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Event:
Bellicose - Daverio vs Dell
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Petrov staying out of range there.
Houston throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease.
Houston lands a jab-cross combination.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Houston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Houston tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
A punch combination from Houston misses.
Houston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Houston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrov.
Houston throws a nice looking combination but Petrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Houston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
Houston misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Houston scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Houston drives through and clinches with Petrov against the cage.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Houston controls the action.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov working aggressively here.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houston.
Houston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov leaning against his opponent.
Petrov prevents Houston from breaking the clinch.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Houston.
Petrov has Houston pressed against the cage, preventing Houston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Houston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Petrov scores with a shot to the side of Houston's head.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Petrov on the inside.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Houston is keeping busy.
Houston managing to block the knees to the body from Petrov.
Houston lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Houston.
Petrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Houston backwards.
Petrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Houston is defending well for now.
Houston pushes Petrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Houston.
A right hook to the body lands for Petrov.
Petrov lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Petrov.
Houston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Houston.
Petrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Houston avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Houston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Houston controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houston.
Houston blocks an uppercut.
Houston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov scores with a shot to the side of Houston's head.
Houston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov misses with a body punch.
Petrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Petrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Houston blocks an uppercut.
Petrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Houston is defending well for now.
Houston is trying to break the clinch but Petrov has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Houston is looking to break free of the clinch but Petrov has double underhooks.
Petrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Houston.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Houston blocks an uppercut.
Houston wants to break free but Petrov has control.
Petrov misses with a body punch.
Houston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Petrov.
Houston trying to land knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Petrov lands a body shot.
Houston blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houston.
Petrov controlling the action here for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Petrov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Houston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Houston swinging wildly here.
Houston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Houston throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease.
Petrov slips a straight right by Houston.
Petrov throws a body punch but Houston moves out of range.
As Petrov backs off Houston throws a huge counter combo but Petrov manages to avoid it all.
Houston fails to land with a series of punches.
Houston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Houston saw that one coming.
Houston tries to bum rush Petrov with a series of wild strikes but Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Houston throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Petrov connects with a looping right hand.
Houston slips a jab from Petrov.
Houston misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Petrov tries to clinch but Houston moves out of range.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Houston lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Houston.
Petrov slips a jab and a cross from Houston.
Petrov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Houston.
Houston misses with a double jab.
Houston throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov misses with a left hand
enabling Houston to counter with a crisp jab.
Cosmo Houston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Houston slips under a jab.
Houston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Houston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Houston displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Houston swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Houston tries to bum rush Petrov with a series of wild strikes but Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Houston misses with a left hand
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Houston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Petrov has managed to clinch.
Houston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov stalling in the clinch but Houston improves position.
Houston misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexander Petrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Houston.
#BC2#
Houston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Houston.#CL#
Petrov drives through and clinches with Houston against the cage.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Houston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Houston is trying to force a seperation but Petrov has the dominant position.#T3#
Petrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Houston gets an underhook and turns Petrov into the cage.
Houston is looking to break free of the clinch but Petrov has double underhooks.
Houston is trying to break the clinch but Petrov is controlling him.
Petrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Houston.
A short right from Petrov.
Petrov trying to stall but Houston improves his position.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
Petrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Houston is looking to break free of the clinch but Petrov has double underhooks.
Petrov gets through Houston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Houston uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Houston pulls guard.
Petrov won't allow Houston to get back to his feet. #T4##ES2#
Houston uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Petrov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Petrov.
Petrov lands a head kick. Houston smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Houston misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Houston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Houston moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Houston's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cosmo Houston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Petrov.
Houston tries to clinch up.
Houston takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Houston throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cosmo Houston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Houston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Petrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Houston. That did some damage!
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Houston's head.
Petrov dodges the punch combination from Houston.
Houston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrov dips to his left and cracks Houston with an uppercut!
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
Houston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
Nice jab there from Petrov.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Houston.
Houston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Houston fails to land with a series of punches.
Houston misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Petrov has closed the distance and engaged Houston in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov lands a nice uppercut.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Houston.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Houston as Petrov tries to tie him up.
Petrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
Houston wants to get back to striking at distance but Petrov won't allow it.
Houston tries to break the clinch but Petrov is controlling the position.
Petrov prevents Houston from breaking the clinch.
Petrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov is looking to control Houston's arms but Houston gets an underhook and turns him. Now Petrov has his back to the cage.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Petrov.
Petrov looking to slow down the pace here.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Houston.
Houston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov misses with some punches.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Houston.
Petrov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Houston.
Petrov has Houston pushed against the cage.#T3#
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Petrov for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Houston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Houston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Houston tries to break free but Petrov pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houston.
Petrov is struggling to control the position.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Houston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Houston can't break the clinch.
Petrov stalling in the clinch but Houston improves position.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrov stalling.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Houston.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Houston avoiding damage as Petrov throws knees to the body.
Petrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Houston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Petrov has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Petrov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Petrov! |
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Event:
Bellicose - Bonon vs Kabore
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Houston swinging wildly here.
Greene throws out a counter right but Houston avoids it with no problem.
Houston takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
Houston cracks Greene with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Greene throws a looping overhand right but Houston ducks down to avoid it.
Houston throws a lazy uppercut
and Greene counters with a straight right hand.
Houston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD2#
and Greene counters with a nice right hand that sends Houston toppling to the canvas! Houston scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Greene finish him?!#ROC2#Houston is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston misses with a wild combination.
Oh Houston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Houston misses the shot to the body.
Houston seems to have got his legs back now.
Greene sizes up Houston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Greene takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Greene swats away the attempt to clinch by Houston.
Greene tries to counter with a clinch but Houston shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Houston tries to bum rush Greene with a series of wild strikes but Greene uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Houston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Houston throws a hook to the side of Greene's head but Greene sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greene appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Houston throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Houston has managed to clinch.
Greene has a couple of punches blocked by Houston.
Greene lands a right hand that snaps the head of Houston backwards.
Greene stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Greene.
Houston is breathing heavily.
Houston prevents a body shot from Greene.
Greene tries to throw a body punch but Houston avoids it by throwing Greene back against the cage.
Greene stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Greene digs a right hand into Houston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Houston's gas tank.
Greene working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Greene lands a nice shot to the body.
Greene lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greene lands an uppercut.
Greene misses with a punch to the body.
Greene lands a body shot in the clinch.
Greene lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Houston backwards.
Greene pushes Houston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Greene lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greene lands a left hand.
Greene is working Houston over against the cage.
Greene lands a shoulder strike.
Houston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Greene lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Greene.
Greene lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Greene stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Greene lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Greene - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Greene.
A short right from Greene on the inside.
Good body shot from Greene.
A shot in the inside from Greene.
Greene scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Greene creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Houston's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Houston drops to his knees and Greene pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Greene!
After winning the bout, Sean Greene thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
NYCL Fight Night (2)
Date: Sep 09, 2021 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Kristiansen. Beautiful body shot.
Houston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Houston misses with a wild combination.
Kristiansen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Houston counters with a two punch combo.
Kristiansen shoots in for a takedown but Houston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kristiansen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kristiansen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Houston tries to bum rush Kristiansen with a series of wild strikes but Kristiansen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Houston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kristiansen circles away quickly and effectively.
Houston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kristiansen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kristiansen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Houston.
Houston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kristiansen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Houston.
Kristiansen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T1##KD2#
Kristiansen drops Houston with a beautiful combination! Houston stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kristiansen is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Houston is rocked!
Houston tries to bum rush Kristiansen with a series of wild strikes but Kristiansen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh Houston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kristiansen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kristiansen with the counter takedown but Houston avoids it easily.
Houston tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kristiansen counters with a nice body shot.
Houston seems to have got his legs back now.
Kristiansen scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Houston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Houston sets himself, and Kristiansen steps forward looking for the clinch! Houston avoids it this time.
Kristiansen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kristiansen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kristiansen scores with a jab to the body.
Kristiansen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Houston under the eye.
Houston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Houston.
Cosmo Houston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Houston throws a right and a left that Kristiansen avoids nicely.
Houston throws a right hand that Kristiansen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kristiansen also avoids with ease.
Kristiansen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kristiansen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kristiansen tries to clinch but Houston is having none of it.
Houston misses with the combination.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
Kristiansen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Houston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kristiansen lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Kristiansen misses
and Houston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Houston misses with a body shot
enabling Kristiansen to counter with a crisp jab.
Kristiansen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Houston's sensitive parts.
Houston throws a series of punches but Kristiansen moves out of range.
Houston checks a low kick from Kristiansen.
Kristiansen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Houston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Kristiansen dives in and grabs Houston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Houston pushes down on Kristiansen's head and hops out.
Cosmo Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anders Kristiansen.
Kristiansen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Houston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kristiansen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Houston rather than just go for the knockout.
Kristiansen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kristiansen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Houston is looking for a counter combo.
Kristiansen is looking to clinch. #CL#
Houston rushes Kristiansen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kristiansen.
#BC#
Houston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kristiansen ducks under a wild hook from Houston.
Kristiansen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Houston as he avoids it easily.
Kristiansen goes for a double leg but Houston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Houston continues to drive forward.
Houston is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Kristiansen is looking to clinch but Houston is avoiding it.
Kristiansen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Houston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kristiansen slips a jab and a cross from Houston.
Nice takedown defense from Houston. No joy for Kristiansen on that attempt.
Kristiansen wants to clinch.
Houston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kristiansen.
Kristiansen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Houston throws a nice looking combination but Kristiansen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Houston has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kristiansen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
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 Cosmo Houston will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Kristiansen forces Houston back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Kristiansen manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Kristiansen.
#CL#
Houston instigates a clinch. #BC#
Houston breaks the clinch.
Kristiansen throws a series of punches but Houston avoids them all with ease.
Houston throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristiansen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Houston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Houston punishes Kristiansen's body with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Houston. Those never looked like landing.
A nice combination there by Houston.
Houston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Houston cracks Kristiansen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Houston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kristiansen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Houston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kristiansen can do to turn this around?
Kristiansen throws a body punch but Houston moves out of range.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kristiansen moves away.
Kristiansen throws a nice looking combination but Houston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Houston fails to land with a series of punches.
Houston throws a right and a left that Kristiansen avoids nicely.
Kristiansen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kristiansen tries to close the distance and clinch but Houston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Houston seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A nice leg kick from Kristiansen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kristiansen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kristiansen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Houston appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Houston. Those never looked like landing. #T2##CL#
Houston moves into the clinch.
Kristiansen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Houston breaks from the clinch.
Kristiansen scores with a body shot.
Kristiansen slips a jab and a cross from Houston.
Kristiansen misses with the combination.
Houston looks to throw the jab but Kristiansen is out of range.
Houston looks to score with a jab to the body but Kristiansen is just out of range.
Houston swinging wildly here.
Houston misses with a few strikes there.
Houston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
Kristiansen dodges the punch combination from Houston.
Kristiansen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cosmo Houston is winning the standup battle so far.
Houston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kristiansen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good work by Houston as he checks the leg kick.
Houston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Houston. Those never looked like landing.
Houston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Houston lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Houston.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Houston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Kristiansen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Houston's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kristiansen.
Kristiansen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kristiansen wants to stand but Houston has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4##ES#
Houston pushes Kristiansen off and gets back to his feet.
Houston doesn't manage to clinch there - Kristiansen circles away.
Kristiansen throws a leg kick that misses.
Kristiansen throws a head kick that misses.
Kristiansen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Houston misses with a body punch
and Kristiansen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Houston misses with a wild combination.
Kristiansen throws a leg kick that misses.
Kristiansen goes for a double leg but Houston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Houston continues to drive forward.
Houston throws a big counter combination but Kristiansen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cosmo Houston dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Houston misses with the combination.
Kristiansen keeps the fight on the outside.
Houston moves to clinch but Kristiansen breaks away
and Kristiansen counters with a right hand to the body.
No joy there for Houston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kristiansen throws a leg kick but Houston checks it.
Houston throws a big counter combination but Kristiansen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That kick from Kristiansen tenderised Houston's leg. Houston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Houston throws a combination that misses
and Kristiansen counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Kristiansen lands a left and a right that send Houston crashing to the mat, dazed. Kristiansen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kristiansen Throws a clean left jab. Kristiansen Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Houston's chin! Houston crumbles to the ground and Kristiansen follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Kristiansen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anders Kristiansen!
Anders Kristiansen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NYCL 15 - Foster vs Carlos
Date: Aug 11, 2021 |
#R1#
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Houston.#CL2#
Houston has James up against the cage in a clinch.
Houston is struggling to control the position.
Houston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston is trying to break the clinch but James is controlling him.
James is working for takedown but Houston is calmly controlling the position for now.
James has Houston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Houston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1##BC2#
Houston breaks the clinch.
Houston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Houston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James attempts a counter takedown but Houston avoids it well and moves away.
Houston dives in for a single leg takedown but James sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Houston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Houston in particular looking to stall.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
James looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
James looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Houston wants to control but James is keeping him busy. #SUB#
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James manages to get to full guard.
James keeping full guard, as Houston tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Houston trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
James has his foot on Houston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Houston works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Houston drops back looking for a leg! James is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and James manages to kick Houston off! Houston jumps back into James's guard.
Houston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Houston. #T3#
Houston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
James is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Houston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Houston trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
James is looking to cinch up a triangle. Houston throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to James's body to avoid the submission. James has instead reached around Houston's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! James arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jayden James! |
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Event:
NYCL 8 - Hittah vs Wallin
Date: Jul 23, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Ta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ta prevents Houston from escaping the position.
Ta happy to just control the position for now.
Ta is working Houston over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ta content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Houston is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ta is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Houston has escaped the position, nice work there. #ES2#
Houston explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ta tries to clinch up.#T1#
Houston thuds his right hand into Ta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Houston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Himo Ta has been cut.
Ta doesn't manage to clinch there - Houston circles away.
Houston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Houston as he avoids it easily.
Houston is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Houston.
The strikes coming from Houston are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Houston working away.
Ta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Houston trying to control the position but Ta is working away.
Ta is looking to regain half guard here but Houston keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Houston content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ta is looking to reverse the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Houston tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Houston misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Houston working away.
Ta is looking for a sweep.
Houston throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Houston throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ta is not content to let Houston control the position.
Ta manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Houston is refusing to be controlled, as Ta sits in half guard.
Houston taking some punishment here, with Ta in his half guard.
Houston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ta wants to free his trapped foot but Houston is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Ta prevents Houston from standing back up.
#ES2#
Houston manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Houston stalks Ta and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ta's face. Ta staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ta dodges the punch combination from Houston.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Houston.
Ta can't do much from the bottom here.
Houston working the strikes but Ta uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cosmo Houston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Himo Ta's cut.
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##TD2#
Houston fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ta sprawls well initially but Houston persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Houston prevents Ta from improving his position.
Houston is trying to control the action in half guard but Ta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Houston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Houston keeps working.
Ta works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ta pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T1#
Houston is squirming around, avoiding Ta's attempts to control the action.
Houston is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Cosmo Houston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ta with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ta scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ta 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.
Houston is trying to stand up.#SUB#
Houston defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ta.
Ta trying to control but Houston is having none of it.
Houston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Houston trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T2#
Ta controlling from the full mount.
Ta'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#
Ta is working for a guillotine from mount but Houston frees his head quite easily.
Ta lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ta lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ta wants to control the action but instead Houston gets a body lock and reverses into Ta's guard! Nice work!
Houston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houston trying to control the position from guard on top but Ta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Houston.
Ta working a defensive guard but Houston passes into half guard.
Ta moves into full guard.
Houston trying to control the position from guard on top but Ta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ta is looking for a triangle but Houston pushes his legs off easily.
Houston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Houston wants to control from the top but Ta keeps moving.
Houston won't allow Ta to sweep him here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Houston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Houston looking to sit in guard and control but Ta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ta trying to control the position from guard on top but Houston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Houston manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Ta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Houston looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Houston prevents a body shot from Ta.
Ta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ta can't find room to land a body shot as Houston controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Himo Ta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Himo Ta's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ta shoots for a takedown but Houston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Houston works over Ta's head and body with a nice combination.
Houston lands with a nice combination. Ta backs away looking to recover.#TD2#
Houston drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Houston tries to free his leg and advance position but Ta is retaining full guard.
Houston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Houston stays in close to Ta's body and controls the position.
Ta trying to keep a closed guard but Houston is proving a slippery customer.
#SU2#
Houston decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ta wants to clinch up but Houston keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Houston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ta dodges the punch combination from Houston.
Ta seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Houston misses with a series of wild punches.
Ta tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Houston manages to circle out of the way.
Ta misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Houston. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Ta takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Ta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Houston fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
A shot to the liver by Houston. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Houston throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ta was covering up waiting for the punch and Houston finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Houston throwing strikes from guard but Ta blocks nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houston postures up.
Ta looking to control but Houston passes into half guard.
Ta is not content to let Houston control the position.
Ta is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Houston trying to control the action but Ta is working from the bottom.
Houston throwing shots but Ta is blocking nicely.
Houston wants to control but Ta is keeping him busy.
Ta trying to control but Houston postures up.
Ta is controlling Houston's trapped leg to prevent Houston from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Ta actively working from the bottom here.
Ta trying to hold on to Houston's head to control him but Houston postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Houston frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Houston working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Ta slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Houston missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ta trying to control from the bottom.
Ta is looking for a sweep. Houston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Houston wants to control but Ta is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosmo Houston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Houston has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cosmo Houston!
A very excited looking Cosmo Houston rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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