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Event:
SSG 370 Borgia vs Clubber
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jan Sokol! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 25 losses; Leenart Kuningas!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Sokol takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Sokol has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kuningas is trying to keep an underhook but Sokol manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sokol (2) vs (0) Kuningas#SUB2#
Kuningas actively working from the bottom here.
Kuningas is looking to improve his position.
Kuningas trying to control but Sokol postures up.
#SUB#
Sokol is working for a kimura but Kuningas is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Sokol is trying to work for a kimura but Kuningas is defending well.
Kuningas tries to roll over but Sokol keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuningas is refusing to be controlled, as Sokol sits in half guard.
Kuningas is trying to maintain the position but Sokol is very close to passing his half guard.
Sokol wants to control but Kuningas is keeping him busy. #T1#
Kuningas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kuningas is defending against the submission attempts here by Sokol.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuningas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuningas is pulling down on Sokol's head. It's preventing any offense from Sokol, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Kuningas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuningas is adopting a defensive guard.
Kuningas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sokol is one step ahead there. #T2#
Sokol trying to control but Kuningas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kuningas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sokol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sokol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sokol tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuningas is retaining full guard.
Kuningas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Sokol got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuningas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sokol has managed to get both his arms back between Kuningas's legs - danger averted.
Kuningas pulls Sokol in to control the position.
Sokol slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sokol (5) vs (0) Kuningas
Sokol trying to control the position but Kuningas is working away. #T3#
Kuningas regains half guard.
Sokol trying to control the action but Kuningas is working from the bottom.
Kuningas is pressing down on Sokol's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sokol won't allow Kuningas to sweep him here. #SUB#
Sokol drops back looking for a leg! Kuningas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kuningas manages to kick Sokol off! Sokol jumps back into Kuningas's guard. #SUB2#
Kuningas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sokol defends it easily.
Kuningas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Kuningas has his foot on Sokol's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sokol works his way back into a safe position though.
Sokol sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Sokol has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kuningas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Sokol drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sokol jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kuningas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kuningas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sokol engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kuningas is trying to keep Sokol in close.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuningas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5##SUB2#
Kuningas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sokol is aware though and is defending well.
Kuningas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuningas keeping moving, preventing Sokol from controlling successfully.
Kuningas wants to sweep but no luck.
Sokol passes Kuningas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sokol wants to pass to mount but Kuningas is defending the position.
Kuningas gets full guard.
Sokol wants to pass the guard but Kuningas is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sokol has gone for a leg lock! Kuningas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sokol's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sokol (5) vs (2) Kuningas
Kuningas stands and throws Sokol's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sokol (5) vs (5) Kuningas
Sokol is breathing heavily.#T6#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sokol is not content to let Kuningas control the position. #SUB2#
Kuningas tries for a kimura but Sokol is defending well.
Sokol is looking to regain half guard here but Kuningas keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Kuningas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sokol knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sokol is not content to let Kuningas control the position.
Sokol tries to improve position but can't. #T7##SUB2#
Kuningas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Kuningas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sokol tries to bench press Kuningas off him but Kuningas keeps the position.
Kuningas moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sokol wants to control but Kuningas postures up.#SUB2#
Kuningas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T8#
Kuningas controlling the position.
Let's hope that Kuningas 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.
Kuningas trying to control the position but Sokol is working away.
Kuningas controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Sokol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuningas has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sokol! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sokol (5) vs (7) Kuningas
Kuningas looking to control but Sokol is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Kuningas controlling from mount.
Kuningas is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sokol is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kuningas controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Kuningas looking to isolate an arm here. Sokol doesn't see it coming and as Kuningas extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Kuningas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leenart Kuningas! |
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Event:
SMASH: Buddha vs Ghetea
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Sokol connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sokol throws a body shot but no joy.
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Sokol.
Jan Sokol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokol looks to land a left hand but Davis moved out of range nicely.
Sokol bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Davis's head backwards.
Sokol avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Davis throws a shot from downtown. Sokol moves away and avoids it.
Davis slips under a jab from Sokol.
Sokol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sokol looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range.
Davis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Sokol's shoulder, as Sokol tries to avoid the shot.
Davis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sokol.
Davis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD2#
Davis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokol wants to improve his position but instead Davis has moved into half guard.
Sokol avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davis.
Davis is thwarting Sokol's attempts to control the position.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Davis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Davis trying to pass the guard but Sokol defending well.
Davis working the head and body with strikes.
Davis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Davis is pressing down on Sokol's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sokol is holding on for now.
Sokol regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sokol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davis wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.
Sokol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davis passes Sokol's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Davis trying to control the pace. #T2#
Sokol trying to control from the bottom.
Davis wants to free his trapped foot but Sokol is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sokol tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Davis is looking for a kimura but Sokol is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Davis to get the leverage.
Sokol wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Davis passes to full mount!
Davis avoids the attempt from Sokol to control.#T3#
Davis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sokol hang on?
Sokol is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sokol is bucking up trying to escape but Davis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Davis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Davis unloading with bombs!#ROC2#Sokol is rocked!
Davis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oh Sokol is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sokol is in all sorts of trouble here.
Davis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokol tries to reverse the position but Davis maintains control.
The referee warns Sokol that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Davis unloading with bombs!
Sokol sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sokol is refusing to be controlled, as Davis sits in half guard.
Sokol is looking for a sweep. Davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Davis is taking a breather. Sokol 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.
Davis trying to pass the guard but Sokol defending well.
Sokol is pressing down on Davis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Davis wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.
Sokol seems to have got his legs back now.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Davis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Davis looks to land a left hand but Sokol moved out of range nicely.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sokol works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Davis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sokol throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Sokol moves forwards but Davis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Davis. That snapped Sokol's head back.
Davis blocks a jab.
Sokol throws a big shot that misses.
Jan Sokol is winning the standup battle so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sokol, as that shot connected.
Sokol fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Davis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sokol.
Sokol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Davis moves out of range as Sokol strikes.
Davis misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davis throws the left hand but Sokol avoids the punch easily.
Davis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Davis misses with a straight left.
Sokol throwing a counter right hand but Davis manages to avoid it.#T1#
Sokol blocks a jab.
Sokol throws a jab when Davis was well out of range.
Davis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sokol moves forwards but Davis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sokol throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.
Davis throws out a loose jab but Sokol uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Sokol was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Davis.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sokol is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sokol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis.
Davis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sokol's head backwards.
Davis looks to land a left hand but Sokol moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Davis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Davis.
Davis throws a hook but Sokol blocks it.
Davis with a jab.
Sokol misses the jab.
Sokol throws a shot from downtown. Davis moves away and avoids it.
Davis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sokol at a distance.
Jan Sokol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokol lands a head shot.
Sokol fails in his attempt to clinch.
Davis throws out a counter right but Sokol avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Davis blocks a jab.
Davis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davis works the jab nicely.
Davis throws out a loose jab but Sokol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Sokol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Davis throws a right hand that Sokol ducks under and follows up with a left that Sokol also avoids with ease.
Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by Sokol.
Sokol throwing a counter right hand but Davis manages to avoid it.
Sokol throws an overhand right that lands on Davis's shoulder, as Davis tries to avoid the shot.
Davis lands a jab to the nose.
Davis moves away from the strike by Sokol.
Sokol throws a shot to the body.
Sokol throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Sokol with a nice cross.
Davis 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.
Sokol connects with a crisp jab.
Sokol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sokol avoids the body shot from Davis.
Sokol misses with a straight left. #T3#
Davis misses with a straight right.
Davis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sokol takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.
Davis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sokol.
Davis with the inside leg kick.
Sokol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sokol.
Sokol takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sokol works Davis's body with a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sokol.
Sokol staying out of range there.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sokol moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sokol shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sokol punishes Davis's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokol defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sokol moves away from the strike by Davis. #T4#
Davis misses with a hook. Sokol ducked under it nicely.
Sokol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Sokol throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it.
Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by Sokol.
Sokol defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Davis takes one to the side of the head.
Davis throws a hook but Sokol blocks it.
Sokol jabs Davis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sokol misses with a right hand
enabling Davis to counter with a crisp jab.
Sokol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
A little feinted left hand from Sokol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Davis slips a straight right by Sokol.
Davis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sokol momentarily.
Donk. Sokol catches Davis right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sokol stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Sokol's shoulder, as Sokol tries to avoid the shot.
Sokol tries to bum rush Davis with a series of wild strikes but Davis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jackson Davis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sokol throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sokol slaps away a takedown attempt from Davis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Davis catches Sokol with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sokol scores with a jab. Davis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
Sokol scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis throws a leg kick but Sokol checks it.
Sokol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davis.
Davis throws a hook but Sokol avoids it easily.
Sokol lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Davis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sokol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davis looks to throw the jab but Sokol is out of range. #T1#
A jab from Sokol does it's job there.
Davis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sokol slips under a jab from Davis.
Sokol throws a hook but Davis blocks it.
Davis throws a series of punches but Sokol moves out of range.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Sokol.
Davis throws out a counter right but Sokol avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Sokol coming out on top.
Sokol thuds a left hand into Davis's body.
Davis misses with a straight left.
Sokol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Davis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sokol tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
Sokol connects with a nice looking jab.
Sokol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis shoots in and drives through. Sokol sprawls well.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Davis.
Davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davis looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2##CL#
Sokol darts in and clinches Davis up against the cage.
Sokol taking a breather.#TD#
Sokol wants the takedown. Davis is fighting it off but Sokol persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Davis's guard against the cage.
Sokol sitting in guard here, content to control.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davis is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Davis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sokol lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3##ES2#
Davis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Davis misses with an uppercut.
Sokol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Sokol misses the target.
Davis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Sokol misses the target.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Sokol saw that one coming.
Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
Davis misses with a double jab.
Sokol misses with a looping left.
Davis throws a good cross that connects.
Davis misses with a hook. Sokol ducked under it nicely.
As Davis backs away, Sokol returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sokol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab.
Davis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sokol throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily.
Sokol looks to land a right hand but Davis moved out of range.
Sokol catches Davis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis slips a straight right by Sokol.
Sokol doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
Davis throws an off balance right hand
and Sokol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Davis.
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sokol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sokol blocks a jab.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jan Sokol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Davis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sokol.
Sokol throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
Sokol walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Davis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Davis clobbers Sokol with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson Davis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Davis scores with a nice head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jackson Davis.
I've got Davis 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Davis!
Jackson Davis 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:
SMASH: Cedillo vs Pandeya
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Bogo tries to land a body kick
letting Sokol counter with a right hand.
Sokol misses with a looping right.
Sokol misses with a series of wild punches.
Bogo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sokol throws a shot from downtown. Bogo moves away and avoids it.
Bogo attempts a counter takedown but Sokol avoids it well and moves away.
Sokol looks to land a right hand but Bogo moved out of range.
Bogo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bogo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sokol throws a big shot that misses.
Bogo tries to counter with a takedown but Sokol is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol throws out a powerful jab.
Bogo defending well as Sokol loads up on a big left hand.
Sokol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bogo.
Bogo throws a head kick that misses.
Sokol lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
A slow jab from Sokol misses its intended target.
Bogo tries to counter with a takedown but Sokol is quick to defend against it.
Sokol scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sokol lands an overhand right.
Sokol with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sokol blocks a head kick by Bogo.
Bogo misses with an uppercut.
Sokol doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sokol scores with a punch to the head.
Bogo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sokol has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bogo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bogo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sokol misses with a hook. Bogo ducked under it nicely.
Bogo needs to keep his hands up - Sokol had a free shot at his head there.
Bogo slips a straight right by Sokol.
Sokol throws a jab when Bogo was well out of range.
Sokol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bogo slips a straight right by Sokol.
Bogo drops his hands momentarily and Sokol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bogo lands a glancing blow to the side of Sokol's head.
Sokol connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bogo. Bogo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bogo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sokol lands a glancing blow to the side of Bogo's head.
Sokol misses with a hook
#TD#
and Bogo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bogo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sokol moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokol trying to keep a closed guard but Bogo is proving a slippery customer.
Bogo trying to control but Sokol is working from the bottom.
Sokol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bogo wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.
Bogo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Bogo stopping the sweep attempt from Sokol.#SUB#
Bogo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bogo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Bogo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bogo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sokol being controlled here, momentarily.
Bogo trying to control but Sokol is working from the bottom.
Sokol looking to control.
Sokol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bogo is one step ahead there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bogo wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bogo misses with a head kick.
Bogo throws a nice looking combination but Sokol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Sokol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sokol misses with an uppercut. Bogo saw that one coming.
Bogo is looking to counter the offense by Sokol and move into the clinch.
Sokol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogo.
Bogo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sokol sprawls and moves away.
Bogo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sokol.
Sokol scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sokol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sokol ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sokol avoids the head kick by Bogo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A lazy left from Sokol finds it's target.
Jan Sokol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sokol is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Sokol.#TD#
Bogo shoots in and gets a takedown into Sokol's guard.
Bogo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sokol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sokol controlling the position.
Sokol keeping moving, preventing Bogo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bogo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol looking for a sweep. Not yet Sokol, not yet.
Sokol manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bogo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sokol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bogo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Sokol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sokol chips away with some ground and pound.
Sokol is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sokol is in close to Bogo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sokol trying to control but Bogo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bogo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sokol should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bogo has tightened it up now! Sokol should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adam Bogo! |
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Event:
SMASH: Rocksaw vs Krylov
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Reepo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sokol doesn't seem bothered though.
Reepo throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Sokol shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sokol was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Reepo's coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Reepo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reepo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sokol's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sokol's back!#SUB#
Reepo has his arm under Sokol's chin here. Game over son! Reepo squeezes tightly and Sokol is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jay Reepo! |
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Event:
SMASH: Fleshou Jr vs Tryastsyn
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Sokol misses the target.
O Rally throws a big shot that misses.
Sokol uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of O Rally 's head but he takes it in his stride.
O Rally leaves Sokol with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
O Rally looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sokol moves out of range of the strikes.
O Rally throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Sokol.
Sokol takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from O Rally misses.
O Rally tests Sokol's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Rally fails to land with a series of punches.
O Rally misses with a looping left.
Sokol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Rally lands a really nice looking cross but Sokol seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Rally swats away the attempt to clinch by Sokol.
Sokol throws an off balance right hand
letting O Rally counter with a right hand.
Sokol moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jan Sokol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
O Rally's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and O Rally duly obliges. #ROC2#Sokol is rocked!
Sokol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Rally.
Oh Sokol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sokol shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O Rally as he jumps to the side.
A countering left hand to the body from O Rally misses.
O Rally connects with an inside leg kick.
Sokol seems to have got his legs back now.
Sokol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Rally counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Rally fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokol manages to avoid it.
Sokol connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between O Rally's hands.
O Rally will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O Rally digs a good body shot into Sokol's ribs.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by O Rally.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Rally working away.#SUB2#
O Rally wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sokol, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Sokol sneaks back into half guard.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sokol trying to control but O Rally postures up.
O Rally wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sokol keeps working.
Sokol is looking to control O Rally's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sokol avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Sokol is defending against the submission attempts here by O Rally.
Sokol is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
O Rally controlling the action here. #SUB2#
O Rally is working for a kimura but Sokol is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
O Rally is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sokol sees it coming and defends easily.
Sokol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
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.
Sokol is working hard here to advance position.
O Rally not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Sokol moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Sokol lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sokol seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
O Rally is looking for a sweep. Sokol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sokol working O Rally over with strikes.
O Rally is not content to let Sokol control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean O Rally dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sokol slips a straight right by O Rally.
O Rally wants to slow Sokol down by chopping away at his legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sokol looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
O Rally drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
O Rally is stalling in the full guard.
O Rally has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Rally trying to control but Sokol is working from the bottom.
Sokol wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol keeping full guard, as O Rally tries to pass.
Sokol tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Sean O Rally has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sokol keeping moving, preventing O Rally from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sokol looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Rally is one step ahead there.
O Rally trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sokol scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sokol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O Rally loads up on a big right hand but Sokol slips the punch.
O Rally throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sokol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by O Rally.
Sokol tries to clinch there but O Rally circles away.
#T2#
O Rally displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sokol throws out the jab. #CL#
Sokol pushes O Rally up against the cage in a clinch.
Sokol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sokol displaying some good clinch control by pressing O Rally up against the cage.
Sokol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sokol throws a head punch that misses.
Sokol misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by O Rally as Sokol tries to tie him up.
Sokol is trying to stall.
Sokol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
O Rally swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sokol tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. O Rally just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
O Rally jumps into guard, dragging Sokol to the mat.
Sokol preventing the sweep.
Sokol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
O Rally wants to sweep but no luck.
Sokol working some strikes from top position.
Sokol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of O Rally's head.
Sokol looking to sit in guard and control but O Rally gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
O Rally pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sokol is keeping the position for now.
O Rally is looking to pass into half guard but Sokol pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sokol is in guard.#REVR#
Sokol postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
O Rally has control of Sokol's left arm, preventing Sokol from doing any damage. #SUB2#
O Rally working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sokol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sokol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sokol wants to control from the top but O Rally keeps moving. #T4#
Sokol is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
O Rally is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sokol controlling from the top position.
O Rally trying to keep a closed guard but Sokol is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O Rally works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sokol is looking to work some ground and pound but O Rally has wrist control.
O Rally preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jan Sokol will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
O Rally misses with a series of wild punches.
Sokol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sokol throws a good cross that connects.
Sokol scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. O Rally doesn't seem bothered though.
Sokol missing with a left hand there. O Rally was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sokol wants to clinch up but O Rally keeps it at a distance.
O Rally tries to bum rush Sokol with a series of wild strikes but Sokol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Rally takes a swing at Sokol's ribcage but misses.
A jab from O Rally misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rally throws a lazy right hand but Sokol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Rally uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sokol.
Sean O Rally seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sokol misses with a straight right. #CL#
Sokol clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Sokol jumps into guard, dragging O Rally to the mat.
Sokol looking to control.
#T1#
Sokol seems keen to control O Rally's posture.#SUB2#
O Rally drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and O Rally jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sokol bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in O Rally's guard. #REVR#
Sokol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sokol throws a big right hand that misses.
Sokol throwing strikes but missing.
Sokol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sokol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O Rally works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sokol preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
O Rally escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sokol gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sokol has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sokol throws a strike but O Rally rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sokol manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. O Rally manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sokol lands a couple of digs.
Sokol trying to control but O Rally is working from the bottom.
O Rally utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sokol wants to pass the guard but O Rally is keeping the position.
Sokol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O Rally works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
O Rally is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sokol looking to pass the guard.
O Rally utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sokol preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Sokol got a little sloppy there for a moment and O Rally has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sokol has managed to get both his arms back between O Rally's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Sokol is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! O Rally is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! O Rally has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
O Rally controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4##SUB2#
O Rally is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
O Rally won't allow Sokol to sweep him here.
Sokol wants to hit a sweep here but O Rally passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sokol there!
Sokol wants to hold on but O Rally pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokol can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jan Sokol.
I think Sokol has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jan Sokol!
A relieved looking Jan Sokol thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SMASH: Longabaugh vs Talvela
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Sokol lands a lovely overhand right.
Phuthong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sokol doesn't seem bothered though.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Sokol misses.
Nice jab there from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Sokol misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Sokol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sokol walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Phuthong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sokol walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sokol lands a jab to the nose.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Sokol saw that one coming.
It looked like Sokol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sokol walks into a jab.
Phuthong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Sokol's shoulder, as Sokol tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Phuthong catches Sokol right on the button with a cross.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Sokol walks into a stiff left hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a leg kick that misses.
Sokol takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sokol feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phuthongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sokol tries to clinch there but Phuthong circles away.
Sokol wants to clinch up but Phuthong keeps it at a distance.
Jab, jab by Sokol - just one landing. #T1#
Sokol throws a body punch but Phuthong moves out of range.
Sokol scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Phuthong throws a hook to the side of Sokol's head but Sokol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Phuthong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sokol looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
Phuthong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong with a hook.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokol.
Phuthong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Sokol misses its intended target.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sokol misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sokol looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sokol misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong takes a swing at Sokol's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Phuthong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phuthong. #T2#
Phuthong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sokol has a couple of punches blocked by Phuthong.
Sokol swings wildly with an uppercut but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong tries to throw a body punch but Sokol avoids it by throwing Phuthong back against the cage.
Sokol throws a head punch that misses.
Phuthong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phuthong gets through Sokol's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phuthong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sokol is stalling here.
Phuthong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a punch on the inside.
Sokol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phuthong backwards.
Phuthong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sokol's elbow.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Phuthong.
Phuthong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Sokol.
Phuthong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sokol has a couple of punches blocked by Phuthong.
#T3#
Sokol tries to throw a body punch but Phuthong avoids it by throwing Sokol back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phuthong.
Sokol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phuthong misses with a punch on the inside.
Phuthong lands with a light punch inside.
Sokol blocks a body shot from Phuthong.
Phuthong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phuthong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sokol backwards.
Phuthong is trying to pull guard but Sokol turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol.
Phuthong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sokol smiles and moves away.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
It looks like Sokol has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Phuthong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Phuthong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sokol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
Sokol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sokols jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sokol bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sokol is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Sokol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sokol half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sokol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phuthong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Phuthong darts in and clinches Sokol up against the cage.
Sokol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sokol swings wildly with an uppercut but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phuthong.
Sokol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phuthong lands a left hand.
Phuthong throws a punch but it's blocked by Sokol.
Sokol working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol.
Sokol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sokol prevents a body shot from Phuthong.
Sokol misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokol prevents a body shot from Phuthong.
Phuthong blocking some punches.
Phuthong misses with a punch on the inside.
Sokol misses with the head strike.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the side of Sokol's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eh Phuthong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Phuthong thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Phuthong looks to move away, Sokol throws a big counter combo but Phuthong just gets out of the way.
Phuthong lands with a shot to the body.
Phuthong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Sokol ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Phuthong throws a good cross that connects.
Sokol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Sokol slips a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phuthong works Sokol's body with a nice hook.
Sokol looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Phuthong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sokol.
Phuthong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
As Phuthong looks to move away, Sokol throws a big counter combo but Phuthong just gets out of the way.
Phuthong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sokol connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Sokol moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong walks into a jab.
Sokol is looking to clinch but Phuthong is avoiding it.
Sokol keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sokol tries to clinch there but Phuthong circles away.
#T1#
Phuthong throws a hook but Sokol avoids it easily.
Sokol seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Sokol moved out of range.
Phuthong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phuthong scores with a jab.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sokol takes a swing at Phuthong's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Phuthong. Those never looked like landing.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Sokol is out of range.
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sokol throws a hook but Phuthong avoids it easily.
Phuthong missing with a left hand there. Sokol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy right hand. Sokol should have avoided that one. #CL#
Sokol closes the distance and pushes Phuthong back into the cage.
Phuthong misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol.
Phuthong jumps guard but Sokol turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Phuthong has a couple of punches blocked by Sokol.
Sokol throws a head punch that misses.
Phuthong misses with a body punch.
Sokol struggles to land a body shot inside as Phuthong controls his hands.
Sokol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phuthong backwards. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phuthong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sokol misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phuthong letting Sokol take a breather here.
Sokol misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sokol.
Phuthong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sokol walks away with a smile on his face. Phuthong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Decent striking displayed by Sokol there.
A big left from Sokol misses.
Sokol needs to keep his hands up - Phuthong had a free shot at his head there.
Phuthong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sokol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sokol swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phuthong.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Sokol is just out of range.
Sokol misses with a straight left.
Phuthong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sokol getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokol was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
A punch combination from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sokol connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Phuthong momentarily.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Sokol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong lands a nice looking body shot.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sokol looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Sokol is just out of range.
Sokol listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Phuthong walks into a stiff left hand from Sokol.
Sokol moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sokol.
Sokol connects with a high kick.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Phuthong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong scores with a decent looking hook.
Sokol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Sokol is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Sokol misses with an uppercut.
Phuthong throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Sokol counter with a right hand.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Sokol.
Sokol moves in looking to clinch but Phuthong pushes him off.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sokol swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sokol.
Sokol misses with a series of wild punches.
Phuthong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokol was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Sokol.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Sokol moves out of range as Phuthong throws a body kick.
Phuthong keeps the fight on the outside.
A lazy left from Phuthong finds it's target.
Sokol closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eh Phuthong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Sokol clinches up with Phuthong and pushes him back against the cage.
Sokol blocks a body shot from Phuthong.
A shot in the inside from Sokol.
Phuthong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Phuthong lands a right hand.
Phuthong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phuthong is trying to pull guard but Sokol turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Phuthong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eh Phuthong.
Phuthong blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Phuthong breaks from the clinch.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Sokol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Phuthong gets a clinch.
Phuthong misses with a punch on the inside.
Phuthong misses with a punch to the body.
Sokol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phuthong scores with a shoulder strike.
Phuthong misses with the head strike.
#T1#
A short right from Phuthong. #ROC2#Sokol is rocked!
Sokol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Sokol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sokol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sokol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phuthong backwards.
Sokol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sokol swings wildly with an uppercut but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sokol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sokol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phuthong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sokol seems to have got his legs back now.
Sokol pushes Phuthong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sokol lands a left hand.
Sokol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phuthong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sokol seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Phuthong can turn it around.
Sokol looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phuthong.
Phuthong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sokol backwards.
Phuthong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sokol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phuthong. #T2#
A short right from Phuthong on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sokol tries to stall but Phuthong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sokol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sokol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sokol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Phuthong.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phuthong.
Phuthong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phuthong looking to slow down the pace here.
Phuthong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phuthong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sokol's elbow.
Phuthong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sokol prevents a body shot from Phuthong.
Sokol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Sokol.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol.
Phuthong throws a head punch that misses.
Phuthong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phuthong swings wildly with an uppercut but Sokol uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Phuthong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phuthong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sokol smiles and moves away.
Phuthong swats away the attempt to clinch by Sokol.
A swing and a miss from Sokol.
Phuthong lands the left hand.
Phuthong blocks a jab.
Sokol slips under a jab.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phuthong.
Phuthong slips under a jab from Sokol.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sokol looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sokol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong sizes up Sokol with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Phuthong tries a head kick but it misses.
Phuthong throws a lazy right hand but Sokol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Sokol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
Sokol looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Phuthong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sokol at a distance.
Sokol shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phuthong cracks Sokol with a good jab.
Phuthong misses with a hook to the body
and Sokol counters with a stiff right hand.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but Sokol slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Sokol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jan Sokol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phuthong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sokol looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Phuthong keeps the fight on the outside.
Phuthong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sokol looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phuthong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sokol.
Phuthong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sokol.
Phuthong throws a right hand that misses
enabling Sokol to counter with a crisp jab.
Sokol missing with a left hand there. Phuthong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong cracks a nice hook into Sokol's ribs.
Phuthong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sokol.
A little jabbing left from Phuthong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phuthong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phuthong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
After winning the bout, Eh Phuthong 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:
SMASH: Drake vs Tryastsyn
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Bogo lands a head kick!
Jan Sokol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokol missing with a left hand there. Bogo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bogo misses with a head kick.
Bogo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sokol throws out the jab.
Sokol cracks Bogo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sokol scores with a sloppy right hand. Bogo should have avoided that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sokol, as that shot connected.
Sokol misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Bogo counters with a shoot takedown. Sokol fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bogo with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Bogo has gone for a leg lock! Sokol slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bogo's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sokol got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bogo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sokol has managed to get both his arms back between Bogo's legs - danger averted.
Sokol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sokol wants to control from the top but Bogo keeps moving. #T1#
Sokol throwing strikes from guard but Bogo blocks nicely.
Sokol is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bogo trying to keep a closed guard but Sokol is proving a slippery customer.
Sokol lands a couple of digs.
Sokol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sokol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Bogo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sokol defends it easily.
Sokol looking to pass the guard.
Sokol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Sokol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Bogo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokol has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sokol postures up in Bogo's guard and throws a big left but Bogo blocks it.
Sokol distracts Bogo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sokol working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bogo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Bogo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sokol gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bogo keeping moving, preventing Sokol from controlling successfully. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sokol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sokol passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sokol sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bogo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sokol is looking to take a break and control but Bogo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bogo is trying to control Sokol's posture but Sokol avoids it. #T4#
Sokol is staying tight to Bogo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bogo regains half guard, as Sokol was trying to land strikes. #SUB2#
Sokol throws a strike but Bogo manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Sokol tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Bogo! |
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Event:
SMASH: White Jr vs Furioto
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Zemin staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Zemin misses.
Zemin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zemin misses with a two punch combination.
Sokol connects with a nice looking jab.
Zemin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sokol avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zemin moves away from the strike by Sokol.
Sokol misses with a hook. Zemin ducked under it nicely.
Sokol connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zemin 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.
Zemin with a nice cross.
Zemin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zemin throws a right and a left that Sokol avoids nicely.
Sokol throwing a counter right hand but Zemin manages to avoid it.
Sokol 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zemin misses with a looping left.
Sokol ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zemin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zemin misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Sokol with a jab.
Sokol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by Sokol.
Jan Sokol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokol lands a nice hook to Zemin's body. Zemin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sokol throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zemin on the side of the head. #CL#
Sokol moves into the clinch successfully.
Sokol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zemin lands with a right to the head.
Zemin lands with a right to the head.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sokol lands with a short shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sokol content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Sokol lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zemin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zemin blocking some punches.
Zemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zemin. #T2#
Sokol misses with some punches.
Zemin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zemin tries a knee to the head but Sokol blocks it.
Zemin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sokol in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zemin presses Sokol against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sokol.
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sokol.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sokol lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sokol is looking to control Zemin's arms but Zemin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sokol has his back to the cage.
Sokol is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Sokol scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol.
Sokol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sokol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zemin lands a knee to the body.
Zemin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sokol.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Sokol fails to land.
Sokol swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin working aggressively here.
Sokol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Sokol pulls guard.
Zemin wants to stand but Sokol is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zemin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Zemin wants to stand and escape but instead Sokol has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sokol wants to pass the guard but Zemin is keeping the position.
Sokol throwing strikes but missing.
Zemin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sokol is controlling him.
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 Jan Sokol 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#
Sokol avoids the head kick by Zemin.
Jab from Sokol.
Sokol throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Sokol misses.
Zemin misses with a body shot.
Sokol throws a jab but it's blocked by Zemin.
Sokol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zemin.
Sokol slips a jab and a cross from Zemin.
Unang Zemin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sokol slips a jab from Zemin.
Sokol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Zemin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol jabs Zemin right on the nose. Zemin blinks but takes it well.
Zemin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sokol.
Zemin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sokol looks to land a left hand but Zemin moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Zemin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sokol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sokol swings widly with a right hand
and Zemin counters with a series of strikes. Sokol will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sokol catches Zemin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Unang Zemin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Sokol closes the distance and clinches.
Zemin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sokol avoids it.
Zemin landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Zemin.
Sokol pushes Zemin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zemin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zemin is struggling to control the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zemin as Sokol tries to tie him up.
Zemin trying to control the position but instead, Sokol has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zemin into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zemin. #T2#
Sokol tries to pull guard but Zemin won't allow it.
Sokol letting Zemin take a breather here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sokol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin scores with a shoulder strike.
Sokol misses with a punch on the inside.
Zemin lands a nice uppercut.
Sokol is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zemin looking to throw knees to the head but Sokol is blocking nicely.
Sokol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zemin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zemin has Sokol pushed against the cage.
Sokol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sokol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Zemin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sokol's face.
Sokol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Sokol drags the fight down to the ground.
Zemin tries to stand but Sokol is controlling from the bottom.
Sokol controls Zemin momentarily but Zemin frees himself.
Sokol is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zemin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sokol pulls Zemin in close to prevent any damage.
Zemin wanted to stand there but Sokol had control of the position.
Sokol pulls Zemin in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Zemin wants to get up but he can't break Sokol's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sokol trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zemin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sokol needs to keep his hands up - Zemin had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Sokol drives through and clinches with Zemin against the cage.
Sokol jumps guard but Zemin stands there with Sokol around his waist. Sokol gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sokol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zemin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sokol backwards.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Zemin lands a left hand.
Sokol drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Unang Zemin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Sokol misses its intended target. #KD2#
Zemin lands a left and a right that send Sokol crashing to the mat, dazed. Zemin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Sokol is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Zemin has cracked Sokol with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Zemin lands another huge swinging hook and Sokol tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Sokol, before Zemin can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Unang Zemin! |
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Event:
SMASH: Dredd vs Machine
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Sokol doesn't manage to clinch there - Hohenthal circles away.
Sokol's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hohenthal under the eye.
Nice body kick there by Sokol.
Sokol stuns Hohenthal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sokol misses with a looping right.
Hohenthal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sokol counters with a left to the body.
Sokol cracks Hohenthal with an open hand slap.
Sokol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hohenthal throws a hook to the side of Sokol's head but Sokol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hohenthal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol misses with a wild body shot.
Hohenthal moves away from the strike by Sokol.
Hohenthal tries to move into range but Sokol moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sokol has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice defenses there by Sokol.#T1#
Sokol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hohenthal counters with a nice uppercut.
Sokol lands a jab to the head.
Sokol lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sokol looks to land a left hand but Hohenthal moved out of range nicely.
Sokol misses with a body shot
and Hohenthal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Sokol is rocked!
Hohenthal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sokol is still on wobbly legs! Can Hohenthal finish him?
Sokol moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sokol misses with the body kick
and Hohenthal counters with a big right hand! Oh Sokol is in trouble here! Hohenthal follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal retains his bantamweight title!
Lennart Hohenthal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH:Tryastsyn v Dankovich 2
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Lacasa throws a jab when Sokol was well out of range.
Sokol throws out a counter right but Lacasa avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Lacasa gets tackled into the cage by Sokol. Sokol maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacasa.
Sokol swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacasa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sokol's elbow.
Lacasa tries to circle away but Sokol has him pinned against the cage.
Lacasa misses with some punches.
Lacasa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sokol backwards.
Sokol slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Sokol fails to land.
Sokol scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sokol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sokol tries to throw a body punch but Lacasa avoids it by throwing Sokol back against the cage.
Sokol is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lacasa is keeping busy.
Lacasa lands a nice shot to the body.
Lacasa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sokol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Lacasa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sokol backwards.
Sokol lands a hook that snaps the head of Lacasa backwards.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacasa.
Sokol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacasa's elbow.
Sokol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lacasa backwards.
Sokol lands a hook that snaps the head of Lacasa backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sokol takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sokol slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting on Sokol's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Sokol digs a right hand into Lacasa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lacasa's gas tank.
Lacasa blocks a body shot from Sokol.
A short left from Sokol.
Lacasa misses with some punches.
Sokol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sokol works on Lacasa's body with a couple of short punches.
Lacasa has a couple of punches blocked by Sokol.
Sokol blocks an uppercut.
Sokol working aggressively here.
Lacasa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sokol stalling the fight.
Lacasa misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacasa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lacasa prevents a body shot from Sokol.
A head punch on the inside from Sokol fails to land.
Lacasa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lacasa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sokol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Lacasa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lacasa throws a hook to the side of Sokol's head but Sokol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sokol throws a looping overhand right but Lacasa ducks down to avoid it.
Lacasa misses with a looping left.
Lacasa lands a two punch combo.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Sokol.
Lacasa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lacasa moves away from the strike by Sokol.
Sokol staying out of range there.
Sokol ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
A little jabbing left from Sokol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lacasa swings widly with a right hand
and Sokol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
A slow jab from Sokol misses its intended target.
Lacasa slips a jab and a cross from Sokol.
Lacasa staying out of range there.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokol moves away.
Lacasa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut. Sokol saw that one coming.
Lacasa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lacasa looks to throw the jab but Sokol is out of range.
Sokol takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sokol throws a big shot that misses.
Sokol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacasa.
Lacasa swings for the body but Sokol moves out of range.
Sokol's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lacasa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sokol scrambles back to his feet.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut. Sokol saw that one coming.
Lacasa misses with a right hand
and Sokol counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sokol connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Sokol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sokol 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.
Lacasa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Lacasa moves out of range as Sokol strikes.
Lacasa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lacasa slips under a jab from Sokol.
Diego Lacasa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lacasa moves away from the strike by Sokol.
Sokol goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Lacasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sokol swings for the body but Lacasa moves out of range.
Lacasa misses with a straight right.
Lacasa misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Sokol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lacasa lands a lovely overhand right.
Lacasa digs a good body shot into Sokol's ribs.
Lacasa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lacasa throws a one two combo.
Sokol lands a glancing blow to the side of Lacasa's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacasa misses with a right hand
and Lacasa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lacasa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacasa throws a shot from downtown. Sokol moves away and avoids it.
Sokol looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sokol misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jan Sokol will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lacasa throws a body punch but Sokol moves out of range.
Lacasa digs a good hook to Sokol's body.
Lacasa misses with a straight left.
Sokol missing with a left hand there. Lacasa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lacasa lands with a cross.
Lacasa throws a shot to the body.
Sokol scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sokol scores with a hook.
Lacasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sokol.
Donk. Sokol catches Lacasa right on the button with a cross.
Lacasa looks to land a left hand but Sokol moved out of range nicely.
Lacasa throws a shot from downtown. Sokol moves away and avoids it.
Sokol staying out of range there.
Sokol doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. Sokol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa avoids the body shot from Sokol.
Lacasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokol manages to avoid it.
Sokol misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Sokol scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lacasa with a jab.
Lacasa misses the jab.
Lacasa swings for the body but Sokol moves out of range.
Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sokol.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lacasa throws an overhand right that lands on Sokol's shoulder, as Sokol tries to avoid the shot.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Sokol.
Sokol misses with a looping right.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut.
Sokol ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
Lacasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sokol feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lacasas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diego Lacasa is winning the standup battle so far.
Lacasa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sokol on the side of the head. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lacasa enables Sokol to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lacasa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sokol connects with a couple of short punches.
Sokol wants to control from the top but Lacasa keeps moving.
Lacasa controlling the position.#T2#
Sokol throws a big elbow that misses.
Sokol trying to control but Lacasa is working from the bottom.
Sokol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sokol has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lacasa can't keep his opponent in guard - Sokol advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sokol trying to control the action but Lacasa is working from the bottom.
Lacasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lacasa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Lacasa is staying active underneath Sokol, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lacasa wants to improve his position but Sokol is controlling well.
Sokol is thwarting Lacasa's attempts to control the position.
Sokol seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lacasa misses the jab.
Sokol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sokol blocks a jab.
Sokol looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sokol blocks a jab.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lacasa blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab from Lacasa.
Lacasa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sokol clobbers Lacasa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sokol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Sokol looks to throw the jab but Lacasa is out of range.
Sokol fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lacasa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sokol ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
Lacasa looks to throw the jab but Sokol is out of range.
Sokol is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sokol blocks a jab.
Sokol avoids the body shot from Lacasa.
Lacasa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sokol now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacasa misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Lacasa.
Sokol takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokol was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
Sokol throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sokol scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jan Sokol will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Sokol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacasa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sokol listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lacasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokol manages to avoid it.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokol was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
Sokol's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lacasa under the eye.
Lacasa misses the jab.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sokol throws a shot to the body.
Lacasa misses with a straight right.
Sokol misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Lacasa misses the target.
Lacasa throws an overhand right that lands on Sokol's shoulder, as Sokol tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Sokol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol throws out a loose jab but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sokol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Jab by Sokol.
Lacasa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sokol connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Lacasa misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Sokol to counter with a crisp jab.
Sokol throws a jab when Lacasa was well out of range.
Sokol throws a hook but Lacasa blocks it.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokol.
Sokol looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Lacasa catches Sokol right on the button with a cross.
Sokol moves out of range as Lacasa strikes.
Sokol catches Lacasa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sokol just misses with a punch to the body.
Sokol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacasa.
The fighters circling - Lacasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sokol scores with a one two! Lacasa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sokol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacasa.
Lacasa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sokol.
Jab by Lacasa.
A big left from Lacasa misses.
Lacasa misses with a lunging right hand
and Lacasa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacasa moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Sokol misses with a wild body shot.
Sokol misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lacasa lands a nice hook to Sokol's body. Sokol takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lacasa swats away the attempt to clinch by Sokol.
Lacasa throws a looping overhand right but Sokol ducks down to avoid it.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Sokol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Lacasa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lacasa.
Sokol blocks a jab.
Lacasa sets himself, and Sokol steps forward looking for the clinch! Lacasa avoids it this time.
Sokol throws an overhand right that lands on Lacasa's shoulder, as Lacasa tries to avoid the shot.
Lacasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacasa connects with a body shot that sends Sokol's belly button to the back.
Sokol slips under a jab from Lacasa.
Sokol misses the jab.
Lacasa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Lacasa blocks a jab.
Lacasa swings for the body but Sokol moves out of range.
Sokol throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacasa misses with a few strikes there.
Sokol throws a looping overhand right but Lacasa ducks down to avoid it.
Lacasa slips a jab from Sokol.
Sokol throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sokol scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lacasa slips under a jab.
Lacasa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sokol.
Sokol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Lacasa misses.
Sokol lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lacasa at a distance.
Lacasa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lacasa throws a jab when Sokol was well out of range.
Jan Sokol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Sokol jabs at Lacasa's body.
Lacasa avoids the body shot from Sokol.
Lacasa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lacasa duly obliges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Lacasa misses its intended target.
Lacasa lands a jab to the head.
Lacasa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sokol finds it's way round the side to connect with Lacasa's head.
Lacasa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sokol.
It looked like Lacasa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sokol.
Sokol lands a body shot.
Sokol scores with a jab. Lacasa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lacasa digs a good body shot into Sokol's ribs.
Lacasa misses with a looping left.
Lacasa throws a hook but Sokol blocks it.
No joy there for Lacasa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sokol avoids the body shot from Lacasa.
A little jabbing left from Sokol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lacasa looks to throw the jab but Sokol is out of range.
Diego Lacasa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Lacasa misses.
Lacasa misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Diego Lacasa.
I think Sokol 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jan Sokol!
Our winner, Jan Sokol, 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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SMASH: Romero vs Jones
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Kock misses with a two punch combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sokol. That's going to slow Kock down.
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sokol misses with a hook to the body
and Kock counters with a nice uppercut.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sokol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kock throws a series of punches but Sokol moves out of range.
Kock lands with a nice body punch.
Sokol checks a low kick from Kock.
Kock 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.
Kock lands a right hook to the body.
Sokol misses with a straight left.
Kock motions for Sokol to come forward. Kock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Sokol feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Sokol is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sokol's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sokol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kock trying to keep a closed guard but Sokol is proving a slippery customer.
Sokol wants to control from the top but Kock keeps moving.
Sokol preventing the sweep.
Kock being controlled here, momentarily.
Sokol preventing the sweep.
Sokol throwing strikes from guard but Kock blocks nicely.
Kock looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.
Sokol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kock.
Kock looks to land a left hand but Sokol moved out of range nicely.
Kock throws a head kick but Sokol moves out of range.
Kock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokol moves away.
Sokol walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kock.
Sokol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kock misses with a wild body shot.
Kock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sokol.
Sokol feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sokol throws a hook but Kock avoids it easily.
Kock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sokol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Batang Kock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kock tries to clinch but Sokol moves out of range.
Sokol lands a lovely overhand right.
Sokol misses with a low kick.
Kock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sokol.
Kock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3##CL#
Sokol gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kock prevents a body shot from Sokol.
Kock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sokol backwards.
Sokol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sokol misses with the head strike.
Sokol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kock misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sokol fails to land.
Sokol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sokol.
Kock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sokol dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kock lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Kock.
Sokol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Kock.
Sokol lands an uppercut.
Kock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sokols head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokol working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Sokol blocks a body shot from Kock.
Kock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kock tries to work over Sokol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sokol misses with some punches.
Kock throws a punch but it's blocked by Sokol.
Sokol lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Kock.
Kock misses with the head strike.
Kock misses with a punch on the inside.
Sokol has a couple of punches blocked by Kock.
A head punch on the inside from Sokol fails to land.
Kock tries to throw a body punch but Sokol avoids it by throwing Kock back against the cage.
Kock lands a knee to the body.
Kock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kock.
Kock letting Sokol take a breather here.
Sokol is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kock is keeping busy.
Sokol is looking to control Kock's arms but Kock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sokol has his back to the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Batang Kock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sokol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kock jabs Sokol to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sokol blocks a head kick by Kock.
Sokol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kock.
Kock misses the shot to the body.
Kock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sokol rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Kock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Batang Kock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sokol lands with a short shot to the head.
Kock lands a shot to the body.
Kock struggles to land a body shot inside as Sokol controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Kock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sokol working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Kock.
#T1#
Kock can't find room to land a body shot as Sokol controls the action.
Kock trying to land knees to the body.
Sokol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kock blocking some punches.
Sokol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kock can't get the takedown.
Kock misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sokol lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kock swings for the body but Sokol moves out of range.
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kock misses with a lunging right hand
and Sokol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sokol on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sokol misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Sokol throws a right hand that misses
and Kock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Batang Kock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Kock.
A left lands for Sokol.
Kock keeps Sokol at a distance using the push kick.
Kock gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sokol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kock lands with a good body shot.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokol was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
Kock digs a good body shot into Sokol's ribs.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sokol.
Sokol looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
Kock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sokol throwing a counter right hand but Kock manages to avoid it.
Kock looks for the body kick but Sokol saw that one coming.
Sokol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sokol darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kock lands a body shot.
Kock misses the body punch
and Sokol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sokol is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Sokol throws a lazy right hand but Kock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sokol has time to react.
A swing and a miss from Sokol.
Kock lands a nice hook to Sokol's body. Sokol takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kock blocks a jab.
Sokol fails to land the takedown.
Kock is looking to land body kicks.
Kock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab from Sokol.
Kock misses the shot to the body.
Sokol throws a hook but Kock blocks it.
Kock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sokol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kock.
Kock looks for the body kick but Sokol saw that one coming. #T4#
Sokol loads up on a big right hand but Kock slips the punch.
Sokol ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Sokol was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kock.
Kock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sokol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sokol throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Kock.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sokol, as that shot connected.
Sokol bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sokol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kock.
It looked like Sokol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sokol uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kock connects with a body shot that sends Sokol's belly button to the back.
Kock throws a body kick that misses.
Sokol avoids the body shot from Kock.
Nice body punch from Kock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Sokol finds it's way through Kock's defenses.
Sokol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batang Kock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Sokol throws a shot from downtown. Kock moves away and avoids it.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokol.
Kock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sokol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kock.
Sokol throws a right hand that misses
letting Kock counter with a right hand.
Sokol throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kock moves away from the strike by Sokol.
Sokol's corner calls for a 1-2. Sokol obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kock looks to throw the jab but Sokol is out of range.
Sokol throws a hook but Kock blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol cracks Kock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sokol throws a leg kick but Kock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sokol moves out of range as Kock strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Sokol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sokol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sokol is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kock tries to work over Sokol's front leg with a kick but Sokol checks it. #T1#
Sokol sizes up Kock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Kock clinches up against the cage.
Sokol misses with some punches.
Kock blocks a body shot from Sokol.
Kock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sokol trying to stall but Kock improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol.
Sokol blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Kock breaks from the clinch.
Sokol scores with a shot to the body.
Batang Kock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sokol lands with an uppercut that bounces Kock off the cage and back into range.
Kock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kock lands a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Kock
and Sokol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kock misses with a straight right.
Kock scores with a jab. Sokol acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Kock misses with an uppercut. Sokol saw that one coming.
Sokol scores with a leg kick.
Sokol keeps the fight on the outside.
Kock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sokol connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kock. Kock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Sokol misses with a hook. Kock ducked under it nicely.
Sokol throws an overhand right that lands on Kock's shoulder, as Kock tries to avoid the shot.
Sokol thuds his right hand into Kock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sokol misses with a hook. Kock ducked under it nicely.
Sokol throws a jab when Kock was well out of range.
Sokol fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Sokol misses the target.
Sokol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Kock lands with a cross.
Sokol misses with a head kick.
Kock tries to move into range but Sokol moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sokol with a hook.
Kock scores with a push kick.
Sokol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kock looks to throw the jab but Sokol is out of range.
Kock connects with a body shot.
Kock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sokol.
Sokol connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kock's hands.
Sokol tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kock keeps the fight on the outside.
As Sokol backs off Kock throws a huge counter combo but Sokol manages to avoid it all.
Kock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kock takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sokol takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Sokol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sokol doesn't seem bothered though.
Kock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sokol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sokol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kock.
As Sokol backs off Kock throws a huge counter combo but Sokol manages to avoid it all.
Sokol with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sokol connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sokol moves out of range as Kock strikes.
Jan Sokol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sokol takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sokol lands a head shot.
Kock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kock drops his hands momentarily and Sokol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kock scores with a hook to the body. Sokol takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Batang Kock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sokol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jan Sokol.
I think Kock 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Batang Kock!
Batang Kock 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:
SMASH: Romero vs Canizares
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Sokol swings for the body but Granes moves out of range.
Sokol connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sokol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Granes is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Sokol misses.
Sokol loads up on a big right hand but Granes slips the punch.
Sokol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Granes scores with a nice head shot.
Sokol loads up on a big right hand but Granes slips the punch.#CL2#
Sokol pushes Granes up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Granes throws an elbow but misses.
Granes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Granes misses with a knee to the head.
Granes pushes off an throws an elbow but Sokol leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Granes working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Granes has clasped his hands together around Sokol's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granes trying to control the position but Sokol is working away.
Granes is putting a hurting on Sokol here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sokol is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Sokol is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
I wouldn't like to be where Sokol is right now.
Granes misses with the ground and pound.
Granes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Granes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sokol to see if he's OK.
Granes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sokol is trying to improve his position.
Granes throwing strikes but Sokol manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Granes is looking to regain half guard here but Sokol keeps moving and retains side control.
Granes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Granes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Granes is looking to reverse the position.
Granes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sokol frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sokol trying to control but Granes is having none of it.
Sokol lands a nice shot to the head.
Sokol looking to control but Granes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sokol cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sokol lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Granes hang on?
Sokol scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Granes?
#T3#
Sokol lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Granes hang on?
Sokol scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Granes?
Granes is looking to improve his position but Sokol isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Sokol has control of Granes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Granes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Granes tries to reverse the position but Sokol maintains control.
Granes wants to hold on but Sokol pushes him away.
Granes in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sokol controlling from the full mount.
Sokol scoring with strikes but Granes is staying in there.
Granes can't escape the position.
#T4##SUB2#
Sokol looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Granes is trying to escape the mount.
Sokol lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sokol wants to control the pace but Granes is squirming around nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sokol working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Granes is in a horrible position here. Sokol smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Granes wants to hold on but Sokol pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sokol landing shots from mount. #ROC2#Granes is rocked!
A big strike lands for Sokol! That's really hurt Granes and he's turned his back - Sokol keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Sokol jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Sokol!
Jan Sokol thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMASH: Kosmanov vs Romero
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Sokol misses with a body shot
and Hackett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sokol tries to clinch up but Hackett circles away and keeps his distance.
Sokol throws a looping overhand right but Hackett ducks down to avoid it.
Sokol throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett drops his hands momentarily and Sokol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hackett tries to clinch but Sokol is having none of it.
Sokol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice cross by Sokol.
Sokol throws a hook but Hackett avoids it easily.
Sokol uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sokol misses with a double jab.
Sokol's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hackett under the eye.
Hackett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokol ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Sokol bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sokol connects with a jab.#T1#
Sokol scores with a hook.
A head kick misses from Hackett.
Hackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sokol. That did some damage!
Hackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sokol tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James Hackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hackett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hackett misses with a body shot.
Hackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sokol. That did some damage!
Sokol fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hackett is out of range.
Hackett throws an overhand right that lands on Sokol's shoulder, as Sokol tries to avoid the shot.
Hackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sokol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sokol throws a series of punches but Hackett moves out of range.
Sokol is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hackett had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sokol 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.
The fighters circling - Sokol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hackett lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hackett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sokol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hackett misses with a right hand
enabling Sokol to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Sokol.
Hackett looks to land a body kick but Sokol moved away.
Sokol closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hackett counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sokol misses with a right hand
and Hackett counters with a nice body shot.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Sokol moves out of range easily.
Sokol throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Sokol closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hackett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sokol wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hackett is working hard here to advance position.
Sokol works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sokol trying to control the action but Hackett is working from the bottom.
Hackett struggling a bit here.#T3#
Sokol controlling the position from side mount.
Hackett managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sokol.
Hackett tries to bench press Sokol off him but Sokol keeps the position.
Sokol landing a few strikes.
Sokol lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hackett down.
Sokol in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hackett taking a bit of punishment here - Sokol scoring with strikes. #T4#
Sokol working the head and body with strikes.
Hackett manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hackett is not content to let Sokol control the position.
Hackett trying to control here.
Hackett is concentrating on defense, preventing Sokol from advancing position.
Sokol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sokol trying to control from half guard but Hackett is working away.
Sokol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sokol throws out a loose jab but Hackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jan Sokol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sokol just misses with a punch to the body.
Sokol slips a jab from Hackett.
Hackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Sokol moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Sokol misses.
Sokol misses the jab.
Hackett misses with a jab to the body
enabling Sokol to counter with a crisp jab.
Hackett misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Hackett.
Hackett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sokol lunges at Hackett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hackett's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Sokol lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hackett doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Sokol has closed the distance and engaged Hackett in a clinch.
Sokol tries a body shot but Hackett blocks it.
Sokol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hackett backwards. #T1#
Sokol working aggressively here.
Hackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sokol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sokol lands a left hand.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sokol avoids it.
Sokol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hackett slowing the pace effectively.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sokol.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackett.
Hackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sokol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sokol is trying to maintain a safe position but Hackett gets an underhook and turns Sokol into the cage.
A short left from Sokol.
Sokol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sokol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hackett's elbow.
The referee calls for Hackett to work.
Hackett looking to throw knees to the head but Sokol is blocking nicely.
#T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hackett digs a right hand underneath Sokol's ribcage. Sokol let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Sokol.
Sokol working aggressively here.
Hackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Hackett tries to work over Sokol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sokol managing to block the knees to the body from Hackett.
Sokol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sokol has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hackett seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sokol can turn it around.
Sokol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hackett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sokol has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee calls for Hackett to work.
Sokol pushes Hackett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sokol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hackett's elbow.
A short right from Sokol on the inside. #T3#
Hackett tries to stall but Sokol uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Hackett.
Hackett missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackett.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sokol takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sokol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hackett trying to stall but Sokol improves his position.
Hackett trying to stall but Sokol improves his position.
Hackett can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Hackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Sokol.
Sokol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hackett's elbow.
Hackett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Hackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hackett fails to land.
Sokol lands a left hand.
Hackett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sokol has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sokol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Hackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hackett tries to stall but Sokol uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Hackett.
Sokol throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hackett misses with a knee strike.
Sokol avoiding damage as Hackett throws knees to the body.
Hackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Sokol uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hackett seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Sokol is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sokol connects with the punch.
Sokol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hackett throws out the jab.
Sokol listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sokol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Sokol closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hackett did well to prevent Sokol getting side control.
Sokol landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hackett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sokol. #SUB#
Hackett looking for submissions off his back.
Sokol 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.#SUB2#
Sokol is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hackett sees it coming and defends easily.
Sokol stops Hackett from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hackett is trying to maintain the position but Sokol is very close to passing his half guard.
Sokol trying to control from half guard but Hackett is working away. #T1#
Sokol working Hackett over with strikes.
Sokol is keen to just control but Hackett is a slippery customer.
Sokol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sokol scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Sokol.
Sokol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hackett keeps working.
Sokol lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hackett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
James Hackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sokol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sokol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sokol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sokol controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sokol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sokol lands a couple of elbows.
Sokol is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hackett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hackett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sokol is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hackett is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hackett has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Jan Sokol has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hackett won't allow Sokol to sweep him here. #T3#
Sokol is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hackett throwing strikes but missing.
Sokol keeping moving, preventing Hackett from controlling successfully.
Sokol pulls Hackett in close to prevent any damage.
Sokol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sokol manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hackett manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hackett looking to control.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Hackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokol stopping the sweep attempt from Hackett.
Jan Sokol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Sokol is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hackett will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sokol is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sokol's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sokol lands the left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokol tries to clinch up.
Sokol scores with the left hand. Hackett knows he should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Sokol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sokol has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sokol!
A relieved looking Jan Sokol thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SMASH: Bispen vs DKasada
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Sokol cracks Kings with an open hand slap.
Sokol scores with the left hand. Kings knows he should have avoided that one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sokol.
Sokol checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sokol takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kings missing with a left hand there. Sokol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kings 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.
Sokol lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sokol tries to clinch there but Kings circles away.
Kings avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kings takes one to the chin there.
Sokol gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#Sokol is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Kings throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oh Sokol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sokol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kings throws out the jab.
Kings takes one on the button.
Kings drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sokol moves out of range as Kings strikes.
Sokol seems to have got his legs back now.
Kings cracks Sokol with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Sokol drives through with a takedown into Kings's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kings is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kings trying to control but Sokol is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kings preventing the sweep.
Kings wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.
Sokol pulls Kings in to control the position.
Kings wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kings looking to pass the guard.
Sokol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sokol pulls Kings in close to his closed guard and prevents Kings from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sokol lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sokol cracks Kings with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Kings is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sokol is aware though and is defending well.
Sokol looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kings is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sokol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sokol throws a big right hand that misses.
Sokol is looking to work some ground and pound but Kings has wrist control.
Kings is looking to stand up but Sokol isn't so interested in that idea.
Sokol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sokol looking to sit in guard and control but Kings gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Sokol wants to sweep here but Kings controlling him for the moment.
Kings trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokol wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokol is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sokol scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sokol avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Kings has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sokol can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sokol showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Sokol postures up and lands a big shot to Kings's brow.
Sokol is in close to Kings's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Kings looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sokol with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kings looking for a sweep. Not yet Kings, not yet.
Sokol is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kings controls Sokol momentarily but Sokol frees himself. #SUB2#
Kings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sokol defends well.#SUB2#
Kings is looking for a triangle but Sokol pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol dominated that 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.#R2#
Sokol moves away from the strike by Kings.
Nice straight punches there by Sokol. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sokol.
Sokol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jan Sokol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kings keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sokol.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kings throws a jab but it's blocked by Sokol.
Kings is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokol.
Kings throws a looping overhand right but Sokol ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Sokol shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kings's guard.#SUB2#
Kings looking for subs off his back but Sokol has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sokol pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kings trying to control but Sokol postures up.
#SUB2#
Kings looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Sokol working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sokol lands a nice short elbow.
Sokol is looking to take a break and control but Kings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sokol drops an elbow to the side of Kings's head. #SUB2#
Kings looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kings has hold of Sokol's hands but Sokol slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sokol working over Kings with some ground and pound. Kings looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kings is looking for a sweep. Sokol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sokol takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've been hearing that Sokol has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sokol.
Sokol misses with a head shot. Kings uses the momentum to regain guard. #T2#
Sokol lands a couple of elbows.
Sokol trying to control but Kings is working from the bottom.
Sokol is looking to work some ground and pound but Kings has wrist control.
Sokol chips away with some ground and pound.
Sokol looking to pass the guard.
Kings wants to improve his position but instead Sokol has moved into half guard.
Sokol has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sokol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jan Sokol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sokol drops an elbow to the side of Kings's head.
Nice strikes from Sokol there.
Kings keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Nice strikes from Sokol there.
Sokol slips a nice elbow through Kings's hands, connecting with Kings's forehead.
Sokol is trying to control the action in half guard but Kings is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kings wants to control but Sokol is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sokol slips a nice elbow through Kings's hands, connecting with Kings's forehead.#SUB2#
Kings looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kings on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Sokol is trying to work for a kimura but Kings is defending well.
Sokol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kings can do to turn this around?
Kings is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sokol scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kings tries to roll over but Sokol keeps him under control.#T4##SUB#
Sokol looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Kings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sokol pulls his head out easily.
Kings is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kings is looking to control Sokol's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kings avoid being mounted?
Kings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sokol.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol dominated that second round.
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#
Sokol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kings.
Sokol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sokol checks a leg kick.
Jan Sokol is winning the standup battle so far.
Sokol throws a body punch but Kings moves out of range.
Kings looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sokol digs a good hook to Kings's body.
Kings gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sokol.
Kings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sokol.
Kings misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Kings misses its intended target.
Sokol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kings counters with a straight right hand.
Kings fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokol manages to avoid it.
Sokol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kings misses with a hook. Sokol ducked under it nicely.
Kings misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings throws a hook to the side of Sokol's head but Sokol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sokol appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sokol slips under a jab from Kings.
Sokol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sokol scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sokol throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokol misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Kings takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sokol is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kings throws a wild body kick that Sokol sees coming a mile off.
Kings throws a chopping leg kick but Sokol manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sokol connects with a body shot that sends Kings's belly button to the back.
Kings digs a good hook to Sokol's body.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kings enables Sokol to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kings manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Kings working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sokol has passed into half guard!
Kings takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sokol prevents Kings from improving his position.
Kings wants to control but Sokol is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Sokol is looking for a kimura here.
Sokol is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Sokol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sokol keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sokol wants to take a breather but Kings is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kings is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sokol's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sokol's back!#SUB2#
Kings is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Sokol is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Kings!
Paul Kings gave a mention to Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SMASH:218
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Sokol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Askren manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Askren's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Sokol drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sokol working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sokol throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sokol working the ground and pound from side control.
Sokol is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sokol throws an elbow but Askren slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Sokol stalls from top position.
Sokol throws an elbow but Askren slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Sokol tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Askren defending against the ground and pound.
Askren is breathing heavily.
Sokol is looking to take a break and control but Askren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sokol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Sokol looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sokol working the ground and pound but Askren is defending the strikes.
Sokol working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sokol throws a strike aimed at the side of Askren's head but Askren avoids it well.#T2#
Sokol throws a strike aimed at the side of Askren's head but Askren avoids it well.
Askren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sokol looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Askren is avoiding damage well.
Sokol tries to score with some ground and pound. Askren controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Askren managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sokol.
Askren is not content to let Sokol control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sokol working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Askren parries the strikes from Sokol easily there. Sokol is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Askren to escape.
Sokol tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sokol trying to control the action but Askren is working from the bottom.
Sokol working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Sokol in side control, throwing shots but Askren defends.
The strikes coming from Sokol are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sokol misses with the ground and pound.
Sokol creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sokol is chipping away with strikes.
Sokol throws a strike aimed at the side of Askren's head but Askren avoids it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sokol misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sokol tries to move into full mount but can't pass Askren's legs.
Sokol looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Askren is avoiding damage well.
#T4#
Sokol working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Askren takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Askren is not content to let Sokol control the position.
Sokol tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sokol throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sokol just content to control the position.
Sokol throws an elbow but Askren slips to the side and avoids it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sokol misses with the ground and pound.
Sokol tries to move to mount but Askren blocks the move with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sokol, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Askren rushes Sokol and presses him up against the cage.
Come on Sokol - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sokol working aggressively here.
Askren wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sokol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sokol prevents a body shot from Askren.
A short right from Sokol.
Askren can't get the takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sokol takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Askren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol lands a left hand.
Sokol tries to work over Askren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sokol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Askren blocking some punches.
Askren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Sokol lands an uppercut.
Sokol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sokol has Askren pushed against the cage.
Askren blocking some punches.
Sokol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sokol lands with a right to the head.
Sokol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sokol misses with some punches.
Askren lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sokol avoiding damage.
A body shot lands from Sokol.
Sokol misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol.
Good body shot from Sokol.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sokol.
Sokol lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sokol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Askrens head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol. #TD#
Askren has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sokol regains guard immediately.
Sokol manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Askren manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Askren keeping moving, preventing Sokol from controlling successfully.
Sokol postures up in Askren's guard and throws a big left but Askren blocks it.
Askren has momentary wrist control but Sokol slips an elbow through the middle.
Askren keeping full guard, as Sokol tries to pass. #T3#
Askren keeping moving, preventing Sokol from controlling successfully.
Sokol is looking to work some ground and pound but Askren has wrist control.
Sokol throwing strikes from guard but Askren blocks nicely.
Jan Sokol has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sokol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sokol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Askren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sokol is pushing down on Askren's leg trying to pass to half guard. Askren is fighting to maintain full guard but Sokol has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sokol trying to pass the guard but Askren defending well.
Sokol is trying to control the action in half guard but Askren is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sokol tries to pass the half guard into mount. Askren knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Askren blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sokol.
Askren keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Sokol as he connects with a hook.
Sokol lands a head shot.
Sokol lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sokol lands with an overhand left.
Sokol's jab looks to have found its range, popping Askren under the eye.
Sokol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sokol thows a body kick. Askren tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Sokol wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sokol has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Askren blocks the body kick.
Sokol throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Askren on the side of the head.
Askren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Askren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Askren has a takedown stuffed.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sokol, as that shot connected.
Askren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Sokol pushes Askren up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sokol.
A nice left hand lands by Sokol.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Sokol on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
Askren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sokol backwards.
Askren letting Sokol take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Askren fails to land. #T1#
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sokol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sokol lands with a short shot to the head.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
Sokol has Askren pressed against the cage, preventing Askren from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sokol pushes Askren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Sokol scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sokol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Askren is rocked!
Askren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oh Askren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sokol is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sokol.
Askren seems to have got his legs back now.
Sokol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Askren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sokol will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Askren up against the cage.#T2#
A short body shot lands from Sokol as the two fighters clinch.
Sokol lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sokol fails to land.
A short right from Sokol on the inside.
Askren tries to score a body lock takedown but Sokol shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sokol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sokol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Askren blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sokol.
Sokol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sokol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
Sokol scores with a shoulder strike.
Sokol misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Sokol.
Sokol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Sokol misses with a body punch.
Sokol lands a shoulder strike.
Askren wants to get back to striking at distance but Sokol won't allow it.
Sokol lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol.
Sokol misses with some punches.
Sokol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sokol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sokol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sokol lands a right hand.
Sokol gets through Askren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Askren blocking some punches.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Askren wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren misses with a punch on the inside.
Sokol lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokol misses with some punches.
Sokol misses with the head strike.
Sokol tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Sokol back against the cage.
Jan Sokol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Askren is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sokol lands an uppercut.
Sokol lands with a right to the head.
Sokol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
Askren is trying to break the clinch but Sokol is controlling him.
Askren has Sokol pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sokol manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jake Askren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Askren misses with some punches.
Askren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sokol prevents it.
Sokol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sokol lands a hook that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Sokol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sokol has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sokol!
During a confident post fight interview, Jan Sokol thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH: Barbosa vs Lee
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Sokol lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#TD2#
Sokol looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sokol throws a big right hand that misses.
Gretel looking for a sweep. Not yet Gretel, not yet.
Sokol throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gretel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sokol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sokol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sokol looking to pass the guard.
Gretel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol throwing strikes but missing.
Gretel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sokol throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sokol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Sokol is looking to work some ground and pound but Gretel has wrist control.
Sokol advances to half guard.
Gretel has hold of Sokol's hands but Sokol slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sokol working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Sokol wants to control but Gretel is keeping him busy.
Sokol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sokol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gretel's head.
Gretel trying to control from the bottom.
Sokol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gretel's coaches at Bronk´s GYM have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Sokol working Gretel over with strikes.
Sokol throwing shots but Gretel is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sokol lands a nice short elbow.
Sokol winds up and cracks Gretel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gretel is looking for a sweep. Sokol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sokol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gretel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Sokol landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sokol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sokol trying to control the action but Gretel is working from the bottom.
Sokol winds up and cracks Gretel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gretel tries to roll over but Sokol keeps him under control.
Sokol looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sokol working the head and body with strikes.
Sokol working over Gretel with some ground and pound. Gretel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Gretel has hold of Sokol's hands but Sokol slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sokol throwing shots but Gretel is blocking nicely.
Sokol wants to pass to mount but Gretel is defending the position. #SUB2#
Sokol is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gretel sees it coming and defends easily.
Gretel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sokol is stalling here. Gretel is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sokol seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gretel has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sokol gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sokol is looking for a sweep. Gretel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gretel controlling the action here.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Sokol manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sokol wants to sweep here but Gretel controlling him for the moment.
Gretel is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokol is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokol throwing strikes but missing.
Gretel 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol dominated that round.
That's time! Gretel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sokol missing with a left hand there. Gretel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sokol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gretel looks to land a right hand but Sokol moved out of range.
Gretel lands a really nice looking cross but Sokol seems unphased.
Sokol bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sokol bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gretel's head.
Gretel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sokol uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gretel has time to react.
Sokol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gretel.
Sokol let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sokol blocks the body kick.
Sokol feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gretels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sokol throws a right and a left that Gretel avoids nicely.
Sokol keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gretel misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Sokol blocks the low kick.
Sokol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokol connects with a jab.
Gretel lands with a hook. Sokol tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gretel misses with a looping right.#T1#
Sokol with a poor takedown
and Gretel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sokol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gretel.
Gretel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sokol's corner calls for a 1-2. Sokol obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gretel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gretel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sokol takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gretel throws a leg kick
and Sokol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sokol goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gretel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sokol lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gretel keeps Sokol at a distance using the push kick.
Sokol sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sokol has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gretel lands with a good body shot.
Gretel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sokol lands with a nice body punch.
Sokol throws a big shot that misses.
Gretel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sokol just manages to avoid it.
Sokol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gretel moves away.
Gretel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Sokol slips under a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sokol.
The crowd cheers as Sokol lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gretel doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Gretel misses.
Sokol swinging wildly here.
A low kick lands for Gretel.
Sokol is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gretel scoring well with a low kick there.
Sokol is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gretel throws a body shot but no joy.
Sokol defending well as Gretel loads up on a big left hand.
Gretel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab lands there for Gretel.#T3#
Nice cross by Sokol.
Sokol swinging wildly here.
Gretel throws a sloppy head kick and Sokol moves out of range easily.
Sokol misses with a straight left.
Gretel looks to throw the jab but Sokol is out of range.
Sokol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sokol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gretel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Peter Gretel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gretel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sokol.
Gretel throwing a counter right hand but Sokol manages to avoid it.
Sokol listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sokol misses with an uppercut.
Sokol checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Sokol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sokol misses the body punch
and Gretel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sokol 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.
Gretel lands a leg kick that knocks Sokol off balance momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Gretel.#T4#
A big left from Gretel misses.
Sokol steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sokol with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Sokol.
Sokol looks to land a left hand but Gretel moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Gretel. That snapped Sokol's head back.
Gretel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gretel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gretel misses with a straight left.
Sokol scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jan Sokol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gretel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokol.
Gretel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sokol blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Sokol lands.
Gretel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sokol fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gretel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Sokol drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gretel trying to control the position here.
Sokol trying to control but Gretel is working from the bottom.
Gretel wants to sweep here but Sokol controlling him for the moment.
Gretel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sokol trying to control but Gretel is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol scoring with some ground and pound.
Sokol is in close to Gretel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sokol postures up in Gretel's guard and throws a big left but Gretel blocks it.
Gretel controls Sokol momentarily but Sokol frees himself. #T1#
Gretel wants to sweep here but Sokol controlling him for the moment.
Sokol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sokol showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sokol tries to free his leg and advance position but Gretel is retaining full guard.
Gretel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sokol has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gretel is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sokol working a defensive guard here.
Gretel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Peter Gretel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sokol working a defensive guard here.
Sokol seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gretel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gretel wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gretel lands a nice hook to Sokol's body. Sokol takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sokol looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gretel slips under a jab.#T3#
Gretel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sokol throws a hook but Gretel blocks it.
Gretel lands a nice looking body shot.
Sokol lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Sokol changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gretel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sokol tries to score with some ground and pound. Gretel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sokol working the body and head with strikes.
Gretel can't do much from the bottom here.
Sokol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gretel keeps working.
Gretel parries the strikes from Sokol easily there. Sokol is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gretel to escape.
Jan Sokol has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sokol throws an elbow but Gretel slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gretel tries to buck Sokol off but Sokol is having none of it.
Jan Sokol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Sokol controlling the position from side mount.
Gretel is looking to reverse the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokol lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sokol is staying tight to Gretel's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sokol avoids the strikes from the bottom by Gretel.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Sokol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sokol has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sokol!
A very excited looking Jan Sokol made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SMASH: Materlak vs Tonon
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Sokol throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sokol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Jab from Sokol.
Sokol connects with a jab.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Van Asch throws a push kick but Sokol slaps the foot to one side.
Sokol throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses.
Van Asch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Asch tries a low kick but Sokol avoids it.
Van Asch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokol was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Asch.
Sokol fails to land with a series of punches.
Sokol with a hook.
Sokol tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Asch blocks the body kick.
Van Asch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sokol with a body shot.
Sokol throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Van Asch throws a jab when Sokol was well out of range.
Sokol takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sokol misses with a kick to the body.
Van Asch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokol.
Van Asch has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sokol.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Asch.
Van Asch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Asch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sokol.
Sokol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Asch.
Sokol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Asch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sokol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sokol tries to land a body kick
and Van Asch counters with a thumping low kick.
Sokol goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Van Asch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Van Asch.
Jan Sokol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Asch moves forwards but Sokol connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sokol throws a head kick but Van Asch moves out of range.
Sokol cracks Van Asch with an open hand slap.
Van Asch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Asch scores with a shot to the body.
Sokol looks to throw the jab but Van Asch is out of range.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut. Sokol saw that one coming.
Van Asch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sokol throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Asch.
Sokol on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Asch. Van Asch obviously looking to wear him down.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses.
Van Asch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Van Asch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sokol darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Asch swings for the body but Sokol moves out of range.
Van Asch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Asch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Asch throws out a loose jab but Sokol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sokol tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Asch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Asch.
Sokol throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.
Van Asch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Van Asch.
Sokol looks to land a combination. Van Asch sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A clash of legs there as Sokol blocks the low kick.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokol swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Asch.
Sokol slips a jab from Van Asch.
It looks like Sokol has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Van Asch scores with a punch to the head.
Sokol misses with a body kick.
Sokol ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sokol is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sokol throws a good cross that connects.
Sokol lands with a slapping head kick.
Van Asch moves out of range as Sokol throws a body kick.
Sokol stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Asch.
Sokol throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Sokol is rocked!
Sokol is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Sokol finds it's way through Van Asch's defenses.
Oh Sokol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Asch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Asch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sokol checks it well.
Sokol seems to have got his legs back now.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut.
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 Jan Sokol will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sokol lands a nice looking body shot.
Sokol misses with a head kick.
Sokol throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sokol lands a high kick!
Jan Sokol is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Asch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Asch takes a swing at Sokol's ribcage but misses.
Van Asch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sokol in his tracks.
Sokol lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sokol scores with a jab.
Sokol walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Asch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokol connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sokol misses with a hook
and Van Asch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sokol tries to clinch but Van Asch moves out of range. #T1#
Sokol scores with a shot to the body.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Sokol moved out of range.
Van Asch throws a wild body kick that Sokol sees coming a mile off.
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sokol.
Sokol looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sokol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sokol throws a nice looking combination but Van Asch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Asch jabs at Sokol's body.
Sokol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sokol feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Aschs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sokol ducks under a wild hook from Van Asch.
Sokol throws a head kick but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch throws a low kick, looking for Sokol's leg but Sokol calmly moves out of range.
A slow jab from Van Asch misses its intended target. #T2#
Sokol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Asch follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sokol throws an off balance right hand
and Van Asch counters with a straight right hand.
Sokol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Asch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokol misses with a shot to the body
and Van Asch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Sokol misses the target.
Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sokol.
Sokol tries to land a front kick but Van Asch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Asch keeps Sokol at a distance using the push kick.
Sokol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Asch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sokol throws out the jab.
Van Asch only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sokol throws a shot from downtown. Van Asch moves away and avoids it.
Sokol misses with a kick to the body
and Van Asch counters with a crisp right that sends Sokol to the canvas! Van Asch follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koos Van Asch!
An out of breath Koos Van Asch 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:
SMASH: Nascimento vs Huust
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Sokol misses with a hook. Shoenfeld ducked under it nicely.
Shoenfeld showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sokol.
Shoenfeld appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shoenfeld slips a straight right by Sokol.
Nice body kick from Sokol.
Jan Sokol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoenfeld uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sokol.
Shoenfeld half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sokol throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Shoenfeld counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shoenfeld preventing the sweep.
Shoenfeld has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.
Shoenfeld stopping the sweep attempt from Sokol.
Shoenfeld trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Sokol keeping moving, preventing Shoenfeld from controlling successfully.
Shoenfeld stopping the sweep attempt from Sokol.
Sokol is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shoenfeld looking to pass the guard.
Shoenfeld is fighting to break Sokol's control of his arms but Sokol is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sokol throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Shoenfeld counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sokol has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shoenfeld is working away from the top position though.
Sokol is trying to stand up here but Shoenfeld is controlling him well. #T2#
Shoenfeld works his way into full mount!
Shoenfeld fails to move to back control.
Sokol tries to reverse the position but Shoenfeld maintains control.
Shoenfeld sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sokol tries to reverse the position but Shoenfeld maintains control.#T3#
Shoenfeld wants to take his opponent's back but Sokol doesn't allow it.
Sokol is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Shoenfeld working for a guillotine from mount but Sokol is in no mood to give up.
Sokol is trying desperately to improve position.
Sokol tries to buck Shoenfeld off but he can't manage it.
Shoenfeld moves to his opponent's back but Sokol bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Shoenfeld.
Sokol distracts Shoenfeld with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Sokol working some strikes from top position.
Sokol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shoenfeld's head.
Shoenfeld avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position.
Shoenfeld is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Shoenfeld is looking to advance position but Sokol won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokol desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sokol is looking for a sweep. Shoenfeld is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brett Shoenfeld will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sokol misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shoenfeld half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sokol is looking to clinch.
Shoenfeld changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shoenfeld takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sokol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld tries to counter with a takedown but Sokol is quick to defend against it.
Sokol throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shoenfeld ducks under a wild hook from Sokol.
Shoenfeld appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sokol throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Shoenfeld counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sokol!
Sokol regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sokol is trying to control but can't.
Sokol is looking for a sweep. Shoenfeld is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Shoenfeld is pressing down on Sokol's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sokol is holding on for now.
Sokol wants to improve his position but Shoenfeld is controlling well.
Sokol gets back to full guard.
Sokol manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shoenfeld manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Shoenfeld managing to control the position.
Sokol working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Sokol avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Sokol wants to control from the top but Shoenfeld keeps moving.
Sokol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sokol makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sokol cracks Shoenfeld with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Shoenfeld escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sokol gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shoenfeld trying to keep a closed guard but Sokol is proving a slippery customer.
Sokol has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sokol landing with the ground and pound.
Sokol makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Sokol scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sokol postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sokol lands a couple of digs.
Shoenfeld might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shoenfeld keeping moving, preventing Sokol from controlling successfully.
Sokol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shoenfeld is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are battling for position here. Sokol manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sokol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sokol keeping full guard, as Shoenfeld tries to pass.
Sokol wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sokol 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.#T4##SUB#
Shoenfeld drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shoenfeld jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shoenfeld wants to pass the guard but Sokol is keeping the position.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokol is trying to keep Shoenfeld in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokol bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shoenfeld's guard. #REVB#
Sokol lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol 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#
Shoenfeld tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Sokol has managed to clinch.
A short right from Sokol on the inside.
Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Sokol forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sokol just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sokol gets through Shoenfeld's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Sokol holds him up against the cage and eventually Shoenfeld drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Shoenfeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Sokol forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sokol.
Sokol lands with a light punch inside.
Sokol with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol is trying to maintain a safe position but Shoenfeld gets an underhook and turns Sokol into the cage.
Shoenfeld is trying to pull guard but Sokol turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Shoenfeld gets control of Sokol's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shoenfeld will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sokol working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sokol landing some decent shots from guard.
Sokol wants to control from the top but Shoenfeld keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sokol working some strikes from top position.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Shoenfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokol landing some decent shots from guard.
Sokol forces his way into half guard.
Sokol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shoenfeld is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sokol scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sokol drops an elbow to the side of Shoenfeld's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sokol working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shoenfeld manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shoenfeld tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sokol not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Sokol lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#Shoenfeld is rocked!
Shoenfeld looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sokol is one step ahead there.
Oh Shoenfeld is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shoenfeld has momentary wrist control but Sokol slips an elbow through the middle.
Sokol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sokol arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Shoenfeld's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jan Sokol!
Jan Sokol 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:
SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Erdogan
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Sokol takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Sokol closes the distance and clinches.
Kock blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kock.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kock misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kock scores with a sloppy right hand. Sokol should have avoided that one.
Sokol takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sokol circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Sokol finds it's way through Kock's defenses.
Sokol lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Kock throws a nice looking combination but Sokol bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kock misses with a wild body shot.
Sokol digs a good body shot into Kock's ribs.#T1#
Kock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Kock.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A swing and a miss from Sokol.
Kock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sokol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sokol looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
Kock throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sokol misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Sokol misses.
Sokol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sokol throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kock.
Kock 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.
Kock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sokol.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sokol.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokol gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kock.
Nice body punch from Kock. #T2#
Sokol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sokol lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sokol lands a head kick!
Kock is looking to land body kicks.
Sokol throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
Kock moves out of range of the leg kick from Sokol.
Sokol misses with a straight left.
Sokol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sokol keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sokol doesn't seem bothered though.
Sokol cracks a nice hook into Kock's ribs.
A jab from Sokol misses.
Kock with a hook.
Sokol throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kock counters with a right hand to the body.
Kock clobbers Sokol with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Sokol. That snapped Kock's head back.
Kock scores with a spinning back kick!
A thudding body kick lands there by Kock!
#CL#
Sokol moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kock manages to break the clinch.
Sokol misses with a body shot
and Kock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sokol has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kock.
Sokol throws a lazy head kick
and Kock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kock throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Sokol misses the target.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Kock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kock blocks a head kick by Sokol.
Sokol misses with an uppercut
and Kock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Sokol throws a lazy uppercut
and Kock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Kock leaves Sokol with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Kock both land. Nice combination.
Sokol misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sokol throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sokol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sokol ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses
and Kock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sokol throws a hook but Kock avoids it easily.
A jab from Sokol misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokol throws a head kick that Kock semi-blocks.
Sokol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sokol misses with an uppercut. Kock saw that one coming.
Kock lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Batang Kock will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kock throws a front kick that sends Sokol stumbling back into the cage.
Kock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sokol.
Sokol takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jan Sokol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kock blocks a head kick by Sokol.
Kock gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Sokol counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sokol.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sokol's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Kock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sokol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sokol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sokol lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Kock is looking for a triangle but Sokol pushes his legs off easily.
Sokol makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sokol postures up in Kock's guard and throws a big left but Kock blocks it.
Sokol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Sokol stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Kock has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Sokol manages to get his head free but now Kock has transitioned to an armbar! Sokol grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Kock! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Batang Kock!
Batang Kock tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
SMASH: Demonok vs Tosen 2
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Sokol clobbers Lalla with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sokol lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC2#Lalla is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Sokol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Lalla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sokol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lalla takes one to the chin there.
Sokol with a hook.#TD2#
Sokol fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lalla to the ground. Sokol is now in Lalla's guard.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokol lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sokol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lalla avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lalla seems to have got his legs back now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sokol working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Lalla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sokol wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving. #SUB#
Lalla looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sokol has picked Lalla up and slammed him! Lalla can't keep hold of the triangle and Sokol manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Sokol scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sokol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lalla keeps working.
Lalla taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lalla manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sokol working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
Sokol working over Lalla with some ground and pound. Lalla looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lalla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sokol is nestled in close to Lalla, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Lalla is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Sokol is tapping! Great win for Lalla!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jaro Lalla!
An out of breath Jaro Lalla 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 53: Thorn vs Licht
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Sokol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amadaus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sokol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amadaus counters with a right hand to the body.
Sokol throws a front kick that sends Amadaus stumbling back into the cage.
Sokol will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sokol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amadaus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sokol swings for the body but Amadaus moves out of range.
Sokol punishes Amadaus's body with a nice straight punch.
Sokol shoots for a takedown but Amadaus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Amadaus checks a low kick from Sokol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amadaus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sokol shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Amadaus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sokol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sokol throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Amadaus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Sokol gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Amadaus counters with a nice body shot.
Sokol is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amadaus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sokol looks to throw a body kick
and Amadaus counters with an outside leg kick.
Sokol tries for a takedown but Amadaus circles away easily
and Amadaus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Sokol shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Amadaus is trying to defend but Sokol finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sokol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sokol is trying to control the action in half guard but Amadaus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sokol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Amadaus is trying to stand.
Sokol throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Amadaus to regain full guard.
Amadaus is looking to sweep but instead, Sokol has passed into half guard.
Amadaus trying to control here.
Sokol throws a strike but Amadaus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Amadaus being controlled here, momentarily.
Amadaus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sokol tries to free his leg and advance position but Amadaus is retaining full guard. #T3#
Sokol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amadaus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Amadaus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Amadaus managing to control the position.
Sokol is looking to work some ground and pound but Amadaus has wrist control.
Amadaus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sokol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've been hearing that Sokol has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Amadaus holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sokol throws a head kick but Amadaus moves out of range.
#TD#
Sokol scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T4#
Sokol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sokol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sokol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sokol not doing much here.
Sokol trying to control from Amadaus's half guard. Amadaus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sokol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Amadaus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sokol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Amadaus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sokol.
Sokol looking to sit in guard and control but Amadaus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sokol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amadaus is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nevez Amadaus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Sokol gets a takedown into half guard.
Sokol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Amadaus's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Amadaus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sokol not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sokol has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amadaus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sokol throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Sokol scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sokol landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokol looking to sit in guard and control but Amadaus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokol is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sokol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sokol scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sokol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Amadaus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sokol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Sokol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Amadaus wants to stand but Sokol is controlling the position.
Sokol throws a big elbow that misses.
Sokol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sokol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sokol advances position into side control!
The ground and pound from Sokol seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sokol throwing strikes but Amadaus manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokol struggling a bit here.
Amadaus with the ground and pound but Sokol regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T3#
Sokol wants to improve his position but Amadaus is controlling well.
Sokol moves into full guard.
Amadaus stays in close to Sokol's body and controls the position.
Sokol keeping moving, preventing Amadaus from controlling successfully.
Amadaus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Amadaus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Amadaus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sokol wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Amadaus 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.
Amadaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sokol pulls Amadaus in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Sokol as he connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Amadaus avoids a kick to the body.
Sokol misses with a looping right.
Amadaus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sokol connects with a single shot there.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amadaus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sokol rather than just go for the knockout.
Sokol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amadaus manages to avoid it.
Sokol wants to clinch but Amadaus slips to the side
and Amadaus counters with a big head kick but Sokol shrugs it off.
Sokol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amadaus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sokol is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sokol swings widly with a right hand
and Sokol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol with a nice cross.
Sokol misses with a body punch
and Amadaus counters with a straight right hand.
Sokol misses with an uppercut
and Amadaus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sokol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Amadaus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Sokol wants to clinch
and Amadaus counters with a nice uppercut.
Sokol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sokol shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Amadaus counters with a straight right hand.
Sokol fails to land the takedown.
Amadaus throws out a counter right but Sokol avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sokol is defended easily by Amadaus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sokol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sokol misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Amadaus counters with a low kick, right behind Sokol 's knee. #T2#
Sokol misses with a lunging right hand
and Amadaus counters with a nice uppercut.
Sokol goes for a double leg but Amadaus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Amadaus continues to drive forward.
A nice side step and Amadaus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sokol misses with an elbow strike.
Sokol has a couple of punches blocked by Amadaus.
Sokol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Amadaus as Sokol tries to tie him up.
Sokol swings wildly with an uppercut but Amadaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amadaus tries to pull guard but Sokol holds him up against the cage and eventually Amadaus drops back down to his feet.
Amadaus throws an elbow but it misses.
#T3#
Sokol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Sokol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sokol shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Amadaus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Amadaus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sokol takes a swing at Amadaus's ribcage but misses.
Sokol throws a sloppy head kick
and Amadaus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amadaus blocks a head kick by Sokol.
Amadaus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amadaus has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD#
Sokol shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sokol was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amadaus wants to control but Sokol postures up.#T4#
Sokol throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amadaus taking a bit of punishment here - Sokol scoring with strikes.
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!
Amadaus managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sokol.
Sokol throws a strike aimed at the side of Amadaus's head but Amadaus avoids it well.
Amadaus parries the strikes from Sokol easily there. Sokol is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Amadaus to escape.
Sokol in side control lands a decent elbow.
Amadaus is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sokol misses with the ground and pound.
Amadaus bucks up and tries to throw Sokol off but instead Sokol has got his back!
Sokol has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Amadaus.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jan Sokol.
I think Sokol has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sokol! |
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Event:
DC 46: Thorn vs Savisto
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Sokol throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Davis is looking to chop away at Sokol's legs.
Sokol throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sokol looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Davis throws a hook but Sokol blocks it.
Davis misses with a straight right.
Davis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to the liver by Davis. Beautiful body shot.
Sokol throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
Davis avoids the head kick by Sokol.
A countering left hand to the body from Davis misses.
Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokol.
Sokol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Davis throws a lazy uppercut
and Sokol counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Davis lands a leg kick that knocks Sokol off balance momentarily.
Davis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokol swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Davis.
Sokol shoots in but Davis avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Sokol blocks the low kick.
Sokol misses with a hook
and Davis counters with a nice body shot.
Davis lands a lovely overhand right.
Sokol throws a hook but Davis blocks it.
Davis scores with the left hand. Sokol knows he should have avoided that one.
Sokol scores with a head kick. Davis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sokol throws a push kick but Davis slaps the foot to one side.
Bryant Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sokol takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Davis misses with a lunging right hand
and Sokol counters with a nice kick to the body.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Sokol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sokol moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis blocks a head kick by Sokol.
Sokol misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Sokol walks into a jab.
Sokol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis lands with a cross.
Davis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Davis throws a big shot that misses.
Davis throws a combination that misses
and Sokol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sokol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sokol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis misses with a lunging right hand
and Sokol counters with a straight right hand.
Sokol takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sokol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Davis lands a nice shot that snaps Sokol's head back.
Davis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sokol throwing a counter right hand but Davis manages to avoid it.#T3#
Sokol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sokol.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Sokol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sokol tries a head kick but it misses.
Sokol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Davis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sokol had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sokol throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Davis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sokol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sokol looks to land a right hand but Davis moved out of range.
Sokol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Sokol was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Davis.
Davis swings for the body but Sokol moves out of range.
Sokol takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sokol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab.
Davis with a jab.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sokol throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davis's waist but Davis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sokol off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sokol. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Davis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokol takes one to the side of the head.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokol moves away.
Davis with a nice cross.
Davis 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.
Davis throws a body shot but no joy.
Sokol throwing a counter right hand but Davis manages to avoid it.
Sokol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davis misses the jab.
Sokol takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sokol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis.
Sokol lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Davis blocks the body kick.
Sokol misses with a kick to the body
and Davis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokol misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely.
Davis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sokol darts in looking for a takedown but Davis gets double underhooks and turns Sokol into the cage. #BC#
Sokol breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryant Davis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sokol shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Davis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Davis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sokol throws a jab when Davis was well out of range.
Davis lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Bryant Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis scores with a hook.
Sokol connects with a nice looking jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sokol.
Sokol slips under a jab from Davis.
Sokol defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Sokol misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis throws the left hand but Sokol avoids the punch easily.
Sokol loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.
Sokol lands with a shot to the body.
Sokol misses with a looping left.
Davis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sokol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Davis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sokol misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sokol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sokol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sokol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sokol looks for the body kick but Davis saw that one coming.
Davis misses with an uppercut
and Sokol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sokol lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Davis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sokol avoids the body shot from Davis.
A jab lands there for Davis.
A swing and a miss from Sokol.
Sokol slips under a jab from Davis.
Sokol went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Sokol's shoulder, as Sokol tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Davis misses with a right hand
and Sokol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokol gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Sokol scores with a nice head shot.
Sokol throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Sokol shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Davis's guard.
Davis is pulling down on Sokol's head. It's preventing any offense from Sokol, at least for the moment.
Sokol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Davis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Davis working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Sokol wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sokol postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sokol on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sokol lands with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Sokol.
Sokol lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Davis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sokol appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Davis tries a low kick but Sokol avoids it.
Davis throws a low kick but Sokol moves out of range easily.
Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokol.
A leg kick checked by Sokol.
Good standup being displayed there by Davis as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Davis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Sokol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jan Sokol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis throws a shot from downtown. Sokol moves away and avoids it.
Sokol lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokol fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davis avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sokol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis throws the left hand but Sokol avoids the punch easily.
Sokol looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Sokol defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Sokol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick from Davis.
Davis throws a hook to the side of Sokol's head but Sokol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sokol stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Davis.
Sokol throws a poor cross that misses
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bryant Davis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Sokol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sokol looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range.
Davis misses the shot to the body.
Sokol shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davis but Davis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Davis misses with the combination.
Davis scores with a jab.
Davis slips a straight right by Sokol.
Davis misses with a left hand
and Sokol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Davis throws a hook to the side of Sokol's head but Sokol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sokol swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Davis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Davis throws a leg kick which misses Sokol's front leg but catches the back leg as Sokol tries to avoid it.
Davis throws a series of punches but Sokol moves out of range. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Davis.
Davis throws a right and a left that Sokol avoids nicely.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davis misses with a hook
and Sokol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sokol throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sokol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davis swings for the body but Sokol moves out of range.
Davis throws a big shot that misses.
Sokol cracks Davis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sokol scores with the left hand. Davis knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Sokol shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Davis manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Davis misses the target. #T2#
Davis defending well as Sokol loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davis! But no joy.
Sokol staying out of range there.
Sokol walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Davis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A head kick misses from Sokol.
Davis throws a hook but Sokol avoids it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sokol.
Sokol thuds his right hand into Davis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Davis misses.
Sokol throws a quick counter kick to the body but Davis avoids it.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Sokol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sokol misses with an uppercut
and Davis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Davis misses.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davis misses with a low kick.
#T3#
Sokol avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis works Sokol's body with a nice hook.
Sokol lands the left hand.
Davis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sokol throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Davis on the side of the head.
Davis staying out of range there.
Sokol misses with a wild body shot.
Davis misses with a hook.
Sokol misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Sokol.
Davis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sokol scores with a nice right hand.
Davis slips a jab from Sokol.#T4#
Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sokol.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Sokol's shoulder, as Sokol tries to avoid the shot.
Sokol swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Sokol.
Sokol throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sokol throws a body kick that misses
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Davis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sokol.
Sokol looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Davis.
Davis connects with a solid leg kick.
Sokol throws a body shot but no joy.
Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sokol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sokol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Sokol.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Bryant Davis just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Davis connects with a single shot there.
Davis takes one on the button.
Davis throws a low kick but Sokol moves out of range easily.
Davis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sokol swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body kick there by Sokol.
Sokol takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.
Sokol throws a wild body kick that Davis sees coming a mile off.
Nice defenses there by Sokol.
Sokol lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davis circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Davis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sokol throws a solid leg kick but Davis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sokol.
Davis moves out of range of the body kick.
Sokol slips a straight right by Davis.
Sokol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sokol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Sokol lands with an uppercut that bounces Davis off the cage and back into range.
Sokol throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Davis.
Sokol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Davis.
Nice defenses there by Sokol.
Sokol connects with a single shot there.
Sokol tries to land a front kick but Davis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Sokol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Davis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sokol shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davis pinned against the cage. Davis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Sokol is just out of range.
Sokol is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sokol tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Sokol avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Sokol.
Davis throws a series of punches but Sokol moves out of range.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokol moves away.
Davis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Davis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sokol under the eye.
Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sokol lands with an uppercut that bounces Davis off the cage and back into range.
Sokol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis looks to throw the jab but Sokol is out of range.
Davis avoids the body shot from Sokol.
Davis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sokol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sokol.
Sokol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sokol is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sokol throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis.
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Sokol.
Davis throws a low kick but Sokol moves out of range easily.
Sokol throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Davis counters with an inside leg kick.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokol.
Sokol throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Davis lands with a cross.
Sokol swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Sokol getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sokol shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sokol's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sokol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Davis throws the left hand but Sokol avoids the punch easily.
Sokol throws a body shot but no joy.
Davis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Davis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Davis looks to land a right hand but Sokol moved out of range.
Davis swings for the body but Sokol moves out of range.
Davis throws a sloppy body shot
letting Sokol counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokol ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Sokol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sokol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davis connects with a single shot there.
Davis avoids the body shot from Sokol.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Sokol throws an off balance right hand
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryant Davis dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
The crowd cheers as Davis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sokol doesn't seem phased though.
Sokol misses with a kick to the body
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sokol getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Davis misses with a hook. Sokol ducked under it nicely.
Sokol tries to score with a low kick but Davis moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick by Sokol misses
and Davis counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Sokol is rocked!
Sokol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Sokol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed right hand from Davis misses the target.
Sokol seems to have got his legs back now.
Sokol throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.
Sokol takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis misses with a body shot.
Sokol 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.
Sokol lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Sokol slips the punch.
It looked like Sokol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Davis throws a series of punches but Sokol avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Nice jab there from Davis.
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sokol.
A telegraphed right hand from Sokol misses the target.
Sokol misses with a hook.
Sokol misses with a series of wild punches.
Sokol slips under a jab.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Sokol's shoulder, as Sokol tries to avoid the shot.
Davis throws a right hand that misses
and Sokol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Sokol misses
and Davis counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Davis finds it's way through Sokol's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
A nice inside leg kick there by Davis. That's going to slow Sokol down. #T2#
Sokol shoots in for a double leg but Davis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Davis misses with a jab to the body
and Sokol counters with a straight right hand.
Sokol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
A lazy left from Sokol finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokol swings widly with a right hand
and Sokol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sokol attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sokol looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sokol drops down looking for a counter takedown but Davis sprawls and moves away.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Sokol is just out of range.
Sokol tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
Davis works Sokol's body with a nice hook.
Sokol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davis drops his hands momentarily and Sokol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Davis throws a right and a left that Sokol avoids nicely. #T3#
Davis defending well as Sokol loads up on a big left hand.
Davis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sokol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Davis misses.
A big right from Davis misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sokol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Sokol throwing a counter right hand but Davis manages to avoid it.
Davis misses with a body shot
and Sokol counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Sokol.
Sokol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
Davis throws a poor cross that misses
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sokol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davis misses with a straight left.
Davis motions for Sokol to come forward. Davis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Davis throws a shot from downtown. Sokol moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Davis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Davis drops his hands momentarily and Sokol takes advantage with a crisp shot 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!
Davis throws a body punch but Sokol moves out of range.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokol moves away.
Sokol is looking to counter punch.
Davis walks into a stiff left hand from Sokol.
Davis defending well as Sokol loads up on a big left hand.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokol.
Jan Sokol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis moves out of range as Sokol throws a body kick.
Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davis.
Davis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sokol counter with a right hand.
Davis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sokol throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.
Davis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Davis dips to his left and cracks Sokol with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bryant Davis.
Well Davis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bryant Davis!
Bryant Davis is the new bantamweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Bryant Davis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
DC 37: Sokol vs Sterling
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Sterling thuds his right hand into Sokol's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sterling punishes Sokol's body with a nice straight punch.
Sokol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sterling throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Sokol to counter with a crisp jab.
Sokol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sokol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sterling looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sterling misses with a body shot.
Sokol looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sterling with the counter takedown but Sokol avoids it easily.
Sokol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses.
Sokol throws an off balance right hand
and Sokol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Sokol.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokol connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sterling momentarily.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Sterling's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sokol fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
A big left from Sterling misses.
Sterling doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Sterling.
Sokol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sokol throws a head kick that Sterling semi-blocks.
Sokol fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sterling blocks a head kick by Sokol.
A countering left hand to the body from Sterling misses.
Sokol scores with a punch to the head.
Sokol throws a nice head kick!
Sokol throws a jab but it's blocked by Sterling.
Sokol scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sokol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sterling throws a shot from downtown. Sokol moves away and avoids it.
Sokol cracks a nice hook into Sterling's ribs.#T2#
Sokol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sterling now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sokol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sterling is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sterling throws a shot from downtown. Sokol moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Sokol tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sterling. Sokol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sterling takes a swing at Sokol's ribcage but misses.
Sokol defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sterling.
A big left from Sokol misses.
Sokol lands a head kick!
Sokol fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sokol is looking to land body kicks.
Sokol changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sokol lands a glancing blow to the side of Sterling's head.#T3#
Sokol misses with an uppercut.
Sterling staying out of range there.
Jan Sokol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sterling on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sokol throws a sloppy head kick and Sterling moves out of range easily.
Sokol misses with a body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sokol.
Sokol avoids the body shot from Sterling.
Sterling avoids the head kick by Sokol.
Sterling is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sterling scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sterling takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Sterling.
Sokol tries a head kick but it misses.
Sterling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sokol looks to land a body kick but Sterling moved away.#T4#
Good shot there by Sokol.
Sterling gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sokol counters with a three punch combo that has Sterling backing up. Sterling nods at Sokol to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sterling.
Sokol has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sokol there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sokol looks to land a body kick but Sterling moved away.
A nice side step and Sterling releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sokol ducks under a wild hook from Sterling.
Sterling moves out of range as Sokol strikes.
Sterling misses with a takedown
and Sokol counters with a one-two to the body.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljamain Sterling.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokol lunges at Sterling with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sterling's hand.
Sterling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol dominated that 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.#R2#
Sokol tries a head kick but it misses.
Sokol throws a body punch but Sterling moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Sterling misses.
Sokol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sterling can do to turn this around?
Sterling has his takedown stuffed
and Sokol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sokol throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sokol misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sterling. Sokol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sokol dips to his left and cracks Sterling with an uppercut!
Sokol is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling with a poor takedown
letting Sokol counter with a right hand.
Sokol loads up on a big right hand but Sterling slips the punch.
Sokol throws a sloppy head kick and Sterling moves out of range easily.
Sokol lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T1#
Sterling dives in and grabs Sokol's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sokol pushes down on Sterling's head and hops out.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljamain Sterling.
Sterling connects with a body shot that sends Sokol's belly button to the back.
Sokol connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sterling momentarily.
Sokol plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sokol slaps away a takedown attempt from Sterling, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sterling is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sokol sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sterling has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sokol finds it's way round the side to connect with Sterling's head.
Sterling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokol.
Sokol connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Sterling.
Sokol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Sokol fakes the leg kick and cracks Sterling in the body.
Sterling blocks a head kick by Sokol.
Sterling changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sterling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sokol.
Sterling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sokol.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Sterling releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sokol lands a head kick. Sterling smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sokol misses with a looping left.
Sokol catches Sterling with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Horrible takedown attempt by Sterling or perhaps it was just good defense by Sokol, which made it look bad.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sokol.
#T3#
Sokol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Sterling's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sterling takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sokol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sterling moves forwards but Sokol connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sterling shoots in for a double leg but Sokol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sterling slips under a jab.
Sterling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sokol connects with a jab.
A left lands for Sokol.
Sterling shoots in and drives through. Sokol sprawls well.
Sokol catches Sterling with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sterling is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sokol is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sterling.
Sokol moves out of range as Sterling strikes.#T4#
Sokol feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sterlings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokol stuffs the takedown.
Sterling is breathing heavily.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sterling walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sokol jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sokol lands a body shot.
Sokol scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sterling doesn't seem bothered though.
Sterling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokol was well out of range. Poor timing from Sterling.
Sokol thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sokol keeps Sterling at a distance using the push kick.
Sterling is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sokol rather than just go for the knockout.
Sokol lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sokol lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sterling takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Sterling connects with a looping right hand.
Sokol scores with a nice body kick.
Sokol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sterling might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sokol has got the better of the exchanges.
Sokol scores with a jab. Sterling acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Sokol does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sterling. Sokol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sterling throws a poor cross that misses
and Sokol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sterling has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sokol finds it's way round the side to connect with Sterling's head.
Sokol fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sterling.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sterling. Sokol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sokol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sokol slaps away a takedown attempt from Sterling, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jan Sokol is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Nice jab there from Sokol.
A big right from Sterling misses.
Sokol throws a jab when Sterling was well out of range.
Sterling throws out a counter right but Sokol avoids it with no problem.
Sokol lands with a straight right. Sterling didn't see that one coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sokol!
#ROC#Sterling is rocked!
Sterling throws a lazy right hand but Sokol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sterling or perhaps it was just good defense by Sokol, which made it look bad.
Sokol throws a quick counter head kick but Sterling was just out of range.
Sterling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sokol cracks Sterling with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Sokol scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sokol staying out of range there.
Sterling blocks a head kick by Sokol.
Sterling on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Sokol fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sterling to the ground. Sokol is now in Sterling's guard.
Sterling is trying to control the position but Sokol postures up.
Sterling might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sokol haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a triangle but Sokol pushes his legs off easily.
Sokol lands a couple of elbows.
Sterling looking to control.
Sokol wants to control from the top but Sterling keeps moving.
Sokol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sokol working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Sokol wants to control from the top but Sterling keeps moving.
Sokol with a nice head shot there.
Sokol landing with the ground and pound.
Sokol distracts Sterling with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sokol lands a couple of elbows.
Sterling is still in real trouble! Can Sokol finish him?
Sokol wants to control from the top but Sterling keeps moving.
Sterling seems to have recovered his senses.
Sokol working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sterling looking for a guillotine here but Sokol defends easily.
Sokol chips away with some ground and pound.#T4##SUB2#
Sterling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sokol defends it easily.
Sokol connects with a couple of short punches.
Sokol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sokol scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Sterling has his foot on Sokol's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sokol works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sokol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sokol scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokol stands up over Sterling, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sokol is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Sterling or perhaps it was just good defense by Sokol, which made it look bad.
Sokol scores with a punch to the head.
Sterling has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sokol finds it's way round the side to connect with Sterling's head.
Sokol avoids the body shot from Sterling.
Sokol connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sterling momentarily.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Sokol! Sterling is out on his feet! Sokol rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Sterling is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Sterling is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Sokol!
Jan Sokol retains his bantamweight title!
Aljamain Sterling was interviewed post fight and said 'Whether it's Bellator, OneFC, World Series, whatever, the door's open for me. Financial stability is the most important thing for me'. |
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DC 29: Rematch Bonanza
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Sokol throws a push kick but Dux slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dux is defended easily by Sokol.
A quick step to the side and Sokol tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Dux has Sokol up against the cage in a clinch.
Sokol is trying to break the clinch but Dux is controlling him.
Dux drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sokol gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Sokol manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Sokol pushes Dux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sokol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dux tries to score a body lock takedown but Sokol shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dux blocks an uppercut.
#T1##BC#
Sokol breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dux or perhaps it was just good defense by Sokol, which made it look bad.
Sokol thuds a left hand into Dux's body.
Dux staying out of range there.
Sokol throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dux doesn't manage to clinch there - Sokol circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dux or perhaps it was just good defense by Sokol, which made it look bad.
Sokol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dux feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Dux throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sokol tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dux is in Sokol's guard.
Sokol 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.
Sokol is controlling Dux's posture.
Dux looking to sit in guard and control but Sokol gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Sokol makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sokol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sokol preventing the sweep.
Sokol postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sokol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sokol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sokol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sokol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dux wants to sweep but no luck.
Sokol throws an elbow that misses. Dux uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sokol's guard. Nice move by Dux!#REVB##T3#
Sokol is pulling down on Dux's head to control his posture.
Sokol can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dux controls the pace.
Sokol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sokol looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sokol is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dux trying to control but Sokol is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dux throws a big right hand that misses.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sokol wants to sweep but no luck.
Dux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sokol delivers a nice body kick.
Dux looks for a takedown but Sokol sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Sokol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Dux rushes Sokol and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dux takes a shot to the head.
Dux can't get the takedown.
Dux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sokol fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Dux throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sokol tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dux is in Sokol's guard.
Sokol seems keen to control Dux's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sokol with a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dux or perhaps it was just good defense by Sokol, which made it look bad.
Good exchange - Sokol coming out on top.#CL2#
Dux moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Sokol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Dux closes the distance and clinches.
Sokol lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dux is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sokol is defending well.
Sokol wants to break free but Dux has control.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Sokol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol works the jab nicely.
Dux tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Sokol tries to keep at a distance but Dux has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Sokol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokol loads up on a big right hand but Dux slips the punch.
Dux with the counter takedown but Sokol avoids it easily.#T1#
Sokol avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sokol lands with a slapping head kick.
Dux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sokol defends it nicely.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Dux tries to clinch but Sokol moves out of range. #TD2#
Dux changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sokol looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sokol is looking to reverse the position.
Dux lands a few punches from side control.
Dux remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sokol is trying to get back to half guard.
Sokol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dux can do to turn this around?#T2#
Dux working away.
Dux fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokol parries the strikes from Dux easily there. Dux is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sokol to escape.
Sokol defending against the ground and pound.
Dux in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sokol is looking to reverse the position.
Dux working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sokol keeps working.
Sokol takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sokol is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sokol sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Dux looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sokol with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sokol trying to control but Dux postures up.
Dux trying to control from half guard but Sokol is working away.
Dux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dux is taking a breather. Sokol 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.
Dux is pressing down on Sokol's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sokol is holding on for now.
Sokol regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dux looking to pass the guard.
Dux is pushing down on Sokol's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sokol is fighting to maintain full guard but Dux has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Dux prevents Sokol from improving his position.
Dux is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sokol slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dux wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.
Dux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dux landing with the ground and pound.
Frank Dux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sokol looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sokol keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Dux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.#R3#
Sokol misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Dux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Sokol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dux doesn't manage to clinch there - Sokol circles away.
Sokol scores with a head kick.
Sokol jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Dux closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dux is trying to control the action in half guard but Sokol is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sokol is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Sokol is defending well.
Dux missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Dux trying to mount his opponent but Sokol defends it.
Sokol avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dux.
Dux is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dux working over Sokol with some ground and pound. Sokol looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sokol is looking to control Dux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sokol avoid being mounted?
Dux prevents Sokol from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokol is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dux trying to pass the guard but Sokol defending well.
Dux is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Dux closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dux lands a nice short elbow.
Sokol wants to get back to full guard.
Dux is trying to control. Sokol wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Sokol keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dux landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sokol is trying to maintain the position but Dux is very close to passing his half guard.
Dux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sokol moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Sokol.
Dux's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dux landing some decent shots from guard.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Dux scoring with some ground and pound.
Sokol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sokol keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dux's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dux throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown but Sokol manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sokol with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Dux moves into range and clinches up with Sokol.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Dux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sokol sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dux somewhat.
Sokol throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dux avoids it.
Sokol stuffs the takedown attempt from Dux. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
Sokol lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sokol defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Dux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sokol's waist but Sokol gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dux off to one side.
Sokol slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Sokol. No joy for Dux on that attempt.
Dux avoids a kick to the body.
Dux tries to move into range but Sokol moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Sokol lands but Dux takes it in his stride.
Sokol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Sokol gets tackled into the cage by Dux. Dux maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Sokol is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dux is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sokol to the mat. Sokol regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Dux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sokol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sokol is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sokol looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sokol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sokol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sokol slips a nice elbow through Dux's hands, connecting with Dux's forehead.
Dux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dux.
Sokol won't allow Dux to sweep him here.
Dux controlling Sokol's posture.
Sokol throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Sokol stopping the sweep attempt from Dux.
Sokol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sokol is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dux wants to sweep but no luck.
Sokol controlling from the top position.
Sokol scoring with some ground and pound.
Sokol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sokol scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sokol preventing the sweep.
Sokol with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Sokol throwing strikes but missing.
Sokol throws a big elbow that misses.
Dux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sokol is one step ahead there.
Dux 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#
Dux wants to take a breather but Sokol is having none of it.
Sokol wants to get back to full guard.
Dux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sokol defending well though.
Sokol flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sokol avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dux.
Sokol manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Dux looking to sit in guard and control but Sokol gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sokol wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Sokol throws a big elbow that misses.
Dux 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#
Dux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sokol's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sokol manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dux is looking to work some ground and pound but Sokol has wrist control.
Sokol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol had his way with Frank Dux in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Sokol lands with a hook. Dux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Dux.
Dux takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol. #BC#
Sokol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dux tries to clinch but Sokol moves out of range.
Jan Sokol is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sokol.
Sokol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dux wants to clinch up but Sokol keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt - Sokol sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sokol lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sokol keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Dux shoots in but no luck this time.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Sokol lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sokol loads up on a big right hand but Dux slips the punch.
Dux is looking to clinch.
Sokol lands with a straight right. Dux didn't see that one coming.
Sokol lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sokol lands with a kick to the temple. Dux shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2#
Dux shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sokol is trying to defend but Dux finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sokol defending well though.
Sokol wants to control the action here but instead Dux manages to pass to full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux scoring with strikes but Sokol is staying in there. #T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Dux there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sokol manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Dux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sokol is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dux lands a nice short elbow.
Dux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dux is nestled in close to Sokol, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sokol is not content to let Dux control the position.
Dux working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Sokol tries to get to full guard but Dux has control of the leg.
Dux throwing shots but Sokol is blocking nicely.
Dux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sokol is holding on to half guard well.
Dux misses with a head shot. Sokol uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dux lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dux's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dux is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dux shoots for a takedown but Sokol saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sokol misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Dux closes the distance and pushes Sokol back into the cage.
Dux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Dux gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sokol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sokol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sokol has control of Dux's left arm, preventing Dux from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokol is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sokol throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Sokol showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sokol has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sokol!
Jan Sokol retains his bantamweight title! |
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Event:
DC 22: Sokol vs Dux
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Sokol stuffs the takedown.
Dux fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Dux shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dux was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sokol manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dux felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sokol slips a nice elbow through Dux's hands, connecting with Dux's forehead.
Dux controlling the position well.
Sokol sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dux defending well though.
Dux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sokol throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dux to regain full guard.
Sokol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dux is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Dux preventing the sweep.
Sokol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dux looking to pass the guard.
Dux working some strikes from top position.
Sokol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dux cracks Sokol with a solid left hand.
Dux being controlled here momentarily.
Sokol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Sokol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sokol seems keen to control Dux's posture.
Dux wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.
Dux connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux is fighting to break Sokol's control of his arms but Sokol is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sokol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dux is one step ahead there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sokol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dux lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Dux trying to control but Sokol is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dux has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Sokol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dux or perhaps it was just good defense by Sokol, which made it look bad.
Dux has a takedown stuffed.
Sokol with a nice calf kick.
Sokol bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dux's head backwards.#TD2#
Dux bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sokol manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sokol wants to control but Dux is keeping busy.
Dux wants to take a breather but Sokol is having none of it.
Sokol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Sokol has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dux is working away from the top position though.
Sokol gets full guard.
Sokol is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've been hearing that Sokol has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sokol working Dux over with strikes.
Sokol looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dux with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dux has his hands on Sokol's head, controlling the position.
Sokol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 Jan Sokol will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sokol circles away.#TD2#
Dux bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sokol is looking for a sweep.
Dux remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sokol stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dux is pressing down on Sokol's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sokol is holding on for now.
Sokol is pressing down on Dux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Dux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dux throwing strikes but missing.
Dux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sokol is pressing down on Dux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Sokol.
Frank Dux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dux wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.
Sokol can't keep his opponent in guard - Dux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dux slips a nice elbow through Sokol's hands, connecting with Sokol's forehead.
Dux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dux is thwarting Sokol's attempts to control the position.
Dux trying to control from half guard but Sokol is working away. #T2#
Sokol is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sokol wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
Dux is taking a breather. Sokol 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.
Sokol wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
Dux is thwarting Sokol's attempts to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sokol pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Dux shoots in for a takedown but Sokol shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dux goes for a double leg but Sokol avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sokol continues to drive forward.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.#TD2#
Dux fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sokol sprawls well initially but Dux persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dux is keen to just control but Sokol is a slippery customer.
Dux thows a huge punch but Sokol dodges it nicely.
Sokol tries to get to full guard but Dux has control of the leg.
Dux wants to control but Sokol is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dux connects with a nice short shot to Sokol's temple.
Sokol throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dux scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dux is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dux trying to control from half guard but Sokol is working away.
Sokol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Dux lands with a punch from half guard.
Sokol is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sokol wants to control but Dux is keeping busy.
Sokol is holding on to half guard well.
Dux throws a strike but Sokol avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sokol's head.
Dux tries to free his leg and advance position but Sokol is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sokol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dux.
Sokol keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3##TD2#
Dux shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nice strikes from Dux there.
Dux is controlling the pace.
Dux scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol wants to get back to full guard.
Sokol makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sokol.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokol is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Sokol lands a couple of elbows.
Dux controlling Sokol's posture.
Sokol landing some decent shots from guard.
Dux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dux is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Dux is in close to Sokol's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sokol trying to control the position.
Dux tries to free his leg and advance position but Sokol is retaining full guard. #T2#
Dux won't allow Sokol to sweep him here.
Sokol is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sokol misses with a head shot. Dux uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sokol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dux has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sokol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sokol being controlled here momentarily.
Dux's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Dux 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#
Dux trying to control the pace.
Dux trying to control from half guard but Sokol is working away.
Sokol is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dux's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dux's back!
Dux rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sokol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Dux is looking for a sweep. Sokol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dux keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dux trying to control but Sokol postures up.
Sokol thows a huge punch but Dux dodges it nicely.
Sokol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dux trying to control but Sokol postures up.
Dux gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sokol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Frank Dux just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Dux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sokol sprawls well. Sokol wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Dux scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sokol is looking to control Dux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sokol avoid being mounted?
Dux wants to pass the guard but Sokol is defending well.
Sokol wants to control but Dux is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol wants to get back to full guard.
Sokol manages to get to full guard.
Dux throwing strikes from guard but Sokol blocks nicely. #T1#
Sokol keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokol is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sokol scoring with some ground and pound.
Dux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sokol.
Sokol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Sokol trying to control the position.
Sokol looking for a sweep. Not yet Sokol, not yet.
Sokol keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dux's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokol is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dux pulls Sokol in close to prevent any damage.
Sokol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dux is adopting a defensive guard.
Dux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sokol. #T3#
Dux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sokol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dux is one step ahead there.
Sokol is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dux slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dux wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sokol working a defensive guard here.
Dux throws a big right hand that misses.
Dux postures up.
Dux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sokol lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sokol sprawls well. Sokol wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Sokol looks to land a right hand but Dux moved out of range.
Dux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sokol avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jan Sokol will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sokol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Dux shoots in and drives through. Sokol sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dux or perhaps it was just good defense by Sokol, which made it look bad.
Sokol throws a head kick but Dux moves out of range.
Sokol lands with a cross.
Sokol tries to close the distance and clinch but Dux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dux slips under a jab.
Dux closes the distance and clinches up with Sokol, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes Sokol against the cage but Sokol circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
A jab from Sokol does it's job there.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sokol scoring well with a low kick there.
Dux shoots for a takedown but Sokol saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dux just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSokol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux staying out of range there.
Sokol misses with the combination.
Dux shoots in but no luck this time.
Dux on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1##TD2#
Sokol gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dux to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sokol trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
Dux is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dux lands a couple of elbows.
Sokol trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
Sokol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sokol holds on and takes a little breather.
Dux preventing the sweep.
Dux is looking to work some ground and pound but Sokol has wrist control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
Dux lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sokol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sokol but Sokol pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jan Sokol is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Dux shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sokol is trying to defend but Dux finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sokol gets back to full guard.
Sokol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sokol's head.
Sokol is trying to keep Dux in close.
#T3#
Dux landing some decent shots from guard.
Sokol pulls Dux in close to prevent any damage.
Sokol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dux.
Sokol controlling the position.
Sokol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Dux closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sokol to the mat! Sokol manages to get full guard.
Dux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Dux throwing strikes from guard but Sokol blocks nicely.
Sokol trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
Sokol seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sokol is trying to keep Dux in close.
Dux wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.
Dux is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Dux with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jan Sokol.
I think Sokol has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:49
The fight is ruled a draw!
Jan Sokol retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands! |
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Event:
DC 15: It's Christmas!!!
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sokol is defended easily by Huust.
Huust throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sokol just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Huust! But no joy.
Huust's coach down at Brotherhood MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Huust's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Sokol looking to score a takedown here. Huust is defending well but Sokol drives through and ends up in Huust's guard.
Sokol won't allow Huust to sweep him here.
Sokol throws a big elbow that misses.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Huust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol works over Huust with some ground and pound from guard.
Sokol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sokol is fighting to break Huust's control of his arms but Huust is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Sokol throwing strikes from guard but Huust blocks nicely.
Sokol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Huust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huust is trying to control the position but Sokol postures up.
Sokol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Huust utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Huust avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sokol content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sokol with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing that Sokol has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Huust working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sokol.
Sokol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sokol postures up in Huust's guard and throws a big left but Huust blocks it.
Sokol throwing strikes from guard but Huust blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokol passes into half guard.
Sokol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sokol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Huust is staying active underneath Sokol, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sokol has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sokol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sokol not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Sokol not doing much here.
Sokol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sokol working over Huust with some ground and pound. Huust looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sokol connects with a nice short shot to Huust's temple.
Huust is refusing to be controlled, as Sokol sits in half guard. #SUB#
Sokol is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Huust defends it well.
Sokol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Huust's head. #T4#
Huust keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sokol works his way into full mount!
Sokol prevents Huust from getting the reversal.
Sokol tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sokol with shots to the head and body - Huust looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sokol thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sokol landing punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokol lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Huust hang on?#ROC#Huust is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokol landing strikes from the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Huust blocks a head kick by Sokol.
Huust is still on wobbly legs! Can Sokol finish him?
Sokol slips under a jab.
Sokol tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Huust manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Huust throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Sokol counters with a shoot takedown. Huust fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sokol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sokol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huust swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huust seems to have recovered his senses.
Sokol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Huust really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sokol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Huust preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sokol throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Huust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Sokol makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sokol postures up in Huust's guard and throws a big left but Huust blocks it.
Sokol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sokol postures up in Huust's guard and throws a big left but Huust blocks it.
Sokol cracks Huust with a solid left hand.
Sokol stopping the sweep attempt from Huust.
Huust keeping moving, preventing Sokol from controlling successfully.
Huust trying to keep a closed guard but Sokol is proving a slippery customer.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Huust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Huust preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sokol trying to control but Huust is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sokol blocks a low kick nicely.
Huust misses the jab.
Huust misses with a shot to the body
and Sokol counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Huust is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sokol wants to clinch up but Huust keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Huust releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Huust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Sokol looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Huust keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sokol with the ground and pound but Huust uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sokol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sokol throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Sokol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sokol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Huust works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sokol throwing strikes from guard but Huust blocks nicely.
Sokol wants to control from the top but Huust keeps moving.
Sokol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Huust avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sokol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sokol throwing strikes from guard but Huust blocks nicely.
Sokol controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sokol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sokol distracts Huust with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sokol landing some decent shots from guard.
Sokol trying to control but Huust is working from the bottom.
Sokol working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokol landing some decent shots from guard.
Sokol wants to control from the top but Huust keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##TD#
Sokol drives through with a takedown into Huust's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sokol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sokol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sokol throwing strikes from guard but Huust blocks nicely.
Sokol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sokol works over Huust with some ground and pound from guard.
Sokol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Huust's head.
Jan Sokol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sokol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sokol postures up in Huust's guard and throws a big left but Huust blocks it.
Sokol scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Huust avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sokol trying to control but Huust is working from the bottom.
Sokol postures up in Huust's guard and throws a big left but Huust blocks it.
Sokol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sokol throwing strikes from guard but Huust blocks nicely.
Sokol distracts Huust with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sokol distracts Huust with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sokol throws a big elbow that misses.
Huust preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sokol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Huust working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sokol.
Sokol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huust can do to turn this around?
Sokol working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sokol is working Huust over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sokol postures up in Huust's guard and throws a big left but Huust blocks it. #SUB#
Sokol drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sokol jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sokol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sokol working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Huust's head.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Huust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokol postures up in Huust's guard and throws a big left but Huust blocks it. #T3#
Huust utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sokol is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sokol scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sokol throws a big elbow that misses.
Sokol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sokol throws a big elbow that misses.
Huust has momentary wrist control but Sokol slips an elbow through the middle.
Huust working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sokol.
Sokol trying to control but Huust is working from the bottom.
Sokol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Huust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Sokol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Huust works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sokol with a nice head shot there.
Sokol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sokol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sokol throwing strikes but missing.
Sokol throws a big right hand that misses.
Sokol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huust digs a good body shot into Sokol's ribs.
Jan Sokol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Sokol.
Sokol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Huust! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A jab from Huust misses.
Reico Huust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huust throws a right hand that misses
and Sokol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sokol.
Sokol working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Huust is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sokol tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sokol in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huust parries the strikes from Sokol easily there. Sokol is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Huust to escape.
Sokol is looking to take a break and control but Huust is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huust managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sokol.
#T1#
Sokol tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sokol trying to control the action but Huust is working from the bottom.
Sokol scoring with punches from side control.
Sokol lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Huust down.
Sokol misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Huust regains half guard, as Sokol was trying to land strikes.
Huust trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Sokol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sokol throwing shots but Huust is blocking nicely.
Huust is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Sokol is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sokol throws a strike but Huust avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sokol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sokol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sokol chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Huust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huust avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Huust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Sokol throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Huust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokol moves away.
Huust tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sokol manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sokol throws a series of punches but Huust avoids them all with ease.
Huust misses with a looping left.
Sokol feinted with a counter takedown.
Sokol lands a leg kick that knocks Huust off balance momentarily.
Sokol throws a body kick that misses.
Sokol throws a sloppy head kick and Huust moves out of range easily. #T4#
Nice body punch from Huust. #TD#
Sokol shoots in and bounces Huust off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sokol throwing strikes from guard but Huust blocks nicely.
Sokol scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sokol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sokol throws an elbow that misses. Huust uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sokol's guard. Nice move by Huust!#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huust is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Huust preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol had his way with Reico Huust in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Huust just misses with a punch to the body.
Huust throws an overhand right that lands on Sokol's shoulder, as Sokol tries to avoid the shot.
Sokol shoots in but no luck this time.
Huust shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Huust lands with a hook. Sokol tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Huust swats away the attempt to clinch by Sokol.
Sokol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sokol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sokol throws a hook to the side of Huust's head but Huust sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huust moves out of range of the body kick from Sokol.
Reico Huust seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Huust misses with a looping left.
Huust swings for the body but Sokol moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Sokol blocks the leg kick.
Sokol throws a head kick that half lands.
#T1#
Sokol throws a wild body kick that Huust sees coming a mile off.
Huust fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Huust wants to clinch up but Sokol keeps it at a distance.
Huust connects with a body shot.
Reico Huust is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huust comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sokol checks a leg kick.
Huust moves out of range as Sokol throws a body kick.
Huust throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sokol blocks a jab.
A jab from Sokol misses.
Sokol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huust keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sokol takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Sokol tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Sokol.
Huust looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Huust throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sokol.
A jab from Huust misses.
Sokol wants to clinch.
Huust blocks a head kick by Sokol.
Sokol throws the left hand but Huust avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huust throws out the jab.
Huust looks to land a right hand but Sokol moved out of range.
Huust just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSokol.
Sokol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Sokol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Huust changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Huust misses. #T3#
Huust is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokol.
Sokol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Huust blocks a head kick by Sokol.
Sokol connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Huust tries to bum rush Sokol with a series of wild strikes but Sokol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Huust has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sokol.
Sokol throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Huust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reico Huust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huust misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Sokol misses the target.
Huust finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Huust.
Huust swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Huust throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sokol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huust missing with a left hand there. Sokol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sokol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huust.
Jan Sokol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Huust is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T4#
Sokol throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sokol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huust.
Huust attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sokol scores with a head kick. Huust tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Sokol looking to score a takedown here. Huust is defending well but Sokol drives through and ends up in Huust's guard.
Huust is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sokol passes Huust's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sokol content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reico Huust.
I think Sokol has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 49:46
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sokol!
Jan Sokol is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
DC 10: Dye vs Late
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Prince throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sokol sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Sokol shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Prince manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sokol throws a big elbow that misses.
Sokol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sokol tries to free his leg and advance position but Prince is retaining full guard.
Sokol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Prince preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Prince holds on and takes a little breather.
Sokol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sokol working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Prince's head.
Sokol throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Sokol throws a big right hand that misses.
Sokol throws a big right hand that misses.
Prince avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Prince keeping moving, preventing Sokol from controlling successfully.
Sokol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Prince preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sokol trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Prince manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Prince stopping the sweep attempt from Sokol.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Prince postures up.
#T2#
Prince wants to stand but Sokol has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Prince preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokol is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sokol throws a strike but Prince rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Sokol looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Prince has picked Sokol up and slammed him! Sokol can't keep hold of the triangle and Prince manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Sokol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sokol is looking for a sweep.
Sokol wants to control but Prince postures up.
Sokol is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Prince off and has taken his back!#T3#
Sokol throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Sokol throwing sloppy strikes.
Sokol is looking to control Prince but Prince is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sokol misses with a punch to the head.
Sokol landing with strikes. #SUB#
Sokol looking for the choke but no joy.
Prince avoids the strikes from Sokol. #T4#
I would not like to be Prince right now.
Sokol has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Prince.
Sokol scores with strikes from the back.
Prince finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
BOOM! Sokol connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sokol raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prince suckers Sokol into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Prince is now in Sokol's guard!
Prince trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prince must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sokol bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Prince's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol 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##TD#
Prince gets caught flat footed, as Sokol shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sokol tries to free his leg and advance position but Prince is retaining full guard.
Sokol postures up in Prince's guard and throws a big left but Prince blocks it.
Sokol landing some decent shots from guard.
Sokol throwing strikes from guard but Prince blocks nicely.
Sokol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Prince avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol throwing strikes from guard but Prince blocks nicely.
Sokol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Prince is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokol has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Sokol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prince swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sokol is looking to work some ground and pound but Prince has wrist control.
Sokol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Prince preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Prince avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prince is trying to keep Sokol in close.
Sokol throws a big elbow that misses.
Prince trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sokol. Prince does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prince throws a chopping leg kick but Sokol manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sokol looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Prince throws out a powerful jab.
Prince throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sokol throws a big counter combination but Prince scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Prince attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Sokol shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Prince on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sokol throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Prince to regain full guard.
Sokol working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sokol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sokol throwing strikes but missing.
Sokol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sokol looking to sit in guard and control but Prince gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Prince being controlled here momentarily.
Sokol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prince is one step ahead there.
Sokol working a defensive guard here.
Sokol wants to sweep here but Prince controlling him for the moment.
Sokol is trying to control the position but Prince postures up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Prince is looking to stand up but Sokol won't let him.
Prince preventing the sweep.
Sokol is working hard here to advance position.
Sokol is pulling down on Prince's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokol is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Prince working a defensive guard here.
Sokol throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prince utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Sokol fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Prince to the ground. Sokol is now in Prince's guard.
Sokol throws a big right hand that misses.
Sokol wants to pass the guard but Prince is keeping the position.
Sokol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sokol wants to control from the top but Prince keeps moving.
Prince avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince being controlled here, momentarily.
Prince controls Sokol momentarily but Sokol frees himself. #T1#
Prince utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sokol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sokol throwing strikes from guard but Prince blocks nicely.
Prince utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Prince is trying to hold Sokol in close to prevent damage but Sokol has managed to pass into half guard.
Sokol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sokol throws a strike but Prince avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sokol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sokol throws a big right hand that misses.
Nasir Prince has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sokol with a nice head shot there.
Sokol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prince works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sokol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Prince avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sokol throws a strike but Prince rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sokol looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Prince puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sokol flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sokol is trying is best to control the position here.
Sokol trying to get back to full guard but Prince takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Sokol is desperately trying to improve his position but Prince has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Sokol reaches up to try and control the position but Prince seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Sokol rolls and tries to escape and now Prince has his back!
Prince has the hooks in. Sokol is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sokol wants to control his opponent's hands but Prince gets his hands free.
Sokol can't escape the position.
Sokol surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Sokol is in bad spot here.
Jan Sokol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Sokol trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sokol is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Sokol showing good submission defense here.
Sokol wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prince doesn't have the hooks in and Sokol manages to turn into his guard.
Sokol is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jan Sokol.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sokol, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sokol! |
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Event:
DC 5: Doncic vs Silva
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Sokol throws a sloppy head kick and Sobhraj moves out of range easily.
Sobhraj misses with a straight left.
Sobhraj takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sobhraj just misses with a punch to the body.
Sokol plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD2#
Sokol shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sobhraj napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobhraj tries to improve position but can't.
Sokol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sobhraj keeps working.
Sobhraj is trying to improve his position.
Sokol working the ground and pound from side control.
Sobhraj stops Sokol from passing to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokol scoring with punches and elbows.
Sobhraj is pushing Sokol's head away, looking to escape. Sokol manages to hold on to the position though.
Sobhraj is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Sobhraj takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC2#Sobhraj is rocked!
Sobhraj dodges the ground and pound from Sokol.
Sobhraj can't do much from the bottom here.
Sokol creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Oh Sobhraj is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sokol grinds an elbow into Sobhraj's temple.
Sokol working the body and head with strikes.
The ground and pound from Sokol seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sobhraj seems to have got his legs back now.
Sobhraj tries to improve position but can't.
Sokol landing a few strikes.
Sokol scoring with punches from side control.
Sobhraj takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sokol working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Sobhraj is trying to get back to half guard.
Sokol scoring with punches and elbows.
Sokol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sobhraj taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sobhraj taking a bit of punishment here - Sokol scoring with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobhraj is trying to control Sokol's posture but Sokol avoids it.
Sokol cracks Sobhraj with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Sokol immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Sobhraj is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Sokol!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Sokol! |
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Event:
DMMA Friday Night Fights X
Date: Sep 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Sokol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes throws a chopping leg kick but Sokol manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barnes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sokol throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown. Sokol fights it but they end up in 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.
Sokol wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Sokol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sokol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing that Barnes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Sokol looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sokol 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnes working some strikes from top position.#ROC#Sokol is rocked!#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sokol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Sokol keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnes distracts Sokol with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barnes distracts Sokol with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sokol is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?
Sokol wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Sokol is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
Sokol seems to have recovered his senses.
Sokol is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barnes prevents Sokol from improving his position.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sokol knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sokol wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sokol taking some punishment here, with Barnes in his half guard.
Barnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sokol blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes lands a big elbow - Sokol is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Barnes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Barnes!
Our winner, Alex Barnes, 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:
DMMA 132 Abarai vs Kersikov
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Lvavatai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sokol shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Sokol bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lvavatai regains half guard.
Lvavatai wants to get back to his feet.
Sokol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lvavatai keeps working.
Lvavatai gets back to full guard.
Sokol wants to pass the guard but Lvavatai is keeping the position.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sokol is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sokol won't allow Lvavatai to sweep him here.
Sokol has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai is trying to control the position but Sokol postures up. #SUB2#
Lvavatai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sokol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lvavatai is tightening it up a little... Sokol has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sokol reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sokol taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lvavatai !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tiaoali Lvavatai !
An out of breath Tiaoali Lvavatai 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:
DMMA 124 Seppo vs Account 3
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Sokol shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Goon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Goon bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Goon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Goon connects with a jab.
Sokol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sokol fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Goon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Sokol misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sokol - that will leave a mark!
Sokol shoots in and drives through. Goon sprawls well.
Sokol pushes Goon away with a front kick.
Goon throws a lazy right hand but Sokol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sokol throws a sloppy head kick and Goon moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Sokol drives through with a takedown into Goon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Sokol thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sokol throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Sokol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sokol throwing strikes from guard but Goon blocks nicely.
Sokol controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sokol passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sokol working the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Sokol.
Sokol misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sokol lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sokol misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T2#
Sokol working the ground and pound but Goon is defending the strikes.
Sokol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goon keeps working. #SUB2#
Sokol working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Goon is not content to let Sokol control the position.
Sokol happy to just control the position for now.
Sokol fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T3#
Sokol in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sokol scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Goon to see if he's OK.
Sokol wants to control but Goon is keeping him busy.
Goon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sokol on the ground.#SUB2#
Sokol tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sokol has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sokol lands a nice forearm strike.
Goon parries the strikes from Sokol easily there. Sokol is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Goon to escape.
#T4#
Sokol in side control, throwing shots but Goon defends.
Sokol scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Goon to see if he's OK.
Sokol scoring with punches from side control.
Sokol working the body and head with strikes.
Goon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sokol creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Sokol goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Goon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sokol but great work by Goon.
Sokol is looking for a sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goon wants to stand but Sokol has his arm trapped.
Sokol is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sokol wants to improve his position but Goon is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol 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#
Goon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goon wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Sokol drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Goon is not content to let Sokol control the position.
Goon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Goon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sokol in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sokol tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sokol postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sokol is looking to take a break and control but Goon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sokol has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sokol creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Sokol lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Goon down.
Jan Sokol has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sokol trying to control the position but Goon is working away.
Check out the look on Sokol's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB2#
Sokol working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
An elbow from Sokol crashes against the mat.
Sokol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goon keeps working. #T2#
Sokol misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sokol working the body and head with strikes.
Sokol in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sokol in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Goon is not content to let Sokol control the position.
Goon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sokol.
Sokol scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Goon to see if he's OK.#T3#
Sokol scoring with punches from side control.
Sokol throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sokol controlling from side mount.
Sokol is looking to take a break and control but Goon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Sokol are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sokol landing a few strikes.
Goon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sokol cracks Goon with a big right hand but Goon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T4#
Goon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sokol throws a strike aimed at the side of Goon's head but Goon avoids it well.
Sokol lands a few punches from side control.
An elbow from Sokol crashes against the mat.
Sokol working the ground and pound.
Goon is not content to let Sokol control the position.
Sokol working the ground and pound but Goon is defending the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokol lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sokol looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Goon is avoiding damage well.
Sokol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sokol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goon keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Goon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sokol shoots for a takedown but Goon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A lazy left from Goon finds it's target.
Goon leaves Sokol with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sokol fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jerry Goon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Sokol.
Sokol shoots in looking for a takedown. Goon tries to sprawl out of it but Sokol keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Goon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sokol doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sokol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Goon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sokol.
Goon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jerry Goon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sokol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sokol scores with a head kick.
#TD2#
Sokol closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Goon did well to prevent Sokol getting side control.
Goon is looking for a sweep. Sokol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sokol is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Goon is defending against the submission attempts here by Sokol.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Sokol seems to be working for a kimura but Goon defends the submission attempt.
Sokol wants to take a breather but Goon is having none of it.
Sokol trying to mount his opponent but Goon defends it.
Sokol is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Sokol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goon trying to control from the bottom.
Sokol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goon's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goon has hold of Sokol's hands but Sokol slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sokol works his way into side control.
Sokol trying to control the action but Goon is working from the bottom.
Sokol looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Goon is avoiding damage well.
Sokol lands an elbow.
Jan Sokol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Sokol in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Sokol 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jan Sokol.
I've got Sokol 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sokol! |
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Event:
LAFC Montreal
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Sokol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Sokol closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Malvoe quickly recovers to half guard.
Malvoe is trying to control but can't.
Sokol is looking to stall here but Malvoe recovers full guard.
Sokol slips nicely into half guard.
Sokol is keen to just control but Malvoe is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Sokol wants to work for an arm triangle but Malvoe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokol is looking to take a break and control but Malvoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sokol trying to control from half guard but Malvoe is working away.
Sokol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Malvoe trying to hold on to Sokol's head to control him but Sokol postures up.
#T1#
Sokol wants to take a breather but Malvoe is having none of it.
Sokol slows the pace down in half guard.
Malvoe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sokol.
Sokol throwing shots but Malvoe is blocking nicely.
Malvoe is not content to let Sokol control the position.
Sokol passes to full mount!
Sokol moves to the back.
I would not like to be Malvoe right now.
#T2#
Malvoe looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sokol.
#SUB#
Malvoe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sokol's arms.
Sokol is looking to control Malvoe but Malvoe is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sokol missing with strikes from the back.
Sokol is not going to allow Malvoe to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Sokol has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sokol tries to get the hooks in deep but Malvoe pushed the leg off. #T3##SUB#
Sokol is persistently looking for the submission but Malvoe is defending it well.
Sokol biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sokol has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sokol misses with punches from the back. #SUB#
Malvoe is trying to defend against the choke here but Sokol has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Sokol Tightens the hold and Malvoe taps out furiously! Sokol displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jan Sokol! |
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Event:
LAFC Fight Night 2
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Sokol has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sokol blocking some punches.
Brown tries to circle away but Sokol has him pinned against the cage.
Sokol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sokol lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown. #BC#
Sokol breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
Brown scores with a nice head shot.
Sokol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Sokol throws a big counter combination but Brown scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sokol walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sokol scores with a kick to the body.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Sokol shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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!
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
And Sokol counters with a quick kick to the body but Brown blocks it.#TD#
Sokol decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Sokol is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sokol works his way into side control. #T1#
Brown is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sokol is controlling him well.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sokol remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sokol is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sokol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Sokol working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Sokol has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Brown is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sokol yanks on the arm and Brown is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sokol.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jan Sokol! |
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Event:
LAFC 33
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Sokol clinches up with Garcilazo and pushes him back against the cage.
Garcilazo looking for a takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sokol 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.
Sokol lands with a left to the head.
Sokol swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcilazo uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Garcilazo has clasped his hands together around Sokol's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Garcilazo swings around for an armbar but Sokol sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Garcilazo's guard.#SUB#
Garcilazo has his foot on Sokol's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sokol works his way back into a safe position though.
Sokol wants to pass the guard but Garcilazo is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Sokol drops back looking for a leg! Garcilazo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Garcilazo manages to kick Sokol off! Sokol jumps back into Garcilazo's guard.
Sokol slips nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sokol seems to be looking for submissions.
Garcilazo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at PRETTY PETERS FIGHT CLUB that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Sokol tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcilazo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sokol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sokol scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Garcilazo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sokol is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sokol lands with some strikes.
Garcilazo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sokol is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Garcilazo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Garcilazo shrugs it off.
Sokol trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Garcilazo has given up his back. Will we see Sokol going for some submissions?
Sokol not allowing Garcilazo to control his hands.
Garcilazo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Sokol is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Garcilazo is surviving well by controlling Sokol's body position as best he can.
Garcilazo is desperately trying to improve his position but Sokol has a good base and remains in mount.
Sokol is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sokol trying to control but Garcilazo is having none of it.
Garcilazo tries to lock up and control but Sokol gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Garcilazo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcilazo gets back to half guard.
Sokol seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcilazo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garcilazo trying to control here.
Garcilazo keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Garcilazo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sokol winds up and cracks Garcilazo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sokol uses his free foot to push down on Garcilazo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Garcilazo.
Garcilazo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sokol is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T4##SUB2#
Sokol is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Garcilazo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Garcilazo tries to hold on but Sokol pushes him away. #SUB2#
Sokol is working for a guillotine from mount but Garcilazo frees his head quite easily.
Sokol looking to control but Garcilazo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Garcilazo tries to reverse the position but Sokol maintains control.
Garcilazo is working hard here to advance position.
Sokol wants to control the pace but Garcilazo is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcilazo regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Sokol clinches with his opponent.
Sokol pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sokol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sokol using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sokol.
Garcilazo tries to score a body lock takedown but Sokol shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Sokol.
Sokol lands a knee to the body.
#TD#
Garcilazo has clasped his hands together around Sokol's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sokol is looking for a sweep.
Sokol is trying to control Garcilazo's posture but Garcilazo avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Garcilazo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Sokol tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Garcilazo has hold of Sokol's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Sokol seems comfortable defending it but Garcilazo has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Sokol is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Sokol is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Garcilazo couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Garcilazo!
Our winner, Jose Garcilazo, 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:
LAFC 27
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Kekman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sokol to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sokol stays in close to Kekman's body and controls the position.
Kekman trying to keep a closed guard but Sokol is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Kekman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sokol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sokol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Kekman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokol stands and throws Kekman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kekman keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokol is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kekman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Sokol throws a strike aimed at the side of Kekman's head but Kekman avoids it well.
Sokol trying to control the action but Kekman is working from the bottom.
Sokol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Sokol thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kekman sneaks back into half guard.
Kekman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sokol.
Sokol trying to control the action but Kekman is working from the bottom.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Sokol is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Sokol is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kekman defends it well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sokol passes to full mount!
Sokol trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sokol wants to take Kekman's back but he can't do it this time.
Sokol lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sokol with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sokol wants to control the pace but Kekman is squirming around nicely.
Sokol controlling his opponent. #T3#
Sokol avoids the attempt from Kekman to control.
Sokol takes Kekman's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kekman is in trouble.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sokol's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kekman is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Sokol has his arm under Kekman's chin here. Game over son! Sokol squeezes tightly and Kekman is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jan Sokol! |
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Event:
LAFC 23
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
DeLuna scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC#Sokol is rocked!
Sokol shoots in but no luck this time.
Sokol is still on wobbly legs! Can DeLuna finish him?
DeLuna stuffs the takedown attempt from Sokol. Sokol gets slowly back to his feet.
Sokol seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Sokol shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in DeLuna's guard.
Sokol must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sokol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeLuna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sokol postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
DeLuna is looking to stand up but Sokol isn't so interested in that idea.
DeLuna trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Sokol drops back looking for a leg! DeLuna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DeLuna manages to kick Sokol off! Sokol jumps back into DeLuna's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol won't allow DeLuna to get back to his feet.
Sokol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DeLuna is looking to stand up but Sokol isn't so interested in that idea. #T1##SUB2#
Sokol has gone for a leg lock! DeLuna slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sokol's guard.#REVR#
DeLuna wanted to stand there but Sokol had control of the position.
DeLuna really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sokol looking for a sweep. Not yet Sokol, not yet.
DeLuna trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sokol's guard.
Sokol seems keen to control DeLuna's posture.
Sokol 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.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
DeLuna is looking to stand up but Sokol won't let him.
Sokol wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
DeLuna throws a right and a left that Sokol avoids nicely.
Sokol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
DeLuna half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
DeLuna has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
Frankie DeLuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Sokol.
Sokol scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sokol shoots in but no luck this time.
DeLuna looks to land a combination but Sokol avoids it well.
DeLuna is looking to land body kicks.
DeLuna misses with a jab, cross combination.
DeLuna's corner calls for a 1-2. DeLuna obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sokol dodges the punch combination from DeLuna.
Sokol blocks a head kick by DeLuna.
Sokol throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Sokol looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sokol wants to pass the guard but DeLuna is keeping the position.#T3#
DeLuna is looking to stand up but Sokol isn't so interested in that idea.
DeLuna keeping moving, preventing Sokol from controlling successfully.
Sokol lands a couple of digs.
Sokol stops DeLuna from standing up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sokol shoots in and gets a takedown into DeLuna's guard.
Sokol won't allow DeLuna to get back to his feet.
DeLuna keeping moving, preventing Sokol from controlling successfully.
Sokol slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but DeLuna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokol postures up in DeLuna's guard and throws a big left but DeLuna blocks it. #ES#
DeLuna is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sokol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie DeLuna dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##KD#
Oooooh!!! DeLuna has knocked Sokol down with a huge combo! DeLuna steps away and waves a wobbly Sokol back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#TD#
DeLuna closes the distance looking for a takedown. Sokol stuffs it but DeLuna still has hold of him. DeLuna picks Sokol up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. DeLuna slams Sokol to the floor and that's really hurt Sokol - he doesn't know where he is! DeLuna throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie DeLuna! |
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Event:
Bellicose - Howard vs Horton
Date: Dec 17, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Jarrett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sokol's guard.
Sokol looking for a sweep. Not yet Sokol, not yet.
Sokol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sokol is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jarrett is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Sokol escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jarrett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jarrett pushing down on Sokol's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sokol moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jarrett is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Jarrett has gone for a leg lock! Sokol slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jarrett's guard.#REVR##T1#
Sokol postures up in Jarrett's guard and throws a big left but Jarrett blocks it.
Sokol trying to control but Jarrett is working from the bottom.
Sokol passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jarrett is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Sokol wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jarrett, who protects the arm well.
Jarrett struggling a bit here.
Sokol is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jarrett will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sokol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Sokol tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Jarrett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sokol tries to score with some ground and pound. Jarrett controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sokol working away.
Sokol throws an elbow but Jarrett slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sokol definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sokol wants to control but Jarrett is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sokol tries for a kimura but Jarrett is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarrett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jarrett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sokol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Sokol thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jarrett is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Sokol is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jarrett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sokol is looking to take a break and control but Jarrett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Sokol tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jarrett struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jarrett is looking to regain half guard here but Sokol keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Sokol tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sokol throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sokol wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jarrett, who protects the arm well.
Jarrett controls the position for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sokol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarrett moves away.
Jarrett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sokol.
Sokol changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jarrett tries to avoid it but Sokol manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jarrett to the ground. Jarrett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jarrett has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sokol will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sokol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jarrett scores with a head kick.
Sokol fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jarrett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sokol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sokol shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jarrett as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Jarrett manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sokol on his heels. He'll look to pass Sokol's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarrett trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jarrett looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Jarrett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jarrett trying to control but Sokol is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sokol had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jarrett defends it easily.
Jarrett postures up.
Jarrett throws an elbow that misses. Sokol uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jarrett's guard. Nice move by Sokol!#REVR#
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarrett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Sokol thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sokol passes into half guard. #SUB#
Sokol is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sokol is trying to control the action in half guard but Jarrett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Sokol is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jarrett is just riding it out for now. Sokol eventually gives up the hold.
Sokol is looking to advance position but Jarrett won't allow it. #T3#
Jarrett keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sokol wants to control but Jarrett is keeping him busy.
Sokol stalling.
Sokol seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jarrett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sokol is really struggling to control Jarrett but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sokol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Sokol is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sokol is thwarting Jarrett's attempts to control the position.
Sokol trying to control the action but Jarrett is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jarrett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jarrett tries a head kick but it misses.
Sokol wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jarrett tries to close the distance and clinch but Sokol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sokol feinted with a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sokol closes the distance and clinches up with Jarrett, looking for a takedown. Sokol pushes Jarrett against the cage but Jarrett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Raheem Jarrett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Sokol scores with a takedown into Jarrett's guard.
Sokol engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raheem Jarrett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jarrett throws a leg kick but Sokol checks it.
Sokol changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Sokol closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jarrett to the mat! Jarrett manages to get full guard.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarrett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokol prevents Jarrett from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Sokol drops back looking for a leg! Jarrett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jarrett manages to kick Sokol off! Sokol jumps back into Jarrett's guard.
Jarrett keeping moving, preventing Sokol from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarrett controls Sokol momentarily but Sokol frees himself.
Sokol trying to control but Jarrett is working from the bottom.
Jarrett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1#
Sokol passes Jarrett's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sokol is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sokol is looking to take a break and control but Jarrett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sokol frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sokol trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jarrett squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#SUB#
Sokol working for a guillotine from mount but Jarrett is in no mood to give up. #T2#
Sokol trying to control but Jarrett is having none of it.
Sokol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jarrett can do to turn this around?
Jarrett is trying to stand up.#SUB#
Sokol looking to secure an arm triangle but Jarrett defends it well.
Jarrett gets back to half guard.
Jarrett is looking to improve his position.
Jarrett is not content to let Sokol control the position.
Sokol prevents Jarrett from standing back up.
#T3#
Sokol is keen to just control but Jarrett is a slippery customer.
Sokol prevents Jarrett from standing back up.
Sokol prevents Jarrett from improving his position.#SUB#
Sokol is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jarrett pushes Sokol off looking to stand but Sokol dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Sokol is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jarrett defends it well. #SUB#
Sokol is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jarrett is just riding it out for now. Sokol eventually gives up the hold. #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.
Sokol wants to control but Jarrett is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jarrett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sokol doesn't seem bothered though.
Sokol looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sokol throws a hook to the side of Jarrett's head but Jarrett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Jarrett tries to counter it with a takedown but Sokol pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sokol tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jarrett defends well and Sokol ends up having to push Jarrett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jarrett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sokol prevents a body shot from Jarrett.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Sokol showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sokol has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sokol! |
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Event:
Bellicose - DeKoning vs Murphy
Date: Nov 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Sokol darts in looking for a takedown but Hunt gets double underhooks and turns Sokol into the cage.
A short left from Hunt.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sokol backwards. #BC2#
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Sokol has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sokol throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sokol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sokol shoots in for a double leg but Hunt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jan Sokol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokol fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sokol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol slips a straight right by Hunt.
Sokol looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hunt throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Sokol shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hunt sprawls well. Hunt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sokol gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sokol.#TD#
Sokol decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Hunt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sokol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hunt controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Sokol is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Sokol is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hunt can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Hunt desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hunt wants to control but Sokol is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sokol haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sokol wants to free his trapped foot but Hunt is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Sokol is looking for a kimura but Hunt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sokol to get the leverage. #T3##SUB#
Sokol wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sokol prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Sokol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hunt told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sokol thows a huge punch but Hunt dodges it nicely.
Sokol is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.
Hunt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sokol.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sokol is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Sokol is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Sokol looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Sokol is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunt is just riding it out for now. Sokol eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sokol is pressing down on Hunt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunt is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Hunt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sokol shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunt as he avoids it easily.
Sokol scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Sokol shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense.
Sokol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sokol closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hunt circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sokol. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sokol shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hunt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Sokol from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sokol is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sokol's guard. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Sokol is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunt is aware though and is defending well.
Hunt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Sokol is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sokol is on top in guard.
#REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunt holds on and takes a little breather.
Hunt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sokol preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Sokol drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sokol jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sokol postures up in Hunt's guard and throws a big left but Hunt blocks it.
Sokol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Hunt pulls Sokol in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Hunt 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.#SUB#
Sokol postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hunt is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sokol, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Sokol working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt 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. #T3#
Sokol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hunt.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sokol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sokol.
Sokol misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pate Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sokol shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sokol misses with a takedown attempt
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sokol looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sokol looks for a takedown but Hunt sprawls well.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Sokol misses its intended target.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt throws a hook but Sokol avoids it easily.
Sokol shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokol.
Hunt stuffs the takedown attempt from Sokol. Sokol gets slowly back to his feet.
Sokol shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sokol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunt is fending him off so far but Sokol persists. Nope, Hunt circles away and we're back to standing.
Sokol shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunt pinned against the cage. Hunt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good exchange - Sokol coming out on top.#T1#
Sokol on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hunt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sokol.
Sokol tries for a takedown but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sokol shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but Sokol keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt stuffs the takedown.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch.
Sokol staying out of range there.
Hunt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hunt wants it to stay on the feet.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Sokol avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Hunt tries to bum rush Sokol with a series of wild strikes but Sokol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sokol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sokol shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sokol's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sokol misses with a takedown attempt - Hunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC2#Sokol is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokol shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Sokol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sokol shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sokol seems to have got his legs back now.
Hunt slaps away a takedown attempt from Sokol, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Sokol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sokol.
Sokol on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hunt slaps away a takedown attempt from Sokol, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hunt misses with a hook. Sokol ducked under it nicely.
Sokol misses with a takedown
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sokol shoots for a takedown but Hunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sokol shoots in but no luck this time.
Sokol slips under a jab.
Sokol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sokol looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunt is fending him off so far but Sokol persists. Nope, Hunt circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jan Sokol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt jabs Sokol to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunt thuds his right hand into Sokol's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hunt lands a jab to Sokol's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokol shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but Sokol keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pate Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hunt 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 John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pate Hunt! |
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Event:
Bellicose - McCoy vs Rider
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Sokol moves into the clinch successfully.
Sokol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sokol is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sokol throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barella blocks it with crossed arms.
Sokol tries to land a knee to the head but Barella blocks with his arms.
Barella blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sokol missing with knees to the body.
Barella is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sokol to keep the fight standing.
Sokol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barella fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barella tries a knee to the head but Sokol blocks it.
Sokol dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sokol tries to work over Barella's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sokol throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barella blocks it with crossed arms.
Sokol tries a knee to the head but Barella blocks it.
#TD#
Barella jumps into guard, dragging Sokol to the mat.
#T1##SUB#
Sokol got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barella has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sokol has managed to get both his arms back between Barella's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Barella working for a triangle but Sokol defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokol lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Barella has his foot on Sokol's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sokol works his way back into a safe position though.
Sokol trying to control but Barella is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barella looking for a guillotine here but Sokol defends easily.
Sokol passes Barella's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Barella is defending against the submission attempts here by Sokol.
Sokol is trying to control. Barella wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Barella looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sokol is thwarting Barella's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barella wants to get back to full guard but Sokol has mounted him!#SUB2#
Sokol has control of Barella's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barella regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Barella is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Sokol has control of Barella's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barella regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sokol prevents Barella from getting the reversal.
Sokol trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sokol controlling the pace for now.
Sokol with good strikes from the mount here!
Sokol can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barella is looking to escape. #T4#
Barella keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sokol working the ground and pound effectively.
Sokol wants to control the pace but Barella is squirming around nicely.
Sokol working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB2#
Barella defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sokol.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokol is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sokol trying to control but Barella is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barella throws a low kick but Sokol avoids it.
Sokol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Sokol clinches up against the cage.
Sokol lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sokol stops a takedown attempt from Barella.
Sokol tries a knee to the head but Barella blocks it.
Sokol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barella tries to pull guard but Sokol won't allow it.
Sokol landing knees to the head.
A short right from Barella.
Barella takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella tries to land a knee to the head but Sokol blocks with his arms.
Sokol scores with a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sokol lands a hook that snaps the head of Barella backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sokol stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
Barella misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Sokol.
Sokol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sokol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sokol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sokol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sokol blocking some punches.
Barella tries to break the clinch but Sokol is controlling the position.
Sokol lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barella.
Sokol is working for takedown but Barella is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jan Sokol seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Sokol. #BC#
Barella escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Sokol. No joy for Barella on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Barella. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL#
Barella forces Sokol back against the cage and clinches.
Sokol is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barella gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sokol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sokol lands a nice shot to the body.
Sokol misses with a body punch.
Sokol works on Barella's body with a couple of short punches.
Barella looking to slow down the pace here.
Barella is trying to pull guard but Sokol turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Sokol jumps guard.
Barella wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.
Sokol 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Barella drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sokol manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barella has Sokol in his guard.#REVB##T3##SUB#
Sokol avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Barella is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barella preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Sokol is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Barella is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Barella is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sokol defends well.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sokol keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barella's head.#SUB2#
Sokol drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sokol jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sokol is in close to Barella's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Barella looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sokol tries to free his leg and advance position but Barella is retaining full guard.
Jan Sokol has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokol slips nicely into half guard.
Barella is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sokol looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Sokol darts in and clinches Barella up against the cage.
Sokol slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Sokol.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sokol.
Barella goes for a takedown attempt but Sokol pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Barella closes the distance and clinches.
Barella lands a shoulder strike.
Sokol misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella can't break the clinch.
Sokol has Barella pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barella manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sokol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sokol pushes off an throws an elbow but Barella leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Sokol lands with a left to the head.
Barella looking to throw knees to the head but Sokol is blocking nicely.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Barella.
Sokol struggles to land a body shot inside as Barella controls his hands.
Sokol tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barella blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sokol prevents the takedown attempt.
Barella using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sokol has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sokol scores with a shoulder strike.
Barella tries to pull guard but Sokol won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Barella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barella.
Sokol with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barella with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sokol lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
A knee to the head by Sokol.
Barella has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sokol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Barella.
Barella tries to pull guard but Sokol forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sokol changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barella fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Sokol tries to keep at a distance but Barella has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sokol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sokol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sokol - that landed with a thud.
Sokol landing knees to the head.
#T3#
Barella blocks an uppercut.
Sokol misses with some punches.
Barella is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Barella has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sokol uses from the top position.
Sokol stays in close to Barella's body and controls the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sokol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sokol stands and throws Barella's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barella is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sokol wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barella, who protects the arm well.
Jan Sokol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Barella prevents Sokol from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Barella's face as Sokol controls the position.
Barella can't do much from the bottom here.
Sokol moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Barella tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sonny Barella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A control attempt from Barella but he's now mounted!
Sokol controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Sokol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sokol winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sokol! |
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Event:
NYCL 23 - Bateman vs Daverio
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
No joy there for Van Hire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Hire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Van Hire closes the distance and clinches.
Sokol goes for a takedown attempt but Van Hire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Van Hire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sokol, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sokol.
Sokol takes a shot to the head.
Sokol has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Hire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sokol's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Hire works on Sokol's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol fails to pull guard.
Whealer Van Hire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Sokol.
Sokol tries to pull guard but Van Hire holds him up against the cage and eventually Sokol drops back down to his feet.
Van Hire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sokol tries to pull guard but Van Hire forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Hire. #T1#
Van Hire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Sokol is rocked!
Sokol is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Hire is defending well.
Sokol is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Hire finish him?
Sokol's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sokol tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Hire just stands there and leans against the cage.
Van Hire lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Hire lands with a light punch inside.
Sokol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sokol is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Hire to keep the fight standing.
Sokol tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van Hire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sokol jumps guard but Van Hire turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sokol is trying to pull guard but Van Hire has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Hire.
Van Hire throws a big uppercut that drops Sokol! More strikes from Van Hire and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sokol lies dazed against the cage as Van Hire celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Whealer Van Hire! |
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Event:
NYCL 16 - Rich' vs Olatunji
Date: Aug 13, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Phillips looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sokol on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Phillips trying to pass the guard but Sokol defending well.
Phillips thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Phillips really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sokol is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Phillips is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sokol controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sokol manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Sokol manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Phillips manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sokol passes into half guard.
Phillips wants to control but Sokol is keeping busy.
Sokol prevents Phillips from improving his position.
Sokol winds up and cracks Phillips with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sokol controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sokol lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Still in half guard, Sokol seems content to control.
Phillips wants to control but Sokol is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sokol seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Phillips is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jan Sokol! |
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Event:
DFN 4: Sokol vs. Park
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Park throws a body punch but Sokol moves out of range.
Sokol seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Park throws a shot from downtown. Sokol moves away and avoids it.
Sokol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sokol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Park.
Park throws a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sokol 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 Park has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Park and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Park is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sokol throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Park's waist but Park gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sokol off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Park.
Sokol moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Sokol defending well as Park loads up on a big left hand.
Park throws a jab but it's blocked by Sokol.
Sokol tries to clinch there but Park circles away.
Sokol is looking to slow Park down with leg kicks.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Park scores with a push kick.
Sokol works over Park's head and body with a nice combination.
Sloppy strikes from Sokol. Those never looked like landing.
Nice straight punches there by Sokol. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sokol.
Sokol throws a leg kick but Park moved away.
Sokol shoots for a double leg takedown but Park sprawls well. He's pushed Sokol's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Park misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokol.
#T2#
Sokol looks to score with a jab to the body but Park is just out of range.
Park fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokol manages to avoid it.
Sokol jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Seo Joon Park is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Park misses.
Sokol tries to counter with a takedown but Park is quick to defend against it.
No joy there for Park, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sokol drops down looking for a counter takedown but Park sprawls and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokol changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Park misses with a body shot.
Sokol drops down looking for a counter takedown but Park sprawls and moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sokol!
Sokol tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Park swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sokol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Park throws a lazy right hand but Sokol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sokol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Park misses with a hook. Sokol ducked under it nicely.
Sokol shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Park as he jumps to the side.
Park replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sokol blocks it well.
Park stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Park wants it to stay on the feet.
Sokol is breathing heavily.
Sokol defending well as Park loads up on a big left hand.
We've been informed that Park has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Park swings for the body but Sokol moves out of range.
Park throws a body shot but no joy.
Sokol looks to land a right hand but Park moved out of range.
Park is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Park. Sokol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Park fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Park swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Park misses with an uppercut. Sokol saw that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sokol.
Sokol tries to land a front kick but Park steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Park takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sokol moves out of range as Park strikes.
Sokol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sokol staying out of range there.
Sokol tries to counter with a takedown but Park is quick to defend against it.
Crunch! Park slams his shin into Sokol's torso.
Sokol drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokol moves out of range as Park strikes.#T5#
Park throws a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from Park misses.
Park misses with an uppercut.
Sokol attempts a counter takedown but Park avoids it well and moves away.
Park tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Park has Sokol up against the ropes in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Park - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Park manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Park leaning his opponent against the ropes.
The crowd are getting on Park's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T6#
Park misses with a knee to the head.
Sokol takes a knee to the side of the body. #TD2#
Park tightens his grip and picks Sokol up, before dumping him to the ground. Sokol manages to land in guard.
Park trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Park got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sokol has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Park has managed to get both his arms back between Sokol's legs - danger averted.
Sokol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Park trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Park scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Park really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sokol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T7#
Park looking to pass the guard.
Park controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Park wants to control from the top but Sokol keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Sokol working for submissions but it's allowed Park to get to half guard.
Well, if Park 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.
#T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sokol has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Park is working away from the top position though.
Park content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Park throwing shots but Sokol is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sokol swats away the attempt to clinch by Park.
Sokol tries to counter by clinching up but Park breaks away and moves out of range.#T9#
Sokol lands a leg kick that knocks Park off balance momentarily.
Park takes a kick to the side of the head.
Park swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sokol shoots in but no luck this time.
Sokol shoots in and drives through. Park sprawls well.
Sokol throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Park counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big left from Park misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Park throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Park throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seo Joon Park dominated that round.
That's time! Sokol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R2#
Sokol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Park darts in and clinches Sokol up against the ropes.
Park stalling in the clinch but Sokol improves position.
Park lands a good knee to the midsection. Sokol won't want to take too many of those.
Sokol drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Park gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Park stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Park.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Park tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Park trying to stall but Sokol improves his position.
#T1#
Park slowing the pace effectively.
Sokol is working for takedown but Park is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sokol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Park leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Seo Joon Park.
Park tries to clinch up but Sokol circles away and keeps his distance.
Park misses with a kick to the body.
Sokol changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Park tries to work over Sokol's front leg with a kick but Sokol checks it.
Sokol attempts a counter takedown but Park avoids it well and moves away.
Park tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokol was well out of range. Poor timing from Park.
Sokol gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Park throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sokol.
Sokol ducks under a wild hook from Park.
Sokol attempts a counter takedown but Park avoids it well and moves away.
Sokol closes the distance and clinches up with Park, looking for a takedown. Sokol pushes Park against the ropes but Park circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
Sokol tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Park defends well and Sokol ends up having to push Park into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Park has Sokol pressed against the ropes.
Park leaning against his opponent.
Park effectively controlling the action here.
Sokol drops down looking for an ankle pick but Park pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sokol.
Park connects with a nice looking jab.
#ROC2#Sokol is rocked!
Sokol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Sokol ducks under a wild hook from Park.
Park throws the left hand but Sokol avoids the punch easily.
Sokol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Park throws out the jab.
Park misses with a wild combination.
Park misses with a lunging right hand
and Sokol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Park throws a hook but Sokol avoids it easily.
Sokol tries to counter with a takedown but Park is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Park rushes Sokol and presses him up against the ropes.
Sokol fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Park takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Park breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sokol avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Park closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
The referee calls for Park to work.
Park stalling the fight.
Sokol is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Park gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Park putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sokol in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sokol tries for a takedown but Park manages to get underhooks.
Park just leaning against Sokol, taking a breather.
Park utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Park lands a damaging elbow. #T5#
Stalling in the clinch from Park.
Park landing knees to the body.
Park has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Park pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sokol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Park.
Sokol slips a straight right by Park.
Sokol slips a jab and a cross from Park.
Park misses with a body shot.
Sokol appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Park defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sokol.
Park tries to clinch there but Sokol circles away.
Sokol is looking to counter with a body kick.
Park lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sokol circles away quickly and effectively.#T6#
Sokol takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Park fails to land with a series of punches.
Park swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Park throws a hook but Sokol blocks it.
Sokol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Park.
Park misses with a looping left.
Sokol tries to counter with a takedown but Park is quick to defend against it.
Park rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sokol counters with a nice body shot.
Park tries to close the distance and clinch but Sokol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Park fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sokol drops down looking for a counter takedown but Park sprawls and moves away.#T7#
Sokol misses with a straight left.
Park tries to land a front kick but Sokol steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Seo Joon Park seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Park fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sokol appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Park throws a body shot but no joy.
Park is looking to slow Sokol down with leg kicks.
Park dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sokol. That did some damage!
Sokol throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Park counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sokol is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Park gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Park leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Park putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sokol in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T8#
Sokol blocks a body shot from Park.
Sokol takes a knee to the side of the body.
Park holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Park is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Park.
Park slows down the pace here.
Park is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Park gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Park stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T9#
Park lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Park throws a lazy right hand but Sokol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Park staying out of range there.
Jan Sokol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Park drives through and clinches with Sokol against the ropes.
#BC2#
Park breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Park throws a body kick that misses.
Sokol slips a straight right by Park.
Seo Joon Park is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Park throws a front kick that sends Sokol stumbling back into the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seo Joon Park comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Park has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Seo Joon Park!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Seo Joon Park!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Seo Joon Park!
Seo Joon Park wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Mane fails with the takedown.
Mane tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Sokol throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mane tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sokol is in Mane's guard.
Mane is wriggling around but Sokol manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Sokol landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sokol stalling. #ES#
Mane manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sokol keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Sokol wants the takedown. Mane is fighting it off but Sokol persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mane's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokol trying to control but Mane is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sokol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mane controlling Sokol's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mane is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sokol keeping full guard, as Mane tries to pass.
Sokol has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mane postures up in Sokol's guard and throws a big left but Sokol blocks it.
Sokol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Sokol looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mane passes into half guard.
Mane controlling the action here.
Sokol regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Mane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mane really is a fat lump.
Mane is stalling in the full guard.
Mane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mane gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sokol to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mane uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Mane shoots in and drives through. Sokol sprawls well.#CL#
Mane gets a clinch. #TD#
Mane manages to pull guard.
Sokol trying to control but Mane is working from the bottom.
Sokol is fighting to break Mane's control of his arms but Mane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mane wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sokol is now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sadio Mane dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sokol avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Sokol shoots in and gets a takedown into Mane's guard.
Mane is looking to stand back up but Sokol counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mane. #REVR##SUB2#
Sokol is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mane doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sokol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mane is doing well to control the position and prevent Sokol from advancing to side control.
Sadio Mane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Mane is looking for a sweep. Sokol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mane controlling the position well.
Sokol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mane tries to roll over but Sokol keeps him under control.
Mane manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Mane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sokol looking to sit in guard and control but Mane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sokol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mane controlling from the top position.
Mane wants to pass the guard but Sokol is keeping the position.#T3#
Mane looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sokol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mane sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Sokol looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mane passes into side control.
#SUB#
Mane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sokol has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Sokol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mane takes a little break here. Sokol wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sadio Mane dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Sokol. No joy for Mane on that attempt. #CL#
Mane clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Sokol has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mane is trying to keep an underhook but Sokol manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Sokol is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mane is just riding it out for now. Sokol eventually gives up the hold.
Mane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol advances position into side control!
Sokol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sokol wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Sokol is looking to take a break and control but Mane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mane is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sokol's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sokol is trying to work for a kimura but Mane is defending well.
Sokol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sokol's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sokol's back!#T2#
Mane has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sokol's body.
#SUB#
Mane has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sokol has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Mane is persistently looking for the submission but Sokol is defending it well.
#T3##SUB#
Mane working for the choke.
Sokol trying to control the hands but Mane breaks the grip.
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.
Sokol covering up well and avoiding damage. #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.
Mane struggling to land strikes to the head as Sokol covers up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mane controlling the positon.
Sokol is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Mane 's hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mane throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sadio Mane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mane, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sadio Mane! |
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