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Event:
SSSD 34: Nwaoge/Golara
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1# Jax misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aca misses with a two punch combination.
Aca should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Aca tries to clinch but Jax is having none of it. Jax was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Jax fails to land with a series of punches.
Jax throws a series of punches but Aca moves out of range. Aca thows a left - swing and a miss! Aca looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jax is fending him off so far but Aca persists. Nope, Jax circles away and we're back to standing. Jax tests Aca's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jax swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aca wants to clinch but Jax slips to the side and Jax makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Solo Aca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jax scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Aca dodges the punch combination from Jax.
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! Jax defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aca. Aca looks winded! Some wild striking there from Jax.
#T1# Jax lands a nice hook to Aca's body. Aca takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Aca takes a body punch but keeps moving. Jax gets in close and tags Aca with a short punch that almost sends Aca to the mat! Oh Aca is in big trouble! He turns his back on Jax, trying to create some distance but Jax rushes him, striking wildly and Aca goes down! The referee tackles Jax into the cage to end the fight! Jax is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Jax! |
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Event:
SSSD 33: Broomsdale/Cartwright
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1##TD# Aca shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aca showed some decent athleticism there. Aca takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB# Aca is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ori sees it coming and defends easily. Aca could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aca lands a nice short elbow. Ori manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Ori looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aca passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ori takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Ori tries to bench press Aca off him but Aca keeps the position. Aca wants to control but Ori is keeping him busy. #T1# Ori manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2# Ori actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Ori is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aca pulls his head out easily. Aca wants to stand up but Ori has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB2# Ori looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Ori tries to roll over but Aca keeps him under control. Ori wants to control but Aca is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2# The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aca connects with a nice short shot to Ori's temple. Aca not landing any meaningful shots this time. Ori avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aca. Aca lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2# Ori actively working from the bottom here. Aca landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Aca wants to pass the guard but Ori is defending well. Ori is trying to control but Aca passes into side control!
#SUB# Aca working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3# Aca working away. The strikes coming from Aca are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Ori tries to bench press Aca off him but Aca keeps the position. #SUB# Aca is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ori is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Ori is trying to improve his position. Aca in side control, throwing shots but Ori defends. #SU# Aca decides to take the fight back to the feet. Yuki Ori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Ori fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Ori scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Ori thuds his right hand into Aca's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Ori measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Aca! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Yuki Ori! |
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Event:
SSSD 29: Vurris vs Struve
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1##TD# Aca tries to sprawl but Jong Un drives through with a takedown into half guard. Jong Un seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aca does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Jong Un is figuring out what he wants to do next. Jong Un trying to pass the guard but Aca defending well. #SUB2# Aca is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jong Un pulls his head out easily. Aca is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Jong Un is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Aca still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Aca has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Jong Un is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1# Jong Un struggling a bit here. Aca is looking to take a break and control but Jong Un is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Aca is trying to get an arm triangle but Jong Un is defending well. Aca in the domination position with Jong Un hanging on. Aca working the ground and pound from side control.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2# Aca has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Aca has a takedown stuffed.#TD# Jong Un feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Jong Un pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aca is keeping the position for now. Aca manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jong Un manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Jong Un looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2# Aca stands and steps away. Jong Un gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Solo Aca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##TD# Jong Un closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jong Un lands in his opponent's guard. Jong Un controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Jong Un looking to pass the guard. Aca wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SUB2# Aca looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jong Un scoring with punches to the head and body. Aca trying to control the position.
Jong Un forces his way into half guard. Jong Un is thwarting Aca's attempts to control the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Aca landing rabbit punches to the side of Jong Un's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points. 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 Kim Jong Un will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD# Jong Un changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aca looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Jong Un trying to control the action but Aca is working from the bottom. Jong Un looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Aca is avoiding damage well.
Jong Un has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Aca! Aca is looking to get to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aca tries to buck Jong Un off but Jong Un takes his back! #T1# Jong Un lands punches and elbows. Jong Un lands shots from the back. Jong Un is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Aca. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Aca trying to control the hands but Jong Un breaks the grip. Jong Un is landing with strikes from the back. Jong Un is hanging on to Aca's back as he tries to escape.
Aca looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Jong Un is looking to control Aca but Aca is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T2# Aca tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Jong Un is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Aca knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Aca for a finish. Jong Un avoiding Aca 's attempts to control his hands. Jong Un has good solid back control here. #T3# Aca is keeping busy.
Aca is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jong Un throwing sloppy strikes. Aca tries to break free.
Aca should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# Jong Un is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jong Un is not going to allow Aca to sit and survive in this position. #SUB# Jong Un is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Aca is defending well though. Jong Un let's go of the attempt for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jong Un scores with punches and elbows. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Un 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##TD2# Aca gets a takedown into half guard. Aca thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jong Un's head. Jong Un trying to control from the bottom.
Aca trying to control the pace. Aca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jong Un keeps working. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Aca working Jong Un over with strikes. #T1# Jong Un moves into full guard.
Aca works a leg free and moves into half guard. Jong Un is looking for a sweep. Aca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Aca seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Aca is pressing down on Jong Un's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jong Un is holding on for now. Jong Un is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aca can do to turn this around? Jong Un is refusing to be controlled, as Aca sits in half guard. Jong Un is trying to control but can't.
#T2# Jong Un is pressing down on Aca's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Jong Un has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Aca stopping the sweep attempt from Jong Un.#SU2# Aca gets to his feet. Jong Un looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Jong Un tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aca swats him away and circles back towards the center. Aca shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. No luck for Jong Un with that takedown attempt. #T3# Aca fails with the takedown. Jong Un seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Aca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jong Un defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aca. Kim Jong Un has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solo Aca.#CL# Jong Un closes the distance and clinches. Jong Un is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aca to keep the fight standing. Aca looking for a takedown. #TD# Jong Un has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Aca uses from the top position. #ES# Jong Un pushes Aca off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2# Aca fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jong Un, pushing him back against the cage. Jong Un jumps guard but Aca stands there with Jong Un around his waist. Jong Un gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4# Jong Un is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aca pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2# Aca gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Jong Un has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Aca should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jong Un has tightened it up now! Aca should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kim Jong Un! Kim Jong Un decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSSD 25: Cartwright vs ST
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# James closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aca with a poor takedown and James counters with a one-two to the body. Aca defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.#CL# Aca takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2# James darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Aca is trying to escape back to his feet but James uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. 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! James controlling the position from side mount. Aca is looking to work his way out of this bad position but James is controlling him well.#T1# Aca tries to bench press James off him but James keeps the position. James tries to score with some ground and pound. Aca controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Aca looks to move to half guard but instead James has passed into mount! Damn! James looking to control but Aca is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. James tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. James thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T2# Aca slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Aca trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
James takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. James takes Aca's back. James is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Aca trying to control the action but James just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2# James looking for the choke but no joy. #T3##SUB2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. James patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? James controls the position. Aca covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Aca tries to escape but James has the hooks in and won't let him break free. James controls the position. Aca can't escape the position.
Aca trying to control the hands but James breaks the grip. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - James has eaten all the pies! Aca is trying to get back to his feet but James has full control of the position and if anything, Aca has just worked his way into a worse spot. Aca trying to control but not successfully. Aca is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Aca covering up well under a barage of strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kid James dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL# Aca moves into the clinch. James is trying to pull guard but Aca turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#BC2# James breaks from the clinch.
Aca is looking to take this fight into the clinch. James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aca's waist but Aca gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side. Aca tries to counter by clinching up but James breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2# James clinches up against the ropes. Aca fails to pull guard.
Aca tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
Solo Aca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid James. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# James is trying to trip Aca. He has hold of a leg but Aca is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. James persists though and gets the takedown into guard. James looking to pass the guard. Aca is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1# James throws a big right hand that misses. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Aca keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully. #SUB# Aca had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily. Aca looking for a sweep. Not yet Aca, not yet. Aca keeping full guard, as James tries to pass. James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. James lands with a good body shot. Aca looks to clinch and James counters with a series of strikes. Aca will be more careful next time no doubt. Solo Aca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Aca darts in trying to clinch and James counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Aca is lucky that one didn't land flush. James has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Solo Aca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# James has Aca up against the ropes in a clinch.
James jumps guard but Aca turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. James is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though. James prevents Aca from breaking the clinch. Aca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3# Aca tries to stall but James uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2# James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aca stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet. Aca doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2# and James moves into the clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Nice body punch from Aca - that landed with a thud.
James wants a takedown.
James is breathing heavily. James stops a takedown attempt from Aca.
#TD2# James manages to pull guard.
Aca wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2# James working for submissions but it's allowed Aca to get to half guard.
#ES2# James has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Aca is on him like a limpet, forcing James back against the ropes.#TD2# James pulls guard effortlessly. James is trying to control the position but Aca postures up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Aca postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! James is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aca, into his guard. #REVB# This has been an exciting period of action! Aca trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kid James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Aca keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Aca throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. James follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Aca wants to clinch. James shoots in for a takedown but Aca shows good takedown defense. Aca displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James. Solo Aca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid James. Aca shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Aca's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Aca dives in for a single leg takedown but James sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes. Aca'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.#T1##TD# Aca gets control of James's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aca will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Aca looking for submissions from the bottom but instead James passes into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. You can see the frustration on Aca's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Aca tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. James misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2# Aca is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. Aca working to try and regain half guard.
James punching from mount but Aca doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2# James working for a submission but Aca is keeping him at bay. James controlling the position easily from mount. James manages to capitalize on a mistake by Aca to take his back!#T3# James tries to keep control of the position but Aca is staying busy. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Aca breaks James's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Aca stopping the sweep attempt from James. Aca wants to control from the top but James keeps moving. #T4# Aca wants to get up but he can't break James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aca preventing the sweep. Aca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aca is one step ahead there. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. James wants to get back to his feet but Aca is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Solo Aca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kid James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Aca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Kid James. Well James has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid James! |
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