.
Yung Gai throws a body punch but Idowu moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Idowu.
A swing and a miss from Idowu.#CL#
Yung Gai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Idowu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Idowu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Idowu scores with a nice head shot.
Yung Gai slips a jab from Idowu.
Derrick Idowu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but Idowu moves out of range.
Idowu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Idowu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yung Gai tries to counter by clinching up but Idowu breaks away and moves out of range.
Yung Gai doesn't manage to clinch there - Idowu circles away.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Yung Gai misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idowu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yung Gai.
Idowu keeps the fight on the outside.
Idowu connects with a nice looking jab.
#T4#
Yung Gai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Idowu to score with a decent uppercut.
Yung Gai is looking to clinch but Idowu is avoiding it.
Idowu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Idowu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Idowu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yung Gai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yung Gai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Idowu throws a hook but Yung Gai avoids it easily.
Yung Gai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yung Gai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Idowu keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Idowu throws out a powerful jab.
Idowu defending well as Yung Gai loads up on a big left hand.
Idowu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A telegraphed right hand from Idowu misses the target.
Yung Gai throws a hook but Idowu avoids it easily.
Yung Gai blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Idowu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Yung Gai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Idowu scores with a nice right hand.
Idowu misses with a looping left.
Idowu lands a nice shot that snaps Yung Gai's head back.
Idowu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Idowu! But no joy.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Idowu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Idowu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yung Gai swings for the body but Idowu moves out of range.
Idowu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Idowu swats away the attempt to clinch by Yung Gai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Gai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Idowu counters with a stiff right hand.
Idowu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yung Gai on the side of the head.
Idowu defending well as Yung Gai loads up on a big left hand.
Idowu throws a right hand that Yung Gai ducks under and follows up with a left that Yung Gai also avoids with ease.
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!
Jab, jab by Idowu - just one landing.
Yung Gai fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Yung Gai is looking to clinch but Idowu is avoiding it.
Yung Gai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Idowu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Idowu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Idowu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yung Gai manages to avoid it.
Idowu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yung Gai was well out of range. Poor timing from Idowu.
Idowu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Idowu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yung Gai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Idowu.
Yung Gai throws a body shot but no joy.
Yung Gai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Idowu.
Idowu scores with a nice head shot.
Yung Gai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Idowu was well out of range. Poor timing from Yung Gai.
Idowu throws an overhand right that lands on Yung Gai's shoulder, as Yung Gai tries to avoid the shot.
Idowu misses with a hook. Yung Gai ducked under it nicely.
Yung Gai is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Idowu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Yung Gai takes a swing at Idowu's ribcage but misses.
Idowu throws a looping overhand right but Yung Gai ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Yung Gai misses its intended target.
Yung Gai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Idowu.
#T2#
Yung Gai throws an overhand right that lands on Idowu's shoulder, as Idowu tries to avoid the shot.
Idowu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yung Gai staying out of range there.
Idowu 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.
Yung Gai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Idowu throws a lazy right hand but Yung Gai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yung Gai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Idowu looks to throw the jab but Yung Gai is out of range. #CL#
Yung Gai drives through and clinches with Idowu against the cage.
Derrick Idowu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Idowu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yung Gai or not.
Yung Gai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Idowu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Idowu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Idowu misses with an uppercut. Yung Gai saw that one coming.
Idowu looks to throw the jab but Yung Gai is out of range. #CL#
Yung Gai drives through and clinches with Idowu against the cage.
Idowu tries to throw a body punch but Yung Gai avoids it by throwing Idowu back against the cage.
Yung Gai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Yung Gai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Come on Yung Gai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yung Gai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yung Gai misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Idowu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yung Gai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Idowu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Idowu throws out a counter right but Yung Gai avoids it with no problem.
Yung Gai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yung Gai slips a jab from Idowu.
Idowu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yung Gai moves out of range as Idowu strikes.
Yung Gai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Idowu.
Yung Gai doesn't manage to clinch there - Idowu circles away.
Yung Gai walks into a jab.
Idowu walks into a stiff left hand from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai tries to clinch up but Idowu circles away and keeps his distance.
Derrick Idowu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Idowu keeps the fight on the outside.
Idowu lands a head shot.
Idowu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
A big right from Idowu misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Yung Gai drives through and clinches with Idowu against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Idowu fails to land.
Yung Gai trying to control the position but instead, Idowu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yung Gai into the cage.
Yung Gai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yung Gai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Idowu lands with a left to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Idowu as Yung Gai tries to tie him up.
A short uppercut from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai trying to stall but Idowu improves his position.
#BC2#
Idowu breaks the clinch.
Yung Gai is looking to clinch.
Yung Gai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Idowu.
Idowu keeps the fight on the outside.
Idowu cracks Yung Gai with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Idowu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Idowu tests Yung Gai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Idowu throws a right hand that Yung Gai ducks under and follows up with a left that Yung Gai also avoids with ease.
Yung Gai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Idowu.
Yung Gai lands a slapping body shot.
Yung Gai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yung Gai avoids the body shot from Idowu.
Yung Gai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Idowu misses with a hook. Yung Gai ducked under it nicely.
Yung Gai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Idowu.
Idowu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Idowu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yung Gai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Idowu.
Yung Gai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Idowu moves away.
Yung Gai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Idowu looks to land a right hand but Yung Gai moved out of range.
Idowu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Idowu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yung Gai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Idowu misses with a looping right.#T1##CL#
Yung Gai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yung Gai has a couple of punches blocked by Idowu.
Idowu wants to break free but Yung Gai has control.
Idowu looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Yung Gai fails to land.
Idowu tries to circle away but Yung Gai has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Idowu.
Yung Gai throws a punch but it's blocked by Idowu.
A nice left hand lands by Idowu.
Idowu tries to work over Yung Gai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Idowu breaks from the clinch.
Idowu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yung Gai is looking to clinch but Idowu is avoiding it.
Yung Gai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Idowu.
Yung Gai missing with a left hand there. Idowu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Idowu throws an overhand right that lands on Yung Gai's shoulder, as Yung Gai tries to avoid the shot.
Yung Gai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Idowu lands a jab to the head.
Yung Gai scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Idowu misses with a looping right.
Yung Gai is looking to counter the offense by Idowu and move into the clinch.
Yung Gai slips under a jab.
Idowu throws an overhand right that lands on Yung Gai's shoulder, as Yung Gai tries to avoid the shot.
Idowu 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.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but Idowu moves out of range.
It seemed like Idowu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yung Gai throws a body punch but Idowu moves out of range.
Yung Gai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Idowu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yung Gai lands a nice shot to the body.
Idowu misses with a looping left.
A big right from Yung Gai misses.
Idowu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Idowu.
Yung Gai swings for the body but Idowu moves out of range.
Yung Gai tries to clinch but Idowu moves out of range.
Yung Gai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Idowu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yung Gai throws a jab when Idowu was well out of range.
Sum Yung Gai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Idowu lands with an uppercut that bounces Yung Gai off the cage and back into range.
Idowu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yung Gai moves away.
Yung Gai fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Idowu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Idowu does it's job there.
Nice cross by Idowu.
Idowu works the jab nicely.
Yung Gai misses with an uppercut.
Idowu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai needs to keep his hands up - Idowu had a free shot at his head there.
A shot to the liver by Idowu. Beautiful body shot.
Idowu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yung Gai lands a glancing blow to the side of Idowu's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Idowu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yung Gai under the eye.
Idowu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Idowu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Idowu slips under a jab from Yung Gai.#T4#
Idowu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Idowu's corner calls for a 1-2. Idowu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Idowu blocks a jab.
Idowu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Idowu there.
Yung Gai tries to close the distance and clinch but Idowu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Idowu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yung Gai.
Idowu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Idowu walks into a straight right hand from Yung Gai.
Decent striking displayed by Idowu there.
Idowu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yung Gai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Idowu finds it's way round the side to connect with Yung Gai's head.
A jab from Yung Gai finds it's way through Idowu's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Idowu keeps the fight on the outside.
Yung Gai misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Yung Gai closes the distance and clinches.
Derrick Idowu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Idowu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Idowu 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Idowu!
A very excited looking Derrick Idowu 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:
SSSD 48: Frank/Faller
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Idowu throws a series of punches but Miranda moves out of range.
Idowu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Miranda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Idowu lands with a good body shot.
Idowu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miranda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Idowu lands with a cross.
Idowu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miranda.
Idowu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Idowu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Idowu lands a left and a right that send Miranda crashing to the mat, dazed. Idowu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Miranda is rocked!
Idowu lands a nice hook to Miranda's body. Miranda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miranda is still on wobbly legs! Can Idowu finish him?
Miranda looks winded!
Idowu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miranda at a distance.
Miranda gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Idowu points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Miranda wakes up just in time to hear Idowu thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derrick Idowu!
During a confident post fight interview, Derrick Idowu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Landon Miranda spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey, good fight man'. |
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Event:
SMASH:2
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Ketchum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Beeton gets a clinch. #BC#
Beeton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beeton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beeton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Ketchum gets tackled into the cage by Beeton. Beeton maintains the clinch.
Beeton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Beeton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ketchum looks winded!
Knees to the body from Beeton.
Beeton crunches a lovely knee into Ketchum's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beeton crunches a lovely knee into Ketchum's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Beeton.
Knees in the clinch landing for Beeton.
Beeton scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Beeton breaks from the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Beeton clinches up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Beeton.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beeton.
Beeton scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC#
Beeton breaks from the clinch.
Beeton with a nice calf kick.
Ketchum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beeton looks to land a combination. Ketchum sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Beeton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Beeton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Beeton has Ketchum up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Beeton breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Beeton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beeton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ketchum tries to pull guard but Beeton won't allow it.
#T2##BC#
Beeton breaks the clinch.
Michael Beeton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Beeton moves into the clinch successfully.
Ketchum letting Beeton take a breather here.
Beeton leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Beeton for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Beeton scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Beeton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beeton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A left lands for Beeton.#CL#
Beeton moves into the clinch.
Ketchum has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Beeton after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Beeton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ketchum pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beeton feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Beeton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL#
Beeton clinches up with Ketchum and pushes him back against the cage.
Beeton stalling the fight.
#BC#
Beeton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Beeton tenderised Ketchum's leg. Ketchum is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Beeton forces Ketchum back against the cage and clinches.
Knees to the body from Beeton.
Beeton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ketchum's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Ash Ketchum has been cut.
Ketchum is looking to control Beeton's arms but Beeton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ketchum has his back to the cage.
Beeton scores with a hook to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Beeton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A left hand lands to the body for Beeton.
Beeton lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Beeton breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Beeton lands with a nice combination. Ketchum backs away looking to recover.#ROC#Ketchum is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Beeton clinches up with Ketchum and pushes him back against the cage.
Ketchum is still on wobbly legs! Can Beeton finish him?
Beeton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Beeton manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Beeton closes the distance and clinches.
Ketchum seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice elbow from Beeton. #BC#
Beeton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Beeton gets a clinch.
Ketchum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beeton has him pressed against the cage.#KD#
Beeton drops Ketchum with a big knee straight up the middle! Ketchum is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Beeton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Beeton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ketchum is trying to break the clinch but Beeton has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Beeton breaks the clinch.
Beeton throws a front kick that sends Ketchum stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Beeton closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Beeton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Beeton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ash Ketchum's cut.
That's time! Beeton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Beeton lands a big right hook! Ketchum looks hurt but is still standing! Beeton lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Ketchum falls down and Beeton dives in with a huge hammer fist! Ketchum's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Beeton runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Beeton!
Our winner, Michael Beeton, 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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