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Event:
CDFC 36:Tshabalala vs Chung
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Chung tries to score with a low kick but Tshabalala moves his leg out of the way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tshabalala enables Chung to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tshabalala manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chung won't allow Tshabalala to sweep him here.
Chung slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tshabalala is not content to let Chung control the position.
Chung cracks Tshabalala with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tshabalala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chung misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tshabalala managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chung.
Chung trying to control the action but Tshabalala is working from the bottom.
Chung has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Chung connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tshabalala some visible discomfort.
Chung throws an elbow but Tshabalala slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Chung are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tshabalala takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Chung tries for a kimura but Tshabalala is defending well.
Chung tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ground and pound from Chung seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
Chung moves into full mount!
Chung pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tshabalala is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Reach Around that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Chung connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Chung scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tshabalala?
Chung with good strikes from the mount here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chung controlling from the full mount.
Chung scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tshabalala is squirming around, avoiding Chung's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Chung lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chung misses with a head shot.
Chung putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chung landing punches.
Chung is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chung unloading with bombs!
Chung raining down shots from the mount!
Chung punching from mount but Tshabalala doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tshabalala takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Chung controlling from the full mount.
Chung with the ground and pound from mount.
Chung 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.
Chung lands a big shot there that rocks Tshabalala but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Chung cracks Tshabalala with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chung lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tshabalala is squirming around, avoiding Chung's attempts to control the action.
Tshabalala blocking the ground and pound.
Chung looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wang Chung dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A low kick lands for Chung.
Chung moves away from the strike by Tshabalala.
Chung feints the counter takedown.
Chung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chung is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tshabalala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tshabalala looks to throw the jab but Chung is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tshabalala.
Chung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tshabalala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Tshabalala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tshabalala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tshabalala wants it to stay on the feet.
Tshabalala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tenacity Tshabalala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wang Chung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tshabalala throws a hook but Chung blocks it.
Chung slips a jab from Tshabalala.
Chung tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tshabalala swivels and escapes.
Chung fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Chung shoots in but Tshabalala avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chung.
Chung lands some shots froms side control.
Chung advances to full mount.
Chung lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tshabalala hang on?#SUB2#
Chung working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Tshabalala looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Chung! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wang Chung!
A very excited looking Wang Chung 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:
CDFC 28:Tsabalala vs Ahola
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Tshabalala throws a leg kick that misses.
Ahola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tshabalala missing with a left hand there. Ahola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tshabalala counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Ahola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tshabalala.
Tshabalala throwing a counter right hand but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Ahola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tshabalala.
Ahola jabs at Tshabalala's body.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tshabalala moves away.
Tshabalala looks to land a right hand but Ahola moved out of range.
Ahola misses with a left hand
and Tshabalala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola scores with a nice strike.
Ahola throws an overhand right that lands on Tshabalala's shoulder, as Tshabalala tries to avoid the shot.
Ahola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tshabalala.
Ahola lands with a shot to the body.
Tshabalala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Ahola counters by moving into the clinch. #T1##BC#
Tshabalala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahola misses with a shot to the body
and Tshabalala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tshabalala misses with an uppercut.
Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tshabalala was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola.
It looked like Tshabalala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Ahola. Beautiful body shot.
Tshabalala throws a looping overhand right but Ahola ducks down to avoid it.
Tshabalala connects with a looping right hand.
Ahola defending well as Tshabalala loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Tshabalala misses.
Ahola lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tshabalala is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ahola lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahola. Tshabalala does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Ahola. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahola avoids the body shot from Tshabalala.
Ahola wants to counter the offense by Tshabalala and move into the clinch position.
Tshabalala looks to throw the jab but Ahola is out of range.
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
Tshabalala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab, jab by Ahola - just one landing.
Ahola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tshabalala's head.
Ahola has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tshabalala walks into a stiff left hand from Ahola.
Tshabalala misses the shot to the body.
Tshabalala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tshabalala is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ahola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tshabalala slips under a jab.
Tshabalala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Tshabalala misses.
Ahola lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Ahola scores with a jab to the head.
Tshabalala missing with a left hand there. Ahola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahola thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Tshabalala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahola lands a nice looking body shot.
Ahola throws out a loose jab but Tshabalala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tshabalala lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab by Ahola.
Tshabalala misses with a low kick.
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahola jabs Tshabalala right on the nose. Tshabalala blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Ahola forces Tshabalala back against the cage and clinches.
Ahola misses with a punch to the body.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Ahola swings wildly with an uppercut but Tshabalala uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Tshabalala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Ahola.
Ahola swings for the body but Tshabalala moves out of range.
Ahola 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 big left from Ahola misses.
Ahola avoids a kick to the body.
Ahola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tshabalala finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahola's head. #CL2#
Ahola moves into range and clinches up with Tshabalala.
Tshabalala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tshabalala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahola tries a body shot but Tshabalala blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Ahola.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tshabalala throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ahola connects with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Ahola.
Tshabalala walks into a left hand.
Ahola's corner calls for a 1-2. Ahola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tshabalala walks into a straight right hand from Ahola.
Ahola misses with a hook. Tshabalala ducked under it nicely.
Ahola scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tshabalala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahola throws out the jab.
Ahola throws a hook to the side of Tshabalala's head but Tshabalala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tshabalala.
Ahola scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Tshabalala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Tshabalala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ahola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tshabalala's head backwards.
Tshabalala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahola wants to counter with a clinch but Tshabalala pushes him away.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahola throws a hook but Tshabalala blocks it.
Ahola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tshabalala throws a looping overhand right but Ahola ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Tshabalala misses.
Ahola with a jab.
Tshabalala throws a hook but Ahola avoids it easily.
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Ahola scores with a punch to the head.
Ahola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahola tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tshabalala takes a swing at Ahola's ribcage but misses.
Ahola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tshabalala moves out of range of the strikes.
Tshabalala is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tshabalala avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Ahola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tshabalala's head.
Ahola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tshabalala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tshabalala scrambles back to his feet.
Ahola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tshabalala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tshabalala looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
Tshabalala looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahola is just out of range.#T3#
Tshabalala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ahola.
Ahola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ahola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tshabalala.
Ahola swings widly with a right hand
and Tshabalala counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Tshabalala misses.
Ahola walks into a jab.
Tshabalala digs a good hook to Ahola's body.
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
Tshabalala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tshabalala manages to avoid it.
Tshabalala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahola misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Tshabalala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahola.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahola. Tshabalala does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Ahola. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola throws a jab when Tshabalala was well out of range.
Tshabalala throws the left hand but Ahola avoids the punch easily.
Tshabalala looks to land a left hand but Ahola moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
Tshabalala throws out a loose jab but Ahola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tshabalala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tshabalala misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut there from Ahola.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarkko Ahola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola'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.#R3#
Tshabalala with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahola to score with a decent uppercut.
Ahola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ahola thuds his right hand into Tshabalala's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tshabalala manages to avoid it.
Ahola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tshabalala at a distance.
Tshabalala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ahola scores with a nice right hand.
Ahola lands with a nice body punch.
Tshabalala misses with a wild body shot.
Tshabalala sets himself, and Ahola steps forward looking for the clinch! Tshabalala avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Ahola misses.
It looked like Tshabalala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahola lands a nice hook to Tshabalala's body. Tshabalala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tshabalala 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!
Tshabalala swings for the body but Ahola moves out of range.
#T1#
Tshabalala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Tshabalala.
Tshabalala misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahola.
Tshabalala takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ahola cracks Tshabalala with a good jab.
Ahola scores with a hook to the body. Tshabalala takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tshabalala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahola cracks Tshabalala with a good jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tshabalala scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahola. #BC#
Tshabalala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tshabalala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tshabalala takes one to the side of the head.
Tshabalala is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ahola.
Ahola throws a body shot but no joy.
Tshabalala is looking to counter punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ahola.
Tshabalala throws a lazy right hand but Ahola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL2#
Ahola clinches with his opponent.
Tshabalala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tshabalala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tshabalala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tshabalala is trying to break the clinch but Ahola has him pressed against the cage.
Tshabalala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tshabalala is trying to push Ahola away but Ahola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ahola lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Tshabalala tries to circle away but Ahola has him pinned against the cage.
Tshabalala is trying to force a seperation but Ahola has the dominant position.
Tshabalala blocks an uppercut.
Ahola has Tshabalala pressed against the cage, preventing Tshabalala from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ahola misses with a punch to the body.
Ahola scores with a shot to the side of Tshabalala's head.
Ahola misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahola.
Tshabalala working hard to break the clinch.
Ahola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ahola lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahola scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahola.
Ahola scores with a shot to the side of Tshabalala's head.
Ahola lands a body punch.
Ahola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ahola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tshabalalas head. #T4#
Ahola lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ahola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahola lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Ahola as the two fighters clinch.
Ahola lands a shot to the body.
Ahola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ahola scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahola.
A short right from Ahola.
Ahola lands with a light punch inside.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Ahola on the inside. #ROC2#Tshabalala is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Tshabalala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ahola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tshabalala backwards.
A body shot lands from Ahola.
Ahola digs a right hand underneath Tshabalala's ribcage. Tshabalala let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarkko Ahola really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Ahola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tshabalala seems to have got his legs back now.
Good standup being displayed there by Ahola as he connects with a hook.
Ahola loads up on a big right hand but Tshabalala slips the punch.
Ahola throws a shot from downtown. Tshabalala moves away and avoids it.
Ahola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tshabalala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Tshabalala misses the target.
Ahola throws a hook but Tshabalala avoids it easily.
Tshabalala drops his hands momentarily and Ahola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ahola lands a two punch combo.
Ahola thuds a left hand into Tshabalala's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tshabalala walks into a stiff left hand from Ahola.
Ahola connects with the punch.
Ahola misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Tshabalala as he connects with a hook.#T1#
A left lands for Ahola.
Tshabalala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tshabalala drops his hands momentarily and Ahola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ahola scores with a body shot.
Ahola throws out a loose jab but Tshabalala uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Ahola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tshabalala doesn't seem phased though.
Ahola avoids the body shot from Tshabalala.
Tshabalala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahola.
Tshabalala misses with a hook.
Ahola's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tshabalala under the eye.
Ahola takes a swing at Tshabalala's ribcage but misses.
Tshabalala jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Tshabalala cracks Ahola with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tshabalala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Ahola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tshabalala.
It looked like Tshabalala was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ahola.
Ahola throws a shot to the body.
Ahola cracks Tshabalala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tshabalala shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ahola misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Tshabalala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tshabalala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tshabalala closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tshabalala catches Ahola with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Tshabalala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tshabalala moves away from the strike by Ahola.
Tshabalala gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Ahola gets a clinch.
Tshabalala pushes Ahola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Tshabalala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tshabalala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahola.
A swing and a miss from Tshabalala.
Tshabalala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahola lands a slapping body shot.
Ahola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tshabalala.
Ahola lands a jab to the head.
#T4#
Tshabalala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Ahola misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Tshabalala misses its target.
Jab from Ahola.
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!
Ahola jabs Tshabalala to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tshabalala misses the jab.
Ahola throws a lazy right hand but Tshabalala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tshabalala.
Tshabalala sets himself, and Ahola steps forward looking for the clinch! Tshabalala avoids it this time.
Ahola jabs Tshabalala right on the nose. Tshabalala blinks but takes it well.
Tshabalala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tshabalala connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ahola. Ahola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahola. Tshabalala does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarkko Ahola dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Tshabalala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tshabalala throws the left hand but Ahola avoids the punch easily.
Tshabalala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahola.
Ahola digs a good hook to Tshabalala's body.
Ahola misses the jab.
Nice cross by Tshabalala.
Good shot there by Ahola.
Tshabalala blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tshabalala getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tshabalala just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahola scores with a body shot.
Jab from Ahola.#T1#
Ahola moves out of range as Tshabalala strikes.
Ahola misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Tshabalala misses its target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tshabalala lands with a nice body punch.
Ahola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tshabalala.
Ahola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tshabalala takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ahola tries to counter with a clinch but Tshabalala shakes him off and moves away.
Ahola avoids the body shot from Tshabalala.
Tshabalala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tshabalala scrambles back to his feet.
Ahola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ahola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tshabalala.
Ahola wants to counter the offense by Tshabalala and move into the clinch position.
Tenacity Tshabalala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tshabalala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ahola scores with a jab. Tshabalala acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tshabalala with a nice cross.
Tshabalala misses with a hook.
Ahola tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tshabalala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tshabalala. Ahola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tshabalala throws the left hand but Ahola avoids the punch easily.
Tshabalala walks into a jab.
Ahola scores with a nice strike.
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Tshabalala.
Tshabalala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Tshabalala throws a body punch but Ahola moves out of range.
Tshabalala misses with a body shot.
Ahola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Ahola looks to move away, Tshabalala throws a big counter combo but Ahola just gets out of the way.
Ahola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tshabalala.
Ahola jabs at Tshabalala's body.
Tshabalala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ahola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahola darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jarkko Ahola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ahola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tshabalala.
Ahola jabs at Tshabalala's body.
Ahola throws a hook but Tshabalala blocks it.
Ahola throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Ahola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tshabalala on the side of the head.
Tshabalala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tshabalala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tshabalala defending well as Ahola loads up on a big left hand.
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tshabalala manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tshabalala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tshabalala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahola moves away.
Ahola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tshabalala.
Tshabalala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
Tshabalala moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahola moves away from the strike by Tshabalala.
Ahola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarkko Ahola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ahola has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:50
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarkko Ahola!
Jarkko Ahola is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Jarkko Ahola 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:
CDFC 18: Ace vs Slice 2
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Tshabalala misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Leandro gets a clinch.
Leandro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tshabalala fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Leandro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Leandro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leandro lands strikes from half guard.
Tshabalala is looking for a sweep. Leandro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leandro working over Tshabalala with some ground and pound. Tshabalala looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Leandro lands with a punch from half guard.
Leandro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Leandro prevents Tshabalala from improving his position.
Leandro thows a huge punch but Tshabalala dodges it nicely.
Leandro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tshabalala's head.
Leandro 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.
Leandro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leandro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tshabalala is trying to get back to full guard.
Leandro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tshabalala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leandro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Leandro throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tshabalala to regain full guard.
Tshabalala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leandro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leandro throws an elbow that misses. Tshabalala uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leandro's guard. Nice move by Tshabalala!#REVB##T2#
Tshabalala wants to control from the top but Leandro keeps moving. #SUB#
Tshabalala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tshabalala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leandro 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#
Leandro throwing shots but Tshabalala is blocking nicely.
Leandro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Leandro with the ground and pound but Tshabalala uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Leandro is looking to work some ground and pound but Tshabalala has wrist control.#T3#
Leandro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leandro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leandro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tshabalala's head.
Leandro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tshabalala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leandro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Leandro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tshabalala dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Tshabalala stopping the sweep attempt from Leandro.#SUB#
Leandro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tshabalala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tshabalala preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB#
Leandro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Leandro working for a triangle but Tshabalala defends it easily.
Leandro looking for a sweep. Not yet Leandro, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leandro will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alonzo Leandro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tshabalala cracks Leandro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tshabalala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good exchange - Tshabalala coming out on top.
Tshabalala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tenacity Tshabalala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tshabalala connects with a body shot.#KD2#
Tshabalala lands a big uppercut and Leandro crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Leandro looks OK. Tshabalala waves Leandro back to his feet!#ROC2#Leandro is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Alonzo Leandro has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Are you kidding me?! Tshabalala ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Leandro clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tenacity Tshabalala!
Tenacity Tshabalala is the new heavyweight champion!
Tenacity Tshabalala thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CDFC 11: Cash vs Havoc
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Tshabalala works Leandro's body with a nice hook.
Tshabalala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leandro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Leandro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tshabalala on his heels. He'll look to pass Tshabalala's guard now, I'm sure.
Tshabalala has momentary wrist control but Leandro slips an elbow through the middle.
Leandro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tshabalala wants to sweep here but Leandro controlling him for the moment.
Leandro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tshabalala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leandro passes Tshabalala's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Leandro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leandro 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.
Tshabalala regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Leandro.
Leandro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Leandro cracks Tshabalala with a solid left hand.
Leandro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tshabalala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leandro throwing strikes from guard but Tshabalala blocks nicely.
Leandro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leandro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leandro is looking to work some ground and pound but Tshabalala has wrist control.
Leandro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Leandro drops back looking for a leg! Tshabalala is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tshabalala manages to kick Leandro off! Leandro jumps back into Tshabalala's guard.
Tshabalala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tshabalala is breathing heavily.#T2#
Leandro trying to move into half guard but instead Tshabalala has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Leandro working for a triangle but Tshabalala defends it easily.
Leandro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Leandro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tshabalala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tshabalala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leandro thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Leandro throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T3##SUB2#
Leandro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tshabalala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Leandro working for a triangle but Tshabalala defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Leandro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tshabalala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tshabalala won't allow Leandro to sweep him here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leandro is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Leandro working some strikes from top position.
Leandro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leandro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leandro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leandro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leandro throws a big right hand that misses.
Leandro throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alonzo Leandro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Leandro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tshabalala napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Leandro is trying to get an arm triangle but Tshabalala is defending well.
Tshabalala taking punishment in the form of punches.
Leandro working the ground and pound.
Tshabalala takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB2#
Leandro tries for a kimura but Tshabalala is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leandro throws a strike aimed at the side of Tshabalala's head but Tshabalala avoids it well.#SUB2#
Leandro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leandro 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.#T1#
Tshabalala is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Leandro cracks Tshabalala with a big right hand but Tshabalala just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Leandro tries to score with some ground and pound. Tshabalala controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alonzo Leandro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tshabalala takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leandro scoring with punches from side control.
Leandro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leandro working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tshabalala takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leandro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Leandro throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Leandro scores with punches from side control.
Leandro lands an elbow.
Leandro misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Leandro working the head with strikes.
Tshabalala is working to avoid the ground and pound but Leandro connects with a decent elbow.
Leandro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tshabalala takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Leandro working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Leandro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tshabalala is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Leandro working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Leandro working the ground and pound from side control.
Tshabalala knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leandro on the ground.
Tshabalala takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leandro cracks Tshabalala with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Leandro landing strikes.
Leandro fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB2#
Leandro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tshabalala, who protects the arm well.
Leandro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tshabalala to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Leandro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tshabalala knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Leandro is trying to ground and pound but Tshabalala uses the momentary lack of control by Leandro to regain half guard. #T4#
Leandro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tshabalala won't allow Leandro to pass to mount.
Leandro scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Leandro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leandro scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Leandro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alonzo Leandro 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. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Leandro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tshabalala napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Leandro scoring with punches and elbows.
Tshabalala defending against the ground and pound.
Tshabalala tries to improve position but can't.
Leandro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Leandro postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB2#
Leandro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tshabalala, who protects the arm well.
Leandro lands a few punches from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leandro working the ground and pound but Tshabalala is defending the strikes.
Leandro scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Tshabalala takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Leandro cracks Tshabalala with a big elbow.
Leandro landing strikes.
Tshabalala on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Leandro working the ground and pound.
Tshabalala takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leandro scores with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Leandro's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Leandro scoring with punches from side control.
Leandro working the ground and pound. #ROC2#Tshabalala is rocked!
Sloppy strikes there by Leandro.
Tenacity Tshabalala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Leandro is working Tshabalala over with some ground and pound from side control.
Leandro is working Tshabalala over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Leandro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Leandro working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leandro scoring with punches from side control.
Tshabalala on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Leandro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Leandro landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Leandro working the ground and pound.
Leandro in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Leandro landing strikes.
Tshabalala taking a bit of punishment here - Leandro scoring with strikes.
Leandro lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Leandro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tshabalala, who protects the arm well.
Leandro working the ground and pound.
Leandro grinds an elbow into Tshabalala's temple. #T4##SUB2#
Leandro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tshabalala, who protects the arm well.
Leandro in side control lands a decent elbow.
Alonzo Leandro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leandro controlling the position.
Leandro is looking to take a break and control but Tshabalala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leandro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alonzo Leandro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leandro 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 William Peck scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alonzo Leandro!
A victorious Alonzo Leandro 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:
CDFC 6: Havoc vs Kosmodemyansk
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Tshabalala's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tshabalala duly obliges.
Higuchi avoids the head kick by Tshabalala.
Higuchi with a poor takedown
letting Tshabalala counter with a right hand.
Higuchi takes one to the chin there.
Tshabalala thumps Higuchi with a low kick.#KD#
Tshabalala drops Higuchi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Higuchi looks back up at him and smiles so Tshabalala waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Higuchi is rocked!
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!
Higuchi tries to clinch up but Tshabalala circles away and keeps his distance.
Higuchi is still on wobbly legs! Can Tshabalala finish him?
Tshabalala weaves into range and cracks Higuchi right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Higuchi goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Tshabalala is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tenacity Tshabalala!
A victorious Tenacity Tshabalala 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2021 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Adams.
Tshabalala looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Adams throws a wild body kick that Tshabalala sees coming a mile off.
Sloppy strikes from Adams. Those never looked like landing.
Tshabalala attempts a counter takedown but Adams avoids it well and moves away.
Adams throws out a loose jab but Tshabalala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tshabalala is looking to counter the offense by Adams and move into the clinch.
Adams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Adams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tshabalala tries to counter with a takedown but Adams is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Adams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tshabalala to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tshabalala won't allow Adams to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tshabalala wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Adams is looking to stand up but Tshabalala isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Adams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Adams is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Adams enables Tshabalala to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Adams manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tshabalala won't allow Adams to get back to his feet.
Tshabalala trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Adams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams throws a combination that misses
and Tshabalala counters with a left and a right that stings Adams. #TD#
Tshabalala shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Adams napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Adams wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Adams throws Tshabalala to one side and escapes!#T4#
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tshabalala lands a nice shot to the body.
Gerbert Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tshabalala connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A left and a right from Tshabalala both land. Nice combination.
Tshabalala slips a jab from Adams.
Adams throws a combination that misses
and Adams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Tshabalala closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tshabalala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tshabalala counters with a one-two to the body.
Adams closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Tshabalala to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tenacity Tshabalala dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Adams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gerbert Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tshabalala keeps the fight on the outside.
Tshabalala keeps the fight on the outside.
Tshabalala appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Adams wants to clinch up but Tshabalala keeps it at a distance.
Tshabalala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adams.
Tshabalala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Tshabalala looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tshabalala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tshabalala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tshabalala is looking for a counter combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Adams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tshabalala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Tshabalala pushes him off.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch but Tshabalala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tenacity Tshabalala is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Tshabalala throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Adams tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tshabalala is in Adams's guard.
Adams wants to get back to his feet but Tshabalala is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tshabalala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Tshabalala looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Adams wants to stand and escape but Tshabalala is having none of it. #T3#
Tshabalala slips nicely into half guard.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
#ES2#
Adams manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tshabalala keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
Adams tries a knee to the head but Tshabalala blocks it.
Adams is trying to pull guard but Tshabalala turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Tshabalala jumps guard and drags Adams to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Adams stands and steps away. Tshabalala gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Tshabalala scores with a takedown into Adams's guard.
Adams is looking to stand back up but Tshabalala counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Adams.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVB#
Tshabalala content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tenacity Tshabalala dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Tshabalala gets a double leg takedown into Adams's guard.
Tshabalala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
Adams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tshabalala is controlling him. #SU#
Tshabalala decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Adams takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Adams taking a breather.
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Tshabalala turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tshabalala manages to end up in side control.
Adams wants to get back to his feet but Tshabalala drags him back down.#T2#
Tshabalala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adams throws a low kick but Tshabalala moves out of range easily.
Tshabalala is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Tshabalala throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Adams tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tshabalala is in Adams's guard.
Tshabalala is pushing down on Adams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Adams is fighting to maintain full guard but Tshabalala has managed to sneak the leg through.
Adams is looking to get back to is feet but Tshabalala passes into side control.
#T3#
Adams is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SU#
Tshabalala stands up.
Adams thows a leg kick but Tshabalala checks it
and Tshabalala counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Tshabalala clinches with his opponent.
Tshabalala prevents Adams from breaking the clinch.#T4##TD#
Tshabalala pulls guard effortlessly.
Adams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tshabalala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Tshabalala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Tshabalala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adams wanted to stand there but Tshabalala had control of the position.
Gerbert Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tenacity Tshabalala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tshabalala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tenacity Tshabalala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tshabalala 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tenacity Tshabalala!
Tenacity Tshabalala was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Tshabalala's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tshabalala duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Im Da Ba Dee has been cut.
Tshabalala looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A punch combination from Da Ba Dee misses.
Da Ba Dee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tshabalala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Tshabalala fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Da Ba Dee sprawls well initially but Tshabalala persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Da Ba Dee pushes Tshabalala off but Tshabalala dives into side control.
Da Ba Dee tries to bench press Tshabalala off him but Tshabalala keeps the position. #SUB#
Tshabalala is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Da Ba Dee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Da Ba Dee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
You can see the frustration on Da Ba Dee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Da Ba Dee tries to bench press Tshabalala off him but Tshabalala keeps the position.
Da Ba Dee is trying to control Tshabalala's posture but Tshabalala avoids it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Da Ba Dee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tshabalala trying to control the action but Da Ba Dee is working from the bottom.
Tshabalala working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Da Ba Dee tries to buck Tshabalala off but Tshabalala is having none of it.
Tshabalala working away.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Da Ba Dee moves into the clinch successfully.
Tshabalala putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Da Ba Dee in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tshabalala is pressed up against the cage. Da Ba Dee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tshabalala down to the mat. Tshabalala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Da Ba Dee throws a sloppy head kick and Tshabalala moves out of range easily.
Tshabalala lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Da Ba Dee backs up against the cage.
Tshabalala swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Ba Dee.#T3##TD#
Tshabalala scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Tshabalala is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Da Ba Dee is trying to escape and Tshabalala transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Da Ba Dee is forced to tap! Nice work there by Tshabalala! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tenacity Tshabalala!
Tenacity Tshabalala was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Tshabalala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tshabalala wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tshabalala!
#CUT#It looks like Roddy Banner has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tshabalala. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner feints the counter takedown.
Tshabalala shoots for a double leg takedown but Banner sprawls well. He's pushed Tshabalala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Banner shoots in but Tshabalala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tshabalala throws a big counter combination but Banner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Roddy Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tshabalala swivels and escapes.
Tenacity Tshabalala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roddy Banner.
Banner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tshabalala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banner looks winded!#CL#
Tshabalala drives through and clinches with Banner against the cage.
#T1##TD#
Tshabalala jumps guard and drags Banner to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tshabalala trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Banner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tshabalala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Banner postures up.
Banner wants to control from the top but Tshabalala keeps moving. #SUB#
Tshabalala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banner defends it easily.
Tshabalala wants to stand up but Banner is controlling him. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Banner controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Banner closes the distance and clinches.
Banner pressing his opponent against the cage.
Banner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tshabalala pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Banner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Tshabalala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Banner shoots for a takedown but Tshabalala saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Banner slaps away a takedown attempt from Tshabalala, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tshabalala or perhaps it was just good defense by Banner, which made it look bad.
Tshabalala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Tshabalala moves into the clinch.#BC#
Tshabalala manages to break the clinch.
Tshabalala tries to clinch up.
As Tshabalala backs off Banner throws a huge counter combo but Tshabalala manages to avoid it all.
A lazy left from Banner finds it's target.#T4##CL#
Tshabalala rushes Banner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tshabalala has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Banner after a bit of a struggle.
Tshabalala effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Tshabalala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tshabalala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tshabalala shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banner defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes from Banner. Those never looked like landing.
Banner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tenacity Tshabalala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roddy Banner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Banner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tenacity Tshabalala is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Tshabalala moves into range and clinches up with Banner.
Banner pushes Tshabalala back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Banner is working for takedown but Tshabalala is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tshabalala is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tshabalala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tshabalala looking for a takedown.
Banner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tshabalala has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Banner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tshabalala is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tenacity Tshabalala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roddy Banner.
Banner is breathing heavily.
Banner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner.
Stalling in the clinch from Tshabalala.
Banner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tshabalala goes for a takedown in the clinch but Banner prevents it.
Tshabalala displaying some good clinch control by pressing Banner up against the cage.
Banner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tshabalala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Tshabalala breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Tshabalala gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Tshabalala manages to break the clinch.
Tshabalala looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Banner is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Tshabalala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banner counters with a one-two to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tshabalala. #CUT#That has opened up Roddy Banner's cut even more.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tshabalala or perhaps it was just good defense by Banner, which made it look bad.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tshabalala as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tshabalala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tshabalala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banner can do to turn this around?#T3#
Tshabalala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banner as he jumps to the side.
Tshabalala scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Banner stuffs the takedown attempt from Tshabalala. Tshabalala gets slowly back to his feet.
Tshabalala scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Banner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Banner showed some decent athleticism there.
Tshabalala is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tshabalala avoid being mounted?#T4#
Banner is trying to control. Tshabalala wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tshabalala throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Banner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tshabalala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tshabalala is staying active underneath Banner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tshabalala slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tshabalala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banner's guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tshabalala controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Tshabalala stands up and waves to Banner to follow him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tenacity Tshabalala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roddy Banner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Banner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tshabalala.
Tshabalala tries to move into range but Banner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tshabalala or perhaps it was just good defense by Banner, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Banner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tshabalala has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Banner after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tenacity Tshabalala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tshabalala has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Banner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tshabalala tries to throw a body punch but Banner avoids it by throwing Tshabalala back against the cage. #T1#
Banner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tshabalala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tshabalala scores with a knee to the head.
Banner looking for a takedown. #BC#
Tshabalala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tshabalala shoots in but Banner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Banner slaps away a takedown attempt from Tshabalala, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Banner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tshabalala explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tshabalala misses with a body shot.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tshabalala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tshabalala appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Tshabalala tries to keep at a distance but Banner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tshabalala changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Banner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Banner closes the distance and clinches up with Tshabalala, looking for a takedown. Banner pushes Tshabalala against the cage but Tshabalala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tshabalala is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Banner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A shot to the body from Banner misses
and Tshabalala counters with a three punch combo that has Banner backing up. Banner nods at Tshabalala to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Tshabalala has a takedown stuffed.
Banner throws a series of strikes that have Tshabalala backpedaling.
Tshabalala misses with a takedown attempt - Banner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Banner goes for a double leg but Tshabalala avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tshabalala continues to drive forward.
Banner walks into a jab.
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tshabalala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Tshabalala lands with a nice combination. Banner backs away looking to recover.
Roddy Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tshabalala is fending him off so far but Banner persists. Nope, Tshabalala circles away and we're back to standing.
Tshabalala is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Banner.
Tshabalala wants to clinch up but Banner keeps it at a distance.
Tshabalala shoots in for a takedown but Banner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Banner clinches with his opponent.
Tshabalala is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Banner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tshabalala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tshabalala scores with the left hand. Banner knows he should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tenacity Tshabalala.
Well Tshabalala 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tenacity Tshabalala!
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