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Event:
AWC 2022 - Semi Finals A
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1# Yelisey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Max lands with a nice body punch. Yelisey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Max fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yelisey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Max connects with a right hand. Yelisey shakes it off. Max lands a jab. Max lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Max changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Max lands with a nice combination. Yelisey backs away looking to recover. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Max lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yelisey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Max scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1# Max scores with a jab to the head.
Yelisey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Max scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Yair Max seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Max lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Max comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Max digs a good body shot into Yelisey's ribs. Max is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Max scores with a nice head shot. Max cracks Yelisey with an open hand slap. Nice uppercut there from Max. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Max cracks a nice hook into Yelisey's ribs. Max throws out a powerful jab.#T2# Max fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Max digs a good body shot into Yelisey's ribs. Yelisey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Max scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Max lands a nice shot to the body.
Max lands with a shot to the body. Max with a hook. Max throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Max throws out a powerful jab. Max lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Max dips to his left and cracks Yelisey with an uppercut!#T3# Nice uppercut there from Max. Nice uppercut there from Max. Yelisey on the wrong end of a nice hook. Max stuns Yelisey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Yelisey moves forwards but Max connects with a nice, crisp jab. Yelisey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Max misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheers as Max lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yelisey doesn't seem phased though. Yair Max is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Max digs a good body shot into Yelisey's ribs. Max lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yelisey at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yelisey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4# Max connects with a body shot that sends Yelisey's belly button to the back. Max's corner calls for a 1-2. Max obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Yelisey takes one to the side of the head.
Max connects with a jab. Yelisey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Max. Yelisey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Yelisey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Max scores with a hook. Good shot there by Max. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Max connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Max throws a series of strikes that have Yelisey backpedaling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yair Max dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Yelisey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Nice jab there from Max. Max lands a nice hook to Yelisey's body. Yelisey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Perov Yelisey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Yelisey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Max connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yelisey scrambles back to his feet. Yelisey drops his hands momentarily and Max takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Max works the jab nicely. Max lands an overhand right. A punch lands to the side of Yelisey 's head but he takes it in his stride. Max scores with a punch to the head. Max lands a head shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Max connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yelisey momentarily.
#T1# Max changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Yelisey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Max scores with a jab to the body. Yelisey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Yelisey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Yelisey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yelisey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Max is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Max catches Yelisey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Max bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. 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! Max fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2# Max lands a jab to the head.
Max stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Yair Max is winning the standup battle so far. Max scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. A decent looking cross lands there for Max. Yelisey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yelisey on the wrong end of a nice hook. The fighters circle momentarily. Max darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Max slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Yelisey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Max connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yelisey. Yelisey circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Max connects with a nice looking jab.
#T3# Yelisey walks into a left hand. Jab from Max. Max feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yeliseys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Yelisey tries to move into range but Max moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Max works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Yelisey might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Max has got the better of the exchanges. Yelisey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Max jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Max throws a shot to the body.
Max scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Max fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4# 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! Max lands with a nice body punch. Yelisey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Yelisey 's head but he takes it in his stride. Max connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Yelisey. Yelisey unleashes a big counter combination but Max bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Max works Yelisey's body with a nice hook. Max fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Max lands a glancing blow to the side of Yelisey's head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Max lands with a right hand. Max fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Max is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yelisey can do to turn this around? Max fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yair Max dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Yelisey keeps the fight on the outside. Yelisey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Max connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yelisey. Yelisey circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Max dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Max throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Yelisey ducks right into an uppercut from Max. Max lands a nice shot to the body.
Max cracks Yelisey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Max scores with a sloppy right hand. Yelisey should have avoided that one. Max misses with a wild combination.
#T1# Yelisey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Max lands a right hook to the body.
Yelisey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Max tests Yelisey's chin there with a solid looking shot. Max misses with a few strikes there.
Yelisey feints a counter leg kick. Max throws a combination. Yelisey tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Max lands a nice shot to the body.
Max scores with a decent looking hook. Yelisey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Max scores with a jab to the body.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Max lands with a shot to the body. Max looks to land a left hand but Yelisey moved out of range nicely. Yelisey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Max connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yelisey's hands. Max lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yelisey at a distance.
Max ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Max jabs at Yelisey's body. Max lands a nice hook to Yelisey's body. Yelisey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Nice body punch from Max. Yelisey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3# Max lands with a right hand. Nice shot lands for Max. Yelisey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Max lands a jab. Max connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yelisey. Yelisey circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Yair Max is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Yelisey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Max uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Max lands with an overhand left. Max getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4# Nice shot by Max. This has been an exciting period of action! Max lands a nice shot that snaps Yelisey's head back.
Max lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Max bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yelisey's head backwards. Max tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yelisey paws at him with a jab and circles away. Yelisey now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Nice cross by Max. Yelisey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Max tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yelisey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Max misses with a two punch combination.
Yelisey unleashes a big counter combination but Max bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Max moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Perov Yelisey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A cross from Max lands.
And that's the end of the fight! Yair Max showed his dominance in that final round. Well Max 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24 Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yair Max! |
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Event:
RISE 56: Maestre v St Stone
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1# Saetang slips under a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Max. Saetang does a little dance to reset his feet. Saetang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Saetang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Max manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Saetang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Max fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saetang manages to avoid it. A counter left hand to the body from Saetang misses its target. Max lands a jab to the nose. Max throws a body shot but no joy. Saetang throws a jab when Max was well out of range. Kittisak Saetang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Saetang closes the distance and clinches. Max has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Saetang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Max pulls him back up using the underhooks. Saetang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Max after a bit of a struggle. Saetang keeps control of Max as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A short uppercut from Max. #BC# Saetang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Saetang misses with a body shot.
Saetang throws a body punch but Max moves out of range. Saetang scores with a nice right hand.
#CL# Saetang forces Max back against the cage and clinches. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Saetang swings wildly with an uppercut but Max uses good head movement to avoid it. Max is defending well against a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kittisak Saetang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Saetang lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2# Max manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Max. Saetang does a little dance to reset his feet. Saetang connects with a jab. Max fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Saetang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Saetang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Max was well out of range. Poor timing from Saetang. Saetang misses with a straight right. Saetang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Saetang throws a jab but it's blocked by Max. Saetang scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Max. Max looks to throw the jab but Saetang is out of range. Saetang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Max checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Max connects with a crisp jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Max misses with an uppercut. Max throws a nice looking combination but Saetang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A shot to the liver by Saetang. Beautiful body shot. Max ducks under a wild hook from Saetang.#T2# Saetang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Max throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Saetang scores with a hook. Saetang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Max swats him away and circles back towards the center. Max misses with a straight right. Max slips under a jab. Max throws a hook but Saetang avoids it easily. Saetang is looking to counter with a shot to the body. A decent looking cross lands there for Saetang. Max jabbing away but nothing is landing. Saetang misses with a straight left. Saetang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Saetang misses with a straight right. Saetang throws a leg kick but Max sees it coming and moves out of range. Saetang throws a good cross that connects.
Saetang misses with a straight right. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Max! But no joy. Max waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saetang. An attempted straight right counter from Saetang misses the target. Saetang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saetang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Max moves away. A slow jab from Max misses its intended target. #T3# Saetang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Max counters with a straight right hand. Max throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saetang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Max uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saetang. Max thows a left - swing and a miss! Saetang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Saetang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Saetang misses with a looping left. Max blocks a leg kick. Max misses with a straight left. Saetang connects with a single shot there. Max might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Max lands a jab to Saetang's midsection. Max looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A nice combination there by Saetang.
Max lands with a shot to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Saetang slips under a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Saetang. Max does a little dance to reset his feet. Max scores with a nice right hand.
Saetang throws an overhand right that lands on Max's shoulder, as Max tries to avoid the shot. Max looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Max misses with a looping right.#T4# Max scores with the left hand. Saetang knows he should have avoided that one. Saetang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saetang. Max throws out a powerful jab. Saetang cracks Max with an open hand slap. A big left from Max misses. A big right from Saetang misses. Max uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saetang. Saetang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Max counters with a nice body shot. Saetang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saetang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Max sees it coming and avoids it easily. Max comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Max throws a big shot that misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Saetang misses with a body punch
and Max connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Max listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Max fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saetang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Max throws a hook but Saetang avoids it easily. Max throws a body shot but no joy. 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 Kittisak Saetang 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# Saetang misses with a low kick. It seemed like Max was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Max misses with an uppercut. Saetang saw that one coming. Saetang misses with a hook
and Max counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kittisak Saetang is winning the standup battle so far. Saetang lands with a hook. Max tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Saetang throws a hook to the side of Max's head but Max sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Saetang misses with a right hand and Max cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Saetang tries to bum rush Max with a series of wild strikes but Max uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Max has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saetang finds it's way round the side to connect with Max's head. Max misses the jab. Saetang darts in trying to clinch and Max counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Saetang slips under a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Max takes a body punch but keeps moving. Max throws a right and a left that Saetang avoids nicely. Max takes a swing at Saetang's ribcage but misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Saetang throws out a loose jab but Max uses good head movement to avoid it. Saetang throws a looping overhand right but Max ducks down to avoid it. Max slips under a jab from Saetang.#T1# Max takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Donk. Saetang catches Max right on the button with a cross. Max throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Max misses with a hook. Saetang dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A swing and a miss from Saetang. It seemed like Max was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Saetang misses with a few strikes there.
Saetang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Saetang lands with a nice body punch. Max swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saetang. Max swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Max on the wrong end of a nice jab. Saetang throws the left hand but Max avoids the punch easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Max looks to throw the jab but Saetang is out of range. Saetang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saetang there as he acknowledges the shot. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Max is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saetang. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Saetang misses with a hook
and Max counters with a straight right hand. Saetang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Max counters with a lovely straight right hand! Saetang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Max on the side of the head.#T2# Saetang wants to clinch. It seemed like Max was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Max takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A swing and a miss from Saetang. Max ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A big left from Saetang misses. Saetang throws a hook but Max avoids it easily. Max looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Max connects with a crisp jab. Saetang slips under a jab from Max. Saetang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Max tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saetang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Saetang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Max fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saetang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Saetang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Max uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saetang.#T3# Saetang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Max. Saetang staying out of range there. Saetang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Max misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Saetang misses the target. Saetang misses the jab. Saetang misses with a looping right. Saetang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Max. Saetang just misses with a punch to the body.
Saetang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Max sees it coming and avoids it easily. Max throws a looping overhand right but Saetang ducks down to avoid it. Saetang missing with a left hand there. Max was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Max misses with a two punch combination.
Max keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Max takes a shot right to the bread basket. Max has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Saetang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Saetang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Max throws out the jab. Saetang sizes up Max with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Saetang misses with a hook. Max ducked under it nicely. Saetang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4# Good exchange - Saetang coming out on top. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Max misses with an uppercut. Max misses with an uppercut. Saetang saw that one coming. Saetang misses with a left hand and Saetang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Max looks to throw the jab but Saetang is out of range. Max staying out of range there. A big right from Max misses. Saetang lands with a hook. Max tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Saetang throws a poor cross that misses
and Max counters with a lovely straight right hand! Saetang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Max takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Max moves out of range of the leg kick from Saetang. Max misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saetang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Saetang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Saetang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Max.
Max scores with a jab to the jaw. Saetang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. 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 Kittisak Saetang will probably get the nod. That's time! Saetang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Saetang misses with a left hand and Max counters with a left to the body. Saetang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Max moves away. Max takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL# Saetang moves into range and clinches up with Max. Saetang struggles to land a body shot inside as Max controls his hands.
Max lands an uppercut. Saetang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Max backwards. Max swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Max working aggressively here.
Max fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saetang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saetang. A head punch blocked on the inside by Max. Saetang is working for takedown but Max is calmly controlling the position for now. A short right from Saetang. Saetang tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Max swings wildly with an uppercut but Saetang uses good head movement to avoid it. Max tries to throw a body punch but Saetang avoids it by throwing Max back against the cage. A short right from Saetang. #T1# Saetang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Max lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Saetang. Max blocking some punches.
Saetang misses with a punch to the body.
Saetang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maxs head. Saetang tries for a takedown but Max manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kittisak Saetang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC# Saetang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Max ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Saetang slips a jab from Max. Saetang slips under a jab from Max. Saetang blocks a jab. Saetang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Max scores with the left hand. Saetang knows he should have avoided that one. Saetang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Saetang lands with a shot to the body. Saetang 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. Max moves out of range as Saetang strikes. Max misses with a looping right. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Saetang misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Max was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2# Max takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Saetang throws a big shot that misses. Max keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saetang looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Max slips under a jab.#CL# Saetang forces Max back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Saetang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saetang lands a really nice looking cross but Max seems unphased.
Saetang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Saetang moves out of range as Max strikes. Saetang throws a body shot but no joy. Max lands a jab to Saetang's midsection. Max throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Max avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Saetang misses with a wild body shot. Max keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Max throws out a counter right but Saetang avoids it with no problem. Saetang misses with a hook to the body
and Max counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3# Max throws a series of punches but Saetang avoids them all with ease. Saetang ducks under a wild hook from Max. Saetang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Max looks to land a left hand but Saetang moved out of range nicely. Saetang throws a jab when Max was well out of range. Max misses with a looping left. Saetang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Max catches Saetang right on the button with a cross. Max connects with a right hand. Saetang shakes it off. Max looks to land a left hand but Saetang moved out of range nicely. Saetang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Max manages to avoid it. Max thows a left - swing and a miss! Saetang jabbing away but nothing is landing. Saetang lands a jab to Max's midsection. Max lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Max moves out of range as Saetang strikes. Saetang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Saetang throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Max jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4# A jab from Saetang misses. Saetang ducks under a wild hook from Max. Saetang digs a good hook to Max's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Max tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saetang was well out of range. Poor timing from Max. Max misses with an uppercut
and Saetang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Saetang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saetang just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Saetang throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Max keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saetang with a body punch. A glancing blow. Saetang on the wrong end of a nice jab. Saetang moves in looking to clinch but Max pushes him off. Nice defenses there by Max. A jab from Max misses. Saetang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Max misses with a lunging right hand
and Saetang counters with a stiff right hand. Yair Max has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Saetang takes a swing at Max's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Kittisak Saetang showed his dominance in that final round. Well Saetang 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kittisak Saetang! Kittisak Saetang thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 42: Newton v Kozlow
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1# Nice uppercut there from Max. Lee moves away from the strike by Max. Max takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses. Max throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily. Max throws a hook but Lee blocks it.#TD# Max gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Lee preventing the sweep. Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB# Lee drops back looking for a leg! Max is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Max manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Max's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Lee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Max working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Max controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Lee advances to half guard. Lee tries to pass to full mount but Max defends it. #SUB# Lee is looking for a kimura but Max is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage. #SUB# Lee is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Max as he works his way to full guard.
Max keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. Max trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Lee trying to control but Max is working from the bottom. #SUB# Lee postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Max is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lee, into his guard. #REVB##T2##SUB# Lee working for a triangle but Max defends it easily.
Max not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Lee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lee tries to get out of the position. Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Lee has his foot on Max's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Max works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB# Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Max doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Max manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB# Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Max defends it easily. Max with a flurry of punches that miss. Max wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB# Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Max can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Lee keeping moving, preventing Max from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Yair Max is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Max misses with a wild combination.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Max just misses with a punch to the body.
Max fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it. Max scores with a jab to the jaw. Max jabbing away but nothing is landing. Yair Max seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lee misses with a hook
and Max counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD# Lee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Max looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Max is trying to improve his position. Lee working away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Max is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Max is defending well. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yair Max 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##TD# Lee gets the takedown into side control. Max is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Max is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now. Lee works to advance to full mount. Max defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Max keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee controlling from the full mount. Max is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action. #SUB# Lee has control of Max's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Max regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T1##SUB# Lee is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Max can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Max is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Lee is working for a guillotine from mount but Max frees his head quite easily.
Max looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB# Lee is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Max to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Max shrugs it off. #SUB# Lee looking to secure an arm triangle but Max defends it well. #SUB# Lee looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Max on the ground.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Lee tries to control but Max wriggling away. Max is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Lee with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Max is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB# Lee jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Max manages to avoid the submission attempt. Max is not content to let Lee control the position. Lee controls the position.#T3# Lee trying to control the action but Max is working from the bottom. Max is looking for a sweep. Max prevents Lee from improving position. #SUB# Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Max struggling a bit here. Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Max can do to turn this around?#SUB# Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Max is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it. Lee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Max's legs. #SUB# Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Max knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Brandon Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Lee swings around for an armbar but Max sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lee's guard.#SUB# Lee working for submissions but it's allowed Max to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Lee dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Lee throws a lazy right hand but Max sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Max throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee. Max throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Max. Nice defenses there by Max. Max connects with a jab. Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD# Lee manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Max on his heels. He'll look to pass Max's guard now, I'm sure. Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Max is retaining full guard. Max not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB# Lee drops back looking for a leg! Max is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Max manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Max's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard. Max keeps control of the position for the meantime. Lee wants to pass to mount but Max is defending the position. #T1# Max desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB# Lee is working for a kimura but Max is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Max doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee. #SUB# Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
Max makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Max.#SUB2# Max working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
Max keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #SUB# Lee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Max looking to control.
#T3# Lee trying to control but Max is working from the bottom. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Max looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there. Lee advances position into side control! Lee trying to control the action but Max is working from the bottom. #SUB# Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB# Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Max is defending well. Lee passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Max! Max is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB# Lee jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Max is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Max and Lee has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB# Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight! Brandon Lee showed his dominance in that final round. I think Lee 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Lee! Brandon Lee managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, MADNESS Apparel, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
RISE 30: Choo v Svyatogor
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1##TD# Ozdemiroglu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Max tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ozdemiroglu is in Max's guard. Max lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Ozdemiroglu trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Ozdemiroglu thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Ozdemiroglu lands some strikes from the bottom. Max looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Ozdemiroglu punching from the bottom - just letting Max know he's still in a fight. Ozdemiroglu lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Ozdemiroglu throws a couple of heel strikes.
Max wants to pass the guard but Ozdemiroglu is keeping the position. Ozdemiroglu throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Max stopping the sweep attempt from Ozdemiroglu. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ozdemiroglu doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ozdemiroglu tries to strike from the bottom.
Ozdemiroglu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ozdemiroglu tries to get out of the position. Ozdemiroglu throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ozdemiroglu throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Max working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ozdemiroglu lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
#T1# Ozdemiroglu trying to strike off his back.
Ozdemiroglu throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Max trying to control but Ozdemiroglu is working from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD# Ozdemiroglu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ozdemiroglu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Ozdemiroglu winds up and cracks Max with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Ozdemiroglu working over Max with some ground and pound. Max looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Ozdemiroglu drops an elbow to the side of Max's head. Ozdemiroglu scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Ozdemiroglu scoring with strikes to the body and head. Ozdemiroglu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Nice strikes from Ozdemiroglu there. #T2# Ozdemiroglu works his way into full mount! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ozdemiroglu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Max hang on? Ozdemiroglu dominating with strikes here. Ozdemiroglu with shots to the head and body - Max looks very uncomfortable down there. Max is trying desperately to improve position. Max tries to hold on but Ozdemiroglu postures up. Max takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Ozdemiroglu dominating with strikes here.#T3# Ozdemiroglu with a couple of short strikes. BOOM! Ozdemiroglu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Max is bucking up trying to escape but Ozdemiroglu cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Max is working to get back to half guard.
Max is bucking up trying to escape but Ozdemiroglu cracks him with another couple of good strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ozdemiroglu scoring with strikes but Max is staying in there. Max tries to hold on but Ozdemiroglu postures up. Ozdemiroglu looking to finish Max with some ground and pound. This is bad for Max! Ozdemiroglu 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. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ozdemiroglu scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Max tries to hold on but Ozdemiroglu pushes him away. #T4# Max is desperately trying to improve his position but Ozdemiroglu has a good base and remains in mount. Ozdemiroglu breaks from Max's wrist control and lands an elbow. Ozdemiroglu with good strikes from the mount here! Max is squirming around, avoiding Ozdemiroglu's attempts to control the action. Ozdemiroglu working Max over with strikes here. Ozdemiroglu working away from the top, dropping strikes. A nice elbow there by Ozdemiroglu. Ozdemiroglu lands a nice shot to the head. Ozdemiroglu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ozdemiroglu pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ozdemiroglu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ozdemiroglu working the ground and pound effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ersan Ozdemiroglu dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD# Max gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ozdemiroglu to score an easy takedown into full guard. Ozdemiroglu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Max 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. Ozdemiroglu chips away with some ground and pound. Ozdemiroglu cracks Max with a solid left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ozdemiroglu chips away with some ground and pound. Ozdemiroglu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Max's head. Max is looking to sweep but instead, Ozdemiroglu has passed into half guard.
Ozdemiroglu working the head and body with strikes. #T1##SUB2# Max looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Nice strikes from Ozdemiroglu there. Ozdemiroglu is nestled in close to Max, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Max taking some punishment here, with Ozdemiroglu in his half guard. Ozdemiroglu scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Ozdemiroglu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Max really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ozdemiroglu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Max wants to control but Ozdemiroglu is keeping busy.
Ozdemiroglu winds up and cracks Max with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Max has hold of Ozdemiroglu's hands but Ozdemiroglu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2# Ozdemiroglu scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Ozdemiroglu slips a nice elbow through Max's hands, connecting with Max's forehead. Ozdemiroglu scoring with strikes to the body and head. Ozdemiroglu scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Ozdemiroglu lands strikes from half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Max trying to control from the bottom.
Ozdemiroglu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Max with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Max tries to roll over but Ozdemiroglu keeps him under control. Nice strikes from Ozdemiroglu there. Ozdemiroglu drops an elbow to the side of Max's head. Ozdemiroglu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ozdemiroglu lands a nice short elbow. Ozdemiroglu lands strikes from half guard. Ozdemiroglu stalling. Ozdemiroglu scoring with strikes to the body and head. Max is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ozdemiroglu scores with a couple of nice shots. Ozdemiroglu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Max has hold of Ozdemiroglu's hands but Ozdemiroglu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Max is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ozdemiroglu scores with a couple of nice shots. Max on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Ozdemiroglu works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4# Ozdemiroglu dominating with strikes here. Ozdemiroglu lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ozdemiroglu cracks Max with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ozdemiroglu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ozdemiroglu landing strikes from the mount. Max tries to hold on but Ozdemiroglu postures up. Ozdemiroglu working the ground and pound effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ersan Ozdemiroglu dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD# Ozdemiroglu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Ozdemiroglu slips a nice elbow through Max's hands, connecting with Max's forehead. Ozdemiroglu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Ozdemiroglu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Ozdemiroglu passes the guard and advances to mount! The referee warns Max that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Max wants to control but Ozdemiroglu is having none of it. Ozdemiroglu unloading with bombs!#T1# Ozdemiroglu working away from the top, dropping strikes. Ozdemiroglu landing strikes from the mount and Max is in trouble! Ozdemiroglu scoring with strikes but Max is staying in there. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ozdemiroglu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ozdemiroglu pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Ozdemiroglu lands a couple of good shots and Max has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Ozdemiroglu lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ozdemiroglu softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Ozdemiroglu lands an elbow to the side of the head. Max takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Ozdemiroglu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Max can do to turn this around?#T2# Ozdemiroglu scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Max is looking for a way out. Max covers up after that shot from Ozdemiroglu.
Ozdemiroglu lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. Ozdemiroglu is landing with strikes. Max can't take much more of this. Ozdemiroglu throwing damaging strikes from the back! Max could be in trouble here!
Ozdemiroglu punches Max on the ear. The referee is taking a good look at Max as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Ozdemiroglu!
Ozdemiroglu scores with punches from the back.
Max is taking damage to the body and head. #T3# Ozdemiroglu is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Max. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Oooh a big shot gets through from Ozdemiroglu. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Ozdemiroglu lands a shot to the body. Max is really stuck here.
Ozdemiroglu looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Ozdemiroglu has Max flattened out and is raining down punches. Ozdemiroglu lands with a hammerfist to the side of Max's head. Ozdemiroglu scores with punches from the back.
#ROC#Max is rocked! I really don't envy Max right now.
Max covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Ersan Ozdemiroglu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. 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! Ozdemiroglu controlling the position well here. Max rolled but Ozdemiroglu kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Max is taking damage to the body and head. #T4# Max takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Ozdemiroglu lands a shot to the body. Ozdemiroglu trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ozdemiroglu is working the ground and pound. Can Max escape? Ozdemiroglu is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Max covers up after that shot from Ozdemiroglu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ozdemiroglu throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Max!
Yair Max has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Max is still in real trouble! Can Ozdemiroglu finish him? Ozdemiroglu lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Ozdemiroglu.
Max tries to roll but Ozdemiroglu sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight! Ersan Ozdemiroglu showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ozdemiroglu 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:24 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:24 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ersan Ozdemiroglu! |
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Event:
RISE 17: Halo v Ihantala
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1# Luokkamaki slips under a jab from Max. Max swings widly with a right hand
#CL2# and Luokkamaki moves into the clinch. Max tries to break free but Luokkamaki pushes him back against the cage. Luokkamaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Max looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Max misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luokkamaki blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Max. Max blocks a body shot from Luokkamaki. Max blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luokkamaki lands an uppercut. Max can't break the clinch.
Max tries to break the clinch but Luokkamaki is controlling the position. Max is trying to force a seperation but Luokkamaki has the dominant position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Max tries to work over Luokkamaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Luokkamaki throws a head punch that misses. Luokkamaki blocking some punches.
Max is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Max wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Luokkamaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1# Luokkamaki lands a right hand. Max is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Luokkamaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Max wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Luokkamaki lands with a short shot to the head. Max wants to break free but Luokkamaki has control.
Luokkamaki misses with a short punch on the inside. Max blocks an uppercut.
Luokkamaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Max misses with a body punch.
Luokkamaki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Luokkamaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luokkamaki. A short left from Luokkamaki. Max misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Max. Luokkamaki tries to work over Max's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Max misses with some punches.
Luokkamaki lands a body shot. Luokkamaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Max backwards. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice right hand lands inside from Luokkamaki. Luokkamaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Max backwards. Luokkamaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Luokkamaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Max's efforts to push away. Luokkamaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luokkamaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Luokkamaki lands with a short shot to the head. Luokkamaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki pushes Max back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Luokkamaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Max blocks a body shot from Luokkamaki. Max is trying to break free. Max goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Max blocking some punches.
Luokkamaki gets through Max's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Max is trying to break the clinch but Luokkamaki is controlling him. A head punch on the inside from Max fails to land. #T3# Luokkamaki can't find room to land a body shot as Max controls the action.
Max tries to break free but Luokkamaki pushes him back against the cage. Max misses with a hook from the clinch. Luokkamaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Luokkamaki scores with a nice short uppercut. Luokkamaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Luokkamaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki blocks an uppercut.
Luokkamaki tries a body shot but Max blocks it.
Max tries to break the clinch but Luokkamaki is controlling the position. Luokkamaki lands a shot to the body. Luokkamaki misses with some punches.
Luokkamaki pushes Max back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Luokkamaki lands with a left to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Max. Max misses with a short punch on the inside. Luokkamaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Max uses good head movement to avoid it. Max blocking some punches.
#T4# Luokkamaki keeps control of Max as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Luokkamaki lands with a light punch inside. Max misses with the head strike.
Max has a couple of punches blocked by Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki can't find room to land a body shot as Max controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Luokkamaki misses with a body punch.
Max blocks a body shot from Luokkamaki. Max working hard to break the clinch. Luokkamaki lands with a light punch inside. Luokkamaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Max's elbow. Luokkamaki lands a body punch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luokkamaki. Luokkamaki is working Max over against the cage. Max blocks a body shot from Luokkamaki. A short uppercut from Luokkamaki. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Max. A short right from Luokkamaki on the inside. Luokkamaki slowing the pace effectively. Max misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jere Luokkamaki dominated that round. That's time! Max's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Max misses with a hook. Luokkamaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Max looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Luokkamaki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Luokkamaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Max.
Max is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Max fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Luokkamaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Luokkamaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Max manages to avoid it.#CL2# Luokkamaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Max, pushing him back against the cage. A hook to the body from Luokkamaki.
Max misses with some punches.
Max lands a nice shot to the body. Max fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Max has had enough of the clinch but Luokkamaki keeps him there for the moment. Luokkamaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luokkamaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Luokkamaki scores with a nice hook to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Luokkamaki tries a body shot but Max blocks it.
Max wants to get back to striking at distance but Luokkamaki won't allow it.
#T1# Max is trying to break free. Luokkamaki misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Max's face as he tries to break the clinch. Max misses with a short punch on the inside. Luokkamaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Jere Luokkamaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A quick uppercut on the inside from Luokkamaki. Max lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luokkamaki backwards. Max has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Luokkamaki lands with a short head shot on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Luokkamaki. Max can't break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Luokkamaki.
A head punch on the inside from Luokkamaki fails to land. Luokkamaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luokkamaki lands a body punch. Luokkamaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Luokkamaki. Luokkamaki scores with a hook to the body. Max is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Luokkamaki in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T2# Nice body punch from Luokkamaki - that landed with a thud.
Luokkamaki tries to throw a body punch but Max avoids it by throwing Luokkamaki back against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A nice left hand lands by Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Max tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Luokkamaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Max fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Max wants to break free but Luokkamaki has control.
Good body shot from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki pushes Max back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Max has had enough of the clinch but Luokkamaki keeps him there for the moment. Luokkamaki tries to throw a body punch but Max avoids it by throwing Luokkamaki back against the cage. Max misses with a hook from the clinch. Luokkamaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Max. Luokkamaki prevents a body shot from Max. Max is looking to break free of the clinch but Luokkamaki has double underhooks. Max blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luokkamaki. Luokkamaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Max tries to break the clinch but Luokkamaki is controlling the position. #T3# Luokkamaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Max misses with a short punch on the inside. Luokkamaki scores with a shoulder strike. Luokkamaki can't find room to land a body shot as Max controls the action.
Luokkamaki tries a body shot but Max blocks it.
Max misses with the head strike.
Luokkamaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luokkamaki misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right from Max on the inside. Max makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Max lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luokkamaki backwards. Max misses with a body punch.
Max swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luokkamaki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Luokkamaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Max backwards. Max blocks an uppercut.
Luokkamaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Max backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Luokkamaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4# Luokkamaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Max. Luokkamaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Max misses with the head strike.
Luokkamaki misses with some punches.
Luokkamaki misses with a short punch on the inside. Luokkamaki lands with a short head shot on the inside. Luokkamaki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Max. Luokkamaki working aggressively here.
Luokkamaki pushes Max back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Luokkamaki lands a body shot. Luokkamaki scores with an uppercut up the middle. Luokkamaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Luokkamaki working some nice short punches in the clinch. Luokkamaki lands with a short shot to the head. Luokkamaki misses with a punch to the body.
Luokkamaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Max lands with a left to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jere Luokkamaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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# Max's jab looks to have found its range, popping Luokkamaki under the eye. Luokkamaki staying out of range there. Luokkamaki has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Max moves in looking to clinch but Luokkamaki pushes him off. A telegraphed right hand from Max misses the target. Max fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Luokkamaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Luokkamaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Max sees it coming and avoids it easily. Luokkamaki misses with a straight left. Luokkamaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Max. A swing and a miss from Luokkamaki. Max moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Luokkamaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Max doesn't seem bothered though. A big right from Luokkamaki misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Max misses with an uppercut
#CL2# and Luokkamaki moves into the clinch. Max blocking some punches.
Luokkamaki prevents a body shot from Max. Luokkamaki scores with an uppercut up the middle. Max misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1# A short left from Luokkamaki. Luokkamaki misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Luokkamaki. Luokkamaki prevents Max from breaking the clinch. Max has had enough of the clinch but Luokkamaki keeps him there for the moment. Luokkamaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Max uses good head movement to avoid it. Luokkamaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Luokkamaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Luokkamaki lands with a left to the head. Luokkamaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Max lands a left hand.
Luokkamaki scores with a nice hook to the head. Luokkamaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luokkamaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Luokkamaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Max backwards. Luokkamaki scores with a nice hook to the head. Max misses with a punch to the body.
Luokkamaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2# Luokkamaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Max backwards. Luokkamaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Max misses with a hook from the clinch. Luokkamaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Max backwards. Luokkamaki digs a right hand underneath Max's ribcage. Max let out a lung full of air as it connected. Luokkamaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Luokkamaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Luokkamaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Luokkamaki scores with a nice short uppercut. A hook to the body from Luokkamaki.
Good body shot from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki tries to work over Max's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Max is trying to break the clinch but Luokkamaki has him pressed against the cage. Luokkamaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Luokkamaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luokkamaki misses with some punches.
Max fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki is leaning against Max and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3# A quick uppercut on the inside from Max. Max fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luokkamaki. Max lands a shot to the body. Max prevents a body shot from Luokkamaki. Max is trying to break the clinch but Luokkamaki is controlling him. Luokkamaki lands with a short head shot on the inside. Max misses with a hook from the clinch. Nice body punch from Luokkamaki - that landed with a thud.
Luokkamaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luokkamaki can't find room to land a body shot as Max controls the action.
Jere Luokkamaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Luokkamaki prevents a body shot from Max. Max working hard to break the clinch. Max has a couple of punches blocked by Luokkamaki.
Max blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4# Luokkamaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Max's efforts to push away. Max tries to break the clinch but Luokkamaki is controlling the position. Max has had enough of the clinch but Luokkamaki keeps him there for the moment. Max swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Max lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luokkamaki misses with a short punch on the inside. Max struggles to land a body shot inside as Luokkamaki controls his hands.
Max lands with a right to the head. A head punch on the inside from Max fails to land. Yair Max has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Max softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Jere Luokkamaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Luokkamaki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jere Luokkamaki! |
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Event:
RISE 9: Chugman v Granger
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
#R1# A jab from Max does it's job there. Max lunges at Madness The 3rd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Madness The 3rd's hand. Max avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Madness The 3rd misses with a wild body shot. Madness The 3rd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Max connects with a right hand. Madness The 3rd shakes it off. Madness The 3rd takes a swing at Max's ribcage but misses. Madness The 3rd just misses with a punch to the body.
Madness The 3rd misses with a wild body shot. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Max. Madness The 3rd looks to land a left hand but Max moved out of range nicely. Madness The 3rd looks to throw the jab but Max is out of range. Max connects with a looping right hand.
Max cracks Madness The 3rd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. 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! Max lands a slapping body shot.
Max works Madness The 3rd's body with a nice hook. Max connects with a body shot. Max bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Madness The 3rd's head backwards. Madness The 3rd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1# Max getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Max has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Madness The 3rd is landing a low percentage of strikes. Madness The 3rd looks to land a left hand but Max moved out of range nicely. Max bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Max jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Max connects with a nice looking jab.
Madness The 3rd tries to clinch there but Max circles away.
Max lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Madness The 3rd throws a sloppy body shot
and Max counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Madness The 3rd dips to his left and cracks Max with an uppercut! Max connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Max might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Madness The 3rd scores with a jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Max scores with a jab to the head.
Madness The 3rd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Max throws out a counter right but Madness The 3rd avoids it with no problem. Max bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL# Max gets tackled into the cage by Madness The 3rd. Madness The 3rd maintains the clinch. Madness The 3rd swings wildly with an uppercut but Max uses good head movement to avoid it. Max being controlled against the cage.#T2# Good body shot from Madness The 3rd.
Madness The 3rd struggles to land a body shot inside as Max controls his hands.
Madness The 3rd lands an uppercut. Madness The 3rd looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Max lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Madness The 3rd backwards. A short right from Madness The 3rd. A right hand to the body from Madness The 3rd.
Max lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Madness The 3rd on the inside. A short uppercut from Madness The 3rd. Madness The 3rd struggles to land a body shot inside as Max controls his hands.
Madness The 3rd tries to work over Max's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Max blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Madness The 3rd blocks an uppercut.
Madness The 3rd tries to work over Max's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A nice left hand lands by Madness The 3rd.
Madness The 3rd lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3# Max wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Madness The 3rd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Max's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Max tries to circle away but Madness The 3rd has him pinned against the cage. Madness The 3rd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Madness The 3rd lands a nice uppercut. Max swings wildly with an uppercut but Madness The 3rd uses good head movement to avoid it. Madness The 3rd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Max backwards. Max is looking to break free of the clinch but Madness The 3rd has double underhooks. Madness The 3rd lands a body punch. Madness The 3rd is leaning against Max and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Max misses with a punch to the body.
Max swings wildly with an uppercut but Madness The 3rd uses good head movement to avoid it. Madness The 3rd pushes Max back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Madness The 3rd lands a hook that snaps the head of Max backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Max. Madness The 3rd misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4# Madness The 3rd throws a punch but it's blocked by Max. Madness The 3rd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Madness The 3rd can't find room to land a body shot as Max controls the action.
Madness The 3rd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Max backwards. #ROC#Max is rocked! Madness The 3rd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Max is still on wobbly legs! Can Madness The 3rd finish him? Madness The 3rd misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Madness The 3rd.
A short right from Madness The 3rd on the inside. Madness The 3rd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Max looks winded! Madness The 3rd lands a right hand. Madness The 3rd lands a hook to the side of the head. Madness The 3rd pushes Max against the cage. Madness The 3rd is working some dirty boxing. Madness The 3rd pushes off with a quick right hook! Max goes down! Max tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Madness The 3rd moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mister Madness The 3rd! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD2# Smith gets the takedown into side control. Check out the look on Smith's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Max is being controlled here. #SUB2# Smith in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Max is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Randle Smith! |
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