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Event:
STRIKE! 44
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1# Luu tries to close the distance and clinch but Gangster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Luu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Luu misses with a straight right. Gangster tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Luu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gangster. Luu is looking to chop away at Gangster's legs. Gangster unleashes a big counter combination but Luu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL# Luu forces Gangster back against the cage and clinches. Luu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Gangster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2# Gangster breaks the clinch.
Gangster on the wrong end of a nice jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Luu scores with a leg kick.
Luu throws a quick inside leg kick. Gangster moves into range and connects with a jab. Luu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Gangster takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T1# Luu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gangster.
Luu moves in looking to clinch but Gangster pushes him off. Gangster scores with a nice strike. Luu ducks right into an uppercut from Gangster. Luu throws a leg kick that misses. Luu is looking to land body kicks. Gangster cracks Luu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#Luu is rocked! Gangster connects with a body shot. Luu is breathing heavily. Luu glances at the clock... BAM! Gangster nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Luu crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Luu is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vahid Gangster! After the fight, Vahid Gangster was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 40
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1# Chung throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Luu looks to throw the jab but Chung is out of range. Luu misses with a head kick.
Chung avoids the head kick by Luu.
Luu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chung if he has to take too many more of those.
Chung moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Chung stuns Luu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Luu looks for the body kick but Chung saw that one coming. Luu swings for the body but Chung moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Chung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A cross from Chung lands. Luu throws a push kick but Chung slaps the foot to one side. Luu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chung connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Luu scrambles back to his feet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chung misses with a wild body shot. Luu slips under a jab from Chung.#T1# Luu connects with a solid leg kick. Luu thumps Chung with a low kick. Chung's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chung duly obliges. Luu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chung. Good work by Luu as he checks the leg kick. Chung seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Luu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD# Luu walks into a big right hand from Chung and goes down! The referee sends Chung to a neutral corner as Luu gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way. This has been an exciting period of action! Chung blocks a head kick by Luu.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Luu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chung has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chung and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2# Luu moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Chung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luu throws the kick towards the body but Chung avoids it. Luu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2# Luu moves into the clinch. Luu avoids the elbow strike from Chung, against the cage.
Chung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2# Luu misses with a knee to the head. A right hook to the body lands for Chung.
Chung lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Luu avoids a wild elbow strike from Chung. Luu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Luu dodges an elbow strike from Chung.
Luu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Luu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chung.
Luu misses with an elbow strike.
Chung misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Chung on the inside. #ROC#Luu is rocked! Chung creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Luu crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Luu face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Chung takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jackie Chung! Our winner, Jackie Chung, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 37
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1# Luu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Luu scores with a push kick. Clay throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Luu with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Jagger Clay has been cut. Luu throws a quick inside leg kick. Clay avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Clay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Luu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Luu, as that shot connected.
Luu tries a low kick but Clay avoids it. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luu. Clay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Clay blocks a head kick by Luu.
A little jabbing left from Clay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Luu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Luu looks to land a body kick but Clay moved away. Clay feints a counter leg kick.#T1# Clay avoids the head kick by Luu.
Clay throws out a counter right but Luu avoids it with no problem. Clay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luu. Luu obviously looking to wear him down.
Luu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Boom! Luu lands a massive head kick that sends Clay crashing into the cage, followed by a classic face plant on the canvas! He's up to his knees but he's not going to beat the count - this one is all over! Luu is jumping around like a lunatic, extatic with the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kova Luu! |
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Event:
STRIKE! 34
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1# De Lagardere cracks Luu with a good jab. Luu misses with a hook
and De Lagardere connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Luu defending well as De Lagardere loads up on a big left hand. De Lagardere lands with a straight right. Luu didn't see that one coming. De Lagardere connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. De Lagardere catches Luu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Luu scores with a head kick. De Lagardere tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Henri De Lagardere has been cut. Luu throws a right hand that De Lagardere ducks under and follows up with a left that De Lagardere also avoids with ease. De Lagardere throws a counter combo. De Lagardere dips down and scores with a jab to the body. De Lagardere thuds his right hand into Luu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Luu misses with a straight left. De Lagardere throws out a counter right but Luu avoids it with no problem. Luu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL# Luu has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Lagardere tries to work over Luu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. De Lagardere is trying to force a seperation but Luu has the dominant position. Luu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Lagardere's elbow. Luu has De Lagardere pressed against the cage, preventing De Lagardere from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Luu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Luu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Lagardere blocks it with crossed arms. #T1# Luu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Luu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
De Lagardere lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Luu throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Lagardere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luu's elbow. De Lagardere wants to get back to striking at distance but Luu won't allow it.
Luu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De Lagardere has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De Lagardere can't break the clinch.
De Lagardere is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Luu is defending well for now. Luu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Lagardere avoids it. De Lagardere is trying to push Luu away but Luu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. De Lagardere on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Lagardere tries to land knees in the clinch but Luu avoids the damage to the body. De Lagardere is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. De Lagardere avoiding damage as Luu throws knees to the body.
De Lagardere prevents a body shot from Luu. Luu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Luu looks to throw an elbow but misses. Luu is working De Lagardere over against the cage. De Lagardere tries to land knees in the clinch but Luu avoids the damage to the body. De Lagardere has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Luu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if De Lagardere can turn it around. Luu throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2# Luu tries to land knees in the clinch but De Lagardere avoids the damage to the body. Luu trying to land knees to the body.
De Lagardere with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Kova Luu has been cut. Luu is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. De Lagardere tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Luu tries a body shot but De Lagardere blocks it.
Luu lands a nice elbow. De Lagardere is looking to break free of the clinch but Luu has double underhooks. Luu landing knees to the head.
De Lagardere tries to land knees in the clinch but Luu avoids the damage to the body. Luu lands an elbow inside. Luu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Luu tries to land a knee to the head but De Lagardere blocks with his arms.
De Lagardere takes a knee to the side of the body. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Luu obliges. De Lagardere is trying to push Luu away but Luu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Luu tries to throw a body punch but De Lagardere avoids it by throwing Luu back against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. De Lagardere misses with an elbow strike.
De Lagardere looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Luu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Luu looking to throw knees to the head but De Lagardere is blocking nicely.
De Lagardere tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kova Luu will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# De Lagardere checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Luu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. De Lagardere lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. De Lagardere misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Lagardere throws a looping overhand right but Luu ducks down to avoid it. Luu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Lagardere.
Luu pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Lagardere is out of range and Luu settles back down. Luu takes a swing at De Lagardere's ribcage but misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Luu on the wrong end of a nice hook. Luu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Lagardere paws at him with a jab and circles away. Luu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Jab, jab by De Lagardere - just one landing. De Lagardere throws a series of punches but Luu moves out of range. #T1# Luu throws a leg kick and De Lagardere cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Luu scores with a nice right hand.
De Lagardere lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Luu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. De Lagardere 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. De Lagardere connects with a crisp jab. A low kick from Luu is predictable there and De Lagardere counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Luu is looking to land body kicks. Luu needs to keep his hands up - De Lagardere had a free shot at his head there. Luu misses with a low kick.
Luu tries a head kick but it misses.
De Lagardere connects with a crisp jab. Luu on the wrong end of a nice jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! De Lagardere will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2# A head kick misses from Luu. Good shot there by De Lagardere. De Lagardere misses with an uppercut. Luu saw that one coming. As De Lagardere tries to get set, Luu tries to push him back and clinch up but De Lagardere manages to avoid the attempt. Luu closes the distance looking to clinch letting De Lagardere counter with a right hand. De Lagardere cracks Luu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Luu throws a head kick that misses. De Lagardere scores with the left hand. Luu knows he should have avoided that one. Luu walks into a left hand. Luu tries to work over De Lagardere's front leg with a kick but De Lagardere checks it. De Lagardere swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Henri De Lagardere seems to be getting the better of the standup. A chopping leg kick lands by De Lagardere. Luu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Lagardere connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Luu scrambles back to his feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henri De Lagardere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Luu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL# Luu closes the distance and clinches. Kova Luu has scored more points in the clinch so far. Luu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Lagardere.
De Lagardere is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. De Lagardere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Lagardere connects with a nasty looking knee right to Luu's face.
Luu misses with a knee to the head. De Lagardere blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. De Lagardere has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Luu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Luu tries a knee to the head but De Lagardere blocks it.
Luu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De Lagardere blocks it with crossed arms. Luu blocks a body shot from De Lagardere. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A nice glancing elbow lands by De Lagardere. Luu has De Lagardere pressed against the cage, preventing De Lagardere from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Luu lands an elbow inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Lagardere wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Luu tries to land a knee to the head but De Lagardere blocks with his arms.
Luu misses with a knee to the head. Luu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Luu connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! De Lagardere lands a nice elbow. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Luu misses with an elbow over the top.#T1# Luu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Lagardere's efforts to push away. De Lagardere is trying to push Luu away but Luu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Knees in the clinch landing for Luu.
De Lagardere lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. De Lagardere working Luu over with knees to the body. De Lagardere is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Luu is defending well for now. De Lagardere looking to throw knees to the head but Luu is blocking nicely.
Luu misses with a knee to the head. De Lagardere misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Lagardere working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Luu is rocked! Luu has De Lagardere pressed against the cage, preventing De Lagardere from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Oh Luu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Good body shot from De Lagardere.
A nice glancing elbow lands by De Lagardere. De Lagardere cracks Luu on the bridge of the nose with a nasty looking elbow! Luu crumples to the floor in pain, holding his face! It doesn't look like he's going to beat the count - he's out of it! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Henri De Lagardere! |
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Event:
STRIKE! 31
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1# Luu connects with an inside leg kick. Luu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Nathan Lee has been cut. Luu scores with a head kick. Lee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Lee needs to keep his hands up - Luu had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#That has opened up Nathan Lee's cut even more. Luu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Luu throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily. Lee throws a counter combo. Luu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Lee looks winded! Luu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Luu connects with a solid leg kick. Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1# Luu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD# Luu lands a head kick that bluckles Lee and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Luu no doubt looking to push for a finish!#CUT#The cut above Nathan Lee's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Luu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Lee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. A slapping leg kick lands for Luu.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD# Luu lands a head kick that bluckles Lee and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Luu no doubt looking to push for a finish!#CUT#Nathan Lee's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nathan Lee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kova Luu! |
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Event:
AF2: Minoru v Caruga
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
#R1# Luu throws a nice inside leg kick. We've been hearing reports that Unbelivable has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Unbelivable avoids the body shot from Luu.
Unbelivable throws a quick counter kick to the body but Luu avoids it. Luu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Luu throws a leg kick but Unbelivable moved away. Luu throws a body kick that misses. #CL2# Luu closes the distance and clinches. Unbelivable has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Luu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Luu working Unbelivable over with knees to the body. Unbelivable managing to block the knees to the body from Luu.
Unbelivable is trying to pull guard but Luu has him pressed against the cage. Luu landing knees to the body.
Unbelivable can't break the clinch.
Unbelivable jumps guard but Luu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Unbelivable. That's going to take a lot out of him. Luu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Unbelivable blocks it with crossed arms. Knees in the clinch landing for Luu.
Unbelivable is breathing heavily. Unbelivable takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#It looks like Usko Unbelivable has been cut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Luu obliges. Luu lands an elbow inside. Knees to the body from Luu.
#T1# Luu landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Luu.
Luu connects with a knee to the head.
Luu working some nice short punches in the clinch. Luu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Unbelivable seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Luu can turn it around. Luu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Unbelivable lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Luu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Unbelivable's face.
#ROC2#Unbelivable is rocked! Luu lands a nice elbow. Oh Unbelivable is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Luu lands a big knee! That's hurt Unbelivable! Oh, he's all over the place! Luu lands another knee that sends Unbelivable to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kova Luu! Usko Unbelivable was interviewed post fight and said 'well he was a better man tonight'. |
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Event:
AF1: Caruga v Tragedy
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1# Luu misses with a combination
#TD# and Jaska counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Jaska stalling. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Luu tries to kick Jaska off but Jaska keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Jaska missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Luu is trying to get back to full guard. Jaska seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Luu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1# Luu trying to control from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#ES2# Luu has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jaska is on him like a limpet, forcing Luu back against the cage. Jaska will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Luu up against the cage. Jaska tries to pull guard but Luu won't allow it.
Luu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jaska is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Luu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD# Jaska jumps guard and drags Luu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Luu 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. Luu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Jaska trying to keep a closed guard but Luu is proving a slippery customer.
#SU2# Luu gets to his feet - Jaska follows without any prompting. #T2# A thudding body kick lands there by Luu!
Jaska shoots in and drives through. Luu sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taistelu Jaska. That's going to take a lot out of him. Luu lands a jab to Jaska's midsection. Jaska is breathing heavily. Luu lands a head kick. Jaska smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Taistelu Jaska has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Jaska clinches up against the cage. Luu lands a knee to the body.
Jaska takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jaska takes an elbow to the forehead. Luu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Luu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jaska lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Luu connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Luu.
#ROC2#Jaska is rocked! Luu lands a good knee to the midsection. Jaska won't want to take too many of those. Oh Jaska is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Luu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jaska has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jaska seems to have got his legs back now. Luu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jaska seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Luu can turn it around.#T3# Luu lands a shot to the body. Jaska creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Luu pushes Jaska back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Luu lands a good knee to the midsection. Jaska won't want to take too many of those. Luu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Luu working Jaska over with knees to the body.#KD2# Luu drops Jaska with a big knee straight up the middle! Jaska is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice body kick from Luu. A head kick by Luu - that's a beauty! Jaska is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Luu can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kova Luu! Taistelu Jaska was interviewed post fight and said 'Well.. atleast I have h*es.'. |
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Event:
DC 136: Pisswater v Brown
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1# Orcarm blocks a head kick by Luu.
#CL# Orcarm rushes Luu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Orcarm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD# Orcarm closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Luu to the mat! Luu manages to get full guard. 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. Orcarm stays in close to Luu's body and controls the position. Luu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orcarm preventing the sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Orcarm sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1# Orcarm has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Luu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Orcarm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Orcarm 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. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL# Orcarm has managed to clinch.
#TD# Orcarm gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Orcarm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Luu works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Luu controls Orcarm momentarily but Orcarm frees himself. Orcarm sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2# Orcarm throwing strikes but missing. #SUB# Orcarm drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Luu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Orcarm has Luu in his guard.#REVB# Orcarm wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Orcarm wants to stand up but Luu is controlling him. Orcarm keeping moving, preventing Luu from controlling successfully. Orcarm looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Orcarm looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Orcarm is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Luu defends well. Orcarm pulls Luu in close to prevent any damage. Luu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Orcarm is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB# Orcarm pushes a forearm under Luu's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Luu is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Murfum Orcarm! After winning the bout, Murfum Orcarm thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DC 129: Vinge v Karjarlainen
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1# Luu feints and then cracks Christ's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christ down. Luu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luu throws a push kick but Christ slaps the foot to one side. Christ takes a swing at Luu's ribcage but misses. Luu tries to counter with a clinch but Christ shakes him off and moves away. Luu throws a quick inside leg kick. A right-left combo lands from Luu. #CUT2#It looks like Julio Christ has been cut. Luu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Luu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ. Luu throws a head kick that misses. A nice leg kick from Luu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christ avoids the head kick by Luu.
As Luu looks to move away, Christ throws a big counter combo but Luu just gets out of the way. Luu throws the kick towards the body but Christ avoids it. A counter left hand to the body from Christ misses its target.#T1# Luu throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Luu misses with a head kick.
Luu tries to clinch up but Christ circles away and keeps his distance. Luu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. It looked like Christ wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Christ sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Nice jab there from Christ. Luu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Christ.
Luu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christ to score with a decent uppercut. Christ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2##CL2# Luu closes the distance and clinches. Luu misses with a knee to the head. Luu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Christ blocks it with crossed arms. Christ swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luu throws a head punch that misses. Christ works on Luu's body with a couple of short punches. Luu looks to throw an elbow but misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC# Christ's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A head kick by Luu misses and Christ counters with a straight right hand. Christ fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Luu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Luu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Christ. Luu looks winded! Christ scores with a hook to the body. Luu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3# Christ swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Christ. Luu is looking to clinch. Kova Luu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Christ circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Luu tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Christ wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julio Christ! An out of breath Julio Christ thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DC 123: Colamarino vSitsongrit
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1# Luu tries to land a front kick but Harrisburg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Harrisburg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Luu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrisburg. Luu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Luu throws a head kick but Harrisburg moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Harrisburg throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A head kick misses from Luu. Harrisburg misses with an uppercut. Luu saw that one coming. Luu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harrisburg. Harrisburg misses with a hook. Luu avoids a kick to the body.
A left and a right from Harrisburg both land. Nice combination. Luu lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL# Luu clinches up against the cage. Luu lands with a light punch inside. Harrisburg jumps guard but Luu stands there with Harrisburg around his waist. Harrisburg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've been informed that Harrisburg has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC2# Harrisburg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Luu throws a head kick but Harrisburg moves out of range.
#T1# Harrisburg throws a shot from downtown. Luu moves away and avoids it. Harrisburg missing with a left hand there. Luu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Harrisburg scores with a nice strike. Harrisburg cracks Luu with an open hand slap. Harrisburg throws an overhand right that lands on Luu's shoulder, as Luu tries to avoid the shot. Luu throws a right and a left that Harrisburg avoids nicely. Harrisburg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Luu's head backwards. Luu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kova Luu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Harrisburg works Luu's body with a nice hook. Harrisburg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Luu lands a nice looking body kick. Luu walks into a straight right hand from Harrisburg. Harrisburg pushing out the jab but it's not landing. 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! Luu throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Brock Harrisburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Harrisburg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Luu defending well as Harrisburg loads up on a big left hand. #T2# Harrisburg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Harrisburg throws a hook but Luu blocks it. Harrisburg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Luu in his tracks. Luu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Harrisburg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Harrisburg takes a swing at Luu's ribcage but misses. Luu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harrisburg. Luu throws a body kick that misses. #CL2# Harrisburg moves into range and clinches up with Luu. Luu scores with a knee to the head.
Harrisburg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Luu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2# Harrisburg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Luu slips under a jab. Luu tries a low kick but Harrisburg avoids it. Harrisburg flicks out a counter leg kick but Luu steps away. Luu staying out of range there. Luu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrisburg was well out of range. Poor timing from Luu. Harrisburg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Luus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A slow jab from Harrisburg misses its intended target. #T3# Luu blocks a jab. A punch combination from Harrisburg misses. Luu throws a head kick that misses. Luu moves away from the strike by Harrisburg. Luu fails in his attempt to clinch. Luu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2# Harrisburg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Luu, pushing him back against the cage. Luu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harrisburg is defending well for now. Luu scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Brock Harrisburg has been cut. Harrisburg takes an elbow to the forehead. Luu working Harrisburg over with knees to the body. Harrisburg looks winded! Nice elbow from Luu. Luu scores with a knee to the head.
Luu landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Luu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Luu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harrisburg's face.
#T4# Luu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Luu can't find room to land a body shot as Harrisburg controls the action.
A knee to the head by Luu.
Luu lands a damaging elbow. Luu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harrisburg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harrisburg working hard to break the clinch. Luu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Luu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Harrisburg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Luu tries to land a knee to the head but Harrisburg blocks with his arms.
Luu keeps control of Harrisburg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Harrisburg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Luu has him pressed against the cage. Luu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harrisburg's elbow. Luu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Harrisburg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Harrisburg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Luu lands an elbow inside that Harrisburg shrugs off. Harrisburg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harrisburg takes a knee to the side of the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kova Luu dominated that round. The cut man is working on Brock Harrisburg's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL# Luu moves into the clinch successfully.
Harrisburg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Luu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harrisburg throws out a loose jab but Luu uses good head movement to avoid it. Luu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harrisburg. Luu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Luu wants to clinch. Harrisburg throws out a counter right but Luu avoids it with no problem. Luu checks a leg kick. Harrisburg jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Luu. Nice body kick there by Harrisburg. Harrisburg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed right hand from Harrisburg misses the target. Luu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harrisburg. Luu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrisburg. Harrisburg has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Luu. Luu avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Harrisburg is breathing heavily. Harrisburg throws a head kick that misses. Luu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1# Harrisburg misses the shot to the body. Luu tries to close the distance and clinch but Harrisburg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Harrisburg looks to land a left hand but Luu moved out of range nicely. Harrisburg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luu was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrisburg. Luu moves in looking to clinch but Harrisburg pushes him off. Harrisburg misses with a looping right. Luu tries to move into range but Harrisburg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Luu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Harrisburg throws out a loose jab but Luu uses good head movement to avoid it. Luu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harrisburg. A big left from Harrisburg misses. Harrisburg misses with a straight right. Harrisburg swings for the body but Luu moves out of range.
Luu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. A big left from Harrisburg misses. Harrisburg scores with a nice strike. Luu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Luu moves out of range as Harrisburg strikes. Luu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2# Harrisburg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luu.
Harrisburg pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Luu misses with a body kick. Harrisburg keeps the fight on the outside. Harrisburg pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Luu is looking to clinch. Luu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Luu throws a head kick that misses. Luu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Luu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrisburg. Luu defending well as Harrisburg loads up on a big left hand. Luu delivers a nice body kick. Harrisburg darts in looking for a takedown but Luu gets double underhooks and turns Harrisburg into the cage. Luu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Harrisburg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luu slips a straight right by Harrisburg.#T3# Luu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Luu tries to clinch there but Harrisburg circles away.
Harrisburg doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Kova Luu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Harrisburg misses the shot to the body. Harrisburg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harrisburg swings for the body but Luu moves out of range.
Luu is looking to counter the offense by Harrisburg and move into the clinch. Luu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrisburg.
Luu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Harrisburg manages to circle out of the way. Harrisburg keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Luu clinches up against the cage. Harrisburg misses with a punch on the inside.
Luu misses with a punch to the body.
Luu blocks an elbow strike from Harrisburg.
Luu misses with a knee to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Harrisburg. Luu lands an elbow just above Harrisburg 's eye. #BC2# Harrisburg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brock Harrisburg seems to be getting the better of the standup. Luu throws a body kick that misses. Harrisburg throws a series of punches but Luu avoids them all with ease. #T4# Harrisburg pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Luu fails in his attempt to clinch. Harrisburg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Luu in his tracks. Harrisburg throws a right and a left that Luu avoids nicely. Harrisburg tries to bum rush Luu with a series of wild strikes but Luu uses good footwork to avoid the assault. This has been an exciting period of action! Luu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harrisburg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Harrisburg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Harrisburg on the wrong end of a nice hook.#KD# Luu lands a big head kick that sends Harrisburg tumbling to the mat! Luu takes a step backwards and waves Harrisburg back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Harrisburg is rocked! Luu lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Harrisburg crumples to the floor! Luu milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kova Luu! |
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Event:
DC 116: Cholo v Beard
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1# Luu doesn't manage to clinch there - Frank circles away.
Luu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Luu tries a head kick but it misses.
Luu tries to clinch up but Frank circles away and keeps his distance. Frank changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Frank shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Luu thinks about the counter body kick. Luu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Frank will feel that in the morning.#CL2# Luu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Luu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Frank wants to break free but Luu has control.
#TD# Frank gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Frank throwing strikes from guard but Luu blocks nicely. Luu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Luu is trying to control. Frank wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1# Frank is trying is best to control the position here. Frank is trying to get back to full guard. Frank is holding on to half guard well. Luu is stalling here. Frank is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Luu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Frank has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Frank in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2# Luu wants to control but Frank postures up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Frank working the head with strikes. Frank scores with punches from side control. Frank fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Luu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Luu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Frank is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Luu's shoulder. That is not cool. Frank works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Luu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Frank in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Luu looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Frank turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Everest Frank! Post fight, an emotional Everest Frank said 'England I JUST SMASHED YOUR BOY!!!'. |
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Event:
DC 106:Singleton v Queiroz
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
#R1# Fredricks misses with a wild combination.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. A quick uppercut on the inside from Fredricks. Luu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fredricks.
Fredricks scores with a shoulder strike. Luu takes a shot to the head. Luu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fredricks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Luu trying to land knees to the body.
Fredricks can't find room to land a body shot as Luu controls the action.
Fredricks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. I was talking to Fredricks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Fredricks lands a hook that snaps the head of Luu backwards. Luu blocks a body shot from Fredricks. Luu pushes off an throws an elbow but Fredricks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Luu misses with a knee to the head. Luu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fredricks misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Luu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fredricks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC# Fredricks breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Fredricks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luu counters with a leg kick. Luu throws a head kick but Fredricks moves out of range.
A big right from Luu misses. Luu tries to clinch up but Fredricks circles away and keeps his distance. Fredricks throwing a counter right hand but Luu manages to avoid it. Fredricks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Luu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Luu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luu misses with a body kick. Fredricks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fredricks tries a head kick but it misses.
Fredricks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fredricks throws a head kick that misses. Fredricks blocks a head kick by Luu.
Luu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fredricks checks the leg kick. Luu is looking to clinch but Fredricks is avoiding it.
Fredricks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2# Fredricks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Fredricks moves out of range of the body kick. Luu lands a head kick. Fredricks smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Luu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fredricks throws a right hand that Luu ducks under and follows up with a left that Luu also avoids with ease. Luu fakes the leg kick and cracks Fredricks in the body. Luu throws a nice head kick!
Luu lands a nice looking body kick. Fredricks is breathing heavily. Luu misses with a head kick.
Luu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Fredricks fails to land with a series of punches.
Luu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Fredricks throws a jab when Luu was well out of range. Fredricks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Fredricks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Luu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3# Luu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Fredricks misses with a leg kick and Luu counters with a lovely shot to the body. Luu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fredricks misses with a body shot.
Kent Fredricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Luu lands with a slapping head kick. Luu looks to land a body kick but Fredricks moved away. Luu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fredricks lands with an uppercut that bounces Luu off the cage and back into range. Fredricks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Luu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Fredricks delivers a nice body kick. Luu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. An inside leg kick lands from Luu. Fredricks will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Luu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot by Fredricks. Luu avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4# Fredricks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Luu wants to clinch up but Fredricks keeps it at a distance. Fredricks appears to be looking for a big counter. Luu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Fredricks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fredricks is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Fredricks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luu just misses with a punch to the body.
Luu throws a sloppy head kick and Fredricks moves out of range easily. Fredricks throws out a powerful jab. Fredricks scores with a jab to the head.
Fredricks misses with a body shot.
Fredricks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fredricks. Luu avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fredricks moves out of range of the body kick. Fredricks dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fredricks throws a sloppy head kick and Luu moves out of range easily. Luu throws a head kick but Fredricks moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kova Luu will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Luu slips a jab and a cross from Fredricks.
Luu missing with a left hand there. Fredricks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Fredricks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Luu scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Luu. Fredricks is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Fredricks throws a hook but Luu blocks it. Luu tries to counter with a clinch but Fredricks shakes him off and moves away. Fredricks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Luu clinches. Luu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fredricks seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Luu can turn it around. Luu trying to land knees to the body.
Luu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fredricks lands a nice shot to the body. Fredricks throws a head punch that misses. Luu throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fredricks stalling against the cage.
Luu tries to land a knee to the head but Fredricks blocks with his arms.
Kent Fredricks has scored more points in the clinch so far. Fredricks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Luu throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Fredricks. #T1# Luu has a couple of punches blocked by Fredricks.
Luu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fredricks.
A short right from Fredricks on the inside. Fredricks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Luu is breathing heavily. A short right from Fredricks on the inside. #ROC#Luu is rocked! Fredricks dips a shoulder and cracks Luu with a mighty uppercut! Luu falls back against the cage and Fredricks unloads with a barrage of strikes! Luu is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Fredricks screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kent Fredricks! Kent Fredricks took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
DC 94: Vale Queiroz v Vinge
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1# Luu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frank moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Luu scoring well with a low kick there.
Frank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD# Frank throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Luu was covering up waiting for the punch and Frank finishes the takedown easily into guard. Luu wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Frank manages to pass to side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB# Luu tries to roll over but Frank keeps him under control. Frank is keen to just control but Luu is a slippery customer. Frank will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1# Frank winds up and cracks Luu with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Frank lands strikes from half guard. Frank prevents Luu from improving his position. Frank seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Luu is positioning himself well to prevent Frank advancing to mount. Frank looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Frank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Frank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Luu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frank. #T2# Luu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Frank lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Luu quite badly. Luu pulls Frank in close trying to recover. Frank postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Luu on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Luu doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Everest Frank! In his post fight interview, Everest Frank gave a big smile as he said 'England I JUST SMASHED YOUR BOY!!!'. |
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Event:
DC 83: Bollomard v Ratt
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Luu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Luu scores with a shot to the side of Krutainis's head. Krutainis stalling in the clinch.
Luu lands an uppercut. Our sources have told us that Luu has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Luu scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Gatis Krutainis has been cut. Knees to the body from Luu.
Krutainis looks winded! Luu with a knee to the head.
Luu lands an elbow inside. Luu lands a good knee to the midsection. Krutainis won't want to take too many of those. Luu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. This has been an exciting period of action!#KD# Luu drops Krutainis with a big knee straight up the middle! Krutainis is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! Luu lands a nice looking body kick. Luu scoring well with a low kick there.
#KD# Luu lands a big head kick that sends Krutainis tumbling to the mat! Luu takes a step backwards and waves Krutainis back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Krutainis is rocked! A low kick lands for Luu.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luu. That's going to slow Krutainis down. Luu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Luu lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T1# Luu scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Luu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Luu punishes Krutainis's body with a nice straight punch. A chopping leg kick lands by Luu. Kova Luu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Luu fakes the leg kick and cracks Krutainis in the body. Luu catches Krutainis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Luu lands a lovely overhand right. The fighters circle, before Luu throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Krutainis's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Luu lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Kova Luu! |
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Event:
DC 75 Davis vs Tzeng
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1# Cozad has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luu. Luu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luu is looking to clinch. Luu throws a nice outside leg kick. Luu connects with an inside leg kick. Cozad thows a left - swing and a miss! A solid leg kick lands there for Luu.
Cozad throws a series of punches but Luu moves out of range. Cozad blocks a head kick by Luu.
A little feinted left hand from Cozad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cozad misses the jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cozad throws a series of punches but Luu avoids them all with ease. Cozad misses with a series of wild punches.
Luu throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1##KD# Cozad lands a left and a right that send Luu crashing to the mat, dazed. Cozad thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Kova Luu has been cut. A solid body kick from Luu. Luu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luu tries to grapple but his opponent circles enabling Cozad to counter with a crisp jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Luu tries to clinch up but Cozad circles away and keeps his distance. Luu wants to clinch and Cozad counters with an inside leg kick. Luu throws a sloppy head kick and Cozad moves out of range easily. Luu throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD# and Cozad counters with a crisp right hand that drops Luu! Cozad lets Luu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Luu is rocked!#T2# Cozad fakes the body blow, causing Luu to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Luu goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Cozad! |
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Event:
DC 65 Bollomard vs Gallahad
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1# Luu fails in his attempt to clinch. IV swings away with a body shot that misses
and Luu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Luu slips a jab from IV. IV stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luu. Luu blocks a jab. A big right from IV misses. Luu tries to counter by closing the distance. IV misses with a body shot.
IV stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luu. Nice uppercut lands for IV. That snapped Luu's head back.
IV misses with a hook.#CL2# Luu has closed the distance and engaged IV in a clinch.
IV misses with a punch to the body.
Luu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#It looks like Charlie IV has been cut. Luu unloads a knee to the mid-section. IV is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. IV swings wildly with an uppercut but Luu uses good head movement to avoid it. Luu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# Luu lands a good knee to the midsection. IV won't want to take too many of those. IV blocks an uppercut.
Luu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Luu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
IV swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luu misses with a knee strike.
IV takes a knee right on the jaw!
Luu lands an elbow inside that IV shrugs off. Luu lands an elbow inside that IV shrugs off. Luu lands a knee to the head.
Luu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Luu landing knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Knees to the body from Luu.
Luu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but IV has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
IV takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Charlie IV's cut is getting worse. Luu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Luu lands a body punch in the clinch. Luu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but IV has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2# IV takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Charlie IV's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Luu scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#IV is rocked! Luu has IV pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. IV is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Luu - that's hurt IV badly! Oh, another knee lands and IV is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but IV doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kova Luu! |
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Event:
DC 57: Davis vs Dux
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1# Young misses the jab. Young scores with a jab to the head.
Luu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young.
A thudding body kick lands there by Luu!
Young has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Young misses with a hook. Luu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Young just manages to avoid it.#CL2# Young fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Luu, pushing him back against the cage. Luu with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Fred Young has been cut. Young misses with some punches.
Luu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Luu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Young throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Young lands with a right to the head. Young blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A short right from Young. Young on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Luu. Young throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Luus head. A right hook to the body lands for Luu.
Young slows down the pace here.
Young scores with a shot to the side of Luu's head. #T1# Young lands an elbow that stopped Luu in his tracks for a moment. #ROC2#Luu is rocked! Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Oh Luu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land. Young misses with a short punch on the inside. Young misses with the head strike.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Young throws a punch but it's blocked by Luu. Luu seems to have got his legs back now. Young pushes Luu against the cage. Young is working some dirty boxing. Young pushes off with a quick right hook! Luu goes down! Luu tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Young moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Young! |
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Event:
DC 48: Knightley vs Mfer
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
#R1# Rozenblad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Luu defends well and Rozenblad ends up having to push Luu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Rozenblad wants a takedown but no success here.
Luu lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Imro Rozenblad has been cut. Rozenblad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Imro Rozenblad. That's going to take a lot out of him. Luu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rozenblad in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Luu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Luu lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Rozenblad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Luu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Luu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rozenblad.
Luu with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Luu.
Rozenblad is breathing heavily. Knees in the clinch landing for Luu.
Luu with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Luu connects with a knee to the head.
Luu landing knees to the head.
Luu stops a takedown attempt from Rozenblad.
Luu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Rozenblad tries for a takedown but Luu manages to get underhooks.
#KD2# Luu drops Rozenblad with a big knee straight up the middle! Rozenblad is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Rozenblad is rocked!#CL2# Luu moves into the clinch. Oh Rozenblad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Luu lands a big knee to the head and Rozenblad goes down! Luu pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kova Luu! |
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Event:
DC 43: Dye vs Dochenko
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1# Drake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Luu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Luu drops his hands for a split second and Drake immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Luu face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Drake follows up with a right hand that knocks Luu into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). JD Drake! JD Drake seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DC 36: Tenkula vs Muromets
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1# Aurelius throws a leg kick that is checked and Luu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Luu lands a head kick!
Aurelius misses with a hook. Luu ducked under it nicely. Luu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Luu keeps Aurelius at a distance using the push kick. A slapping body kick lands there for Luu. Luu scores with a head kick. Aurelius tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Aurelius looks to land a left hand but Luu moved out of range nicely. Luu slips a jab and a cross from Aurelius.
Aurelius takes a swing at Luu's ribcage but misses. Aurelius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luu. Luu scores with a push kick. Lucius Aurelius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head kick from Luu lands but Aurelius takes it in his stride. #CL2# Aurelius rushes Luu and presses him up against the cage. Aurelius misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1# Luu lands a damaging elbow. A right hook to the body lands for Luu.
Nice elbow from Luu. Luu connects with a knee to the head.
Aurelius looks winded! Aurelius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Luu lands an elbow inside. Luu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Luu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Luu lands a knee to the head.
Aurelius takes an elbow to the forehead. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Aurelius takes an elbow to the forehead. Aurelius takes a knee right on the jaw!
Aurelius tries to break the clinch but Luu is controlling the position. Luu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Luu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Knees in the clinch landing for Luu.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Luu. #CUT#It looks like Lucius Aurelius has been cut. Luu landing knees to the body.
Luu digs a right hand into Aurelius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aurelius's gas tank. #T2# Luu lands a body shot. Aurelius takes a knee to the side of the body. Luu lands a damaging elbow. A nice glancing elbow lands by Luu. Luu blocks an uppercut.
Luu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Luu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Luu landing knees to the body.
Luu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Luu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aurelius's face.
Luu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Luu lands an elbow that stopped Aurelius in his tracks for a moment. Aurelius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Luu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Luu lands a nice elbow from the clinch. A knee to the head by Luu.
#ROC#Aurelius is rocked! Luu lands a nice elbow. Aurelius is still on wobbly legs! Can Luu finish him? Luu prevents a body shot from Aurelius. #T3# Aurelius is trying to push Luu away but Luu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A head punch blocked on the inside by Luu. Aurelius has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Aurelius seems to have recovered his senses. Aurelius takes an elbow to the temple. Luu jerks Aurelius's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Aurelius drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Luu goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Luu because Aurelius was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Kova Luu! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1# Rummel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2# Rummel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Rummel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Luu sees it coming and defends easily. Luu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rummel. Rummel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Luu's head. Luu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rummel. Rummel wants to pass the guard but Luu is keeping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Luu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Luu pulls Rummel in close to prevent any damage. Rummel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Rummel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1# Rummel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luu is keeping the position for now. Rummel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Rummel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Luu works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Rummel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Luu's head. Rummel postures up and lands a big shot to Luu's brow. #ROC2#Luu is rocked! Rummel postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Luu's head off the mat! Luu is out! He's out! Rummel jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Syd Rummel! Syd Rummel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DC 21: Dye vs Diego
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Luu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. MacMillan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. MacMillan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luu is keeping the position for now. #SUB2# MacMillan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Luu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Luu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Luu! #REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. MacMillan is looking for a sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. MacMillan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. MacMillan is trying to control Luu's posture but Luu avoids it. MacMillan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1# MacMillan regains half guard. It looks like Luu is going to stand back up.
MacMillan is trying to get back to full guard.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2# MacMillan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# MacMillan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Luu stops MacMillan from getting back to his feet.
MacMillan is looking to improve his position.
#T3##REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2# MacMillan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2# MacMillan maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Luu could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but MacMillan has cracked it and Luu is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by MacMillan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evan MacMillan! An out of breath and clearly excited Evan MacMillan thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
DC 14: Night Before Christmas
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1##TD# Arby closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Luu quickly recovers to half guard. Luu pushes Arby off but Arby dives into side control.
#SUB# Arby tries for a kimura but Luu is defending well. #SUB# Arby tries for a kimura but Luu is defending well. #SUB# Arby looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Arby is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Luu has escaped the position, nice work there. Luu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arby wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB# Arby working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Arby prevents Luu from escaping the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Arby tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Arby is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Luu has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Arby has hold of Luu's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Luu seems comfortable defending it but Arby has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Luu is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Luu is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Arby couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Katelynn Arby! Katelynn Arby decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
DC Sunday Sesh 4
Date: Nov 27, 2022 |
#R1# Luu misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Newton. Bert Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Newton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Luu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Newton darts in looking for a takedown but Luu gets double underhooks and turns Newton into the cage. Kova Luu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Newton. Luu keeps Newton at a distance using the push kick. #CL# Luu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Luu lands with a light punch inside. I was talking to Luu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Luu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Bert Newton has been cut. Newton looks winded! Luu prevents the takedown attempt.
Newton is working for takedown but Luu is calmly controlling the position for now. Good body shot from Luu.
Newton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Luu working Newton over with knees to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Newton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Luu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Luu landing knees to the head.
Luu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1# Luu lands a left hand.
#KD# Luu drops Newton with a big knee straight up the middle! Newton is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Newton is rocked! Luu measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Newton! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kova Luu! |
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Event:
DC 4: Ahearn vs Havran
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1# Werhooven connects with a good right hand that stumbles Luu. Luu circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Luu throws a head kick but Werhooven moves out of range.
Luu wants to slow Werhooven down by chopping away at his legs. Luu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Werhooven moves away. Werhooven pivots, looking for a leg kick but Luu is out of range and Werhooven settles back down. Werhooven throws a big shot that misses. A clash of legs there as Luu blocks the low kick. Luu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Werhooven connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Werhooven buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luu misses with a jab to the body
and Werhooven counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Luu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Luu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Werhooven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Werhooven fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Luu on the side of the head. Luu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Werhooven lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Luu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Luu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. An inside leg kick from Luu misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Werhooven! But no joy.#T1# Werhooven throws a big shot that misses. Luu feinted there with a counter leg kick. Arnusto Werhooven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Luu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Werhooven.
Werhooven misses with an uppercut. Luu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Werhooven. Luu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Werhooven misses with a straight right. Luu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Werhooven looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. A head kick misses from Luu. Luu misses with a low kick.
Luu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Werhooven lands a jab to the head.
Werhooven throws an off balance right hand
and Luu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Werhooven thinking. #T2# Luu with a nice calf kick. Werhooven lands a jab to the nose. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Werhooven digs a good hook to Luu's body.
Luu tries to land a leg kick but Werhooven saw it coming and moves away.
Luu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Luu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Werhooven is out of range. Werhooven throws a lazy right hand but Luu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Luu ducks under a wild hook from Werhooven. Luu on the wrong end of a nice hook. Good work by Luu as he checks the leg kick. Luu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Werhooven attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Werhooven throws a big shot that misses. Luu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Werhooven.
#T3# Werhooven changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Werhooven loads up on a big right hand but Luu slips the punch. Werhooven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Werhooven scores with a jab. Luu acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Luu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Werhooven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Luu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Werhooven has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Werhooven and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Werhooven keeps the fight on the outside. Luu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Werhooven checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Luu lands a high kick!
Werhooven looks to land a left hand but Luu moved out of range nicely.#T4# A head kick from Luu lands but Werhooven takes it in his stride. Luu tries to score with a low kick but Werhooven moves his leg out of the way. Werhooven throws a looping overhand right but Luu ducks down to avoid it. Luu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Werhooven lands with a hook. Luu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Werhooven throws a looping overhand right but Luu ducks down to avoid it. It looked like Luu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Werhooven. Luu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Werhooven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luu moves away. Werhooven misses with a hook. Luu throws a lazy head kick and Werhooven counters with a nice uppercut. Werhooven throws a shot from downtown. Luu moves away and avoids it. Werhooven throws a shot from downtown. Luu moves away and avoids it. A quick step to the side and Luu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Luu misses with a body kick. Werhooven is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Luu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Luu keeps Werhooven at a distance using the push kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arnusto Werhooven dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Werhooven connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Luu slips under a jab from Werhooven. Werhooven connects with an inside leg kick. Werhooven thows a left - swing and a miss! Luu tries to clinch but fails miserably and Werhooven counters with an outside leg kick.
Werhooven throws a hook but Luu blocks it. Werhooven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Werhooven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Werhooven with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Luu throws a quick inside leg kick. Luu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Werhooven connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Luu scrambles back to his feet. Luu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Werhooven checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Luu misses with a low kick as Werhooven jumps back. Luu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Werhooven.#T1# Luu loads up on a big right hand but Werhooven slips the punch. Werhooven appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Werhooven misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Werhooven with a jab. Luu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Werhooven takes a swing at Luu's ribcage but misses. Luu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Luu thows a leg kick but Werhooven checks it and Werhooven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Werhooven avoids the head kick by Luu.
Nice body punch from Werhooven. Werhooven thuds a left hand into Luu's body. Luu motions for Werhooven to come forward. Luu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Werhooven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Luu lands with a nice body punch. #T2# Luu is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Arnusto Werhooven seems to be getting the better of the standup. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Werhooven throws a leg kick #CL# and Luu counters by clinching up. Werhooven lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Luu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Werhooven throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Luus head. Werhooven throws a punch but it's blocked by Luu. Werhooven has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Werhooven scores with a nice hook to the head. Werhooven throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Werhooven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Luu walks into a stiff left hand from Werhooven. Werhooven cracks Luu with an open hand slap. Luu misses with a body kick. Werhooven misses with an uppercut. Luu saw that one coming.#T3# Luu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Werhooven misses with a hook
and Luu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Werhooven's knee momentarily. Luu throws a body kick that misses. A decent looking cross lands there for Werhooven. Werhooven rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luu counters with a body kick. Werhooven takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Luu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Werhooven. Luu is looking to counter the offense by Werhooven and move into the clinch. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luu. Luu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Werhooven throws a nice inside leg kick. Werhooven connects with a crisp jab. Werhooven dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Luu. That did some damage! Werhooven throws a hook to the side of Luu's head but Luu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Luu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Werhooven.
Werhooven misses the jab. Luu throws a wild body kick that Werhooven sees coming a mile off. Werhooven misses with a hook. Luu ducked under it nicely. Luu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Werhooven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Werhooven checks a leg kick nicely. Werhooven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Werhooven throws a body shot but no joy. A head kick misses from Luu. Werhooven dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Luu misses the body punch and Werhooven counters with a stiff right hand. Werhooven feints a jab promting Luu to slip. Werhooven then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Luu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Luu throws a head kick that Werhooven semi-blocks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arnusto Werhooven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Werhooven does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Werhooven throws the left hand but Luu avoids the punch easily. Luu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Luu misses with a head kick.
Luu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Werhooven. Werhooven throws a head kick but Luu moves out of range.
Luu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Werhooven just manages to avoid it. Luu tries to close the distance and clinch but Werhooven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Werhooven takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Luu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Luu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Luu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#Luu is rocked! Werhooven is stalking Luu. Luu circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Werhooven, and it's lights out! Luu really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arnusto Werhooven! |
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Event:
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Date: Sep 02, 2022 |
#R1# Luu connects with a body shot. Renter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Luu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Renter really felt that one! Luu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Renter 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. Renter looks winded! Luu lands a front kick. Luu scores with a kick to the midsection. Luu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Luu throws a nice inside leg kick. Luu delivers a nice body kick. Luu with a nice calf kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Luu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A chopping leg kick lands by Luu. Luu scores with a head kick.
Luu throws a leg kick which misses Renter's front leg but catches the back leg as Renter tries to avoid it. Renter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1# Luu cracks Renter's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Renter slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Luu can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kova Luu! |
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Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1# Shinnie with a nice cross. Luu throws a leg kick and Shinnie counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2# Luu moves into range and clinches up with Shinnie. Shinnie wants to get back to striking at distance but Luu won't allow it.
Luu crunches a lovely knee into Shinnie's ribcage. Shinnie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Luu has him pressed against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Shinnie's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC# Shinnie breaks from the clinch.
Luu slips under a jab from Shinnie. Luu shapes to counter with a head kick. Shinnie throws an off balance right hand
and Luu counters with a nice kick to the body. Luu cracks Shinnie with a right hand to the side of the head. Shinnie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luu. Luu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Luu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shinnie with the inside leg kick. Luu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. This has been an exciting period of action! Luu throws a solid leg kick but Shinnie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Luu.#T1# Shinnie misses with a looping right. Luu slips a jab from Shinnie. Luu throws a head kick but Shinnie moves out of range.
Shinnie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Luu misses with a kick to the body.
Luu wants to clinch. Shinnie throwing a counter right hand but Luu manages to avoid it. Kevin Shinnie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shinnie throws a body shot but no joy. Shinnie digs a good hook to Luu's body.
Shinnie scores with a hook. Luu connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Kevin Shinnie has been cut.#CL2# Luu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2# Shinnie is trying to break the clinch but Luu is controlling him.#BC# Shinnie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Luu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Luu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Luu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shinnie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shinnie throws an overhand right that lands on Luu's shoulder, as Luu tries to avoid the shot. A little jabbing left from Luu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Shinnie checks the leg kick. A little feinted left hand from Shinnie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Shinnie swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Shinnie throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Shinnie swats away the attempt to clinch by Luu. Shinnie misses with a body shot.
#T3# Shinnie throws a jab but it's blocked by Luu. Shinnie tries to land a front kick but Luu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2# Luu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Luu lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC# Shinnie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick from Luu lands but Shinnie takes it in his stride. Shinnie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shinnie throws a right and a left that Luu avoids nicely. Luu on the wrong end of a nice hook. Luu slips a jab from Shinnie. Luu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Shinnie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Shinnie is breathing heavily. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Shinnie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Luu. That one must have hurt.#T4# Luu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shinnie. Luu throws a right hand that Shinnie ducks under and follows up with a left that Shinnie also avoids with ease. Shinnie throws a nice looking combination but Luu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Luu checks a low kick from Shinnie. A head kick misses from Luu. A telegraphed right hand from Shinnie misses the target. Luu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shinnie will feel that in the morning. Shinnie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luu feints a counter leg kick. Luu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Shinnie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Shinnie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Luu ducks under a wild hook from Shinnie. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Shinnie will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Kevin Shinnie's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Luu tried to score with a low kick but Shinnie checks it. Luu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luu tries a head kick but it misses.
Luu throws a lazy right hand but Shinnie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Luu misses with a right hand and Shinnie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Luu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shinnie. Luu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Shinnie throws a one two combo.
Luu tries to land a front kick but Shinnie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. It looked like Shinnie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Luu tries to clinch up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Luu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shinnie. Shinnie throwing a counter right hand but Luu manages to avoid it. A big right from Shinnie misses. Shinnie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luu moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Luu avoids the body shot from Shinnie.
#T1# Luu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shinnie is out of range. Shinnie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luu sees it coming and avoids it easily. Luu avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Luu avoids a kick to the body.
Luu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Shinnie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Luu checks it well. Shinnie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Luu slips a jab from Shinnie. Kevin Shinnie is winning the standup battle so far. Shinnie connects with the punch. Shinnie misses the jab. Shinnie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Luu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shinnie scrambles back to his feet. Luu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shinnie's head. Shinnie looks to land a body kick but Luu moved away. Luu wants to counter with a clinch but Shinnie pushes him away.#T2# Luu lands a nice looking body kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Luu is looking to land body kicks. A telegraphed right hand from Shinnie misses the target. And Luu responds with a good body kick, but Shinnie manages to step out the way in time. Shinnie misses with a body shot.
Luu lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action! Nice uppercut lands for Shinnie. That snapped Luu's head back.
Luu tries a head kick but it misses.
Shinnie swinging wildly here.
Luu needs to keep his hands up - Shinnie had a free shot at his head there. Luu throws a nice inside leg kick. That kick from Luu tenderised Shinnie's leg. Shinnie is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3# Luu throws a chopping leg kick but Shinnie manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Luu is looking to clinch but Shinnie is avoiding it.
Shinnie looks to throw the jab but Luu is out of range. Luu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shinnie. A big right from Shinnie misses. Luu only half commits to the counter leg kick. Luu on the wrong end of a nice jab. Shinnie keeps the fight on the outside. No joy there for Shinnie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luu misses with a head kick.
Luu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Luu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Shinnie throws a chopping leg kick but Luu manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Luu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Shinnie misses with a wild body shot. #T4# Shinnie throws a sloppy head kick and Luu moves out of range easily. Shinnie takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Luu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. A slapping body kick lands there for Luu. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shinnie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Luu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Luu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shinnie. Good leg kick by Luu. Luu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Shinnie looks to land a left hand but Luu moved out of range nicely. Luu slips a straight right by Shinnie. Luu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kova Luu will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Kevin Shinnie's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Shinnie pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A head kick misses from Luu. Shinnie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Luu. Shinnie throws a jab when Luu was well out of range. Luu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Luu with a nice calf kick. Shinnie lands a really nice looking cross but Luu seems unphased.
Shinnie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luu. A big left from Luu misses. Shinnie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shinnie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shinnie throws a body shot but no joy. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Shinnie throws a low kick but Luu moves out of range easily. Luu unleashes a big counter combination but Shinnie bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Luu tries to clinch but Shinnie is having none of it. #T1# Luu tries to work over Shinnie's front leg with a kick but Shinnie checks it. Luu slips under a jab. Shinnie throws a series of punches but Luu moves out of range. Luu tries to clinch but Shinnie is having none of it. Shinnie ducks right into an uppercut from Luu. #CL2# Luu rushes Shinnie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Luu lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC# Shinnie manages to break the clinch.
Luu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Luu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Shinnie throws a lazy right hand but Luu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Luu lands with a kick to the temple. Shinnie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#Kevin Shinnie's cut is getting worse. Shinnie throws a sloppy head kick and Luu moves out of range easily. Shinnie will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#KD2# Luu lands a big head kick that sends Shinnie tumbling to the mat! Luu takes a step backwards and waves Shinnie back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Shinnie is rocked!#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shinnie drops his hands momentarily and Luu needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Shinnie just on the top of the head. Shinnie drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Shinnie - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kova Luu! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
#R1##TD2# Osipov drives through with a takedown into guard. Luu is wriggling around but Osipov manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR# Osipov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Osipov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Luu to regain full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Luu being controlled here, momentarily. #T1# Osipov cracks Luu with a solid left hand. Osipov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Luu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Osipov content to stall in guard here. Osipov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Osipov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Luu tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Luu trying to control the position.
Luu is looking to stand up but Osipov isn't so interested in that idea. Luu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Osipov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2# Osipov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Osipov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Let's hope that Osipov 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# Osipov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Osipov. Yet more stalling tactics from Osipov. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Osipov trying to pass the guard but Luu defending well. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Osipov is taking a breather. Luu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Luu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Osipov with a lazy takedown attempt #CL# and Luu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. I was talking to Luu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Luu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Luu lands with a right to the head. Osipov is looking for a takedown. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Luu working Osipov over with knees to the body. Osipov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Luu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Kova Luu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Osipov. Osipov goes for a takedown attempt but Luu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Luu fails in his attempt to clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fedor Osipov will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Osipov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luu tries to avoid it but Osipov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luu to the ground. Luu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Luu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Osipov. Osipov misses with a takedown attempt - Luu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Osipov fails with the takedown and Luu counters with a body kick. Kova Luu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Osipov.#CL# Osipov tries to keep at a distance but Luu has taken the fight into the clinch. Luu presses Osipov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A nice glancing elbow lands by Luu. #CUT#It looks like Fedor Osipov has been cut. A short right from Luu on the inside. Luu lands an elbow that stopped Osipov in his tracks for a moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Luu is trying to maintain a safe position but Osipov gets an underhook and turns Luu into the cage. Luu lands an uppercut. Nice body punch from Luu - that landed with a thud.
Knees in the clinch landing for Luu.
#TD2# Osipov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Osipov is breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Osipov controlling from side mount. #T1# Osipov wants to control but Luu is keeping him busy. Luu managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Osipov.
Osipov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luu keeps working. Osipov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Luu tries to bench press Osipov off him but Osipov keeps the position. Osipov just content to control the position. Luu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Osipov is controlling the pace.
Luu is doing well to control the position and prevent Osipov from advancing to side control. Osipov sitting and controlling from the half guard. Osipov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Osipov content to control rather than advance. #T3##REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Fedor Osipov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Crunch! Luu slams his shin into Osipov's torso. Osipov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luu pinned against the cage. Luu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Luu is looking to counter with head kicks. Osipov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Luu's waist but Luu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Osipov off to one side. Osipov has his takedown stuffed and Luu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kova Luu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Osipov. Osipov shoots for a takedown but Luu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Luu tries to counter by clinching up but Osipov breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2# Osipov gets a double leg takedown into Luu's guard.#ES# Luu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Osipov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Luu lands a right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A right hand to the body from Luu.
Osipov jumps guard but Luu stands there with Osipov around his waist. Osipov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Luu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Luu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Osipov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Luu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Osipov takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kova Luu dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Fedor Osipov's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Luu lands with a thumping leg kick.
#TD2# Osipov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Luu sprawls well initially but Osipov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Luu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Osipov is working away from the top position though. Osipov prevents Luu from standing back up.
Osipov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Luu is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Osipov content to control rather than advance. #T1# Luu wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Luu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osipov can do to turn this around? Osipov fails with the takedown and Luu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Luu throws a leg kick which misses Osipov's front leg but catches the back leg as Osipov tries to avoid it. Osipov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2# Osipov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Luu! Osipov working away. Osipov taking a breather here. #T2# Osipov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luu keeps working. Osipov prevents Luu from escaping the position. Osipov staying calm. Luu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Luu wants to get back to his feet.#T3# Osipov is taking a breather. Luu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Luu is looking to escape.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Osipov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Luu tries to kick Osipov off but Osipov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Osipov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4# Luu is trying to get back to full guard. Osipov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Osipov is nestled in close to Luu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Osipov trying to control the pace. Luu wants to get back to full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Still in half guard, Osipov seems content to control. Osipov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Fedor Osipov. I think Osipov 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Shmingles has closed the distance and engaged Luu in a clinch.
Luu misses with a hook from the clinch. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shmingles has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Shmingles has Luu pushed against the cage. Luu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Luu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Luu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. The referee is keeping an eye on Shmingles - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shmingles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Luu to keep the fight standing. Luu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Luu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shmingles looks winded! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Luu lands a knee to the head.
Luu looking to throw knees to the head but Shmingles is blocking nicely.
Luu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shmingles backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Luu tries to land a knee to the head but Shmingles blocks with his arms.
Luu lands a knee to the head.
#T1# Shmingles tries to pull guard but Luu forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Shmingles takes a knee to the side of the body. Luu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Luu lands a damaging elbow. Knees in the clinch landing for Luu.
Knees to the body from Luu.
Luu pushes Shmingles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Shmingles is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Luu lands a body shot. Luu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Luu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Shmingles takes an elbow to the temple. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Luu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shmingles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Luu tries to land a knee to the head but Shmingles blocks with his arms.
Luu throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2# Luu crunches a lovely knee into Shmingles's ribcage. Luu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shmingles's defenses. Luu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shmingles in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Still in the clinch, Luu scores with a nice short uppercut. Luu lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Shmingles takes a knee right on the jaw!
Luu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shmingles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Luu lands an elbow inside. Luu lands a knee to the body.
Luu landing knees to the body.
Luu lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Luu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shmingles's face.
#ROC#Shmingles is rocked! Luu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shmingles's defenses. Shmingles is still on wobbly legs! Can Luu finish him? Luu scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3# Luu lands a big knee to the head and Shmingles goes down! Luu pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kova Luu! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2022 |
#R1# Peterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Sloppy strikes from Peterson. Those never looked like landing. Peterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters circling a little - Luu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Peterson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Luu is fending him off so far but Peterson persists. Nope, Luu circles away and we're back to standing. Peterson misses with a wild body shot. Luu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peterson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Peterson looks winded! Nice body kick from Luu. That kick from Luu tenderised Peterson's leg. Peterson is trying to keep his angry face on. Peterson throws a leg kick but Luu checks it. Luu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peterson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jake Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Luu throws a nice inside leg kick. Luu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peterson. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A slapping body kick lands there for Luu. A low kick lands for Luu.
Peterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD# Luu lands a big right hand that sends Peterson crashing to the mat! Luu stays standing though and waves Peterson back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Jake Peterson has been cut. Luu and Peterson are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Luu throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Peterson into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Luu knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kova Luu! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Luu closes the distance and clinches.#TD# Zaitsev pulls guard successfully.
Zaitsev is pulling down on Luu's head. It's preventing any offense from Luu, at least for the moment. Luu won't allow Zaitsev to sweep him here. Luu being controlled here momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Luu won't allow Zaitsev to sweep him here. Zaitsev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Luu trying to control but Zaitsev is working from the bottom. #T1# Luu is fighting to break Zaitsev's control of his arms but Zaitsev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL# Zaitsev has managed to clinch.
#TD# Zaitsev wants the takedown. Luu is fighting it off but Zaitsev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Luu's guard against the cage. Luu wants to control but Zaitsev passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zaitsev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Luu wants to improve his position but Zaitsev is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zaitsev in particular looking to stall.#T2# Zaitsev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Luu is trying to stand back up but Zaitsev is controlling him
#T3# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Luu fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Zaitsev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Luu misses with a knee strike.
Luu tries a knee to the head but Zaitsev blocks it.
Luu tries a knee to the head but Zaitsev blocks it.
Luu scores a nice knee to the body.
Luu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD# Zaitsev successfully pulls guard.
Zaitsev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4# Zaitsev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Luu's guard. #REVR# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Luu looking to control.
Luu wants to stand and escape but Zaitsev is having none of it. Zaitsev passes Luu's left leg - he's now in half guard. Zaitsev controlling the action here. Luu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Still in half guard, Zaitsev seems content to control. Luu tries to kick Zaitsev off but Zaitsev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Zaitsev 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# Luu throws a head kick that Zaitsev semi-blocks.
Zaitsev moves out of range of the body kick. A little feinted left hand from Zaitsev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL# Zaitsev takes the fight into the clinch. Zaitsev scores with a nice hook to the head. Zaitsev is trying to drag Luu to the mat but Luu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Zaitsev misses with a body punch.
#TD# Zaitsev has Luu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Zaitsev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Luu tumbling to the mat - Zaitsev dives into Luu's guard. Zaitsev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Luu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zaitsev content to stall in guard here. Luu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1# Zaitsev looking to control the position here, rather than advance. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Zaitsev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Luu for as long as he can get away with.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Zaitsev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luu can do to turn this around? Luu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaitsev paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL# Zaitsev clinches up with Luu and pushes him back against the cage. Zaitsev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Luu misses with a knee strike.
Zaitsev tries to pull guard but Luu forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Zaitsev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitri Zaitsev. That's going to take a lot out of him. Luu with a knee to the head.
Luu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zaitsev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Luu after a bit of a struggle. #TD# Zaitsev gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zaitsev passes to side control. Zaitsev controls the position. Luu wants to control but Zaitsev postures up. Zaitsev is staying tight to Luu's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3# Luu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zaitsev has just dragged him back down to the mat. Luu is looking for a sweep. Zaitsev is staying tight to Luu's torso, preventing him from escaping. Zaitsev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Luu is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Zaitsev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL# Zaitsev moves into range and clinches up with Luu. Zaitsev blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Zaitsev dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL# Zaitsev has Luu up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD# Zaitsev turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Zaitsev just content to control the position. Zaitsev working away. Luu is letting Zaitsev control him for a moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Luu is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zaitsev asserts his dominance and retains side control. Luu is looking to get back to his feet here but Zaitsev is keeping cool and he's managed to take Luu's back. Luu just trying to survive but Zaitsev is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Dmitri Zaitsev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Luu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Luu is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zaitsev.
Luu wants to get back to his feet. Good control from Zaitsev.#T3# Further stalling from Zaitsev. This is a sustained period of stalling by Zaitsev. If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Zaitsev is stinking the place up with his stalling. Zaitsev continues to stall. Luu is in bad spot here.
Dmitri Zaitsev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Zaitsev biding his time, controlling Luu. Kova Luu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Luu is in bad spot here.
Good control from Zaitsev. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Dmitri Zaitsev showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zaitsev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Zaitsev! An out of breath Dmitri Zaitsev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2022 |
#R1# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luu. It looked like Ridderinkhof wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Luu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luu misses with a body kick. Luu gets off balance looking for a body kick and Ridderinkhof counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ridderinkhof cracks Luu with an open hand slap. Luu tries to close the distance and clinch but Ridderinkhof swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Luu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luu looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ridderinkhof lands a glancing blow to the side of Luu's head. Ridderinkhof cracks Luu with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Luu falls to his knees and Ridderinkhof doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aad Ridderinkhof! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2021 |
#R1# Koromos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Koromos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Koromos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koromos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luu. Luu obviously looking to wear him down.
Koromos lands with a straight right. Luu didn't see that one coming. Koromos misses with a looping left. John Koromos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Luu connects with a crisp jab. Luu throws the kick towards the body but Koromos avoids it. Koromos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Koromos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Luu counters with a leg kick. Luu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koromos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Koromos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Luu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koromos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Koromos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Luu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koromos misses with the combination.
#T1# Koromos throws a leg kick but Luu checks it. A shot to the body from Koromos misses and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Koromos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Luu's sensitive parts. Luu throws a sloppy head kick and Koromos moves out of range easily. Luu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Koromos connects with a single shot there. Koromos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Koromos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luu sees it coming and avoids it easily. Luu tries to clinch there but Koromos circles away.
Luu is looking to slow Koromos down with leg kicks. Koromos fails to land the takedown.#T2# It's a brutal combination of punches from Koromos! Luu is backing up but he can't get away as Koromos lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Luu and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Koromos! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Luu gets tackled into the cage by Boxa. Boxa maintains the clinch. Boxa wants to break free but Luu has control.
Boxa has had enough of the clinch but Luu keeps him there for the moment. Luu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Luu tries a body shot but Boxa blocks it.
Luu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Luu pushes Boxa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Luu. Luu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boxa is defending well for now. Boxa tries to land knees in the clinch but Luu avoids the damage to the body. I was talking to Boxa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Luu misses with a knee to the head. Boxa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boxa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Luu. #CUT2#It looks like Kick Boxa has been cut. Boxa takes an elbow to the forehead. Luu lands a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Boxa lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Luu lands a big knee to the head and Boxa goes down! Luu pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kova Luu! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
#R1##TD2# Odorion shoots in and gets a takedown into Luu's guard. Odorion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Luu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Odorion. Odorion controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Luu is wriggling around but Odorion manages to pass to half guard.
Odorion prevents Luu from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Odorion trying to control the pace. Odorion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Odorion is working for a kimura but Luu is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1# Odorion looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2# Odorion wants to work for an arm triangle but Luu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Odorion trying to control the pace. Luu is looking to escape.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Odorion perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Luu is trying to stand back up but Odorion is controlling him
Odorion stalling. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#KD# Luu lands a big head kick that sends Odorion tumbling to the mat! Luu takes a step backwards and waves Odorion back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Isaac Odorion has been cut. Odorion throws a body shot but no joy. Kova Luu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Luu tries to clinch up but Odorion circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2# Odorion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Odorion landing strikes. Luu is being controlled here. #SUB2# Odorion tries for a kimura but Luu is defending well. #T3# Odorion controlling the position. #SUB2# Odorion tries for a kimura but Luu is defending well. Luu wants to get back to his feet. Luu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Odorion controlling from side mount. Luu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2# Odorion tries for a kimura but Luu is defending well. #SUB2# Odorion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Luu is trying to buck Odorion off. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Luu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Odorion. #SUB2# Odorion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Odorion dominated that round. The cut man is working on Isaac Odorion's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2# Luu tries to sprawl but Odorion drives through with a takedown into half guard. Odorion content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2# Odorion is trying to work for a kimura but Luu is defending well.
Luu is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Odorion looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2# Odorion seems to be working for a kimura but Luu defends the submission attempt.#T1# Odorion scoring with strikes to the body and head. Luu is trying to stand up here but Odorion is controlling him well. #SUB2# Luu is defending against the submission attempts here by Odorion.
Luu wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2# Odorion is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Odorion trying to advance position but Luu counters by regaining guard. Odorion stays in close to Luu's body and controls the position. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Odorion drops back looking for a leg! Luu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Luu manages to kick Odorion off! Odorion jumps back into Luu's guard. Luu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Odorion on the ground.#SUB2# Odorion drops back looking for a leg! Luu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Luu manages to kick Odorion off! Odorion jumps back into Luu's guard. Odorion controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Odorion wants to pass the guard but Luu is keeping the position. Luu keeping moving, preventing Odorion from controlling successfully. Odorion chips away with some ground and pound.#T3# Odorion sitting in guard here, content to control. Odorion has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Odorion working some strikes from top position. Luu wants to stand up but Odorion is controlling him. Luu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Odorion wants to pass the guard but Luu is keeping the position.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Luu misses with a kick to the body.
Odorion moves out of range of the body kick from Luu.
Luu tries a head kick but it misses.
Luu throws a lazy head kick and Odorion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Luu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Odorion forces Luu back against the cage and clinches.#T4# Luu lands an elbow just above Odorion 's eye. Luu lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Isaac Odorion's cut even more. Luu landing knees to the body.
Luu lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#The cut above Isaac Odorion's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Luu is pressed up against the cage. Odorion has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Luu down to the mat. Luu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Luu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Odorion.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Luu enables Odorion to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Luu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Odorion is breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Luu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Odorion. Odorion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Luu wants to stand but Odorion is controlling the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Odorion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Luu wants to get back to his feet but Odorion is in a dominant position and won't allow it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Isaac Odorion will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Isaac Odorion's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Odorion is defended easily by Luu.#TD2# Odorion shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Luu is trying to defend but Odorion finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Ground and pound from Odorion. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Odorion controlling the pace. Isaac Odorion has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1# Luu tries to kick Odorion off but Odorion keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2# Luu is defending against the submission attempts here by Odorion.
Luu is trying to stand up here but Odorion is controlling him well. Odorion is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Odorion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Luu pushes Odorion off looking to stand but Odorion dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2# Odorion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Luu pushes Odorion off looking to stand but Odorion dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2# Odorion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Luu defends it well. Well, if Odorion is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2# Odorion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3# Odorion looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Luu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Odorion is nestled in close to Luu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Odorion trying to mount his opponent but Luu defends it. Luu is trying to stand.
Odorion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luu's head. Nice strikes from Odorion there. Odorion slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2# Odorion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Odorion content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4##SUB2# Odorion is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Luu has managed to free his arm - good work. Well, if Odorion is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kova Luu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Isaac Odorion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Luu punching from the bottom.
Odorion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Luu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Isaac Odorion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Odorion 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Odorion! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2021 |
#R1##KD2# Oooooh!!! Luu has knocked Holmes down with a huge combo! Luu steps away and waves a wobbly Holmes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Hank Holmes has been cut. Luu pushes Holmes away with a front kick. Holmes is breathing heavily. Holmes circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Luu. Holmes falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Luu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kova Luu! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2021 |
#R1# The fighters circle, before Luu throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Holmes's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Luu lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Kova Luu! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2021 |
#R1# Tyson misses with a double jab
and Luu counters with a good, hard body kick but Tyson shrugs it off. Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#It looks like Mike Tyson has been cut. Luu misses with a head kick.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Luu avoids them all with ease. #CL# Tyson moves into the clinch. Luu tries a knee to the head but Tyson blocks it.
Luu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Luu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Luu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Tyson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Luu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tyson is defending well for now. Luu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luu looking to throw knees to the head but Tyson is blocking nicely.
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! Luu throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1##BC# Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Tyson drives through and clinches with Luu against the cage.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Luu keeps him there for the moment. A head punch on the inside from Luu fails to land. Tyson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Tyson blocking some punches.
#BC# Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Luu fails in his attempt to clinch. Tyson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL# Tyson moves into the clinch. Luu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tyson is trying to force a seperation but Luu has the dominant position. Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Luu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Luu has a couple of punches blocked by Tyson.
Tyson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Luu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2# Luu lands a hook to the side of the head. Tyson blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Luu looks to land a body kick but Tyson moved away. Tyson tries to counter with a takedown but Luu is quick to defend against it.#CL# Tyson darts in and clinches Luu up against the cage. Tyson lands with a short shot to the head. Tyson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. 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! Luu lands a nice elbow. A short right from Luu. Luu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tysons head. Tyson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Luu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tyson tries to break free but Luu pushes him back against the cage. Luu tries a body shot but Tyson blocks it.
Luu lands an elbow inside. #T3# Luu has a couple of punches blocked by Tyson.
Luu prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch. Tyson blocks an elbow strike. Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Luu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Luu prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch. Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Luu has him pressed against the cage. Luu scores a nice knee to the body.
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Luu has double underhooks. Luu misses with an elbow over the top. Luu misses with a body punch.
Luu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luu lands a damaging elbow. #T4# Tyson takes a knee to the side of the body. Tyson is breathing heavily. Luu tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyson avoids the damage to the body. Luu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tyson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Luu can turn it around. Luu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Luu works on Tyson's body with a couple of short punches. Luu swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it. Luu scores a nice knee to the body.
Tyson blocks an elbow strike from Luu.
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Luu has double underhooks. Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Luu misses with an elbow strike.
Luu scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Luu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Tyson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kova Luu dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mike Tyson's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luu moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Mike Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Luu lands a front kick. Tyson gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kova Luu! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2021 |
#R1##KD2# Luu lands a big head kick that sends Mizanin tumbling to the mat! Luu takes a step backwards and waves Mizanin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Mizanin is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Mike Mizanin has been cut. Mizanin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Oh Mizanin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Mizanin is breathing heavily. Mizanin get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Mizanin stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Luu runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kova Luu! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1# Mizanin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luu as he jumps to the side. Luu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Mizanin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Luu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Luu lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Mizanin crumples to the floor! Luu milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kova Luu! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1# Luu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luu tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD# and Rocha counters with a nice double leg into side control. Luu won't be happy with that. Luu tries to escape but Rocha is in control. #SUB# Rocha has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Luu is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Rocha yanks on the arm and Luu is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Rocha.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Francisco Rocha! Francisco Rocha decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1# Decland misses with a looping right. Decland looks winded! Decland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Luu. Luu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Luu scores with a push kick. Luu lands a front kick. Luu lands a front kick. Luu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Luu throws a front kick that sends Decland stumbling back into the cage. Luu throws a head kick that Decland semi-blocks.
#CUT#That has opened up Matt Decland's cut even more. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Luu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Luu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Luu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Decland back to the cage. Luu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#The cut above Matt Decland's eye is starting to cause him problems now. A slapping body kick lands there for Luu.#T1# Decland avoids the head kick by Luu.
Luu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#Matt Decland's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Decland sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Decland throws out a loose jab but Luu uses good head movement to avoid it. Luu fakes the leg kick and cracks Decland in the body. Crack! A monster head kick from Luu and Decland falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Luu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kova Luu! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2021 |
#R1# Luu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyson.
Luu fails in his attempt to clinch. A head kick misses from Luu. #CL# Tyson moves into the clinch. Luu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Luu has double underhooks. Luu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Luu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Tyson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Luu obliges. Luu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Tyson is trying to push Luu away but Luu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Luu connects with a knee to the head.
Luu misses with a knee strike.
Luu connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tyson avoids the elbow strike from Luu, against the cage.
#T1# Tyson is trying to push Luu away but Luu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Tyson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luu lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Tyson has been cut. Luu lands an elbow inside. Luu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Luu. #TD# Tyson lands a takedown into guard.
Luu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Luu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyson's elbow. Tyson takes an elbow to the temple. Tyson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyson takes a knee to the side of the body. Luu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2# Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Luu has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Luu tries a body shot but Tyson blocks it.
Tyson is pushing Luu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. A head punch on the inside from Luu fails to land. Luu connects with a knee to the head.
Luu lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Luu prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch. Luu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyson's elbow. Luu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it. Tyson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3# Luu keeps control of Tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Luu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson.
Tyson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Luu. Tyson wants to break free but Luu has control.
Luu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Luu has double underhooks. Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Luu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyson avoids the elbow strike from Luu, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Luu fails to land. Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyson blocks a body shot from Luu. #T4##BC# Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Tyson throws a series of strikes that have Luu backpedaling.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Tyson blocks a body shot from Luu. Luu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyson's efforts to push away. A frustrated look appears on Tyson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Luu keeps him there for the moment. Tyson blocks an uppercut.
Luu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyson's efforts to push away. Luu misses with an elbow strike.
Tyson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Luu backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kova Luu dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mike Tyson's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Tyson closes the distance and lands a one-two. Tyson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. A jab lands there for Tyson. Tyson misses with a double jab.
#KD2# Luu lands a big head kick that sends Tyson tumbling to the mat! Luu takes a step backwards and waves Tyson back to his feet - he wants the finish! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Luu takes a body punch but keeps moving. Tyson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Tyson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL# Tyson clinches up against the cage. Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Kova Luu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Luu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Luu trying to land knees to the body.
Tyson blocks a body shot from Luu. Luu misses with a body punch.
Luu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson.
Luu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1# Tyson tries to circle away but Luu has him pinned against the cage. Knees in the clinch landing for Luu.
Luu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it. Luu struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyson controls his hands.
Luu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A frustrated look appears on Tyson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Luu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Luu is breathing heavily. Tyson is trying to push Luu away but Luu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Luu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Luu lands an elbow inside that Tyson shrugs off. Luu has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Tyson working hard to break the clinch. Nice elbow from Luu. Tyson tries to circle away but Luu has him pinned against the cage.#T2# Luu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyson wants to take the fight to the mat but Luu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Luu misses with an elbow over the top. Luu lands a good knee to the midsection. Tyson won't want to take too many of those. Luu crunches a lovely knee into Tyson's ribcage. Luu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tyson blocks it with crossed arms. Luu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luu tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# Tyson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Luu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC# Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Tyson moves into the clinch successfully.
Luu lands an elbow that stopped Tyson in his tracks for a moment. #T3# Luu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyson's efforts to push away. Luu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Luu is controlling him. Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Luu has him pressed against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Tyson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Luu has him pressed against the cage. Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Luu has him pressed against the cage. Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Luu keeps him there for the moment. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Luu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tyson's brow. Tyson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Luu landing knees to the body.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Luu lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Luu. Luu with a knee to the head.
Tyson takes an elbow to the forehead. Tyson wants to break free but Luu has control.
Luu landing knees to the head.
Luu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tyson's defenses. Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Luu is controlling him. Luu throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Luu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tyson's brow. Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Luu has double underhooks. Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Luu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kova Luu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Mike Tyson's cut. That's time! Tyson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Tyson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL# Tyson moves into the clinch. Luu keeps control of Tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Tyson can't break the clinch.
Tyson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tyson is trying to break free. Tyson tries to break the clinch but Luu is controlling the position. Tyson is trying to break free. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Luu misses with a knee strike.
Luu lands a left hand.
Luu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tyson wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1# Tyson can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. A frustrated look appears on Tyson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Luu won't allow it.
Luu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tyson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Tyson wants to break free but Luu has control.
Tyson wants to break free but Luu has control.
A short right from Luu on the inside. Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Luu has him pressed against the cage. Luu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tyson is defending well for now. Luu throws an elbow but it misses.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Luu has him pressed against the cage. Luu swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it. Tyson looking for a takedown. #T2# Luu connects with a knee to the head.
Luu working Tyson over with knees to the body. Luu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Luu landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Luu obliges. Luu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards. Luu lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Luu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Luu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tyson dodges an elbow strike from Luu.
Tyson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3# Tyson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Luu keeps control of Tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. With the fighters up against the cage, Luu throws an elbow but misses. #BC# Tyson breaks from the clinch.
Luu tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Luu throws a head kick but Tyson moves out of range.
Mike Tyson is winning the standup battle so far. Luu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luu wants to clinch. Tyson feinted with a counter takedown. Luu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL# Tyson drives through and clinches with Luu against the cage.
Tyson is trying to break free. Kova Luu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Luu lands a damaging elbow. Tyson blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Tyson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Luu has him pressed against the cage. Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Luu keeps him there for the moment. Tyson prevents a body shot from Luu. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Luu struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyson controls his hands.
Mike Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A short right from Luu on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Kova Luu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Luu 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kova Luu! |
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