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Event:
SYN 1123 Ben vs. Sitsongrit
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Vrana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dawkins blocks a jab.
We've been told by Vrana's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vrana manages to avoid it.
Dawkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vrana throws out the jab.
Vrana tries to work over Dawkins's front leg with a kick but Dawkins checks it.
Dawkins feints the counter takedown.
Dawkins staying out of range there.
Dawkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dawkins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vrana ducks under a wild hook from Dawkins.
Dawkins has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Vrana is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dawkins looks to land a left hand but Vrana moved out of range nicely.
Dawkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dawkins moves forwards but Vrana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vrana throws a body punch but Dawkins moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins swings for the body but Vrana moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dawkins.
A little feinted left hand from Vrana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dawkins stuns Vrana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vrana just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Dawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vrana.
Dawkins connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Dawkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vrana on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dawkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vrana with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vrana is trying to stand back up but Dawkins is controlling him
Vrana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dawkins is stalling here. Vrana is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dawkins seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vrana has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dawkins tries to bench press Vrana off him but Vrana keeps the position.
Vrana working away.#SU#
Vrana decides to take the fight back to the feet.
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!#TD2#
Dawkins gets the takedown into side control.
Vrana sneaks out the side door and pushes Dawkins away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T2##TD2#
Dawkins gets the takedown into side control.
Vrana wants to get back to his feet.
Dawkins landing a few strikes.
Dawkins trying to control the position but Vrana is working away.
Dawkins is chipping away with strikes.
Dawkins in side control, throwing shots but Vrana defends.
Dawkins working the body and head with strikes.
Vrana takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dawkins lands a few punches from side control.
Dawkins lands a few punches from side control.
Dawkins working the body and head with strikes. #ROC2#Vrana is rocked!
A big shot lands for Dawkins! That's hurt Vrana! Will he recover? Dawkins fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Dawkins!
A relieved looking Danny Dawkins 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:
SYN 1116 Cruz vs. Ocampo II
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Vrana throws a head kick but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire fails with the takedown
and Vrana counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vrana defending well as Zaire loads up on a big left hand.
Vrana tries to clinch up but Zaire circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaire fails to land the takedown.
Zaire throws a lazy uppercut
and Vrana counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Vrana is just out of range.
Good shot there by Vrana.
Vrana cracks Zaire with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zaire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vrana.
Vrana is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zaire closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vrana circles away.
We've been told by Vrana's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alois Vrana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Zaire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire looks to throw the jab but Vrana is out of range.
Zaire looks to land a left hand but Vrana moved out of range nicely.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vrana moves away.
Vrana misses the shot to the body.
Zaire shoots in for a takedown but Vrana shows good takedown defense.
Zaire shoots in for a takedown but Vrana shows good takedown defense.
Vrana is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alois Vrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Vrana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Vrana.
Zaire takes one to the chin there.
Zaire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vrana.
Zaire is looking to clinch but Vrana is avoiding it.
Vrana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zaire is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Zaire 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Zaire closes the distance and clinches.
Zaire looking to stall.
Vrana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vrana is working Zaire over against the cage.#TD2#
Zaire pulls guard effortlessly.
Vrana wants to stand but Zaire has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vrana wants to stand and escape but instead Zaire has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Vrana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zaire.
Zaire won't allow Vrana to get back to his feet.
Zaire postures up in Vrana's guard and throws a big left but Vrana blocks it.
Vrana wants to stand up but Zaire is controlling him.
Zaire throwing strikes but missing.
Vrana will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES#
Vrana uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jab from Vrana.
Zaire misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Vrana fakes the leg kick and cracks Zaire in the body.
Vrana works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zaire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vrana to score with a decent uppercut.
Zaire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vrana throws a jab when Zaire was well out of range.
Zaire ducks right into an uppercut from Vrana.
Zaire wants to slow Vrana down by chopping away at his legs.
Zaire connects with a jab.#CL#
Vrana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vrana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zaire throws a head punch that misses.
Zaire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaire jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vrana walks away with a smile on his face. Zaire gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zaire closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vrana circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Vrana!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zaire is defended easily by Vrana.#T4#
Vrana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Vrana moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zaire slips a jab from Vrana.
Vrana is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vrana misses with a straight left.
Decent striking displayed by Vrana there.
Zaire with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vrana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaire walks into a left hand.
Vrana blocks a leg kick.
Zaire takes a swing at Vrana's ribcage but misses.
Zaire is looking to clinch but Vrana is avoiding it.
Vrana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vrana scores with a jab. Zaire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vrana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaire on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Vrana as he connects with a hook.
Vrana sizes up Zaire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vrana thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alois Vrana dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zaire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Vrana - just one landing.
Zaire looks to land a right hand but Vrana moved out of range.
A slow jab from Vrana misses its intended target.
Zaire has his takedown stuffed
letting Vrana counter with a right hand.
Vrana thuds a left hand into Zaire's body.
Vrana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Vrana.
Vrana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaire.
Vrana connects with a looping right hand.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vrana was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Vrana does no damage.
Zaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vrana is looking to counter punch.
Zaire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vrana.
Zaire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vrana with a body shot.
Alois Vrana is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Vrana misses.
Zaire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vrana sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Vrana looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
Vrana cracks Zaire with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vrana's corner calls for a 1-2. Vrana obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vrana thuds his right hand into Zaire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good exchange - Vrana coming out on top.
Vrana throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zaire misses with a straight left.
Zaire misses with a takedown attempt
and Vrana counters with a straight right hand.
Zaire fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alois Vrana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Zaire.
Zaire tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vrana swivels and escapes.
Zaire misses with a hook. Vrana ducked under it nicely.
Vrana scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vrana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Vrana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vrana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zaire slips a jab and a cross from Vrana.
Vrana lands with a shot to the body. #T2##CL#
Vrana pushes Zaire up against the cage in a clinch.
Zaire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vrana's elbow.
Vrana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vrana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zaire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vrana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaire takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vrana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vrana scores with a shot to the side of Zaire's head.
Vrana pushes Zaire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vrana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zaire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vrana misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vrana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alois Vrana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vrana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vrana blocks an elbow strike from Zaire.
Zaire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vrana prevents a body shot from Zaire.
Vrana is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Zaire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vrana blocks it with crossed arms.
Vrana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vrana scores with a shot to the side of Zaire's head.
Vrana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vrana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Zaire fails to land.
Zaire fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zaire is breathing heavily.
Zaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Vrana.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vrana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vrana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaire can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vrana.
Zaire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaire fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Vrana - that landed with a thud.
Zaire misses with a body punch.
Zaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Vrana.
Vrana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vrana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Zaire is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vrana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zaire is still on wobbly legs! Can Vrana finish him?#T4#
A short right from Vrana.
Vrana avoids the elbow strike from Zaire, against the cage.
Vrana lands a big knee to the head and Zaire goes down! Vrana pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alois Vrana! |
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Event:
SYN 1111 Sampson vs. Rose
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Vrana misses with a lunging right hand
and Pinks counters with a left to the body.
Vrana misses with a double jab
and Pinks counters with an outside leg kick.
Vrana scores with a jab to the head.
Vrana lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pinks.
Alois Vrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinks throws a head kick that misses.
Vrana misses with a lunging right hand
and Pinks counters with a nice body shot.
Pinks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vrana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vrana misses with a wild body shot.
Pinks feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vrana tests Pinks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vrana throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Vrana misses with a straight left.
As Vrana backs away, Pinks returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vrana ducks under a wild hook from Pinks.
Vrana looks to throw the jab but Pinks is out of range.
Vrana blocks the body kick.
Vrana lands a nice shot to the body.
Pinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vrana.
Vrana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vrana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pinkss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vrana tries to land a body kick
and Pinks counters with a right hand to the body.
Vrana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pinks appears to be looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from Vrana misses its intended target.
Vrana missing with a left hand there. Pinks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Pinks lands a jab.
Vrana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vrana misses with a hook
and Pinks counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vrana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinks moves away.
Vrana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pinkss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vrana looks to throw the jab but Pinks is out of range.
Vrana throws a lazy right hand but Pinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinks 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.
A jab from Vrana misses.
Vrana misses with a double jab
and Pinks counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Vrana is rocked!#T3#
Pinks lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Vrana up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Pinks from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Vrana's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devonte Pinks!
Devonte Pinks thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SYN 1103 Dodgers vs Vinogradov
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Sturmovik Two swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sturmovik Two chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vrana can pounce on him.
Vrana connects with a single shot there.
Vrana takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vrana closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sturmovik Two swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vrana counters with an outside leg kick.
Vrana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vrana cracks Sturmovik Two with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sturmovik Two throws a shot to the body.
Vrana throws a jab when Sturmovik Two was well out of range.
Sturmovik Two slips a straight right by Vrana.
Vrana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vrana tries to move into range but Sturmovik Two moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vrana throws a shot from downtown. Sturmovik Two moves away and avoids it.
Vrana misses with a hook.
Sturmovik Two misses with a hook.
Vrana missing with a left hand there. Sturmovik Two was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sturmovik Two scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vrana shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sturmovik Two looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vrana takes a swing at Sturmovik Two's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Vrana takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sturmovik Two fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Vrana to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Vrana looks to clinch but Sturmovik Two throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Vrana taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two!
Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SYN 1096 Cruz vs McBean II
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Takala ducks under a wild hook from Vrana.
Vrana scoring well with a low kick there.
Vrana cracks a nice hook into Takala's ribs.
Vrana scores with a shot to the body.
Vrana misses with a straight right.
Vrana scores with a crisp jab that stopped Takala in his tracks.
Vrana throws a sloppy head kick and Takala moves out of range easily.
Takala takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Takala takes one to the chin there.
Takala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Takala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vrana throws a good cross that connects.
Takala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vrana throws out the jab.
Takala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vrana connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takala. Takala circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Vrana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vrana misses with a looping right.
Vrana scores with a jab to the jaw.
Takala takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vrana's corner calls for a 1-2. Vrana obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vrana has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vrana misses with a left hand
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Vrana.
Vrana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takala slips a straight right by Vrana.
Takala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses
and Takala counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vrana's knee momentarily.#T2#
A shot to the body from Vrana misses
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vrana misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Takala counters with a crisp one two that drops Vrana! Takala thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vrana to his feet! Vrana is in big trouble!#ROC#Vrana is rocked!
Vrana swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters with a big left hand that crumples Vrana! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tino Takala!
Tino Takala really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shadow Realm Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SYN 1088 Inhanamo vs Rose
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Steel looks to land a right hand but Vrana moved out of range.
Steel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steel takes a swing at Vrana's ribcage but misses.
Vrana cracks Steel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steel shoots for a double leg takedown but Vrana sprawls well. He's pushed Steel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steel misses with an uppercut.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vrana throws an off balance right hand
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Vrana.
Steel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Steel slips a jab from Vrana.
Nice body punch from Vrana.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses.
Vrana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Vrana.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrana slips under a jab from Steel.
Vrana ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Steel throws a body punch but Vrana moves out of range.
Steel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Vrana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Steel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vrana counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vrana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Vrana moved out of range nicely.
Steel tries to work over Vrana's front leg with a kick but Vrana checks it.
It seemed like Vrana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vrana takes one to the side of the head.
Vrana lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel at a distance.
A cross from Vrana lands.
Vrana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steel.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel with a hook.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vrana.
Steel slips under a jab from Vrana.
We've been told by Steel's head coaches at BKC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Steel does it's job there.
Vrana pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Steel back to the cage. Vrana follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Vrana misses. #T2#
Vrana avoids the body shot from Steel.
Vrana missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vrana scoring well with a low kick there.
Vrana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vrana! But no joy.
Vrana slips under a jab.
Vrana doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Vrana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice jab there from Steel. #ROC#Vrana is rocked!
Steel flashes Vrana a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Vrana's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Vrana crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Steel punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Steel!
During a confident post fight interview, Cole Steel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN 1073 Prometheus vs Puno
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Pinks darts in and clinches Vrana up against the cage.
Vrana swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinks uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Pinks pulls guard successfully.
Pinks controls Vrana momentarily but Vrana frees himself.
Vrana would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vrana stopping the sweep attempt from Pinks.#SU2#
Vrana stands up and waves to Pinks to follow him.
Pinks walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrana slaps away a takedown attempt from Pinks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vrana stuns Pinks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Pinks lands a head shot.
Pinks throws a leg kick but Vrana checks it.
Vrana raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pinks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vrana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pinks counters with a series of strikes. Vrana will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vrana throws a shot to the body.
Pinks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vrana circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devonte Pinks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Pinks clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Pinks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pinks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vrana is fending him off so far but Pinks persists. Nope, Vrana circles away and we're back to standing.
Pinks has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vrana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vrana throws a lazy right hand but Pinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vrana throws a right hand that Pinks ducks under and follows up with a left that Pinks also avoids with ease.#T2#
Pinks fails with the takedown.
Vrana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinks.
Vrana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pinks on the side of the head.
Vrana lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vrana fails to land with a series of punches.
Vrana keeps the fight on the outside.
Pinks walks into a stiff left hand from Vrana.
Vrana is looking to chop away at Pinks's legs.
Pinks is looking to counter the offense by Vrana and move into the clinch.
Pinks shoots in looking for a takedown but Vrana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pinks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pinks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pinks shoots in but Vrana avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vrana throws a front kick aimed at Pinks's knee but Pinks avoids it well. #T3#
Pinks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vrana circles away quickly and effectively.
That kick from Vrana tenderised Pinks's leg. Pinks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pinks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vrana is fending him off so far but Pinks persists. Nope, Vrana circles away and we're back to standing.
Pinks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vrana sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pinks somewhat.
Vrana throws out a counter right but Pinks avoids it with no problem.
Vrana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vrana fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vrana throws a shot from downtown. Pinks moves away and avoids it.
A left lands for Vrana.
Vrana looks to land a body kick but Pinks moved away.#T4#
Pinks has his takedown stuffed
and Pinks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vrana wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pinks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vrana is fending him off so far but Pinks persists. Nope, Vrana circles away and we're back to standing.
Pinks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vrana throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vrana looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Pinks.
Pinks avoids the head kick by Vrana.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinks misses with a takedown attempt - Vrana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pinks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vrana under the eye.
Pinks looks for a takedown but Vrana sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alois Vrana dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pinks shoots in but no luck this time.
Vrana is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Pinks drives through and clinches with Vrana against the cage.
Pinks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vrana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vrana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinks's elbow.
Vrana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pinks.
Pinks jumps guard but Vrana turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vrana misses with a knee strike.
Vrana lands with a short shot to the head.
Vrana throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pinks is trying to pull guard but Vrana has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devonte Pinks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrana has a couple of punches blocked by Pinks.
Vrana lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Pinks leaning his opponent against the cage.
A knee to the head by Vrana.
Vrana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pinks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vrana just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pinks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vrana scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Vrana. #ROC2#Pinks is rocked!
Vrana misses with some punches.
Oh Pinks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vrana.
Pinks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrana avoids it.
Pinks is trying to break the clinch but Vrana is controlling him.
Pinks controlling the action here for a moment.
Vrana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vrana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
A short right from Vrana on the inside. #BC#
Pinks breaks the clinch.
Pinks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vrana.
Pinks seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vrana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vrana leaves Pinks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vrana was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alois Vrana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pinks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alois Vrana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinks dives in and grabs Vrana's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vrana pushes down on Pinks's head and hops out.
Pinks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vrana avoids it really well and circles away.
Vrana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vrana connects with a looping right hand.
#T3#
Pinks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vrana tries to avoid it but Pinks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vrana to the ground. Vrana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vrana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pinks walks into a stiff left hand from Vrana.
Vrana connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pinks momentarily.
Pinks moves in looking to clinch but Vrana pushes him off.
Pinks shoots in for a takedown but Vrana shows good takedown defense.
Pinks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vrana.
Jab, jab by Vrana - just one landing.
Vrana works the jab nicely.
Vrana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pinks tries a head kick but it misses.
Vrana scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pinks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Vrana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pinks's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vrana tries to land a front kick but Pinks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pinks is looking to counter the offense by Vrana and move into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vrana.
Vrana scores with the left hand. Pinks knows he should have avoided that one.
Pinks misses with a left hand
and Vrana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vrana takes a swing at Pinks's ribcage but misses.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses.
Vrana explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good shot there by Vrana.
Pinks moves out of range of the leg kick from Vrana.
Pinks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vrana defends well and Pinks ends up having to push Vrana into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vrana stalling in the clinch.
Vrana lands a right hand. #TD#
Pinks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alois Vrana 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#
Vrana tries to score with a low kick but Pinks moves his leg out of the way.
Pinks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vrana circles away quickly and effectively.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vrana. Pinks shrugs it off though.
Devonte Pinks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Pinks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vrana, pushing him back against the cage.
Vrana's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pinks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vrana is defending well for now.
Come on Pinks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pinks just leaning against Vrana, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrana tries to work over Pinks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinks tries to pull guard but Vrana won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Vrana scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vrana leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Pinks has Vrana pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vrana manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vrana lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vrana misses with a punch to the body.
Vrana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pinks tries to pull guard but Vrana won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devonte Pinks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinks backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vrana.
Vrana looking to throw knees to the head but Pinks is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pinks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vrana gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2#
Vrana lands with a short shot to the head.
Vrana stalling in the clinch but Pinks improves position.
Vrana stalling.
Pinks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pinks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vrana smiles and moves away.
Vrana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pinks.
Pinks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pinks tries a head kick but it misses.
Vrana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vrana wants it to stay on the feet.
Vrana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Vrana throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pinks feinted with a counter takedown.
Pinks shoots in but no luck this time.
Pinks avoids the body shot from Vrana.
Pinks swings for the body but Vrana moves out of range.
Pinks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vrana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vrana misses with a body kick.
Vrana throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pinks moves to clinch but Vrana breaks away
and Vrana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pinks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vrana counters with an outside leg kick.
Vrana lands a jab to Pinks's midsection.
Pinks with a poor takedown
and Vrana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pinks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Vrana connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vrana scores with a jab to the body.
Vrana lands a really nice looking cross but Pinks seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinks walks into a stiff left hand from Vrana.
Pinks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vrana throws a front kick that sends Pinks stumbling back into the cage.
Vrana throws a looping overhand right but Pinks ducks down to avoid it.
Pinks swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pinks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vrana defends well and Pinks ends up having to push Vrana into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vrana misses with a punch on the inside.
Vrana working aggressively here.
Pinks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Devonte Pinks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alois Vrana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pinks jumps guard but Vrana stands there with Pinks around his waist. Pinks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pinks can't find room to land a body shot as Vrana controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alois Vrana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vrana 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alois Vrana! |
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Event:
HZN 18 Collins v Wife
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Vrana cracks Norton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Norton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vrana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vrana swings widly with a right hand
letting Norton counter with a right hand.
Vrana moves out of range of the body kick from Norton.
Vrana motions for Norton to come forward. Vrana throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Norton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alois Vrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Norton only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vrana throws an overhand right that lands on Norton's shoulder, as Norton tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Norton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Norton throws a right hand that misses
and Vrana counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Norton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Norton is trying to maintain a safe position but Vrana gets an underhook and turns Norton into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrana misses with the head strike.
Vrana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norton stalling the fight.
Vrana stalling the fight.
#T1#
Vrana stalling the fight.
Vrana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Norton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vrana working aggressively here.
Vrana misses with a knee to the head.
Vrana swings wildly with an uppercut but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vrana misses with a knee to the head.
Vrana tries to land a knee to the head but Norton blocks with his arms.
Vrana misses with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Norton to work.
Vrana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
A bit of stalling here from Norton.
Vrana misses with a punch to the body.
Vrana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norton letting Vrana take a breather here.
Norton lands a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vrana throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vrana.
Vrana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vrana stalls.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norton is looking to break free of the clinch but Vrana has double underhooks.
Vrana throws a punch but it's blocked by Norton. #T3#
Vrana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norton leaning against his opponent.
Norton can't find room to land a body shot as Vrana controls the action.
Vrana is pushing Norton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vrana holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vrana tries to throw a body punch but Norton avoids it by throwing Vrana back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The referee calls for Vrana to work.
Vrana throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vrana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Norton blocks it with crossed arms.
Vrana struggles to land a body shot inside as Norton controls his hands.
Vrana swings wildly with an uppercut but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vrana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Norton or not.
Vrana controlling the action here for a moment.
Vrana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vrana stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alois Vrana dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Vrana lands with a hook. Norton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vrana. Norton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vrana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vrana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vrana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Norton.
Norton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vrana.
Norton blocks a head kick by Vrana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vrana.
Norton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vrana throws out a leg kick but Norton moves out of range and Vrana only half commits.
Norton let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Norton takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1##CL2#
Norton drives through and clinches with Vrana against the cage.
Vrana looking to throw knees to the head but Norton is blocking nicely.
Norton stalls.
Vrana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norton.
Norton misses with some punches.
Vrana misses with the head strike.
Vrana blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Vrana - that landed with a thud.
Vrana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norton can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vrana moves into range and connects with a jab.
Norton connects with an inside leg kick.
Vrana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Norton slips under a jab from Vrana.
Norton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alois Vrana is winning the standup battle so far.
Norton misses with a hook.
Norton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Norton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Norton clinches.
Vrana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vrana misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vrana content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vrana stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Vrana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Norton's face.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vrana.
Norton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Norton tries to throw a body punch but Vrana avoids it by throwing Norton back against the cage.
Alois Vrana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vrana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vrana misses with a knee to the head.
Vrana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Vrana.
Vrana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vrana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vrana misses with a body punch.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but Norton blocks it.
Norton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Norton is trying to maintain a safe position but Vrana gets an underhook and turns Norton into the cage.
Vrana lands a body punch.
Vrana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vrana. #BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch.
Vrana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Norton avoids the body shot from Vrana.
Norton throws a lazy right hand but Vrana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Vrana.
Norton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vrana throws a big shot that misses.
Norton feints a counter leg kick.
Norton misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alois Vrana 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##CL2#
Norton clinches up with Vrana and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vrana throws a punch but it's blocked by Norton.
Vrana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vrana taking a breather.
Vrana with a knee to the head.
Vrana leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton takes a shot to the head.
Vrana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Norton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vranas head.
Vrana misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Vrana tries a knee to the head but Norton blocks it.
Vrana lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Come on Vrana - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vrana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norton slowing the pace effectively.
Vrana struggles to land a body shot inside as Norton controls his hands.
Vrana misses with some punches.
Vrana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vrana looking to stall.
#BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Vrana looks to throw the jab but Norton is out of range.
Vrana is looking to land body kicks.
Norton tries to clinch but Vrana moves out of range.
Norton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Norton takes one to the side of the head.
Norton misses with a head kick.
A big right from Norton misses.
Vrana throws a sloppy head kick and Norton moves out of range easily.
Norton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vrana lands with a hook. Norton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vrana misses with a low kick.
Norton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3#
Norton moves away from the strike by Vrana.
Vrana misses with a leg kick
enabling Norton to counter with a crisp jab.
Norton checks the leg kick.
Norton tries a quick counter leg kick but Vrana is wise to it.
Norton is looking to clinch.
A big right from Vrana misses.
Norton throws out a counter right but Vrana avoids it with no problem.
Norton defending well as Vrana loads up on a big left hand.
Vrana missing with a left hand there. Norton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Norton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Vrana misses its intended target.
Vrana misses with an uppercut. Norton saw that one coming.
Norton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vrana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Norton lands with a good body shot.
Vrana throws a lazy uppercut
and Norton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vrana checks a leg kick.
Vrana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Edd Norton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vrana throws a sloppy head kick
and Norton counters with a head kick.
Vrana thumps Norton with a low kick.
Norton tries to clinch but Vrana is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vrana takes one to the side of the head.
Norton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vrana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Vrana.
Alois Vrana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Norton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alois Vrana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vrana has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alois Vrana! |
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Event:
HZN 14 Bollomard v Leben
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Rutger throws a looping overhand right but Vrana ducks down to avoid it.
Vrana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vrana moves out of range of the strikes.
Vrana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rutger.
Rutger misses with a head kick.
Rutger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rutger is looking to slow Vrana down with leg kicks.
Vrana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vrana tries to move into range but Rutger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vrana throws out a powerful jab.
Rufus Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vrana blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Vrana misses the target.
Vrana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rutger throws a shot from downtown. Vrana moves away and avoids it.
Rutger missing with a left hand there. Vrana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vrana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutger. That did some 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!
Vrana moves away from the strike by Rutger.
Vrana moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Rutger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vrana lands with a right hand.
Rutger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rutger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutger lands a slapping body shot.
Rutger with a jab.
Rutger scores with a leg kick.
Rutger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vrana.
Rutger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vrana counters with a good low kick that Rutger was not able to check.
A good leg kick by Vrana.
Vrana misses with a wild body shot.
Vrana blocks a jab.
Vrana moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutger misses with a looping left.
Rutger 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.
Rutger shoots in and drives through. Vrana sprawls well.
Vrana swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice cross by Rutger.
Rutger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vrana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Vrana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Rutger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Vrana - just one landing.
Good work by Vrana as he checks the leg kick.
Rutger misses with a lunging right hand
and Vrana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vrana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vrana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vrana connects with a body shot that sends Rutger's belly button to the back.
Rutger misses with a body shot.
Rutger throws the kick towards the body but Vrana avoids it.
Vrana scores with a jab. Rutger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rutger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vrana momentarily.
Vrana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vrana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vrana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rutger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vrana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Vrana avoids the body shot from Rutger.
Vrana thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vrana is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vrana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rutger moves away from the strike by Vrana.
Vrana blocks a jab.
Rutger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vrana shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vrana misses with a hook
enabling Rutger to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Vrana is rocked!
Vrana takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Oh Vrana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vrana is breathing heavily.
Rutger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutger knocks out Vrana with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Rutger before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Rutger picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rufus Rutger!
A relieved looking Rufus Rutger 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:
HZN 10 Tenryu v Tuythuhlz
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Vrana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beach's sensitive parts.
Vrana connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Beach rushes Vrana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Beach fails to land.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vrana presses Beach against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vrana's elbow.
Vrana misses with a knee to the head.
Beach's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vrana avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrana takes a shot to the head.
Vrana blocking some punches.
Vrana prevents a body shot from Beach.
Vrana working aggressively here.
Vrana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vrana digs a right hand underneath Beach's ribcage. Beach let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Vrana pushes Beach back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vrana stalls.
Beach lands a nice uppercut.
Vrana tries to land a knee to the head but Beach blocks with his arms.
Beach misses with some punches.
Beach misses with a punch on the inside.
Beach has a couple of punches blocked by Vrana.
Beach lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vrana is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vrana stalling the fight.
Vrana receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A short right from Vrana.
With the fighters up against the cage, Beach throws an elbow but misses.
Beach throws an elbow that misses.
Beach lands an elbow just above Vrana 's eye.
Vrana slowing the pace effectively.
Beach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vrana scores with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Vrana scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrana leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Beach breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Beach clinches.
Vrana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vrana connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Sammy Beach has been cut.
Vrana lands a body shot.
The referee calls for Vrana to work.
Vrana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vrana misses with a knee strike.
Vrana lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Beach.
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vrana is struggling to control the position.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but Beach blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beach.
Beach throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Beach scores with a hook to the body.
Vrana looks winded!
Beach scores with a shoulder strike.
Beach lands a left hand.
Beach misses with a punch to the body.
Beach lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beach lands with a short shot to the head.
Vrana prevents a body shot from Beach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vrana.
Beach on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Beach.
Vrana lands a knee to the body.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beach lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vrana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Vrana is rocked!
Beach pushes Vrana against the cage. Beach is working some dirty boxing. Beach pushes off with a quick right hook! Vrana goes down! Vrana tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Beach moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Beach!
Sammy Beach 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:
HZN 7 Choi v Nomura
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Harris looks to land a left hand but Vrana moved out of range nicely.
Harris misses with a hook. Vrana ducked under it nicely.
Vrana misses with a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vrana.
Vrana connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harris misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Vrana.
Vrana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vrana ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Vrana thows a body kick. Harris tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Harris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vrana throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice defenses there by Vrana.
Vrana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vrana.
Vrana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Vrana.
Vrana feints and then cracks Harris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harris down.
Vrana checks a leg kick nicely.
Vrana is looking to clinch.
Vrana finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Harris's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vrana under the eye.#T1#
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vrana.
Vrana ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Nice uppercut lands for Harris. That snapped Vrana's head back.
Harris gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Harris has closed the distance and engaged Vrana in a clinch.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vrana misses with the head strike.
Vrana lands with a left to the head.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harris takes a shot to the head.
Vrana can't find room to land a body shot as Harris controls the action.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but Harris blocks it.
Harris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Harris just leaning against Vrana, taking a breather.
Vrana has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Vrana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vrana.
Vrana misses with a body punch.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vrana misses with a knee to the head.
Harris taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vrana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vrana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harris stalling the fight.
Vrana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vrana effectively controlling the action here.
Harris scores with a shot to the side of Vrana's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harris as Vrana tries to tie him up. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harris.
A short right from Vrana.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vrana.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harris slowing the pace effectively.
Vrana is struggling to control the position.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
Vrana misses with some punches.
Harris content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Vrana leaning against his opponent.
Vrana tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Vrana back against the cage.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vrana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vrana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vrana misses with a knee strike.
#T4#
Vrana lands a right hand.
Harris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vrana misses with the head strike.
Harris scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Vrana is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vrana is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
Harris holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Harris dips a shoulder and cracks Vrana with a mighty uppercut! Vrana falls back against the cage and Harris unloads with a barrage of strikes! Vrana is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Harris screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raven Harris!
Raven Harris is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Raven Harris gave a big smile as he said 'HHHHHHHHUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMM................HHHHHHHUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMM'. |
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Event:
HZN 4 Machine v Vrana
Date: Jan 26, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Smash Machine dives in and scores a takedown into Vrana's guard.
Smash Machine is standing up over Vrana. Vrana looks to escape but Smash Machine dives into side control.
Vrana wants to get back to his feet.
Smash Machine has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smash Machine wants to control but Vrana is keeping him busy.
Vrana is pushing Smash Machine's head away, looking to escape. Smash Machine manages to hold on to the position though.
Smash Machine is looking to take a break and control but Vrana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smash Machine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Smash Machine prevents Vrana from escaping the position.
Smash Machine staying calm.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Smash Machine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smash Machine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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#
Smash Machine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vrana has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vrana is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smash Machine is controlling him well.#ES2#
Vrana explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Smash Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Vrana circles away.
Smash Machine thuds a left hand into Vrana's body.
Smash Machine closes the distance and clinches up with Vrana, looking for a takedown. Smash Machine pushes Vrana against the cage but Vrana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alois Vrana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Smash Machine is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vrana's half guard.#SUB#
Smash Machine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
Vrana is trying to stand back up but Smash Machine is controlling him
#SUB#
Smash Machine is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vrana defends it well.
Smash Machine tries to pass to full mount but Vrana defends it. #SUB#
Smash Machine seems to be working for a kimura but Vrana defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vrana is trying to stand back up but Smash Machine is controlling him
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vrana looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Smash Machine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vrana sees it coming and defends easily.
Smash Machine is keen to just control but Vrana is a slippery customer.
Vrana is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vrana enables Smash Machine to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vrana manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vrana is looking to stand up but Smash Machine isn't so interested in that idea.
Smash Machine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vrana wants to get back to his feet but Smash Machine passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clinch King Smash Machine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A big right from Vrana misses.
Smash Machine misses with a left hand
and Vrana makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smash Machine really felt that one!
Smash Machine is looking to slow Vrana down with leg kicks.
A cross from Vrana lands.
Vrana lands the left hand.
Smash Machine misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Vrana to counter with a crisp jab.
Smash Machine moves out of range as Vrana throws a body kick.
Vrana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smash Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Vrana circles away.
Vrana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smash Machine's head backwards.
Smash Machine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vrana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Smash Machine moves into range and clinches up with Vrana.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smash Machine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vrana avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vrana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vrana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Vrana.
Smash Machine is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Vrana lands a knee to the head.
Smash Machine prevents a body shot from Vrana.
Vrana lands a knee to the head.
#BC#
Smash Machine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smash Machine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vrana circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinch King Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Vrana misses.
Vrana stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vrana motions for Smash Machine to come forward. Vrana throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vrana walks into a jab.
Vrana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vrana wants to clinch up but Smash Machine keeps it at a distance.
Vrana throws a hook but Smash Machine blocks it.
Smash Machine misses with an uppercut.
Smash Machine lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smash Machine tries to clinch up.
Smash Machine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smash Machine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vrana.#TD#
Smash Machine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vrana sprawls well initially but Smash Machine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smash Machine stops Vrana from getting back to his feet.
#ES2#
Vrana kicks off Smash Machine and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Vrana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smash Machine, pushing him back against the cage.
Vrana pushes Smash Machine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vrana scores with a hook to the body.
Smash Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smash Machine can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smash Machine. #BC#
Smash Machine manages to break the clinch.
Vrana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smash Machine on the side of the head.
Smash Machine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Vrana lands a jab to the nose.
A cross from Vrana lands.
Smash Machine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smash Machine scores with a spinning back kick!
Vrana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vrana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Smash Machine feints and as Vrana raises his hands in defense, Smash Machine changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smash Machine won't allow Vrana to get back to his feet.
Smash Machine wants to pass the guard but Vrana is keeping the position.
Smash Machine throws a strike but Vrana rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SU2#
Vrana decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smash Machine, up you get!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smash Machine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vrana stuffs the takedown attempt from Smash Machine. Smash Machine gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Vrana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smash Machine tests Vrana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smash Machine darts in looking for a takedown but Vrana gets double underhooks and turns Smash Machine into the cage.
Vrana is trying to stall.
Vrana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vrana misses with a knee to the head.
Vrana lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Smash Machine lands a takedown into guard.
Smash Machine controlling from the top position.
Smash Machine wants to control from the top but Vrana keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alois Vrana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clinch King Smash Machine's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Vrana cracks Smash Machine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smash Machine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vrana only half commits to the counter leg kick.
No luck for Smash Machine with that takedown attempt.
Vrana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smash Machine moves out of range as Vrana strikes.
Vrana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine looks to land a right hand but Vrana moved out of range.#CL2#
Vrana rushes Smash Machine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrana lands a hook that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.
Vrana misses with a knee strike.
Smash Machine lands an elbow that stopped Vrana in his tracks for a moment.
Vrana misses with a knee to the head.
Vrana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smash Machine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smash Machine lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
Smash Machine is looking to break free of the clinch but Vrana has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Vrana.
Smash Machine avoiding damage as Vrana throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Smash Machine gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Smash Machine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vrana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Smash Machine wants to work for an arm triangle but Vrana is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vrana is trying to stand up here but Smash Machine is controlling him well.
Vrana avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine prevents Vrana from standing back up.
#SUB#
Smash Machine is working for a kimura but Vrana is defending it quite comfortably.
#ES2#
Vrana has one foot on Smash Machine's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2##CL#
Smash Machine moves into the clinch.
Smash Machine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vrana walks away with a smile on his face. Smash Machine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vrana digs a good hook to Smash Machine's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vrana throws a sloppy head kick and Smash Machine moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Vrana. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vrana.#TD#
Vrana gets caught napping as Smash Machine dives in and scores a takedown. Vrana manages to retain guard.
Vrana pushes Smash Machine off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Vrana gets caught napping as Smash Machine dives in and scores a takedown. Vrana manages to retain guard.
Vrana manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vrana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Smash Machine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vrana circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinch King Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vrana throws an overhand right that lands on Smash Machine's shoulder, as Smash Machine tries to avoid the shot.
Smash Machine scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vrana in his tracks.
Smash Machine looks for a takedown but Vrana sprawls well.
Vrana looks to land a body kick but Smash Machine moved away.
Vrana misses with a hook.
Smash Machine avoids the head kick by Vrana.
Alois Vrana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vrana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Vrana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vrana throws a big shot that misses.
Smash Machine went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vrana has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vrana plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vrana attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Vrana throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Smash Machine is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vrana's half guard.
Vrana pushes Smash Machine off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smash Machine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice uppercut there from Vrana.
Smash Machine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vrana throws an overhand right that lands on Smash Machine's shoulder, as Smash Machine tries to avoid the shot.
Vrana blocks a head kick by Smash Machine.
Vrana stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smash Machine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vrana shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smash Machine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vrana defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alois Vrana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vrana 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alois Vrana!
Clinch King Smash Machine was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to thank the fans for the support! We'll be back stronger!'. |
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Event:
Nfld live 55
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Vrana tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edmond wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A cross from Vrana lands.
Edmond misses with a body shot.
Edmond with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vrana to score with a decent uppercut.
Vrana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Vrana backs away, Edmond returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vrana misses with a left hand
and Edmond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vrana throws a sloppy head kick
and Edmond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Edmond misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vrana lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vrana.
A clash of legs there as Edmond blocks the low kick.
Edmond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Vrana misses the target.
Vrana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Edmond counters with a big head kick but Vrana shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vrana lands with a slapping head kick.
Edmond slips under a jab from Vrana.
Vrana wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alois Vrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
Vrana rushes Edmond and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Edmond swings wildly with an uppercut but Vrana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vrana misses with a knee strike.
Edmond stalling the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vrana.
Edmond is looking to control Vrana's arms but Vrana gets an underhook and turns him. Now Edmond has his back to the cage.
Edmond avoiding damage.
Edmond has Vrana pushed against the cage.
Vrana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Edmond blocks it with crossed arms.
Vrana connects with a knee to the head.
Edmond looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.
Vrana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T2#
Vrana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vrana lands with a right hand.
Vrana digs a good hook to Edmond's body.
Vrana avoids the body shot from Edmond.
Vrana blocks a head kick by Edmond.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vrana! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmond throws a right and a left that Vrana avoids nicely.
Nice shot lands for Vrana.
Edmond wants to clinch up but Vrana keeps it at a distance.
Vrana misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Edmond tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Vrana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Vrana. Those never looked like landing.
Edmond swings for the body but Vrana moves out of range.
Vrana loads up on a big right hand but Edmond slips the punch.#T3#
Vrana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edmond is looking to counter punch.
Edmond tries to move into range but Vrana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Edmond rushes Vrana and presses him up against the cage.
Vrana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edmond stalls.
Vrana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vrana looking to throw knees to the head but Edmond is blocking nicely.
Edmond slows down the pace here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vrana takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Edmond is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vrana is keeping busy.
Vrana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vrana pushes Edmond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Edmond will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vrana up against the cage.
Edmond taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.
Vrana staying out of range there.
Edmond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Vrana misses.
Vrana with a nice calf kick.
A low kick lands for Vrana.
#CL2#
Vrana moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmond is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edmond.
Vrana tries to land knees in the clinch but Edmond avoids the damage to the body.
Vrana lands a body punch.
Edmond looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alois Vrana dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Vrana throws a hook but Edmond blocks it.
Edmond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vrana.
Edmond goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vrana - that will leave a mark!
Vrana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edmond feinted with a counter takedown.
Alois Vrana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vrana pushes Edmond away with a front kick.
Vrana misses with a right hand
and Edmond counters with a nice body shot.
Edmond throws an overhand right that lands on Vrana's shoulder, as Vrana tries to avoid the shot.
Edmond clobbers Vrana with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rayful Edmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edmond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edmond takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vrana misses with a hook.
Vrana throws a leg kick but Edmond sees it coming and moves out of range.
Edmond tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vrana manages to circle out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Edmond.
Alois Vrana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Vrana misses with a looping left.
Vrana feints and then cracks Edmond's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edmond down.
Edmond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vrana.
Vrana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vrana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Edmond fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edmond takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vrana throws a good cross that connects.
Edmond 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.
Some wild striking there from Edmond.
Vrana throws a counter combo.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses
and Edmond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Edmond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vrana swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Edmond drops his hands momentarily and Vrana takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Edmond moves out of range of the strikes.
Vrana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vrana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrana moves out of range of the body kick from Edmond.
Decent striking displayed by Vrana there.
A jab lands there for Edmond.
Vrana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edmond tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Edmond is looking to wear down Vrana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vrana connects with a body shot.
Edmond misses with a wild combination.
Vrana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edmond is looking to counter the offense by Vrana and move into the clinch.
Vrana throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Vrana throws a hook to the side of Edmond's head but Edmond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vrana connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Edmond's hands.
Edmond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vrana connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Vrana misses.
The crowd cheers as Vrana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edmond doesn't seem phased though.
Edmond slips under a jab.
Edmond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vrana throws out a counter right but Edmond avoids it with no problem.
Vrana circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vrana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Edmond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Edmond taking a breather. #T4#
Edmond stalls.
Edmond is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Edmond blocks an uppercut.
Edmond stalling in the clinch but Vrana improves position.
Edmond stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses.
Vrana misses with a head kick.
Edmond went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vrana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Edmond moves forwards but Vrana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Edmond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edmond throws a solid leg kick but Vrana takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edmond.
Edmond walks into a jab.
Vrana 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.
Alois Vrana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vrana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edmond sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vrana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Edmond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vrana.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edmond, as that shot connected.
Vrana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Vrana tenderised Edmond's leg. Edmond is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vrana misses with a body shot.
Edmond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vrana.
Edmond is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Vrana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Edmond tries to move into range but Vrana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Edmond throws a right hand that Vrana ducks under and follows up with a left that Vrana also avoids with ease.
Edmond looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good work by Vrana as he checks the leg kick.
Vrana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Edmond is looking to clinch.
Edmond takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vrana lands with a thumping leg kick.
Edmond has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vrana finds it's way round the side to connect with Edmond's head.
Vrana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edmond.
Vrana scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Vrana.
Edmond looks to land a combination but Vrana avoids it well.
Vrana lands with a cross.
Vrana cracks Edmond with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vrana just misses with a punch to the body.
Vrana fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
A swing and a miss from Vrana.
Vrana checks the leg kick nicely there.
Edmond just misses with a punch to the body.
Vrana blocks a jab.
Vrana 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!
Edmond misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Vrana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edmond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vrana tries a head kick but it misses.
Vrana misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vrana.
Vrana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Edmond throws a head kick that Vrana semi-blocks.
#ROC#Vrana is rocked!
Edmond lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Vrana out cold! Vrana is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rayful Edmond!
A very excited looking Rayful Edmond 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:
Nfld liive 51
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Vrana tries to work over Spice's front leg with a kick but Spice checks it.
Spice misses with the body kick
and Vrana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Spice closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vrana lands a right hand.
Vrana looking to throw knees to the head but Spice is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spice.
Vrana lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A left hand lands to the body for Vrana.
Spice tries to work over Vrana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spice misses with a punch on the inside.
Spice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spice has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but Spice blocks it.
Spice lands a left hand.
Spice swings wildly with an uppercut but Vrana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vrana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vrana lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vrana tries to land a knee to the head but Spice blocks with his arms.
A short right from Vrana.
Spice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vrana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spices head.
Vrana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Spice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vrana blocks an uppercut.
Vrana misses with a punch on the inside.
Spice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vrana.
Spice misses with a body punch.
Spice on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vrana landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Akimbo Spice has been cut.
Spice blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vrana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vrana trying to control the position but instead, Spice has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vrana into the cage.
Vrana prevents a body shot from Spice.
Spice has a couple of punches blocked by Vrana.
Vrana misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vrana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spice tries a body shot but Vrana blocks it.
Vrana tries to land a knee to the head but Spice blocks with his arms.
Spice struggles to land a body shot inside as Vrana controls his hands.
#T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Vrana.
Spice tries to work over Vrana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vrana lands with a short head shot 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!
Spice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vrana.
Nice body punch from Vrana - that landed with a thud.
Spice working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vrana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spice backwards.
Spice working aggressively here.
Vrana misses with a knee to the head.
Vrana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spice blocks it with crossed arms.
Spice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vrana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vrana connects with a knee to the head.
Spice tries to work over Vrana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vrana scores with a shot to the side of Spice's head.
Vrana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spice scores with a hook to the body.
Spice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spice misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Vrana as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spice.
Spice misses with a body punch.
Spice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vrana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Spice tries a body shot but Vrana blocks it.
Vrana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spice has a couple of punches blocked by Vrana.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vrana.
Vrana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spice misses with a body punch.
Spice works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vrana lands with a right to the head.
Spice tries to work over Vrana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vrana pushes Spice back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vrana lands a shot to the body.
Vrana misses with a knee to the head.
Spice lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spice lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vrana or not. #T4#
Vrana has a couple of punches blocked by Spice.
Come on Vrana - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vrana blocking some punches.
Spice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spice prevents a body shot from Vrana.
Spice lands with a light punch inside.
Vrana tries to work over Spice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vrana struggles to land a body shot inside as Spice controls his hands.
Vrana blocks a body shot from Spice.
Vrana lands a nice uppercut.
Spice pushes Vrana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spice pushes Vrana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spice lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spice takes a shot to the head.
Vrana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vrana lands with a light punch inside.
Vrana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alois Vrana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akimbo Spice's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Spice throws a series of strikes that have Vrana backpedaling.
Spice takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spice tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vrana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spice throws a head kick that misses.
Spice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spice doesn't manage to clinch there - Vrana circles away.
Spice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vrana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spice.
Spice scoring well with a low kick there.
Spice throws a head kick that misses.
Spice blocks a head kick by Vrana.
Spice tries to clinch up but Vrana circles away and keeps his distance.
Vrana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spice tries a head kick but it misses.
Spice swings widly with a right hand
and Vrana counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Spice.
No joy there for Vrana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akimbo Spice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrana lands an overhand right.
Spice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spice. Vrana does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Vrana moves out of range of the body kick from Spice.
Vrana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spice.
A head kick by Spice misses
and Vrana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vrana moves away.
A head kick misses from Spice.
Vrana throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spice throws a lazy head kick
and Vrana counters with a stiff right hand.
Vrana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vrana cracks Spice with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vrana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spice.
Spice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vrana.
Vrana has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Spice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spice on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vrana lands with a shot to the body.
Vrana scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vrana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vrana staying out of range there.
Spice takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Spice.
Vrana avoids the head kick by Spice.
Spice gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vrana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Vrana slips a jab and a cross from Spice.
Spice wants to clinch up but Vrana keeps it at a distance.
Spice takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vrana lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spice will feel that in the morning.
Spice has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spice fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spice misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spice. Vrana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spice misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Vrana.
Vrana jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Spice misses.
Vrana swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Spice tries to move into range but Vrana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spice lands with a nice combination. Vrana backs away looking to recover.
Spice throws a body kick that misses.
Spice takes one to the chin there.
Spice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vrana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spice drops his hands momentarily and Vrana takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spice closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vrana.
Spice misses with a wild body shot.
Spice wants to clinch up but Vrana keeps it at a distance.
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!
Spice looks for the body kick but Vrana saw that one coming.
Spice misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Vrana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akimbo Spice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spice takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vrana scores with a hook.
Spice avoids the head kick by Vrana.
Spice is looking to wear down Vrana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spice tries to land a front kick but Vrana steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spice throws a head kick but Vrana moves out of range.
Spice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spice closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Vrana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vrana scores with a hook.
Vrana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spice wants to clinch.
Vrana lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spice will feel that in the morning.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vrana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Spice closes the distance and pushes Vrana back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vrana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vrana's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alois Vrana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akimbo Spice's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Spice misses with a wild combination.
Spice lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vrana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spice tries to clinch but Vrana is having none of it.
Spice is looking to score with low kicks.
Spice throws a leg kick but Vrana sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spice throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alois Vrana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vrana manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Vrana closes the distance and clinches.
Spice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vrana's elbow.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Vrana controls the action.
Vrana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrana lands a body shot.
Vrana lands with a light punch inside.
Vrana lands a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vrana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Spice fails to land.
Vrana looking to throw knees to the head but Spice is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrana pushes Spice back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Vrana stalling in the clinch.
Vrana lands an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vrana obliges.
Spice takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Vrana.
#ROC2#Spice is rocked!
Spice looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vrana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Spice is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spice throws a punch but it's blocked by Vrana.
Vrana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vrana presses Spice against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vrana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spice lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vrana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrana lands a big knee! That's hurt Spice! Oh, he's all over the place! Vrana lands another knee that sends Spice to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alois Vrana! |
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Event:
Nfld FN 49
Date: Oct 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Versu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Versu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vrana.
A swing and a miss from Versu.
Versu lands a head shot.
Vrana lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vrana cracks Versu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vrana throws a sloppy head kick and Versu moves out of range easily.
Versu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Vrana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Versu 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 Vrana has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vrana and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vrana checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Versu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vrana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheers as Vrana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Versu doesn't seem phased though.
Vrana has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Versu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vrana defending well as Versu loads up on a big left hand.
Vrana moves into range and connects with a jab.
Versu throws a hook but Vrana blocks it.
Versu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vrana gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Versu.
Vrana checks a leg kick.#T1#
Vrana gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Versu counters with an inside leg kick.
Versu misses with a kick to the body
and Vrana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vrana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Versu.
Vrana misses with a few strikes there.
Versu scores with a hook.
Versu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Versu throws a hook but Vrana blocks it.
Versu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vrana works the jab nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vrana.
A swing and a miss from Versu.
Vrana lands a body shot.
Vrana throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Versu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Versu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vrana jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Vrana clobbers Versu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vrana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vrana moves away from the strike by Versu.
A lazy left from Vrana finds it's target.
Vrana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vrana looks for the body kick but Versu saw that one coming.
Alois Vrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrana scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Versu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vrana.
Vrana feints and then cracks Versu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Versu down.
Versu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vrana misses with a looping right.
Versu throws a wild body kick that Vrana sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Vrana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vrana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Versu walks into a left hand.
Versu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Versu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice jab there from Vrana.
Vrana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Versu manages to avoid it.#T3#
Vrana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Versu's head.
Vrana moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Vrana. That snapped Versu's head back.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses.
Vrana scores with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vrana checks a leg kick.
Versu throws a leg kick but Vrana sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vrana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Versu throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Vrana. Those never looked like landing.
Vrana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Versu misses with a straight left.
Versu digs a good body shot into Vrana's ribs.
Vrana lands with a thumping leg kick.
Versu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vrana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vrana has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Versu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Versu. #T4#
Versu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Versu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vrana.
Vrana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Versu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vrana uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Versu has time to react.
Vrana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vrana misses with a body kick.
Versu throws out a loose jab but Vrana uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Vrana is predictable there
enabling Versu to counter with a crisp jab.
Versu tries to score with a low kick but Vrana moves his leg out of the way.
Vrana is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Versu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vrana is out of range.
Versu just misses with a punch to the body.
Versu connects with a jab.
Versu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vrana lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Versu at a distance.
Versu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vrana lands a nice looking kick to the body. Versu takes a step back to recover.
Versu avoids the head kick by Vrana.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alois Vrana 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#
Versu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vrana swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Versu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Versu misses with a few strikes there.
Vrana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Versu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Versu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vrana scores with a decent looking hook.
Versu throws a low kick but Vrana avoids it.
Vrana throws a leg kick
and Versu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Versu moves away from the strike by Vrana.
It looked like Versu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vrana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Versu scores with a nice strike.
Vrana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Versu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vrana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Versu.
Versu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Versu throws a push kick but Vrana slaps the foot to one side.
Vrana only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Vrana blocks the low kick.#T1#
Versu takes one to the side of the head.
Versu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Vrana - just one landing.
Vrana throws a leg kick which misses Versu's front leg but catches the back leg as Versu tries to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Versu. Those never looked like landing.
Vrana lands with an overhand left.
Versu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Versu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vrana scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Vrana.
Vrana blocks the body kick.
Vrana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Versu looks for the body kick but Vrana saw that one coming.
Vrana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vrana throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Versu's head.
Vrana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Versu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vrana.#T2#
Vrana misses with a body shot.
Versu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vrana throws a sloppy head kick and Versu moves out of range easily.
Versu throws a push kick but Vrana slaps the foot to one side.
Donk. Vrana catches Versu right on the button with a cross.
Versu throws a body kick that misses.
Vrana connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Versu momentarily.
Versu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vrana manages to avoid it.
Versu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vrana moves away.
Versu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vrana lands a right hook to the body.
Versu misses with an uppercut. Vrana saw that one coming.
Versu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Versu misses with a low kick.
Vrana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Versu connects with a nice looking jab.
Vrana connects with a body shot that sends Versu's belly button to the back.#T3#
Versu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Versu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Versu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vrana throws a front kick that sends Versu stumbling back into the cage.
Versu misses with a wild body shot.
Vrana slips a jab and a cross from Versu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Versu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Versu throws a shot from downtown. Vrana moves away and avoids it.
Vrana walks into a jab.
Vrana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Versu.
Versu lunges at Vrana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vrana's hand.
Vrana misses with a low kick.
Versu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Vrana moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Versu throws a jab but it's blocked by Vrana.
Versu looks to throw the jab but Vrana is out of range.
Versu misses with a body kick.
Vrana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Versu throws the kick towards the body but Vrana avoids it.
Vrana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Versu throws out the jab.
Vrana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vrana stalks Versu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Versu's face. Versu staggers backwards, shaken.
Vrana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Versu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vrana was well out of range. Poor timing from Versu.
Alois Vrana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vrana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Versu drops his hands momentarily and Vrana takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Versu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Versu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Versu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vrana was well out of range. Poor timing from Versu.
Vrana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Versu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Versu throws a hook but Vrana avoids it easily.
Versu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses.
Vrana defending well as Versu loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alois Vrana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Versu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Versu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vrana.
Vrana cracks Versu with a good jab.
Jab by Versu.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Versu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vrana cracks Versu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Versu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Versu throws the left hand but Vrana avoids the punch easily.
Vrana digs a good hook to Versu's body.
Vrana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Versu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vrana.
Versu throws a right hand that Vrana ducks under and follows up with a left that Vrana also avoids with ease.
Vrana avoids the body shot from Versu.
Vrana lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Versu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Versu throws a jab when Vrana was well out of range.#T1#
Vrana moves out of range of the body kick from Versu.
Vrana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vrana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Versu loads up on a big right hand but Vrana slips the punch.
Vrana works the jab nicely.
Vrana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Versu.
Versu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vrana.
Vrana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Versu.
Versu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vrana. Vrana obviously looking to wear him down.
Vrana just misses with a punch to the body.
Vrana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Versu feints and then cracks Vrana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vrana down.
Versu throws a leg kick but Vrana sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vrana lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vrana lands with an overhand left.
Vrana connects with a high kick.
Vrana throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vrana tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Versu is able to avoid easily.
Geo Versu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Versu lands a jab to Vrana's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Versu lands a head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Versu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Versu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Versu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vrana checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vrana moves away from the strike by Versu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vrana.
A cross from Vrana lands.
Vrana scores with the left hand. Versu knows he should have avoided that one.
Vrana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Versu takes one on the button.
Versu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Versu 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.
Vrana cracks Versu with a good jab.
A cross from Vrana lands.
Versu throws a sloppy head kick and Vrana moves out of range easily. #T3#
Nice shot lands for Vrana.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vrana checks a leg kick.
Vrana with a nice calf kick.
Versu throws a head kick but Vrana moves out of range.
Versu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Versu needs to keep his hands up - Vrana had a free shot at his head there.
Vrana uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A left lands for Vrana.
Versu misses with a two punch combination.
Vrana lands a high kick!
Versu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vrana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vrana digs a good body shot into Versu's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Versu throws a jab when Vrana was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vrana! But no joy.
Vrana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vrana moves out of range as Versu throws a body kick.
#T4##TD2#
Vrana bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Vrana stands up.
Versu throws out a leg kick but Vrana moves out of range and Versu only half commits.
Vrana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Versu thows a leg kick but Vrana checks it
and Vrana counters with a good, hard body kick but Versu shrugs it off.
Vrana jabs Versu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice jab there from Vrana.
Versu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Versu misses.
Vrana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vrana ducks under a wild hook from Versu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Vrana - just one landing.
A low kick from Versu is predictable there
and Vrana counters with a nice leg kick.
Vrana throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alois Vrana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vrana throws out a powerful jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alois Vrana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vrana 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alois Vrana! |
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Event:
Nfld live 46
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Spice shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spice swinging wildly here.
Vrana scores with a nice body kick.
Vrana loads up on a big right hand but Spice slips the punch.
Spice has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vrana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spice scores with a leg kick.
Spice moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spice ducks under a wild hook from Vrana.
Vrana moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vrana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab from Vrana.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Spice moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Vrana.
Vrana with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Akimbo Spice has been cut.
Spice misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vrana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vrana tries to stall but Spice uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Spice blocks an elbow strike from Vrana.
Spice misses with a punch to the body.
Spice lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Spice tries to work over Vrana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vrana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spice scores with a shoulder strike.
Vrana blocking some punches.
Vrana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vrana with a knee to the head.
Vrana prevents a body shot from Spice.
Vrana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spice lands a nice uppercut.
Vrana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vrana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vrana misses with a punch to the body.
Spice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vrana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vrana blocks a body shot from Spice.
Spice blocks a body shot from Vrana.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spice.
Vrana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but Spice blocks it.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spice scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Spice as the two fighters clinch.
Vrana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spice misses with a punch on the inside.
Vrana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spice's elbow.
Spice cracks Vrana with a nice body shot.
Spice makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spice struggles to land a body shot inside as Vrana controls his hands.
Vrana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spice prevents a body shot from Vrana.
Spice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vrana blocks a body shot from Spice.
Spice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spice blocks an elbow strike.
Spice tries a body shot but Vrana blocks it.
Spice lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Vrana controls the action.
Spice struggles to land a body shot inside as Vrana controls his hands.
Vrana misses with a knee to the head.
Vrana scores with a shot to the side of Spice's head. #T3#
Vrana is struggling to control the position.
Vrana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A hook to the body from Spice.
Spice scores with a hook to the body.
Vrana looks winded!
Spice lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vrana backwards.
A short right from Spice.
Spice misses with a body punch.
Spice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vrana's elbow.
Vrana swings wildly with an uppercut but Spice uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spice creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spice tries a body shot but Vrana blocks it.
Spice on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Spice.
Spice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spice misses with a punch to the body.
Vrana swings wildly with an uppercut but Spice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Vrana controls the action.
Vrana swings wildly with an uppercut but Spice uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Vrana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spice lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vrana.
Vrana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spice presses Vrana against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vrana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spice blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Spice - that landed with a thud.
Spice lands a shot to the body.
Spice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spice misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spice.
A head punch on the inside from Vrana fails to land.
Spice tries a body shot but Vrana blocks it.
Vrana lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spice struggles to land a body shot inside as Vrana controls his hands.
Vrana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spice lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vrana backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Akimbo Spice will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akimbo Spice's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Spice slips under a jab.
Spice seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A swing and a miss from Vrana.
Spice misses with a few strikes there.
Spice walks into a left hand.
Vrana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spice takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vrana circles away from the clinch attempt.
A good leg kick by Spice.
Vrana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spice.
Spice gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vrana misses with a looping right.
Spice takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spice throws a body punch but Vrana moves out of range.
Spice fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vrana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spice has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vrana finds it's way round the side to connect with Spice's head.
Vrana 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.
Vrana thuds a left hand into Spice's body.
Vrana misses with a looping left.
Akimbo Spice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spice lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vrana will feel that in the morning.
Vrana has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL#
Spice pushes Vrana up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Spice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vrana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vrana is looking to control Spice's arms but Spice gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vrana has his back to the cage.
Vrana blocks a body shot from Spice.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spice.
Vrana stalling against the cage.
Spice swings wildly with an uppercut but Vrana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spice gets through Vrana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spice.
Vrana misses with the head strike.
Spice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vrana takes a shot to the head.
Vrana lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Spice.
A body shot lands from Spice.
Spice tries to work over Vrana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vrana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vrana prevents a body shot from Spice. #T2#
Vrana throws a punch but it's blocked by Spice.
Spice blocks an uppercut.
Spice lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spice blocks an uppercut.
Spice lands an uppercut.
Spice misses with a body punch.
Vrana misses with the head strike.
Vrana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vrana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spice lands with a short shot to the head.
Spice works on Vrana's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Spice scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spice.
Vrana is breathing heavily.
Vrana tries to work over Spice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vrana looking to throw knees to the head but Spice is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spice.
Spice throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vranas head.
A body shot lands from Spice.
Spice lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Spice lands a left hand.
Vrana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spice misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Spice. #ROC#Vrana is rocked!
Spice softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vrana is still on wobbly legs! Can Spice finish him?
Spice digs a right hand into Vrana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vrana's gas tank.
Spice lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vrana backwards.
Spice creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Vrana's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Vrana drops to his knees and Spice pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akimbo Spice!
During a confident post fight interview, Akimbo Spice thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Nfld live 43
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Vrana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Smash Machine pushes Vrana up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Vrana. #CUT2#It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
Smash Machine avoiding damage as Vrana throws knees to the body.
Vrana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vrana with a knee to the head.
Vrana gets through Smash Machine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smash Machine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vrana is defending well for now.#TD#
Smash Machine has hold of one of Vrana's legs. Vrana is fighting the takedown attempt but Smash Machine gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smash Machine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smash Machine 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.
Smash Machine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vrana wants to get back to his feet but Smash Machine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vrana is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1#
Vrana is wriggling around but Smash Machine manages to pass to half guard.
Vrana wants to get back to his feet.
Vrana avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine wants to pass the guard but Vrana is defending well. #SUB#
Smash Machine seems to be working for a kimura but Vrana defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Smash Machine seems to be working for a kimura but Vrana defends the submission attempt.
Vrana is trying to stand.
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.
Smash Machine slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Smash Machine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vrana sees it coming and defends easily.
Vrana is staying active underneath Smash Machine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smash Machine closes the distance and clinches up with Vrana, looking for a takedown. Smash Machine pushes Vrana against the cage but Vrana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smash Machine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vrana.
An attempted straight right counter from Smash Machine misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vrana.
Smash Machine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vrana throws out the jab.
Alois Vrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Vrana.
Vrana tries a low kick but Smash Machine avoids it.#T3#
Vrana is looking to clinch but Smash Machine is avoiding it.
Vrana looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smash Machine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smash Machine appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smash Machine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vrana sprawls well. Vrana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smash Machine gets slowly back to his feet.
Vrana misses with a kick to the body.
Vrana misses the jab.
Smash Machine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vrana avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinch King Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smash Machine 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.
A combination from Vrana does no damage.
Vrana swings widly with a right hand
and Smash Machine counters with a nice uppercut.
Smash Machine tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vrana defends well and Smash Machine ends up having to push Vrana into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Vrana.
Smash Machine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Alois Vrana has been cut.#BC#
Smash Machine manages to break the clinch.
Smash Machine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vrana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vrana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smash Machines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vrana looks to score with a jab to the body but Smash Machine is just out of range.
Vrana throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smash Machine half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vrana pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smash Machine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vrana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alois Vrana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smash Machine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vrana was well out of range. Poor timing from Smash Machine.#CL2#
Smash Machine tries to keep at a distance but Vrana has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vrana lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Vrana.
Smash Machine tries to land knees in the clinch but Vrana avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alois Vrana dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Vrana as he connects with a hook.
Smash Machine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vrana throws a head kick but Smash Machine moves out of range.
Smash Machine misses with a wild combination.
Vrana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vrana throws a front kick that sends Smash Machine stumbling back into the cage.
Vrana wants to land a leg kick but Smash Machine is out of range.
It looked like Smash Machine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smash Machine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smash Machine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smash Machine shoots in for a takedown but Vrana shows good takedown defense.
Vrana throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine misses with an uppercut.
Vrana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smash Machine. That did some damage!
Vrana has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Vrana tries to clinch up.
Vrana lunges at Smash Machine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smash Machine's hand.
Smash Machine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smash Machine there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Vrana goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vrana scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vrana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Smash Machine looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vrana!
Vrana tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Vrana is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB#
Smash Machine swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vrana is now in Smash Machine's guard. A big mistake from Smash Machine there, giving up the dominant position!
Smash Machine trying to control the position.
#T2#
Vrana wanted to stand there but Smash Machine had control of the position. #SU2#
Vrana stands and steps away. Smash Machine gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vrana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smash Machine fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Vrana forces Smash Machine back against the cage and clinches.
Vrana connects with a knee to the head.
Smash Machine is working for takedown but Vrana is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinch King Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Smash Machine manages to break the clinch.
Smash Machine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smash Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smash Machine throws a head kick that misses.
Smash Machine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Vrana instigates a clinch. #T3#
Vrana misses with a punch to the body.
Smash Machine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Smash Machine is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vrana can't fight it off and eventually Smash Machine manages to take the fight to the floor. Vrana looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smash Machine stops Vrana from standing up. #ES2#
Vrana pushes Smash Machine off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Vrana uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smash Machine has time to react.
Vrana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smash Machine seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vrana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vrana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vrana throws a leg kick but Smash Machine checks it. #T4#
Smash Machine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vrana sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Smash Machine scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES2#
Vrana manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A slow jab from Smash Machine misses its intended target. #CL2#
Vrana instigates a clinch. #BC#
Smash Machine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vrana looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vrana dips to his left and cracks Smash Machine with an uppercut!
Vrana throws out a loose jab but Smash Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alois Vrana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smash Machine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vrana on the side of the head.
Vrana tries to clinch up.
Smash Machine half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vrana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smash Machine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vrana swivels and escapes.
Smash Machine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vrana as he jumps to the side.
Vrana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alois Vrana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Smash Machine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vrana circles away.
Smash Machine dives in and grabs Vrana's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vrana pushes down on Smash Machine's head and hops out.
Vrana flicks out a counter leg kick but Smash Machine steps away.
Vrana pushes Smash Machine away with a front kick.#CL2#
Vrana instigates a clinch.
Smash Machine landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smash Machine looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinch King Smash Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smash Machine is trying to pull guard but Vrana has him pressed against the cage.
Vrana blocks the elbow strike.
Smash Machine fails to pull guard.
Vrana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vrana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vrana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Vrana.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smash Machine obliges.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD#
Smash Machine has Vrana pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Smash Machine pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vrana tumbling to the mat - Smash Machine dives into Vrana's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smash Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Vrana wants to stand up but Smash Machine is controlling him.
Smash Machine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smash Machine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vrana wants to stand but Smash Machine is controlling the position.
Vrana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vrana keeping moving, preventing Smash Machine from controlling successfully.
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 decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vrana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smash Machine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smash Machine.
Vrana misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Vrana moves into the clinch.
Smash Machine looking for a takedown.
Vrana trying to stall but Smash Machine improves his position.
Vrana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vrana throws a punch but it's blocked by Smash Machine.
Vrana looking to slow down the pace here.
Vrana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vrana lands a right hand. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vrana.
Vrana tries a body shot but Smash Machine blocks it.
Smash Machine is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vrana cracks Smash Machine with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smash Machine is trying to force a seperation but Vrana has the dominant position.
Smash Machine is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vrana to keep the fight standing.
Smash Machine lands a good knee to the midsection. Vrana won't want to take too many of those.#TD#
Smash Machine has clasped his hands together around Vrana's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Vrana sneaks out the side door and pushes Smash Machine away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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 shot to the body from Vrana misses
and Smash Machine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vrana throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vrana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice body punch from Vrana. #TD#
Smash Machine scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vrana throws Smash Machine to one side and escapes!#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Smash Machine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smash Machine fails with a takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vrana.
Vrana is looking to clinch but Smash Machine is avoiding it.
Vrana wants to clinch.
Vrana throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alois Vrana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vrana 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alois Vrana!
Clinch King Smash Machine spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to thank the fans for the support! We'll be back stronger!'. |
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Event:
Nfld live 40
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Vrana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coppola.
A left lands for Vrana.
Vrana throws a front kick that sends Coppola stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Vrana.
Coppola flicks out a counter leg kick but Vrana steps away.
Vrana scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrana lands with a kick to the temple. Coppola shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Salvatore Coppola has been cut.
Vrana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coppola tries a quick counter leg kick but Vrana is wise to it.
Vrana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coppola ducks right into an uppercut from Vrana.
Jab, jab by Vrana - just one landing. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Vrana.
Vrana uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coppola has time to react.#ROC#Coppola is rocked!
Vrana with a nice calf kick.
Coppola is still on wobbly legs! Can Vrana finish him?
Vrana misses with a few strikes there.
Coppola throws a counter combo.
Vrana throws a quick head kick that knocks Coppola silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Vrana is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alois Vrana! |
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Event:
Nfld FN 44
Date: Jun 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Vrana tries to clinch up.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Vrana manages to avoid it.
Vrana closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vrana connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Rob Smith has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Smith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vrana looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Vrana.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vrana.
Vrana throws a lazy body kick
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Vrana misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Vrana catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vrana misses with a right hand
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Vrana misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alois Vrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrana is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vrana fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Vrana throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Vrana throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Smith moves into the clinch.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vrana throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vrana moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Vrana throws a lazy body kick
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Vrana is rocked!
Smith lands a brutal uppercut that launches Vrana off his feet! Vrana tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Smith! |
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Event:
Nfld live 33
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Nelson blocks a head kick by Vrana.
Vrana loads up on a big right hand but Nelson slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Nelson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vrana misses with an uppercut. Nelson saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nelson! But no joy.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vrana lands a right hook to the body.
Vrana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vrana misses the shot to the body.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Vrana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vrana throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nelson counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Vrana misses the target.
Vrana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Nelson gets tackled into the cage by Vrana. Vrana maintains the clinch.
Vrana landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vrana misses with a body punch.
Vrana tries to land a knee to the head but Nelson blocks with his arms.
The referee calls for Vrana to work.
Vrana has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrana blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Nelson breaks the clinch.
Vrana pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Vrana tries to clinch but Nelson moves out of range.
Vrana lands a jab.#CL2#
Nelson forces Vrana back against the cage and clinches.
Vrana lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vrana.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vrana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nelson blocks it with crossed arms.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Vrana.
Vrana blocks an uppercut.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Vrana.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Vrana.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nelson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vrana.
Vrana misses with a knee strike.
Vrana tries to land a knee to the head but Nelson blocks with his arms.
Nelson blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Vrana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nelson lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Nelson can't find room to land a body shot as Vrana controls the action.
Vrana letting Nelson take a breather here.
Vrana scores with a shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but Nelson blocks it.
Vrana lands with a left to the head.
Nelson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vrana prevents it.
Vrana lands a right hand.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson lands a nice uppercut.
Vrana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nelson or not.
Nelson lands a hook that snaps the head of Vrana backwards.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Vrana.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Vrana lands a shoulder strike.
Vrana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Vrana fails to land. #T3#
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Vrana controlling the action here for a moment.
Nelson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vrana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Vrana to work.
Vrana misses with some punches.
Vrana stalling against the cage.
A short right from Nelson on the inside.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nelson as Vrana tries to tie him up.
Vrana lands an uppercut.
Vrana keeps control of Nelson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vrana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4#
Vrana misses with a knee strike.
Vrana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vrana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Nelson lands with a light punch inside.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land.
Vrana is pushing Nelson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vrana blocks an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Vrana.
Vrana stalling against the cage.
Vrana has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
Vrana gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nelson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vrana misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alois Vrana dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vrana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vrana misses with the body kick
enabling Nelson to counter with a crisp jab.
Vrana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vrana scores with a body shot.
Nelson slips a jab from Vrana.
A little jabbing left from Nelson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vrana throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Nelson has closed the distance and engaged Vrana in a clinch.
Vrana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nelson or not.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vrana lands with a right to the head.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Vrana.
Vrana swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nelson blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrana blocking some punches.
Vrana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vrana has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nelson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1#
Vrana misses with a knee to the head.
Vrana tries to stall but Nelson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nelson avoids the elbow strike from Vrana, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land.
Vrana misses with some punches.
Alois Vrana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vrana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nelson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vrana backwards.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but Nelson blocks it.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vrana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nelson.
Vrana misses with a knee to the head.
Vrana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vrana is working Nelson over against the cage.
Vrana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Vrana.
Vrana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Nelson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vrana to keep the fight standing.
Vrana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Vrana misses with a punch on the inside.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but Nelson blocks it.
Vrana misses with a knee to the head.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Nelson misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nelson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Vrana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vrana blocks an uppercut.
Vrana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nelson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vrana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nelson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vrana working aggressively here.
Nelson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Vrana is rocked!
Nelson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Vrana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nelson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Vrana! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Nelson is unloading with more strikes now! Vrana drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pudd Nelson!
Our winner, Pudd Nelson, 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:
Nfld 34
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Vrana 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.
#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Cotilla has been cut.
Vrana throws a hook but Cotilla avoids it easily.#CL#
Cotilla clinches up against the cage.
Cotilla stalling in the clinch but Vrana improves position.
Cotilla working aggressively here.
Cotilla lands an uppercut.
Vrana tries to circle away but Cotilla has him pinned against the cage.
Vrana misses with a knee strike.
Vrana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vrana can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cotilla scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Vrana breaks from the clinch.
Vrana circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrana swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Cotilla instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Vrana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cotilla throws a series of punches but Vrana moves out of range. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vrana. Cotilla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cotilla appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vrana moves forwards but Cotilla connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vrana with a jab.
Cotilla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vrana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vrana throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Cotilla to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cotilla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vrana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cotilla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotilla has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cotilla there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vrana throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Cotilla counters with a crisp one two that drops Vrana! Cotilla thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vrana to his feet! Vrana is in big trouble!#ROC#Vrana is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Cotilla moves into the clinch.
Vrana is still on wobbly legs! Can Cotilla finish him?#BC#
Cotilla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vrana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vrana looks winded!#CL#
Cotilla has Vrana up against the cage in a clinch.
Cotilla scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cotilla pushes Vrana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cotilla is stalling here.
Cotilla stalling the fight.
Cotilla pushes Vrana against the cage. Cotilla is working some dirty boxing. Cotilla pushes off with a quick right hook! Vrana goes down! Vrana tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cotilla moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Cotilla!
An out of breath Alexander Cotilla 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:
Nfld 33
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Vrana checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Faulk takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2#
Vrana gets tackled into the cage by Faulk. Faulk maintains the clinch.
Faulk stalling against the cage.
Faulk takes a knee right on the jaw!
The referee calls for Faulk to work.
Faulk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vrana missing with knees to the body.
Faulk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faulk keeps control of Vrana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Faulk can't find room to land a body shot as Vrana controls the action.
Vrana wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee calls for Faulk to work.
Vrana is trying to break the clinch but Faulk is controlling him.#T1#
Faulk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Faulk stalling.
Vrana working aggressively here.
#BC#
Vrana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vrana throws a shot from downtown. Faulk moves away and avoids it.
Faulk moves in looking to clinch but Vrana pushes him off.
We've been told by Vrana's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Faulk lands with a nice body punch.
Alois Vrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrana misses with a head kick.
Vrana lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Vrana is predictable there
and Faulk counters with a straight right hand.
Faulk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Faulk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vrana defends well and Faulk ends up having to push Vrana into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vrana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vrana looks to land a right hand but Faulk moved out of range.
Faulk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrana throws a sloppy head kick and Faulk moves out of range easily. #T2#
Vrana throws a sloppy head kick and Faulk moves out of range easily.
Alois Vrana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faulk swings for the body but Vrana moves out of range.
Vrana misses with a two punch combination.
Vrana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vrana throws a nice head kick!
Vrana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Faulk's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Vrana.
Faulk tests Vrana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vrana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Faulk moves into the clinch.
A short left from Vrana.
Vrana misses with a punch to the body.
Vrana tries to throw a body punch but Faulk avoids it by throwing Vrana back against the cage. #BC#
Vrana breaks the clinch.
Faulk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vrana half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
A head kick misses from Vrana. #CL2#
Faulk forces Vrana back against the cage and clinches.
Faulk holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vrana misses with a knee to the head.
Vrana wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Vrana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vrana throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vrana tries a head kick but it misses.
Vrana misses with a head kick.
Vrana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vrana misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Vrana.
Vrana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vrana throws a head kick but Faulk moves out of range.
#TD2#
Faulk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vrana is trying to defend but Faulk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vrana kicks off Faulk and gets to his feet. #ROC2#Vrana is rocked!
Vrana is breathing heavily.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oh Vrana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Faulk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Faulk pushes Vrana against the cage. Faulk is working some dirty boxing. Faulk pushes off with a quick right hook! Vrana goes down! Vrana tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Faulk moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Faulk!
An out of breath Kevin Faulk 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:
Nfld live 25
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Vrana slips under a jab from DeCoteau.
Vrana thuds his shin into the meat of DeCoteau's side.
Vrana misses with an uppercut
and DeCoteau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeCoteau moves out of range of the body kick.
Vrana pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
DeCoteau stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vrana.
DeCoteau takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#It looks like Caleb DeCoteau has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vrana.
Vrana lands a nice looking body kick.
DeCoteau takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vrana cracks a nice hook into DeCoteau's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeCoteau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vrana throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Vrana.
Vrana throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
DeCoteau is breathing heavily.
Vrana works the jab nicely.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses.
Vrana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like DeCoteau was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vrana.#T1#
DeCoteau just misses with a punch to the body.
Vrana throws a shot from downtown. DeCoteau moves away and avoids it.
We've been hearing reports that DeCoteau has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vrana lands with an uppercut that bounces DeCoteau off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circle, before Vrana throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into DeCoteau's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Vrana lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Alois Vrana! |
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Event:
SMASH: Mountain vs Lee
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Lee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Lee tries for a kimura but Vrana is defending well.
Vrana 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.
Lee prevents Vrana from escaping the position.
Lee tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Vrana explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Vrana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee tries for a takedown but Vrana sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Lee looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vrana!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Vrana tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Lee throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lee throws a strike there. Vrana manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Vrana is trying to stand up here but Lee is controlling him well. #ES2#
Vrana manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lee keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Vrana turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Vrana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vrana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Lee ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lee no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Vrana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vrana has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Vrana is looking to stand up but Lee won't let him.
Lee wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vrana is now in half guard.
Vrana wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Lee uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #SUB#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vrana defends it easily.#SU2#
Vrana gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Robert Lee has been cut.#T3#
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vrana circles away.
Lee glances at the clock... BAM! Vrana nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Lee crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Lee is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alois Vrana! |
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Event:
SMASH: Choke vs Bartz
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Montgomery misses with a hook.
Montgomery moves out of range of the body kick.
Vrana moves out of range as Montgomery strikes.
Montgomery misses with an uppercut. Vrana saw that one coming.
Vrana lands a right hook to the body.
Montgomery throws a shot from downtown. Vrana moves away and avoids it.
Vrana throws a hook to the side of Montgomery's head but Montgomery sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montgomery throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vrana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Montgomery scores with a decent looking hook.
Montgomery rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vrana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vrana throwing a counter right hand but Montgomery manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Vrana scores with a four punch combination!
Vrana connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Vrana misses.
Vrana misses with a head kick.
Montgomery throws a series of punches but Vrana moves out of range.
Montgomery looks to land a left hand but Vrana moved out of range nicely.
Montgomery misses the shot to the body.
Montgomery tests Vrana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vrana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montgomery misses with an uppercut.
Vrana is looking to counter punch.
Montgomery slips a jab and a cross from Vrana.
Montgomery swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Montgomery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vrana.
#T1#
Montgomery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vrana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Montgomery 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.
Montgomery throws a body punch but Vrana moves out of range.
Montgomery punishes Vrana's body with a nice straight punch.
Montgomery ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Montgomery changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vrana lands a head kick!
Vrana tries to move into range but Montgomery moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#KD#
Vrana lands a big head kick that sends Montgomery tumbling to the mat! Vrana takes a step backwards and waves Montgomery back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Montgomery is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrana fakes the leg kick and cracks Montgomery in the body.
Montgomery lands a hook that stumbles Vrana back into the cage. Montgomery follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Vrana to the canvas! Montgomery pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Vrana has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Arniquez Montgomery!
A very excited looking Arniquez Montgomery 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: Dankovic vs Boomer
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Misahawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Kenichi Misahawa has been cut.
A head kick misses from Vrana.
Vrana throws a sloppy head kick and Misahawa moves out of range easily.
Misahawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Vrana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vrana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Misahawa.
Vrana misses with an uppercut. Misahawa saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Misahawa. Vrana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vrana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Misahawa.
Vrana swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Misahawa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vrana, pushing him back against the cage.
Vrana working hard to break the clinch.
Misahawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Misahawa misses with a knee strike.
Vrana prevents a body shot from Misahawa.
Misahawa lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Misahawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1##BC2#
Vrana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Misahawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vrana moves away.
Vrana throws a head kick but Misahawa moves out of range.
Misahawa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vrana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses
and Misahawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vrana throws a head kick but Misahawa moves out of range.
Misahawa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vrana throws a sloppy head kick and Misahawa moves out of range easily.
Misahawa avoids the head kick by Vrana.
Misahawa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Misahawa slips a jab from Vrana.
Misahawa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Misahawa lands a nice shot to the body.
Vrana looks winded!
Vrana 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!
Misahawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vrana blocks a head kick by Misahawa.
Vrana throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Misahawa on the side of the head.
Misahawa is looking to wear down Vrana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Misahawa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Misahawa swings for the body but Vrana moves out of range.
#T2#
Misahawa blocks a head kick by Vrana.
Vrana takes a jab right on the kisser.
Misahawa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Misahawa lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Misahawa connects with an inside leg kick.
Misahawa scores with a nice right hand.
Vrana thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Misahawa closes the distance and clinches.
Misahawa lands an elbow just above Vrana 's eye. #BC2#
Vrana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vrana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses.
Vrana misses with a head kick.
Vrana throws a lazy right hand but Misahawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vrana misses with a wild body shot.
Misahawa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Misahawa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vrana's sensitive parts. #T3#
Misahawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vrana.
As Vrana tries to get set, Misahawa tries to push him back and clinch up but Vrana manages to avoid the attempt.
Vrana swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Misahawa moves into the clinch.
Vrana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Misahawa avoiding damage.
#BC#
Misahawa breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Vrana.
Misahawa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick by Vrana misses
letting Misahawa counter with a right hand. #ROC#Vrana is rocked!
Misahawa connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Vrana covering up! Misahawa comes in with a big uppercut and Vrana goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kenichi Misahawa!
Kenichi Misahawa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SMASH: Torsten vs Kennedy 2
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Gonzalez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vrana misses with a hook. Gonzalez ducked under it nicely.
Vrana looks to land a left hand but Gonzalez moved out of range nicely.
Vrana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gonzalez lands a head shot.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Vrana avoids the punch easily.
Vrana defending well as Gonzalez loads up on a big left hand.
Vrana avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gonzalez's coach down at kill or be killed F boring Fights was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gonzalez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gonzalez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses.
Vrana tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzalez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonzalez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vrana manages to avoid it.
Vrana throws a lazy head kick
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vrana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gonzalez dips to his left and cracks Vrana with an uppercut!#ROC2#Vrana is rocked!
Vrana is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Gonzalez doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Vrana crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Vrana's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguel Gonzalez!
A very excited looking Miguel Gonzalez 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: Roy vs Tosen
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Vrana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses
and Godwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Godwin blocks a head kick by Vrana.
Vrana lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vrana scores with a jab.
Alois Vrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrana misses with a right hand
and Godwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vrana misses with a head kick.
Godwin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vrana.
Godwin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses.
Vrana throws the left hand but Godwin avoids the punch easily.
Godwin throws a right hand that Vrana ducks under and follows up with a left that Vrana also avoids with ease.
Godwin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vrana takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick from Vrana lands but Godwin takes it in his stride.
Godwin throws a head kick but Vrana moves out of range.
Godwin connects with a right that clearly hurt Vrana. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Godwin proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Vrana collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basko Godwin!
Basko Godwin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
LAFC Tokyo
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Vrana wants to clinch but Hampton slips to the side#TD#
and Hampton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Hampton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vrana is just riding it out for now. Hampton eventually gives up the hold.
Vrana wants to get back to his feet.
Hampton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vrana trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hampton working Vrana over with strikes here.
Vrana takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hampton landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hampton lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Vrana! Hampton sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Vrana and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). DeVon Hampton!
Our winner, DeVon Hampton, 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 Fight Night 6
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Vrana bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tech throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Tech.
Tech swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vrana appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tech falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Vrana counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tech!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tech can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vrana is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tech will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Vrana lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tech down.
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.
Vrana's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Vrana is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Tech is trying to escape and Vrana transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Tech is forced to tap! Nice work there by Vrana! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alois Vrana! |
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Event:
LAFC Fight Night 3
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Vrana 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.
Hackl digs a good body shot into Vrana's ribs.
A nice combination there by Vrana.
#CUT#It looks like Andre Hackl has been cut.
Vrana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hackl looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An inside leg kick lands from Vrana.
We've been told by Vrana's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hackl is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vrana looks to land a combination but Hackl avoids it well.
Vrana feints a jab promting Hackl to slip. Vrana then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hackl slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackl on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vrana. Vrana obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch combination from Vrana misses.
Hackl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vrana throws out the jab.
Vrana lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hackl takes a step back to recover.
Vrana keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hackl throws a lazy body kick
and Vrana counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Vrana finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vrana throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hackl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vrana was well out of range. Poor timing from Hackl.
Hackl tries to score with a low kick but Vrana moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Vrana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hackl throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vrana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hackl misses with a wild body shot.
Vrana throws a big counter combination but Hackl scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vrana keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hackl throws a jab but it's blocked by Vrana.
Vrana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hackl's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Hackl misses the target.
Hackl misses with a left hand
and Vrana counters with a one-two to the body.
Vrana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hackl scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Vrana. Those never looked like landing.
Hackl jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vrana throws a big counter combination but Hackl scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vrana closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vrana connects with a right hand. Hackl shakes it off.#T2#
Hackl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hackl slips a straight right by Vrana.
Vrana moves away from the strike by Hackl.
Vrana slips a jab from Hackl.
Nice defenses there by Hackl.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vrana.
Vrana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vrana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackl.
Vrana appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vrana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vrana slips a jab from Hackl.
Vrana bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vrana shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hackl eats them both and turns towards Vrana to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sloppy strikes from Vrana. Those never looked like landing.
Vrana tries to bum rush Hackl with a series of wild strikes but Hackl uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vrana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hackl throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Hackl avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vrana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hackl to score with a decent uppercut.
Vrana misses with a double jab
letting Hackl counter with a right hand.
Hackl cracks Vrana with a good jab.
Vrana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vrana throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hackl avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hackl misses with a wild body shot.
Vrana lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vrana.
Vrana throws a looping overhand right but Hackl ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vrana throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vrana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Hackl looks to land a right hand but Vrana moved out of range.
Vrana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hackl takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vrana lands a high kick!
Nice body kick there by Vrana.
Hackl takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alois Vrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hackl throws out the jab.
Vrana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick lands for Hackl.
Hackl connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hackl pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vrana is out of range and Hackl settles back down.
Hackl attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vrana seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vrana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vrana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hackl throws the left hand but Vrana avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alois Vrana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Hackl's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Vrana throws a jab when Hackl was well out of range.
Vrana looks to land a body kick but Hackl moved away.
Hackl scoring well with a low kick there.
Hackl jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hackl takes a swing at Vrana's ribcage but misses.
Alois Vrana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hackl moves out of range of the body kick.
Vrana misses with a right hand
enabling Hackl to counter with a crisp jab.
Hackl takes a swing at Vrana's ribcage but misses.
Vrana bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Vrana. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Vrana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hackl has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vrana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackl thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vrana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hackl. Hackl obviously looking to wear him down.
Alois Vrana is winning the standup battle so far.
Vrana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hackl.
Vrana misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hackl throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Hackl misses the target.
Vrana walks into a left hand.
A low kick lands for Vrana.
Hackl misses with a hook.
Hackl throws a leg kick but Vrana moved away.
Hackl avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hackl's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hackl walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vrana.
Vrana throws a push kick but Hackl slaps the foot to one side.
Hackl slips a jab and a cross from Vrana.
Hackl misses with an uppercut. Vrana saw that one coming.
Hackl throws a head kick but Vrana moves out of range.
Vrana throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hackl.
Vrana pushes Hackl away with a front kick.#T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hackl. Vrana shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vrana thows a body kick. Hackl tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vrana misses with a wild combination.
Hackl looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice combination there by Vrana.
Vrana cracks Hackl with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vrana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackl.
Vrana on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vrana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackl.
Vrana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hackl can do to turn this around?
Hackl uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hackl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vrana manages to avoid it.
Hackl chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vrana can pounce on him.
Nice body kick from Vrana.
Hackl misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vrana thinks about countering with a body kick.#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Vrana checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vrana delivers a nice body kick.
Hackl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vrana.
Hackl misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vrana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hackl.
Vrana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vrana misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A big left from Hackl misses.
A head kick misses from Vrana.
Hackl tries to work over Vrana's front leg with a kick but Vrana checks it.
Vrana is looking for a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Vrana. Those never looked like landing.
Vrana moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vrana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hackl's sensitive parts.
Vrana scores with a one two! Hackl had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hackl tries to bum rush Vrana with a series of wild strikes but Vrana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vrana throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hackl's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hackl works the jab nicely.
Vrana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hackl tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hackl 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.
Hackl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hackl scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Vrana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vrana moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hackl jabs at Vrana's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vrana misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Hackl to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Vrana.
Hackl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vrana.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alois Vrana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andre Hackl's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick from Hackl misses.
Vrana misses with a double jab
and Hackl scores with a counter punch that sends Vrana to the canvas! Hackl smells blood - he's punishing Vrana with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Vrana has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Hackl!
A victorious Andre Hackl thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
LAFC 41
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Vrana throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Watson on the side of the head.
Vrana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Watson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alois Vrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vrana lands a front kick.
Watson misses with a low kick.
Watson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vrana can pounce on him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vrana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vrana throws out the jab.
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vrana.
Watson wants to counter the offense by Vrana and move into the clinch position.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vrana moves away.
Vrana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vrana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vrana throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vrana misses with a hook.
Vrana moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vrana scores with a jab to the body.
Watson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vrana blocks a head kick by Watson.
Watson dodges the punch combination from Vrana.
Vrana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vrana. #T1#
Watson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vrana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Watson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Watson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Watson misses with a low kick.
Watson looks to land a body kick but Vrana moved away.
Vrana misses with a looping left.
Vrana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Watson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Watson lands a head kick!
Watson works over Vrana's head and body with a nice combination.
Watson feints and then cracks Vrana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vrana down.
A telegraphed right hand from Vrana misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Watson misses with a body kick.
Vrana moves out of range of the body kick.
Watson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vrana if he has to take too many more of those.
Vrana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
Vrana throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Watson throws a sloppy head kick and Vrana moves out of range easily.
Vrana looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Vrana does no damage.
Vrana misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vrana.
Watson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vrana moves out of range of the leg kick from Watson.
Watson lands with a nice body kick.
Vrana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Watson's sensitive parts.
Watson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Watson avoids the head kick by Vrana.
Watson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice body kick from Vrana.
Vrana scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vrana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watson moves away.
Watson looks for the body kick but Vrana saw that one coming.
Vrana throws a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Watson.
Vrana lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Watson takes one on the button.
Watson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Watson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vrana.
Watson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Watson throws a head kick but Vrana moves out of range.
Watson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vrana. That one must have hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Vrana.
Watson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vrana takes a step back to recover.
A left and a right from Vrana both land. Nice combination. #ROC#Watson is rocked!
Vrana connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Watson covering up! Vrana comes in with a big uppercut and Watson goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alois Vrana! |
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Event:
LAFC 38
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Vrana moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vrana throws a wild body kick that Burns sees coming a mile off.
Both fighters circling a little - Vrana finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Burns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vrana.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vrana - that will leave a mark!
Burns is breathing heavily.
Vrana scores with a spinning back kick!
A slapping body kick lands there for Vrana.
Burns takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#KD2#
Vrana lands a big head kick that sends Burns tumbling to the mat! Vrana takes a step backwards and waves Burns back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Burns is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Brian Burns has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vrana can pounce on him.
Vrana lands a front kick.
Vrana lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vrana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vrana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burns.
Vrana is trying to counter with his kicks.
Burns takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
An inside leg kick lands from Vrana.
Vrana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Vrana throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Burns is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alois Vrana! |
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Event:
LAFC 31
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Liddell misses with a kick to the body.
Vrana circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Liddell drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Vrana follows Liddell to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alois Vrana! |
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Event:
LAFC - Fight For Love
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Vrana throws a leg kick but Figgins moved away.
Alois Vrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vrana wants it to stay on the feet.
And Vrana counters with a quick kick to the body but Figgins blocks it.
Figgins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vrana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vrana tries a head kick but it misses.
Figgins moves out of range as Vrana throws a body kick.
Figgins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vrana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vrana tries to land a front kick but Figgins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Figgins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alois Vrana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roidany Figgins.
Vrana misses with a head kick.
Figgins moves out of range of the body kick.
Vrana seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vrana misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrana misses with a series of wild punches.
Vrana throws out a leg kick but Figgins moves out of range and Vrana only half commits.
Vrana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vrana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Vrana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vrana wants it to stay on the feet.
Figgins 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.
Vrana stuffs the takedown.
A low kick lands for Vrana.
#KD#
Vrana lands a big head kick that sends Figgins tumbling to the mat! Vrana takes a step backwards and waves Figgins back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Roidany Figgins has been cut.
Figgins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vrana defends well and Figgins ends up having to push Vrana into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A good leg kick by Vrana.
Figgins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vrana misses with a head kick.
A solid body kick from Vrana.
Vrana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Figgins avoids the head kick by Vrana.
Figgins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vrana misses with a looping right.
Vrana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Figgins defending well as Vrana loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Vrana will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Figgins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Figgins unleashes a big counter combination but Vrana bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vrana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vrana throws a right hand that Figgins ducks under and follows up with a left that Figgins also avoids with ease.
A lazy body kick from Vrana #TD2#
so Figgins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Figgins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Figgins postures up in Vrana's guard and throws a big left but Vrana blocks it.
Figgins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vrana wants to stand and escape but Figgins is having none of it. #T3#
Figgins throws an elbow that misses. Vrana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Figgins's guard. Nice move by Vrana!#REVR##SUB2#
Figgins has his foot on Vrana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vrana works his way back into a safe position though.
Vrana is fighting to break Figgins's control of his arms but Figgins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Figgins wants to sweep here but Vrana controlling him for the moment.
Figgins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vrana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vrana looking to sit in guard and control but Figgins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Figgins wants to pass the guard but Vrana is keeping the position.#T4#
Figgins controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Figgins stops Vrana from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vrana looking to control.
Figgins throws an elbow that misses. Vrana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Figgins's guard. Nice move by Vrana!#REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Figgins has Vrana pulled in close to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Figgins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Figgins keeping moving, preventing Vrana from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alois Vrana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roidany Figgins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Vrana throws a leg kick that misses.
Vrana throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vrana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Figgins fails to land with a series of punches.
Vrana feints and then cracks Figgins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Figgins down.
Vrana looks to land a body kick but Figgins moved away.
Vrana throws a sloppy head kick and Figgins moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Figgins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vrana throws a leg kick which misses Figgins's front leg but catches the back leg as Figgins tries to avoid it.
Vrana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vrana tries a head kick but it misses.
Figgins wants to counter with a clinch but Vrana pushes him away.
Vrana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alois Vrana is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Figgins blocks the leg kick.
Figgins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vrana throws a nice looking combination but Figgins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Figgins throws a counter combo.
Figgins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vrana throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Vrana.
Vrana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Vrana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vrana misses with a body kick.
Figgins blocks a head kick by Vrana.
Vrana is looking to chop away at Figgins's legs.
Figgins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses.
Figgins with the counter takedown but Vrana avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Figgins.
Vrana throws a leg kick but Figgins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Figgins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vrana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vrana connects with an inside leg kick.
Figgins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vrana misses with a hook.
Figgins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice sprawl there from Vrana as Figgins shoots in.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vrana.
#TD#
Vrana drives through with a takedown into Figgins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Vrana drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Figgins dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Vrana can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Figgins controls the pace.
Let's hope that Figgins 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.
Vrana is trying to hold Figgins in close to prevent damage but Figgins has managed to pass into half guard.
Figgins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Figgins stalling.
Figgins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Figgins wants to get back to his feet.
Figgins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Figgins is looking to pass Vrana's guard but actually Vrana recovers to full guard.
Figgins wanted to stand there but Vrana had control of the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Figgins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Figgins wants to stand but Vrana has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vrana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vrana fails to land the takedown.
Figgins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alois Vrana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roidany Figgins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Figgins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vrana can pounce on him.
Vrana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vrana shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Figgins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vrana scores with a head kick. Figgins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Figgins shoots in for a double leg but Vrana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vrana is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Figgins.
Figgins fails with a takedown attempt.
Alois Vrana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roidany Figgins.
Vrana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alois Vrana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vrana throws a sloppy head kick and Figgins moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrana tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Figgins fails with a takedown attempt.
Vrana looks to land a right hand but Figgins moved out of range.#T1#
Figgins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vrana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Figgins can do to turn this around?
Vrana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vrana finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Figgins replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Vrana blocks it well.
Figgins shoots in looking for a takedown but Vrana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Figgins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Figgins with that takedown attempt.
You can see that Figgins has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Good work by Figgins as he checks the leg kick.
Figgins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vrana.
Vrana scores with a head kick. Figgins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick misses from Vrana.
Vrana tries a head kick but it misses.
Figgins shoots in and drives through. Vrana sprawls well.
A leg kick checked by Figgins.
Figgins slips a straight right by Vrana.
Vrana missing with a left hand there. Figgins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Vrana.
Figgins misses with a double jab.
Figgins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vrana's waist but Vrana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Figgins off to one side.
Figgins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figgins takes a kick to the side of the head.
Figgins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Figgins wants it to stay on the feet.
Vrana finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Figgins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Figgins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vrana.
Vrana throws a big shot that misses.
Figgins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vrana swivels and escapes.
Vrana leaves Figgins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vrana lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Figgins fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Figgins tries to bum rush Vrana with a series of wild strikes but Vrana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vrana stuffs the takedown.
Vrana scores with a kick to the body.
Vrana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Figgins tries to counter it with a takedown but Vrana pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Figgins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vrana throws a head kick but Figgins moves out of range.
Vrana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Figgins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Figgins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vrana throwing a counter right hand but Figgins manages to avoid it.
Figgins moves out of range of the body kick from Vrana.
Figgins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Figgins throws a right hand that Vrana ducks under and follows up with a left that Vrana also avoids with ease.
And Vrana counters with a quick kick to the body but Figgins blocks it.
Vrana scores with a spinning back kick!
A good leg kick by Vrana.
Alois Vrana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Vrana thumps Figgins with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vrana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Figgins. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Vrana.
Figgins 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.
Figgins misses with a wild combination.
Vrana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Figgins has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vrana.
Vrana feints and then cracks Figgins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Figgins down.
Vrana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Figgins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vrana.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alois Vrana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vrana, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alois Vrana! |
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Event:
LAFC 18
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Vrana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
#TD#
Vrana throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vrana is in Lee's guard.
Vrana looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vrana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Vrana thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vrana with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrana landing some decent shots from guard.
Vrana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vrana working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Vrana drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Vrana off! Vrana jumps back into Lee's guard. #T1#
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee is trying to keep Vrana in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vrana drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Vrana off! Vrana jumps back into Lee's guard.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vrana will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vrana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vrana working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Vrana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vrana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vrana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Vrana drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Vrana off! Vrana jumps back into Lee's guard.
Vrana lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Vrana 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vrana postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vrana stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Vrana is working to tighten his grip on Lee's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lee has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Vrana is really squeezing tight and eventually Lee passes out! Vrana breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alois Vrana! |
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Event:
LAFC 14 Mogh vs Ee
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Durant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vrana throws a fast counter high kick but Durant manages to duck under it in time.
Vrana takes one to the chin there.
Vrana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice cross by Durant.
Durant lands an overhand right.
Durant misses with a low kick as Vrana jumps back.
Durant swings for the body but Vrana moves out of range.
Vrana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Durant is fending him off so far but Vrana persists. Nope, Durant circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Durant tries to sprawl but Vrana drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Vrana is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Durant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vrana wants to take a breather but Durant is having none of it.
Durant tries to roll over but Vrana keeps him under control.
Vrana throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Durant to regain full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durant wants to sweep here but Vrana controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Vrana wants to pass the guard but Durant is keeping the position.#SU2#
Vrana decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vrana darts in looking for a takedown but Durant gets double underhooks and turns Vrana into the cage.
Durant appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Durant throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vrana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vrana misses with a hook.
As Vrana backs away, Durant returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Durant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vrana.
Vrana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Durant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kevin Durant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alois Vrana.
Vrana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vrana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durant.
Vrana tries to land a front kick but Durant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vrana lands a leg kick that knocks Durant off balance momentarily.
Vrana drops his hands momentarily and Durant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Durant is looking to slow Vrana down with leg kicks. #T2#
Durant slaps away a takedown attempt from Vrana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Vrana. #CL#
Vrana tries to keep at a distance but Durant has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vrana can't break the clinch.
Durant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vrana's elbow.
Vrana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Durant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durant.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Durant.
Durant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vrana backwards.
Durant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Vrana is rocked!
The referee calls for Durant to work.
Vrana is still on wobbly legs! Can Durant finish him?
Durant pushes Vrana against the cage. Durant is working some dirty boxing. Durant pushes off with a quick right hook! Vrana goes down! Vrana tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Durant moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Durant!
Kevin Durant decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BMF 12- Blake vs Rastafarian
Date: Sep 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Lawris steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vrana. That one must have hurt.
Lawris throws a right hand that Vrana ducks under and follows up with a left that Vrana also avoids with ease.
Vrana misses with a head kick.
Lawris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lawris wants to clinch up but Vrana keeps it at a distance.
Vrana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vrana or perhaps it was just good defense by Lawris, which made it look bad.
Lawris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vrana but Vrana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lawris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vrana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vrana tried to counter with a leg kick but Lawris avoided it.
Vrana lands a front kick.
A punch combination from Vrana misses.
Lawris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vrana went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lawris takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lawris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawris tries to bum rush Vrana with a series of wild strikes but Vrana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lawris tries to bum rush Vrana with a series of wild strikes but Vrana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lawris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lawris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vrana tries to avoid it but Lawris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vrana to the ground. Vrana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vrana throws a nice looking combination but Lawris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lawris walks into a stiff left hand from Vrana.
Vrana throws a head kick that half lands.
#T1#
Vrana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vrana looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vrana.
Some wild striking there from Vrana.
As Vrana backs off Lawris throws a huge counter combo but Vrana manages to avoid it all.
Lawris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawris throws a series of punches but Vrana moves out of range.
Vrana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vrana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vrana misses with the combination.
Vrana throws a head kick that Lawris semi-blocks.
Lawris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vrana is looking for a counter combo.
Lawris shoots for a double leg takedown but Vrana sprawls well. He's pushed Lawris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alois Vrana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Lawris.
Lawris looks winded!#TD#
Vrana gets a double leg takedown into Lawris's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Vrana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vrana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Vrana drops back looking for a leg! Lawris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawris manages to kick Vrana off! Vrana jumps back into Lawris's guard. #SUB#
Vrana 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. #T2##SUB#
Vrana drops back looking for a leg! Lawris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawris manages to kick Vrana off! Vrana jumps back into Lawris's guard.
Vrana wants to control from the top but Lawris keeps moving. #SUB#
Vrana drops back looking for a leg! Lawris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawris manages to kick Vrana off! Vrana jumps back into Lawris's guard. #T3#
Vrana 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.
Vrana trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vrana scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU#
Vrana gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lawris throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lawris.
Vrana delivers a nice body kick.
Vrana lands a head kick. Lawris smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4#
Vrana lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vrana throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#It looks like Ray Lawris has been cut.
Vrana looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vrana thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lawris if he has to take too many more of those.
Vrana throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lawris.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawris throws a nice looking combination but Vrana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Vrana. Those never looked like landing.
Vrana throws a right hand that Lawris ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawris also avoids with ease.
Vrana shoots in but Lawris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lawris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vrana throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vrana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vrana throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Some wild striking there from Vrana.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alois Vrana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Lawris's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Lawris has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vrana.
Vrana misses with a wild combination.
Vrana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawris can do to turn this around?
Lawris tries to bum rush Vrana with a series of wild strikes but Vrana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vrana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lawris circles away.
Lawris fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Lawris drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lawris tries to stand but Vrana is controlling from the bottom.
Lawris wants to stand and escape but instead Vrana has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Vrana trying to control but Lawris is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vrana thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lawris can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lawris is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Vrana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vrana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
Vrana 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. #SUB#
Vrana thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vrana trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Vrana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vrana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lawris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vrana. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Vrana drops back looking for a leg! Lawris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawris manages to kick Vrana off! Vrana jumps back into Lawris's guard. #SU#
Vrana gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lawris has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vrana.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vrana.
Vrana shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lawris eats them both and turns towards Vrana to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Alois Vrana is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Vrana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vrana throws a right hand that Lawris ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawris also avoids with ease.
Vrana fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lawris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vrana circles away.
Vrana throws a nice looking combination but Lawris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vrana swinging wildly here.
Vrana thows a body kick. Lawris tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3#
Lawris takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lawris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vrana half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vrana misses with a double jab.
Vrana misses with a wild combination.
Lawris tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lawris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lawris takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Lawris. Those never looked like landing.
Vrana lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lawris takes a step back to recover.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vrana.
Lawris 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.
Lawris dives in and grabs Vrana's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vrana pushes down on Lawris's head and hops out.
Vrana tries to clinch but Lawris is having none of it.
Lawris tries to counter with a clinch but Vrana shakes him off and moves away.
Vrana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vrana lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
Lawris misses with a two punch combination.
Vrana connects with a high kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vrana!
Vrana throws a series of strikes that have Lawris backpedaling.
Vrana throws a nice head kick!
#TD#
Vrana closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lawris's guard.#SUB#
Vrana 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.
Lawris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vrana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vrana pushes down on Lawris's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Vrana is working for a kimura but Lawris is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Lawris is defending against the submission attempts here by Vrana.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alois Vrana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ray Lawris's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vrana plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Crunch! Vrana slams his shin into Lawris's torso.
Vrana throws a series of strikes that have Lawris backpedaling.
Vrana lands with a kick to the temple. Lawris shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lawris fails to land with a series of punches.
Vrana goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vrana lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lawris backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vrana lands a high kick!
Lawris dodges the punch combination from Vrana.
Vrana shoots for a takedown but Lawris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lawris throws a series of punches but Vrana avoids them all with ease.
Vrana lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vrana scores with a hook.
Vrana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lawris misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Lawris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Vrana misses with a few strikes there.
Lawris misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Lawris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lawris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vrana. #TD#
Lawris gets caught napping as Vrana dives in and scores a takedown. Lawris manages to retain guard.
Lawris manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Lawris wants to get back to striking at distance but Vrana won't allow it.
Vrana is trying to pull guard but Lawris has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alois Vrana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Vrana jumps guard and drags Lawris to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Vrana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Lawris stands up and waves to Vrana to follow him. #T2#
Lawris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body kick there by Vrana.
A head kick from Vrana lands but Lawris takes it in his stride.
Vrana tries to bum rush Lawris with a series of wild strikes but Lawris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lawris fails to land the takedown.
Vrana pushes Lawris away with a front kick.
Vrana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vrana slips a jab and a cross from Lawris.
#TD#
Vrana feints and as Lawris raises his hands in defense, Vrana changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Vrana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vrana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Vrana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vrana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vrana's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Vrana drops back looking for a leg! Lawris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawris manages to kick Vrana off! Vrana jumps back into Lawris's guard. #SUB#
Vrana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vrana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vrana pushing down on Lawris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vrana is trying to control the action in half guard but Lawris is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alois Vrana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vrana keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vrana will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Vrana stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Vrana scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ray Lawris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A thudding body kick lands there by Vrana!
Vrana bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alois Vrana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vrana has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alois Vrana! |
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Event:
BMF 6- Cashin' Checks
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Vrana throws a head kick that misses.
Saari lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vrana's coach down at Brloh was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vrana's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vrana misses with a body kick.
Vrana throws a nice looking combination but Saari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saari cracks Vrana with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vrana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saari looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vrana misses with a body kick.
Saari lands a two punch combo.
Vrana throws a push kick but Saari slaps the foot to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Vrana. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Saari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Saari blocks a head kick by Vrana.
Saari blocks the body kick.
Vrana tries a head kick but it misses.
Saari misses with a double jab.
Vrana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saari moves away.
Vrana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saari.
Vrana looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saari swings for the body but Vrana moves out of range.
#T1#
Some wild striking there from Vrana.
Saari appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vrana lands a high kick!
A combination from Saari does no damage.
A head kick misses from Vrana.
Saari lands the left hand.
Alois Vrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saari throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses.
Saari connects with a jab.
Saari throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vrana was well out of range. Poor timing from Saari.
Saari throws a series of punches but Vrana moves out of range.
Vrana lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vrana misses with a body kick.
Vrana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saari lands with a right hand. #ROC#Vrana is rocked!
Saari lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Vrana is looking to close the distance but Saari sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Vrana crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Vrana is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Aleksi Saari!
An intense looking Aleksi Saari took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Rohkea rokan syö.'. |
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Event:
BMF 3 - Open The Vault
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Chung fails with a takedown attempt.
Vrana throws a head kick that Chung semi-blocks.
#CUT2#It looks like Jay Chung has been cut.
Vrana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vrana goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD#
Chung shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vrana napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chung tries to advance to mount but Vrana instead regains half guard. #SUB2#
Vrana looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vrana trying to control but Chung postures up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1##SUB2#
Vrana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Vrana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vrana has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Chung. Oh but Vrana has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Chung goes limp - he's gone! Vrana jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alois Vrana! |
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