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Event:
SPPS Evolution 4
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
#R1# Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski blocks a head kick by Ann.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a good cross that connects.
Ann takes a swing at Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's ribcage but misses. Ann swings away with a leg kick that misses. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses the jab. A big right from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses. A low kick lands for Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Ann goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ann.
Ann misses with a hook to the body
and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A jab from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ann misses with a left hand #KD# and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ann! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lets Ann back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Ann is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ann thows a left - swing and a miss! Ann is still on wobbly legs! Can Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski finish him? Ann defending well as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski loads up on a big left hand. Ann seems to have recovered his senses. Ann swings and misses with a shot to the body and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski counters with a crisp right that sends Ann to the canvas! Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski! A relieved looking Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
020 NINE
Date: Aug 21, 2023 |
#R1# Blackadder jabs Ann to the body, keeping him at a distance. Ann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blackadder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Blackadder throws a lazy right hand but Ann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackadder throws out the jab. Blackadder throws a big shot that misses. Blackadder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ann manages to avoid it. A little jabbing left from Ann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. We've been informed that Ann has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Blackadder lands a nice hook to Ann's body. Ann takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Blackadder misses with a hook. A lazy left from Blackadder finds it's target. Blackadder with a jab. Blackadder jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ann throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A right-left combo lands from Ann. Blackadder throws a jab when Ann was well out of range.#T1# Ann avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Blackadder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Blackadder jabbing away but nothing is landing. Blackadder checks a low kick from Ann. Blackadder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blackadder stuns Ann with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Blackadder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ann.
Blackadder throws a right hand that misses
and Ann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Blackadder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ann. Blackadder misses with a looping left. Blackadder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2# Jab by Blackadder. Blackadder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Blackadder slips under a jab from Ann. Ann looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blackadder dodges the punch combination from Ann.
Ann throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Blackadder connects with a right hand. Ann shakes it off. Blackadder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ann sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blackadder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Blackadder scores with a hook. Ann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Blackadder throws a hook but Ann avoids it easily. Blackadder throws a lazy uppercut
and Ann counters with a left to the body. #T3# Blackadder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Blackadder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Blackadder throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackadder moves away. Blackadder throws a body punch but Ann moves out of range. Ann thinks about the counter body kick. Ann walks into a jab. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ann - that will leave a mark!
Ann slips under a jab. Ann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Blackadder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blackadder misses with a straight left. Blackadder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ann counters with a head kick. That will keep Blackadder thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Blackadder throws a body punch but Ann moves out of range. Ann is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Ann lands a jab to Blackadder's midsection.#T4# A shot to the body from Blackadder misses and Ann counters with a two punch combo. Blackadder is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Blackadder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blackadder thows a left - swing and a miss! Ann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Ann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackadder. Ann dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nice shot lands for Blackadder. Ann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackadder. Ann ducks under a wild hook from Blackadder. Ann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Blackadder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A jab from Blackadder misses. Ann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blackadder with a body shot. Blackadder takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Blackadder sizes up Ann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A swing and a miss from Blackadder. 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 Edmund Blackadder will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Blackadder swings for the body but Ann moves out of range.
Blackadder scores with the left hand. Ann knows he should have avoided that one. Ann throws a looping overhand right but Blackadder ducks down to avoid it. Blackadder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edmund Blackadder is winning the standup battle so far. Ann throws the left hand but Blackadder avoids the punch easily. Ann misses with an uppercut. Blackadder misses with a straight left. Blackadder moves out of range as Ann strikes. Ann ducks right into an uppercut from Blackadder. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blackadder misses with a body punch
and Ann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ann defending well as Blackadder loads up on a big left hand. Blackadder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Blackadder lands a nice shot to the body.
Ann throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1# Blackadder takes a swing at Ann's ribcage but misses. Blackadder sets himself, and Ann steps forward looking for the clinch! Blackadder avoids it this time. Blackadder moves out of range of the strikes. Blackadder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ann can pounce on him.
Blackadder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ann looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blackadder throws a jab but it's blocked by Ann. Blackadder misses with a left hand and Ann counters with a low kick, right behind Blackadder 's knee. Ann throws out a leg kick but Blackadder moves out of range and Ann only half commits. Nice uppercut there from Ann. Blackadder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ann.
Blackadder throws a hook to the side of Ann's head but Ann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Blackadder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Edmund Blackadder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Ann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Blackadder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ann. Blackadder throws a hook but Ann avoids it easily. Ann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blackadder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ann throws out the jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Ann throws a series of punches but Blackadder moves out of range. Blackadder has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Blackadder misses with a body shot.
Blackadder ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Ann scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Blackadder throws a jab but it's blocked by Ann. Ann takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Blackadder misses with a wild body shot. Nice body kick from Ann.#T3# Ann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackadder. Blackadder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ann's head. Blackadder dodges the punch combination from Ann.
Blackadder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Jules Ann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Blackadder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ann sees it coming and avoids it easily. Blackadder misses with a wild body shot. Ann throws a counter combo. Blackadder misses with a wild body shot. A head kick misses from Ann. Blackadder misses with a straight left. Ann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice combination there by Ann.
Blackadder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4# Blackadder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ann's head backwards. Blackadder misses with a body shot
and Ann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A slow jab from Blackadder misses its intended target. Ann feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blackadders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Ann throws a hook but Blackadder avoids it easily. Blackadder throws a lazy right hand but Ann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Blackadder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ann connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blackadder scrambles back to his feet. Ann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Blackadder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blackadder lands with a cross. A jab from Blackadder misses. Blackadder throws a looping overhand right but Ann ducks down to avoid it. Ann stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jules Ann will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# A big right from Ann misses. Some wild striking there from Ann.
Ann ducks under a wild hook from Blackadder. Blackadder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ann manages to avoid it. Ann throws the kick towards the body but Blackadder avoids it. Blackadder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ann's hands. Blackadder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ann counters with a two punch combo. Blackadder scores with a nice strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blackadder misses with a body shot.
Ann shapes to counter with a head kick. Blackadder misses with a wild body shot. Ann is looking to land body kicks. Blackadder is looking to counter punch. Blackadder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1# A swing and a miss from Blackadder. Ann avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Blackadder misses with a right hand and Ann counters with a left to the body. Blackadder throws a big shot that misses. Nice straight punches there by Blackadder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blackadder. Blackadder misses with a right hand and Ann counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blackadder thinking. Blackadder throws the left hand but Ann avoids the punch easily. A nice leg kick lands there from Ann. Ann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackadder.
Blackadder looks to land a left hand but Ann moved out of range nicely. Blackadder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackadder. Ann does a little dance to reset his feet. Ann moves away from the strike by Blackadder. Ann steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2# Ann throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Ann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blackadder misses the shot to the body. Ann looks like he wants to counter punch here. Ann throws a jab but it's blocked by Blackadder. Ann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. 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! Blackadder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Blackadder misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Ann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Ann throws a low kick but Blackadder moves out of range easily. Ann ducks right into an uppercut from Blackadder. The fighters circling - Ann throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Blackadder throwing a counter right hand but Ann manages to avoid it. Blackadder misses the body punch and Ann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3# Ann misses with an uppercut. Blackadder avoids the head kick by Ann.
Ann misses with a few strikes there.
Blackadder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Blackadder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ann momentarily.
Ann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Blackadder is looking to counter punch. Ann uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Some wild striking there from Ann.
Ann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackadder.
Blackadder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ann moves out of range of the strikes. As Blackadder backs off Ann throws a huge counter combo but Blackadder manages to avoid it all. Blackadder moves out of range as Ann strikes. Blackadder is looking to counter punch.#T4# Nice defenses there by Blackadder. A little feinted left hand from Blackadder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ann ducks under a wild hook from Blackadder. Blackadder thows a left - swing and a miss! Blackadder just misses with a punch to the body.
Ann pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Blackadder misses with a lunging right hand
and Ann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. 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! Ann misses with a jab to the body
and Blackadder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ann throws a sloppy body shot
letting Blackadder counter with a right hand. Blackadder misses with a wild body shot. Blackadder tests Ann's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ann has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Blackadder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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 Edmund Blackadder. I think Blackadder 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Edmund Blackadder! Edmund Blackadder seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
020 Hilo 1
Date: Aug 11, 2023 |
#R1# Milfort misses with a leg kick and Ann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Milfort throws a jab when Ann was well out of range. Ann went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Milfort! Ann is out on his feet! Milfort rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Ann is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Ann is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoine Milfort! Antoine Milfort decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
020 Tokyo 2
Date: Aug 01, 2023 |
#R1# Jab, jab by Ann - just one landing. Stoppelbein fails with the takedown. Stoppelbein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ann.
Ann misses with an uppercut. Stoppelbein fails with the takedown and Ann counters with a leg kick. Stoppelbein dives in and grabs Ann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ann pushes down on Stoppelbein's head and hops out. Jules Ann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helmut Stoppelbein. Ann jabs Stoppelbein right on the nose. Stoppelbein blinks but takes it well. Ann stuffs the takedown. We've been told by Ann's head coaches at 020 Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Ann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stoppelbein is defended easily by Ann. It looked like Ann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ann scores with a shot to the body.
Ann throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stoppelbein on the side of the head. Ann lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A punch combination from Ann misses. #T1# Ann scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#Stoppelbein is rocked! Stoppelbein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Ann counters with a big right hand! Oh Stoppelbein is in trouble here! Ann follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jules Ann! A very excited looking Jules Ann 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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Event:
020 FOUR
Date: Jun 01, 2023 |
#R1# Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch. Ann misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Ann was not able to check. Ann misses the shot to the body. Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Ann finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#CL2# Sitsongrit gets a clinch. Sitsongrit wants to take the fight to the mat but Ann manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC# Ann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ann scores with a push kick. Sitsongrit misses with a body kick. Sitsongrit tests Ann's chin there with a solid looking shot. Thongthailek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sitsongrit fails to land with a series of punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a series of wild punches.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Ann moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1##CL2# Sitsongrit moves into the clinch. Sitsongrit goes for a takedown attempt but Ann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ann throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ann swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ann keeps the fight on the outside. Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit . That snapped Ann's head back.
Ann misses with the combination.
A head kick by Sitsongrit misses and Ann counters with a left and a right that stings Sitsongrit . Crunch! Sitsongrit slams his shin into Ann's torso. Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
Ann is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sitsongrit .#T2# Ann misses with a looping right. Ann is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Ann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away. Ann pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ann connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Sitsongrit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A combination from Ann does no damage. Ann lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ann. Ann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Ann circles away and keeps his distance. Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3##CL2# Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Sitsongrit jumps guard but Ann turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Jules Ann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thongthailek Sitsongrit .#BC# Ann manages to break the clinch.
Ann misses with a body kick. Ann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sitsongrit 's hands.#CL2# Ann tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Ann breaks from the clinch.
Ann throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range. Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Ann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Ann. Sitsongrit throws a counter combo. Sitsongrit 's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4# Ann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2# Sitsongrit clinches up with Ann and pushes him back against the cage. Ann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Sitsongrit tries to pull guard but Ann holds him up against the cage and eventually Sitsongrit drops back down to his feet.
Sitsongrit fails to pull guard.
Ann wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2# Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ann misses with a wild body shot. Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
Ann throws a big counter combination but Sitsongrit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ann throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it. Ann lands a head shot. Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jules Ann dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Ann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch. Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Ann moves out of range easily. Sitsongrit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2# Sitsongrit has Ann up against the cage in a clinch.
Ann is defending well against a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sitsongrit tries for a takedown but Ann manages to get underhooks.
#BC# Ann breaks from the clinch.
Ann throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it. A left lands for Ann. Jules Ann is winning the standup battle so far. Sitsongrit tries to clinch but fails miserably and Ann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1# Nice uppercut lands for Ann. That snapped Sitsongrit 's head back.
Ann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Sitsongrit moves out of range as Ann throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Ann moves out of range. Sitsongrit jabs Ann to the body, keeping him at a distance. Ann swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit . A counter left hand to the body from Ann misses its target. The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ann pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ann misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back. Sitsongrit misses with a double jab
and Ann counters with a left and a right that stings Sitsongrit . #T2# Ann keeps the fight on the outside. Sitsongrit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2# Sitsongrit forces Ann back against the cage and clinches. Ann working hard to break the clinch. Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body. Ann looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Sitsongrit prevents Ann from breaking the clinch.#TD2# Sitsongrit has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ann uses from the top position. Ann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sitsongrit is on top in guard.
#REVB# Ann on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ann tries to get out of the position. Sitsongrit sitting in guard here, content to control. Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ann is keeping the position for now. #T3# Ann has control of Sitsongrit 's left arm, preventing Sitsongrit from doing any damage. Sitsongrit stopping the sweep attempt from Ann. Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Ann looking for a sweep. Not yet Ann, not yet. Sitsongrit is stalling in the full guard. Ann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Sitsongrit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ann's guard. Ann holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Ann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sitsongrit . Ann desperately trying to maintain half guard. Sitsongrit not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sitsongrit is trying to control. Ann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Ann blocks the body kick.
Ann jabbing away but nothing is landing. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thongthailek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2# Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Ann in a clinch.
#BC# Ann manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit looks to clinch and Ann counters with a left and a right that stings Sitsongrit . Sitsongrit moves to clinch but Ann breaks away letting Ann counter with a right hand. Sitsongrit throws a right and a left that Ann avoids nicely. Sitsongrit closes the distance looking to clinch letting Ann counter with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2# Sitsongrit moves into the clinch. Sitsongrit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Ann has had enough of the clinch but Sitsongrit keeps him there for the moment.#T1# Sitsongrit keeps control of Ann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ann misses with a short punch on the inside. Ann struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
#BC2# Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ann lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ann throws a big shot that misses. Ann looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range. Sitsongrit tries to counter by closing the distance. Sitsongrit moves out of range as Ann throws a body kick.
#CL2# Sitsongrit clinches up with Ann and pushes him back against the cage.#T2# Ann working hard to break the clinch.#TD2# Sitsongrit ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sitsongrit no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2# Sitsongrit has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ann is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sitsongrit . Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here. Sitsongrit trying to remain calm as Ann controls from the top position. Sitsongrit wants to control but Ann postures up.#T3# Ann is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sitsongrit 's shoulder. That is not cool. Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here. Sitsongrit tries to buck Ann off but Ann is having none of it. Ann trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away. Ann wants to stand but Sitsongrit is controlling his arm.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Jules Ann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Ann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit . Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Ann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ann is looking to counter punch. Ann throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand. Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2# Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Ann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight! Jules Ann showed his dominance in that final round. I think Ann 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jules Ann! Jules Ann bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
WFC Hawaii 3
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1# Ann missing with a left hand there. Mariduena was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mariduena fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Ann misses with a looping left. Mariduena looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Ann avoids the body shot from Mariduena.
Mariduena falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Ann to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Han Mariduena has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mariduena throws a leg kick and Ann counters with a straight right hand. Mariduena slips a jab from Ann. Ann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ann lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mariduena's sensitive parts. #T1##TD2# Mariduena changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ann looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Ann gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Ann holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mariduena tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB2# Mariduena working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Mariduena throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Mariduena looking to finish Ann with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ann! Ann is trying to reverse the position but instead Mariduena has taken his back - oops!#SUB2# Mariduena working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ann wants to control his opponent's hands but Mariduena gets his hands free. #T2# Mariduena throwing wild punches that miss their target. Ann just trying to survive but Mariduena is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Mariduena lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Ann hold on?!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Mariduena has the hooks in. Ann is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Mariduena passes his arm under Ann's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Ann taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Han Mariduena! Han Mariduena made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Quien es el siguiente!!!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2023 |
#R1# Ann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Ann explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Ann lands a slapping body shot.
Vizcarrondo is breathing heavily.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Ann has knocked Vizcarrondo down with a huge combo! Ann steps away and waves a wobbly Vizcarrondo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Vizcarrondo is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Oswaldo Vizcarrondo has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ann connects with a solid leg kick. Oh Vizcarrondo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ann throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Vizcarrondo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ann manages to circle out of the way. Vizcarrondo seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2# Ann lands a big right hand that sends Vizcarrondo crashing to the mat! Ann stays standing though and waves Vizcarrondo back to his feet! Vizcarrondo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ann.
Ann moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T1# Ann lands a nice hook to Vizcarrondo 's body. Vizcarrondo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD2# Ann feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vizcarrondo sprawling to the canvas! Vizcarrondo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ann finish him?!
Jules Ann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ann scores with a hook to the body. Vizcarrondo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Ann grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Vizcarrondo takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Ann cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jules Ann! Jules Ann tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
WCMMA Fight Night 2
Date: Mar 10, 2023 |
#R1# Ann misses with an uppercut. And Mackey tries to counter it with a takedown but Ann pushes his down on his head and steps out. Mackey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Ann cracks a nice hook into Mackey's ribs. Ann tests Mackey's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Dale Mackey has been cut. Ann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mackey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Ann lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ann. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mackey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ann can pounce on him.
Ann misses with a few strikes there.
Mackey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1# Ann buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ann feints a jab promting Mackey to slip. Ann then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mackey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#Mackey is rocked! Mackey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ann. Ann obviously looking to wear him down.
Mackey is still on wobbly legs! Can Ann finish him? Ann drops Mackey with a straight right hand, right on the button! Ann follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jules Ann! A less than humble Jules Ann misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
WCMMA Rio de Janeiro 1
Date: Feb 14, 2023 |
#R1# Kalakona tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ann paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kalakona has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Kalakona misses with a jab to the body
and Ann counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Hemolele Kalakona has been cut. Kalakona swings and misses with a shot to the body and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Ann is looking to slow Kalakona down with leg kicks. Ann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalakona misses with a wild body shot. Kalakona throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ann to counter with a crisp jab. Kalakona has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Kalakona has his takedown stuffed and Ann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Ann looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalakona is just out of range. Kalakona ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1# Ann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kalakona throws a sloppy body shot
and Ann counters with a stiff right hand. Ann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body kick there by Ann. Kalakona comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kalakona is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ann rather than just go for the knockout. Ann slips under a jab from Kalakona. Kalakona doesn't succeed with the takedown and Ann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ann lands a head kick!
Ann swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2# and Kalakona counters with a nice double leg into guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kalakona throws a big elbow that misses. Ann has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Ann keeping moving, preventing Kalakona from controlling successfully. #T2# Kalakona stopping the sweep attempt from Ann. Ann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Ann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Ann has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ann holds on and takes a little breather. Kalakona throws a big right hand that misses. Kalakona trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Jules Ann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ann darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Kalakona throws a right hand that misses
and Kalakona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3# Ann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kalakona misses with an uppercut
enabling Ann to counter with a crisp jab. Kalakona swings and misses with a shot to the body and Ann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ann misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kalakona counter with a right hand. Ann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ann dips to his left and cracks Kalakona with an uppercut! Ann is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Ann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Kalakona tests Ann's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ann tries to clinch up. Ann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalakona was well out of range. Poor timing from Ann. Kalakona doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Ann lands with an overhand left. Ann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kalakona's hands. Ann blocks a jab. A quick step to the side and Ann tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Ann lands a nice shot to the body.
Ann lands a head kick. Kalakona smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Ann lands a jab to Kalakona's midsection. Kalakona walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#Kalakona is rocked! Kalakona throws a right hand that misses
and Ann counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kalakona thinking. Ann throws a quick inside leg kick. Kalakona misses with an uppercut
and Ann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kalakona is still on wobbly legs! Can Ann finish him? A cross from Ann lands. Kalakona throws a right hand that misses
and Ann counters with a huge left! Kalakona is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ann isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kalakona from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jules Ann! A less than humble Jules Ann misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
WCMMA Fight Night 1
Date: Jan 20, 2023 |
#R1# Banks closes the distance looking to clinch and Ann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Banks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Banks closes the distance looking to clinch and Ann counters with a stiff right hand. Ann throws a leg kick which misses Banks's front leg but catches the back leg as Banks tries to avoid it. Ann lands with an uppercut that bounces Banks off the cage and back into range. Ann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ann with a jab. Ann connects with a body shot. Banks closes the distance looking to clinch and Ann counters with a left to the body. Ann scores with a head kick. Banks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Banks moves to clinch but Ann breaks away letting Ann counter with a right hand. Banks closes the distance looking to clinch and Ann counters with a huge left! Banks is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ann isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Banks from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jules Ann! Jules Ann bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
WCMMA 1
Date: Jan 10, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Kan forces Ann back against the cage and clinches. Kan just leaning against Ann, taking a breather. Ann wants to get back to striking at distance but Kan won't allow it.
#BC2# Ann breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Ann darts in and clinches Kan up against the cage. Ann can't break the clinch.
Ann is trying to break free. Ann is trying to break the clinch but Kan is controlling him.#BC2# Ann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Amara Kan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kan tries to clinch but Ann is having none of it. Ann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD# Kan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ann is trying to defend but Kan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Ann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kan performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Kan not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1##SUB# Kan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ann doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kan. Kan tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ann controls his leg. Kan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kan is pressing down on Ann's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ann is holding on for now. Kan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Ann is trying to get back to full guard. Kan tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ann controls his leg. Ann wants to get back to full guard. Kan 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.#SUB# Kan is trying to work for a kimura but Ann is defending well.
#T3##SUB# Kan seems to be working for a kimura but Ann defends the submission attempt. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ann can do anything to dispel that myth. Kan is figuring out what he wants to do next. Ann is refusing to be controlled, as Kan sits in half guard. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Ann fails in his attempt to clinch. It looked like Kan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ann.#TD# Kan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ann manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Kan is standing up over Ann. Ann looks to escape but Kan dives into side control.
#T4##REVB##SUB# Kan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ann, who protects the arm well. Ann wants to control but Kan postures up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Kan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Kan swings around for an armbar but Ann sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kan's guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amara Kan dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Kan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kan lands a jab-cross combination. #TD# Kan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Ann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Ann wants to get up but he can't break Kan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Kan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kan seems keen to control Ann's posture. Ann content to stall in guard here. Kan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1# Kan trying to control the position.
Ann pushes down on Kan's leg and manages to get into half guard. Kan is staying active underneath Ann, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Ann is pressing down on Kan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kan is holding on for now. Ann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Ann is looking to stall here but Kan recovers full guard. #SUB# Ann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ann has managed to get both his arms back between Kan's legs - danger averted. Ann trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kan's guard. Kan wants to sweep here but Ann controlling him for the moment. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3# Kan throws a leg kick and Ann counters with a series of strikes. Kan will be more careful next time no doubt. Kan wants to clinch up but Ann keeps it at a distance. Jules Ann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ann lands a jab to Kan's midsection. Ann throws a head kick but Kan moves out of range.
#TD# Kan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ann's half guard. Ann pushes Kan off but Kan dives into side control.
Kan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Ann is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kan off and has taken his back! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kan breaks Ann's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kan controls from within his opponent's guard. Kan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Kan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ann for as long as he can get away with. We've been informed that Ann has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4# Ann looking for a sweep. Not yet Ann, not yet. Kan postures up.
Kan wants to get up but he can't break Ann's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jules Ann will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##KD# Oooooh!!! Kan has knocked Ann down with a huge combo! Kan steps away and waves a wobbly Ann back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Ann is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round! Kan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ann is still on wobbly legs! Can Kan finish him? Kan looks to land a combination but Ann avoids it well. Ann seems to have recovered his senses.#TD# Kan gets a double leg takedown into Ann's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kan throws a big right hand that misses. Ann wants to stand but Kan is controlling the position. Ann wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kan is now in half guard. Kan trying to pass the guard but Ann defending well. #T1# Kan is controlling the pace.
Ann wants to sweep but Kan has passed to side control!#SU# Kan stands up and beckons Ann to his feet. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD# Kan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ann to the ground. Kan is now in Ann's guard. Ann controls Kan momentarily but Kan frees himself. Ann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Kan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kan gets back to full guard.
Kan wants to sweep here but Ann controlling him for the moment. Amara Kan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kan is working hard here to advance position.#T3# Kan pulls Ann in to control the position. Kan wants to stand but Ann is controlling the position. Ann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Kan working for a triangle but Ann defends it easily.
Ann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Kan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ann manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Kan wants to pass the guard but Ann is keeping the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kan stopping the sweep attempt from Ann.
And that's the end of the fight! Amara Kan showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kan 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amara Kan! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Amara Kan made sure he mentioned H!lo, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
JohnDupe Nightclub Fight 12
Date: Dec 12, 2022 |
#R1# Ann tries to score with a low kick but Chung moves his leg out of the way. Chung wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Jab by Ann.#CL2# Ann has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chung working aggressively here.
Chung blocks an elbow strike from Ann.
#BC2# Ann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A big left from Ann misses. Chung is looking to counter with a shot to the body. That kick from Ann tenderised Chung's leg. Chung is trying to keep his angry face on. Ann throws a right hand that misses
and Chung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ann checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Ann is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Chung looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chung has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Ann throws a combination. Chung tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Wang Chung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chung misses with a hook. Ann ducked under it nicely. #T1##TD# Chung drives through with a takedown into Ann's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Ann tries to land a sweep but no joy. Chung sitting in guard, not really doing much. Ann is trying to control the position but Chung postures up. Ann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chung is one step ahead there. Chung will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Chung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Chung preventing the sweep. Chung scoring with some ground and pound. Chung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ann can do anything to dispel that myth. Ann is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2# Chung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Chung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ann works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Chung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Chung 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. Ann wants to sweep here but Chung controlling him for the moment. Chung lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Ann has momentary wrist control but Chung slips an elbow through the middle. Chung lands a couple of elbows. Chung chips away with some ground and pound. Ann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chung. Chung trying to control but Ann is working from the bottom. #T3# Chung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Chung is in close to Ann's body, working some short punches and elbows. Ann is trying to keep Chung in close.
Ann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chung is one step ahead there. Ann trying to control the position.
Ann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Chung working some strikes from top position. Chung slips nicely into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ann is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chung scores with a couple of nice shots. Chung working over Ann with some ground and pound. Ann looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Chung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Chung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ann defending well though. Chung missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Chung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chung scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Chung looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Chung trying to mount his opponent but Ann defends it. Chung lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wang Chung dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Chung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ann throws a leg kick which misses Chung's front leg but catches the back leg as Chung tries to avoid it. Chung takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Chung tries to clinch and Ann counters with a left to the body. Ann closes the distance looking to clinch and Chung counters with a nice uppercut. Chung bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ann's head backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ann throws a right hand that Chung ducks under and follows up with a left that Chung also avoids with ease. Ann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chung.
#T1# Chung misses with a takedown and Ann counters with a nice uppercut. Chung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ann manages to avoid it. Ann looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL# Chung closes the distance and pushes Ann back into the cage.#TD# Chung has clasped his hands together around Ann's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Ann tries to bench press Chung off him but Chung keeps the position. Chung is putting a hurting on Ann here, landing some big shots from side control. Sloppy strikes there by Chung. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Chung sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ann is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chung throwing shots but missing, from side control. Ann parries the strikes from Chung easily there. Chung is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ann to escape.
#T2# Chung works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chung landing a few strikes. Chung lands some shots froms side control. Chung works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC#Ann is rocked! Chung in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Wang Chung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Chung cracks Ann with a big elbow. Ann is still in real trouble! Can Chung finish him? Ann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chung. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Chung throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Ann struggling a bit here. Ann seems to have recovered his senses. The strikes coming from Chung are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Chung grinds an elbow into Ann's temple. Ann is trying to control Chung's posture but Chung avoids it. #T3# Ann is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Ann struggling a bit here. Chung postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Chung throwing shots but missing, from side control. Chung content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Chung working the ground and pound. Chung lands a big left to the face of Ann, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Chung and another - Ann is out! Chung stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wang Chung! Wang Chung decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 23
Date: Oct 06, 2022 |
#R1# Dixon misses the shot to the body. Ann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Dixon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dixon swats him away and circles back towards the center. A slow jab from Dixon misses its intended target. Dixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Dixon misses with a body shot.
Dixon connects with a body shot that sends Ann's belly button to the back. Dixon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ann on the side of the head. We've been told by Dixon's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dixon misses with an uppercut. Ann saw that one coming. Ann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dixon. Dixon misses with a right hand and Ann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Dixon misses with a wild body shot. Ann is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1# Ann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ann tries to bum rush Dixon with a series of wild strikes but Dixon uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ann moves away from the strike by Dixon. Ann throws a series of punches but Dixon moves out of range. Dixon tries a head kick but it misses.
Dixon misses with a hook. Ann keeps the fight on the outside. Dixon throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2# and Ann counters by clinching up. A quick uppercut on the inside from Ann. #BC2# Ann breaks the clinch.
Ann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2# Dixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dixon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ann misses with the combination.
#CL2# Ann closes the distance and clinches. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ann can't break the clinch.
#BC2# Ann breaks from the clinch.
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy. Ann lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Ann throws a head kick that misses. #T3# Ann doesn't manage to clinch there - Dixon circles away.
It looked like Dixon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A punch combination from Dixon misses. Dixon loads up on a big right hand but Ann slips the punch. Dixon sets himself, and Ann steps forward looking for the clinch! Dixon avoids it this time. The fighters circle momentarily. Dixon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Ann lands a jab to Dixon's midsection.#CL2# Ann clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Ann manages to break the clinch.
Ann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dixon. A little jabbing left from Ann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Ann's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dixon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ann scrambles back to his feet. Dixon misses the body punch #CL2# and Ann holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC# Dixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4# Dixon throws an off balance right hand
#CL2# and Ann moves into the clinch. Ann throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ann scores with a hook to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2# Ann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Dixon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Dixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Dixon connects with the punch. Ann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dixon. Dixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Dixon scores with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Dixon as he connects with a hook. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jules Ann will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Dixon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dixon sizes up Ann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Dixon scores with a jab to the body. A jab from Dixon misses. Dixon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ann. Ann circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Dixon walks into a stiff left hand from Ann. Ann pushes Dixon away with a front kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ann takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Ann is looking to clinch. Dixon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1# Ann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Ann ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.#CL# Dixon forces Ann back against the cage and clinches. Ann working hard to break the clinch. Ann throws a punch but it's blocked by Dixon. Dixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Ann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ann is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dixon rather than just go for the knockout. Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Ann ducks under a wild hook from Dixon. Ann drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dixon defends it well. Ann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dixon. Jules Ann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ann throws a head kick that half lands.
#T2# Ann just misses with a punch to the body.
Ann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dixon. Ann takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dixon on the wrong end of a nice jab. Dixon scores with a jab. Ann acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Ann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dixon. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon throws a hook but Ann blocks it. Ann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A little feinted left hand from Dixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A big right from Dixon misses. And Ann tries to counter it with a takedown but Dixon pushes his down on his head and steps out. Ann slips under a jab from Dixon. Ali Dixon is winning the standup battle so far.#T3# Dixon throws a looping overhand right but Ann ducks down to avoid it. Dixon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dixon tries to clinch there but Ann circles away.
Ann changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Ann gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dixon throws a lazy uppercut
and Ann counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dixon's knee momentarily. Dixon throws a jab when Ann was well out of range. Ann moves away from the strike by Dixon. Ann wants to counter with a clinch but Dixon pushes him away. A looping hook to the body misses from Ann. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet. Dixon throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A head kick by Ann misses and Dixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4# Ann takes one to the side of the head.
Dixon throws a combination that misses #CL2# and Ann holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Dixon misses with a punch to the body.
Ann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Ann manages to break the clinch.
Ann ducks under a wild hook from Dixon. Ann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dixon. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ann misses with a few strikes there.
Dixon throws a shot from downtown. Ann moves away and avoids it. Ann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Dixon throws a lazy right hand but Ann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ann with the counter takedown but Dixon avoids it easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Dixon dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Dixon throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dixon misses the jab. Dixon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Left hook, right uppercut from Ann. A looping hook to the body misses from Dixon. Ann does a little dance to reset his feet. A punch combination from Dixon misses. Dixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice defenses there by Ann. Ann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Dixon throws a hook to the side of Ann's head but Ann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ann with the counter takedown but Dixon avoids it easily. A leg kick checked by Dixon.#T1# Dixon throws a jab when Ann was well out of range. Ann tries to clinch but Dixon is having none of it. An inside leg kick lands from Ann. Dixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ann manages to avoid it. Dixon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Jab by Dixon. Dixon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Ann misses with a looping right. Dixon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A jab from Dixon misses. #T2# Ann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Ann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Dixon misses the target. Dixon tries to clinch up but Ann circles away and keeps his distance. Ann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dixon circles away quickly and effectively. Ann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dixon throws out the jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice jab there from Ann. Dixon avoids the head kick by Ann.
Ali Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ann was well out of range. Poor timing from Dixon. Dixon tries to move into range but Ann moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Dixon throws a shot from downtown. Ann moves away and avoids it. Ann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3# Ann ducks under a wild hook from Dixon. Ann changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Dixon throws a right hand that Ann ducks under and follows up with a left that Ann also avoids with ease. Dixon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ann swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dixon scores with a decent looking hook. A telegraphed right hand from Ann misses the target. Ann lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Ann slips under a jab. Dixon scores with the left hand. Ann knows he should have avoided that one. #T4##CL2# Ann drives through and clinches with Dixon against the cage.
Dixon trying to stall but Ann improves his position.
Ann keeps control of Dixon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2# Ann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Ann stalks Dixon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dixon's face. Dixon staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Ali Dixon has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ann connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Ann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dixon. Dixon misses the shot to the body. Dixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ann was well out of range. Poor timing from Dixon. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Ann ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
And that's the end of the fight! Jules Ann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Ann 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ali Dixon! Our winner, Ali Dixon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Nfld live 9
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1# Brix moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Ann stalks Brix and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brix's face. Brix staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Bobby Brix has been cut.#CL# Ann clinches with his opponent.
Brix tries to break the clinch but Ann is controlling the position. #BC# Ann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ann avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ann feints a jab promting Brix to slip. Ann then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brix slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Brix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ann moves away. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brix scores with a sloppy right hand. Ann should have avoided that one. Brix misses the shot to the body. Brix falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Brix misses with an uppercut
and Ann counters with a two punch combo. Brix thows a left - swing and a miss! Ann is looking to counter the offense by Brix and move into the clinch. Brix misses with a hook
letting Ann counter with a right hand. #ROC#Brix is rocked!#T1# Ann connects with a nice cross there... Brix is looking wobbly and Ann recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Brix to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Ann jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jules Ann! In his post fight interview, Jules Ann started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 17
Date: Aug 18, 2022 |
#R1# Bolleke swinging wildly here.
Bolleke jabs Ann to the body, keeping him at a distance. Bolleke moves out of range of the strikes. Bolleke has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Bolleke misses with a straight right. #TD2# Ann gets caught napping as Bolleke dives in and scores a takedown. Ann manages to retain guard. Ann is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bolleke dives into side control.
#REVR# Bolleke lands an elbow. Bolleke grinds an elbow into Ann's temple. Bolleke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Bolleke is trying to get an arm triangle but Ann is defending well. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ann trying to remain calm as Bolleke controls from the top position.#T1# Ann tries to improve position but can't. Bolleke is working Ann over with some ground and pound from side control. Bolleke trying to control the action but Ann is working from the bottom. Ann is letting Bolleke control him for a moment. #SUB2# Bolleke goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ann has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bolleke but great work by Ann.#T2# Bolleke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Bolleke gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Bolleke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Bolleke wants to control but Ann is keeping busy and won't allow it. Bolleke is trying to get back to full guard. Bolleke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2# Bolleke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2# Ann has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bolleke to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ann is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bolleke pulls down on the head and he's put Ann to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oscar Bolleke! Our winner, Oscar Bolleke, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Finals
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1# A low kick from Ann is predictable there and Diggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it. Ann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Ann throws a lazy right hand but Diggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Diggs seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Ann scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Good leg kick by Ann. A looping hook to the body misses from Ann. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet. Diggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Diggs misses the jab.#CL# Diggs instigates a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diggs tries to work over Ann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ann working hard to break the clinch. Ann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Ann. Diggs misses with the head strike.
#T1# Diggs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Ann. Diggs is working Ann over against the cage. Diggs tries a body shot but Ann blocks it.
Diggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diggs lands with a left to the head. Ann blocks a body shot from Diggs. #BC# Diggs breaks the clinch.
Diggs wants to clinch up but Ann keeps it at a distance.#CL# Diggs clinches up against the cage. Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Ann controls his hands.
Diggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Diggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2# Diggs misses with a hook from the clinch. Diggs working some nice short punches in the clinch. Diggs has Ann pressed against the cage, preventing Ann from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Diggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC# Diggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ann checks a leg kick nicely. Diggs throws a nice outside leg kick. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Ann misses with a hook
and Diggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ann misses the shot to the body. Ann throws out a loose jab but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it. Diggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ann throws out the jab. Diggs quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T3# A jab from Ann misses. Diggs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Ann takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses. Ann loads up on a big right hand but Diggs slips the punch. Ann looks to throw the jab but Diggs is out of range. A slow jab from Ann misses its intended target. Ann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diggs. Ann lands a head shot. Diggs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Diggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ann ducks under a wild hook from Diggs.#T4# Diggs throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Ann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ann misses with a hook
and Diggs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Diggs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Ann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diggs. Diggs tried to counter with a leg kick but Ann avoided it. Nice straight punches there by Ann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ann. Ann clobbers Diggs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Ann throws a right hand that misses
and Diggs counters with a leg kick. Ann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggs.
Diggs takes one to the chin there. Ann swings away with a body shot that misses
#KD# and Diggs counters with a nice right hand that sends Ann toppling to the canvas! Ann scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Diggs finish him?!#ROC#Ann is rocked! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Diggs dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Ann digs a good body shot into Diggs's ribs. Willie Diggs is winning the standup battle so far. Ann swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Ann ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Ann scores with a leg kick.
Diggs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Diggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diggs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Ann misses with a hook. Diggs ducked under it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ann dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diggs. That did some damage! Ann takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses. Ann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.#T1# Ann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diggs sees it coming and avoids it easily. Diggs looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Ann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A looping hook to the body misses from Diggs. Ann does a little dance to reset his feet. Diggs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ann has time to react. Ann throws a jab when Diggs was well out of range. Ann misses with a hook
and Diggs counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Ann falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Willie Diggs! After winning the bout, Willie Diggs 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:
AWC 2022 - Semi Finals B
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1# Ann throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Maki jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ann just misses with a punch to the body.
Ann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Jab by Maki. Maki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ann. Good exchange - Ann coming out on top. Ann misses with a low kick.
Maki misses with a looping left. Ann misses the jab. Ann looks to land a body kick but Maki moved away. Maki scores with a jab to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A swing and a miss from Ann. Ann walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maki. Ann misses the jab.#CL2# Maki moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Maki throws a head punch that misses. #T1# Maki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ann wants to stall.
Ann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ann misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ann fails to land. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ann creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Maki slowing the pace effectively. Maki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Maki pushes Ann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Ann uses good head movement to avoid it. Maki lands a right hand. Ann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Maki. A short uppercut from Ann. Ann misses with a hook from the clinch. Maki scores with an uppercut up the middle. This has been an exciting period of action! Ann lands a nice uppercut. Ann misses with the head strike.
#T2# Ann has a couple of punches blocked by Maki.
Maki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Maki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maki misses with some punches.
Maki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ann prevents a body shot from Maki. Maki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maki. Maki cracks Ann with a nice body shot. Ann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ann misses with some punches.
Ann misses with a short punch on the inside. A short uppercut from Ann. Maki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ann backwards. Maki misses with some punches.
Ann throws a punch but it's blocked by Maki. Maki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Maki working aggressively here.
A short right from Ann. A nice right hand lands inside from Ann. #T3# Ann lands a body punch. Ann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ann misses with a hook from the clinch. Ann lands with a short head shot on the inside. A nice left hand lands by Maki.
Ann tries to stall but Maki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A hook to the body from Maki.
Maki misses with a punch to the body.
Ann struggles to land a body shot inside as Maki controls his hands.
Maki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ann backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Ann uses good head movement to avoid it. Ann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ann tries a body shot but Maki blocks it.
Maki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Maki fails to land. A short uppercut from Maki. Maki lands an uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A left hand lands to the body for Maki.
#T4# Maki scores with a shoulder strike. Ann misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Maki as the two fighters clinch.
Maki misses with a punch on the inside.
Maki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Maki lands a hook to the side of the head. Ann misses with a hook from the clinch. Maki lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Ann is rocked! Maki misses with a short punch on the inside. Oh Ann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ann lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maki. Maki has a couple of punches blocked by Ann.
Ann seems to have got his legs back now. Ann is working Maki over against the cage. Maki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ann working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Maki scores with a nice short uppercut. A short uppercut from Maki. Ann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ann takes a shot to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Maki dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Maki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ann is able to avoid easily. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Ann throws a right hand that misses
and Maki counters with a low kick, right behind Ann 's knee. Maki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A swing and a miss from Ann. Ann looks to throw the jab but Maki is out of range. Maki has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A big right from Ann misses. Maki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ann moves away. A solid leg kick lands there for Ann.
Ann looks to score with a jab to the body but Maki is just out of range. Jules Ann is winning the standup battle so far. Maki slips under a jab from Ann. Maki feints a counter leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Nice shot by Maki. Ann thuds his right hand into Maki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1# Maki pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Maki scoring well with a low kick there.
Maki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Ann throws a jab but it's blocked by Maki. #CL2# Maki closes the distance and clinches. Ann prevents a body shot from Maki. Ann blocking some punches.
Maki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maki working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Maki.
Ann gets through Maki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2# Maki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ann pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Maki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2# Ann scores with a jab to the jaw. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Maki misses with a looping right. An attempted straight right counter from Ann misses the target. Maki misses with a looping right. Ann clobbers Maki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Ann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maki counters with a thumping low kick. A swing and a miss from Maki. Nice cross by Maki. Maki throws a lazy right hand but Ann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ann misses with an uppercut. Maki saw that one coming. Ann walks into a jab. Maki connects with a leg kick. Maki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ann misses with a low kick as Maki jumps back. Maki throws out a counter right but Ann avoids it with no problem. Ann gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3# Ann moves out of range of the leg kick from Maki. Maki thumps Ann with a low kick. Maki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ann throws a sloppy body shot
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ann moves away from the strike by Maki. A big right from Ann misses. A nice inside leg kick there by Maki. That's going to slow Ann down. Maki misses with a straight left. Maki loads up on a big right hand but Ann slips the punch. Ann feinted there with a counter leg kick. Ann wants to slow Maki down by chopping away at his legs. Ann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Maki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ann. Maki feints a counter leg kick. Ann throws an off balance right hand
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut. #T4# Maki throws a hook to the side of Ann's head but Ann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Maki connects with the punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Maki cracks Ann with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ann falls to his knees and Maki doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seppo Maki! Seppo Maki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Quarter Finals B
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1# Nbaku misses with a low kick. Ann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nbaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Ann. Nbaku closes the distance and lands a one-two. Nbaku thuds his shin into the meat of Ann's side. Nbaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ann.
Ann throwing a counter right hand but Nbaku manages to avoid it.#KD# Ann lands a left and a right that send Nbaku crashing to the mat, dazed. Ann thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Nbaku is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Afa Nbaku has been cut. Afa Nbaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A jab from Nbaku misses. Nbaku moves away from the strike by Ann. Ann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Nbaku looks to land a body kick but Ann moved away. Nbaku loads up on a big right hand but Ann slips the punch. Ann connects with a jab. Nbaku misses with a body shot.
Nbaku lands a slapping body shot.
Nbaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ann.
#T1# Ann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ann lands with an overhand left. Nbaku plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Ann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nbaku lands a head kick!
Nbaku throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Ann counter with a right hand. Ann misses with the combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nbaku darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Nbaku takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ann throws a shot from downtown. Nbaku moves away and avoids it.#T2# Ann throws a shot from downtown. Nbaku moves away and avoids it. Nbaku is looking for the big counter here. Nbaku plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Ann dodges the punch combination from Nbaku.
Nbaku looks to land a right hand but Ann moved out of range. Ann moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD# Ann cracks Nbaku with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nbaku looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ann finish him?
Nbaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Ann appears to be looking for a big counter. Ann fakes the body blow, causing Nbaku to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Nbaku goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jules Ann! During a confident post fight interview, Jules Ann thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 6 A
Date: Apr 28, 2022 |
#R1# Nbaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ann moves away. Ann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Ann throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Ann blocks a head kick by Nbaku.
Nbaku is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT#It looks like Afa Nbaku has been cut. Nbaku throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Ann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nbaku scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nbaku misses with an uppercut
and Nbaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nbaku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nbaku misses with a body kick. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A kick lands to the mid section there for Nbaku. Nbaku takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nbaku misses with a left hand and Ann counters with a left to the body. #KD# Ann feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nbaku sprawling to the canvas! Nbaku rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ann finish him?!
#ROC#Nbaku is rocked! Are you kidding me?! Ann ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Nbaku clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jules Ann! After winning the bout, Jules Ann 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:
AWC 2022 - Round 5 B
Date: Apr 11, 2022 |
#R1# Ann slips a straight right by Adams. Adams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Adams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Adams wants to clinch.#CL2# Adams gets in close and instigates a clinch. Ann taking a breather. Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adams effectively controlling the action here. Adams lands with a right to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adams. Ann is trying to force a seperation but Adams has the dominant position.#T1# Adams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Adams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ann backwards. A frustrated look appears on Ann's face as he tries to break the clinch. Adams lands a shoulder strike. Adams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ann's efforts to push away. A right hook to the body lands for Adams.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ann is trying to break free. A short uppercut from Adams. Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ann is looking to control Adams's arms but Adams gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ann has his back to the cage. Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams tries a body shot but Ann blocks it.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Ann uses good head movement to avoid it. Adams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Adams scores with a shoulder strike. #T2# Ann can't break the clinch.
Adams misses with a body punch.
Ann avoids a wild elbow strike from Adams. Adams tries to throw a body punch but Ann avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage. Adams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ann is defending well for now. Adams lands a nice elbow. Ann looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ann working hard to break the clinch. Adams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Adams lands with a left to the head. Ann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adams. Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ann's elbow. Ann working hard to break the clinch.#T3# Adams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ann backwards. Adams working aggressively here.
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Ann controls the action.
Ann takes a shot to the head. Adams working some nice short punches in the clinch. Adams lands an elbow inside that Ann shrugs off. Adams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Ann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as Ann blocks the low kick. Ann misses with a jab to the body
#CL2# and Adams counters by clinching up. A right handed body shot lands from Adams.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ann. Ann wants to get back to striking at distance but Adams won't allow it.
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4# A short uppercut from Adams. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ann can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adams. Adams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ann backwards. Adams prevents Ann from breaking the clinch. Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land. Adams scores with a shoulder strike. Adams tries to land a knee to the head but Ann blocks with his arms.
Ann takes an elbow to the temple. Adams lands with a right to the head. Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Adams scores with a nice hook to the head. Adams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Adams gets through Ann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Ann is rocked! Ann wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smash Adams 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# Adams is looking to slow Ann down with leg kicks. Adams throws a solid leg kick but Ann takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adams. Smash Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ann counters with a straight right hand. The fighters circling - Adams throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2# Adams drops Ann with a beautiful combination! Ann stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Adams is looking for the KO! Oh Ann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! 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! Adams throws a hook but Ann avoids it easily. Adams fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Ann square on the jaw! Damn, Ann is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Smash Adams! An out of breath Smash Adams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 4 B
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1# Maki misses with a hook. A nice inside leg kick there by Maki. That's going to slow Ann down. The fighters circling - Ann throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Maki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ann. Maki avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maki can pounce on him.
Ann defending well as Maki loads up on a big left hand. Maki moves away from the strike by Ann. Maki scoring well with a low kick there.
Maki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Maki misses with a hook
and Ann counters with an inside leg kick. Maki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ann blocks a leg kick. Ann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Ann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Ann takes a shot right to the bread basket. Ann defending well as Maki loads up on a big left hand. #T1# Ann misses the jab. Ann scores with a jab. Maki acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Maki throws an overhand right that lands on Ann's shoulder, as Ann tries to avoid the shot. Maki scores with a spinning back kick! Maki throws a lazy uppercut
and Ann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ann checks a low kick from Maki. Ann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Maki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ann. Maki lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ann misses the target. Ann throws a right hand that misses
and Maki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Maki lands a really nice looking cross but Ann seems unphased.
Ann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maki throws out the jab. Ann misses with a shot to the body and Maki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Maki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T2# Maki throws a nice inside leg kick. Ann throws a lazy uppercut
and Maki counters with a low kick, right behind Ann 's knee. A jab from Maki misses. Ann takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Ann throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ann just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMaki. Maki throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ann to counter with a crisp jab. Ann takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Ann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Ann swings widly with a right hand
and Ann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A big left from Ann misses. A little feinted left hand from Maki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ann avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maki.
Maki thinks about countering with a head kick. Maki moves out of range as Ann strikes. Maki connects with a looping right hand.
Ann throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Maki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ann counters with a nice body shot. Ann will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T3# Maki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Maki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ann misses with a straight right. Maki quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Maki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maki throws a leg kick which misses Ann's front leg but catches the back leg as Ann tries to avoid it. Ann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ann, as that shot connected.
Maki throws a hook to the side of Ann's head but Ann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Maki scores with a decent looking hook. Ann scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maki doesn't seem bothered though. Maki throws a leg kick but Ann checks it. Maki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Ann misses with a straight left. Ann misses with a looping right. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Maki slips a jab from Ann. Ann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4# Maki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ann swings widly with a right hand
and Maki counters with an outside leg kick.
Ann throws a lazy right hand but Maki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ann misses with a looping right. Maki swings widly with a right hand
and Ann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Maki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ann counters with a nice uppercut. Maki throws a low kick, looking for Ann's leg but Ann calmly moves out of range. Maki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A low kick from Maki is predictable there and Ann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ann misses with an uppercut. Maki saw that one coming. Maki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Maki throws a body shot but no joy. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Maki throws a low kick but Ann moves out of range easily. Ann misses with a hook. Ann avoids a lazy jab quite easily. 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 Seppo Maki will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Maki blocks a leg kick. Ann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maki. Maki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Maki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ann lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. The fighters circling - Ann throws out the jab but it was never going to land. It looked like Maki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A low kick from Maki is predictable there and Ann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Seppo Maki is winning the standup battle so far. Ann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maki. Ann checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Maki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ann sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Good standup being displayed there by Maki as he connects with a hook. Maki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Maki throws an off balance right hand
and Ann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Maki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ann's head backwards. Ann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ann needs to keep his hands up - Maki had a free shot at his head there.#T1# Maki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Maki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ann.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maki. Maki throws a lazy body kick and Ann counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maki thinking. Maki swings away with a leg kick that misses. Ann misses with a hook. Maki ducked under it nicely. Maki just misses with a punch to the body.
Ann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maki. Maki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Maki. Ann throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Ann. Ann misses with a straight left. Maki misses with a hook. Ann throws a lazy right hand but Maki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ann's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2# Ann throws a lazy uppercut
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ann looks to land a left hand but Maki moved out of range nicely. Ann avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Maki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Maki throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ann counter with a right hand. Maki scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Maki scores with a nice right hand.
Ann scores with a jab. A nice inside leg kick there by Maki. That's going to slow Ann down. Ann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Maki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ann checks a leg kick. Ann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maki sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ann slips a jab from Maki. Maki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ann sees it coming and avoids it easily. Maki tests Ann's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3# Maki misses with a left hand and Ann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Maki throws a shot from downtown. Ann moves away and avoids it. Ann slips a jab from Maki. A clash of legs there as Ann blocks the low kick. A jab from Ann finds it's way through Maki's defenses. Maki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maki wants to land a leg kick but Ann is out of range. Maki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ann counters with a straight right hand. Ann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maki can pounce on him.
Ann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maki momentarily.
Ann tries to score with a low kick but Maki moves his leg out of the way. Ann checks a low kick from Maki. Maki wants to slow Ann down by chopping away at his legs. Ann feints a counter leg kick. Maki throws a chopping leg kick but Ann manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Maki pushes Ann away with a front kick.#T4# Ann jabs Maki right on the nose. Maki blinks but takes it well. Ann works Maki's body with a nice hook. This has been an exciting period of action! Maki throws a leg kick but Ann moved away. Maki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Ann scores with a punch to the head. Maki throws a push kick but Ann slaps the foot to one side. Ann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maki moves away. Maki swings widly with a right hand
and Maki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Maki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ann counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ann misses with an uppercut
and Ann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Maki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Maki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ann. Maki checks the leg kick. Maki throws a poor cross that misses
and Ann counters with a nice uppercut. Maki tries to land a front kick but Ann steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Seppo Maki will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3# Maki looks to throw the jab but Ann is out of range. Maki ducks under a wild hook from Ann. Ann throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Maki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Maki moves out of range as Ann strikes. Maki throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ann counter with a right hand. Ann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maki. Maki moves away from the strike by Ann. Maki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ann. Ann circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Maki avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Maki wants to land a leg kick but Ann is out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ann just misses with a punch to the body.
Ann's corner calls for a 1-2. Ann obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Maki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ann finds it's way round the side to connect with Maki's head. Ann throws a shot from downtown. Maki moves away and avoids it. Maki throws an off balance right hand
enabling Ann to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# Ann just misses with a punch to the body.
Ann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick lands for Maki.
Maki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Maki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ann. A little feinted left hand from Maki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ann lands a really nice looking cross but Maki seems unphased.
Ann ducks under a wild hook from Maki. Ann has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maki. Maki misses with a hook
letting Ann counter with a right hand. Maki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ann.
Ann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maki throws out the jab. Ann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Maki scores with a nice body kick.
Ann throws a shot from downtown. Maki moves away and avoids it. Maki is looking to slow Ann down with leg kicks. Ann misses with a looping left. Jules Ann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Maki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Maki throws a nice outside leg kick. Maki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ann connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maki scrambles back to his feet. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Maki throws the left hand but Ann avoids the punch easily. Ann throws out a loose jab but Maki uses good head movement to avoid it. Maki connects with a leg kick. A big right from Ann misses. Ann defending well as Maki loads up on a big left hand. Maki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Maki thumps Ann with a low kick. Maki throws an off balance right hand
and Maki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Maki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Maki throws a jab when Ann was well out of range. Maki avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Maki scores with a jab to the head.
#T3# Maki scores with a jab to the body. Ann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maki. Maki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maki throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Ann counters with a lovely straight right hand! Maki looks to land a left hand but Ann moved out of range nicely. A low kick from Maki is predictable there and Ann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Maki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ann. Ann throws the left hand but Maki avoids the punch easily. A swing and a miss from Maki. Maki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ann. Ann throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ann just misses with a punch to the body.
Ann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ann misses with a left hand and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ann throws a big shot that misses.#T4# Ann throws a front kick aimed at Maki's knee but Maki avoids it well. Ann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maki was well out of range. Poor timing from Ann. Maki looks for the body kick but Ann saw that one coming. Maki misses with a looping left. Maki moves away from the strike by Ann. Maki staying out of range there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Maki defending well as Ann loads up on a big left hand. Ann misses with an uppercut
and Maki counters with a straight right hand. Maki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ann. Maki is looking to land body kicks. Nice body kick from Maki. Ann ducks under a wild hook from Maki. A solid leg kick lands there for Maki.
Maki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ann throws out the jab. Maki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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 Seppo Maki. Well Maki 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Maki! Our winner, Seppo Maki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 3 B
Date: Mar 10, 2022 |
#R1# Ann scores with a hook. Ann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Ann misses with a right hand enabling Nikolau to counter with a crisp jab. Ann misses with a looping right. Nikolau slips a jab from Ann. Nikolau moves away from the strike by Ann. Nikolau throws an overhand right that lands on Ann's shoulder, as Ann tries to avoid the shot. Ann is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Ann falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL# and Nikolau moves into the clinch. Nikolau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ann or not. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ann wants to break free but Nikolau has control.
Nikolau definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Ann wants to get back to striking at distance but Nikolau won't allow it.
Nikolau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ann backwards. A head punch on the inside from Nikolau fails to land. #BC# Nikolau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nikolau slips under a jab.#T1# Nikolau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nikolau throws a lazy uppercut
and Ann counters with a straight right hand. Nikolau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nikolau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nikolau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ann. Ann throws a right and a left that both miss. Ann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nikolau at a distance.
Ann misses with a looping left. Nikolau misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2# Ann throws a poor cross that misses
and Nikolau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nikolau walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Nikolau lunges at Ann with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ann's hand. Ann misses with a looping left. Ann moves out of range as Nikolau strikes. Ann throws out a counter right but Nikolau avoids it with no problem. Nikolau tries to clinch but fails miserably letting Ann counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Panagiotis Nikolau has been cut. Ann scores with a jab. Nikolau acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#Nikolau is rocked! Nikolau throws a sloppy body shot
and Ann counters with a stiff right hand. Oh Nikolau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Nikolau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ann counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Nikolau glances at the clock... BAM! Ann nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Nikolau crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Nikolau is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jules Ann! Jules Ann decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 2 B
Date: Feb 22, 2022 |
#R1# Ann slips a straight right by Doherty. Doherty throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nice uppercut there from Ann. Ann connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Cathal Doherty has been cut. Ann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doherty.
Doherty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Doherty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ann moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Donk. Ann catches Doherty right on the button with a cross. Doherty gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Ann gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Doherty is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jules Ann! During a confident post fight interview, Jules Ann thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GROUCH FC PROVING GROUNDS 1
Date: Nov 09, 2021 |
#R1# Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive. Ann blocks a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De loads up on a big right hand but Ann slips the punch. Ann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ann moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1# Ann drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. De misses with a looping right. Ann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Ann ducks under a wild hook from De. Ann is looking to counter punch. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Ann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2# Ann misses with a looping left. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - De has eaten all the pies! De misses with an uppercut. Ann saw that one coming. A jab lands there for De. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! De misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight! Test De comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well De 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 9:10 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 9:10 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test De! |
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