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Event:
TD 10
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1# Sioux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kakuzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sioux is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Sioux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sioux misses with an uppercut. Kakuzo saw that one coming. Kakuzo is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Kakuzo shoots and misses and Sioux counters with a stiff right hand. Sioux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Sioux throws a lazy right hand but Kakuzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sioux 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Kakuzo clinches. Sioux can't find room to land a body shot as Kakuzo controls the action.
Kakuzo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sioux is pressed up against the ropes. Kakuzo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sioux down to the mat. Sioux avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1# Sioux has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Sioux is looking to clinch. Kakuzo catches Sioux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD# Kakuzo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sioux is trying to defend but Kakuzo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Sioux is trying to stand back up but Kakuzo is controlling him
#SUB# Kakuzo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sioux is trying to stand up here but Kakuzo is controlling him well. #T2# Kakuzo winds up and cracks Sioux with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Kakuzo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kakuzo connects with a nice short shot to Sioux's temple. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Sioux is trying to stand.
Sioux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kakuzo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Kakuzo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Kakuzo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB# Kakuzo is looking for a kimura but Sioux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kakuzo to get the leverage. Kakuzo winds up and cracks Sioux with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Sioux wants to get back to his feet.#SUB# Kakuzo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Kakuzo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# Kakuzo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sioux is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nakagome Kakuzo! |
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Event:
TD 5
Date: Nov 16, 2022 |
#R1# Tellurique tries to clinch up. Sioux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sioux is looking for the big counter here. Tellurique is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Tellurique tries to clinch up.#CL# Tellurique rushes Sioux and presses him up against the cage. Tellurique throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sioux blocks it with crossed arms. Tellurique fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tellurique lands a shot to the body. Sioux blocks a body shot from Tellurique . We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Tellurique misses with a hook from the clinch. Tellurique throws a head punch that misses. #T1# Sioux takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tellurique swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tellurique misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sioux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tellurique lands a body punch. Tellurique tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tellurique content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tellurique effectively controlling the action here. Tellurique tries to land a knee to the head but Sioux blocks with his arms.
A short body shot lands from Tellurique as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tellurique scores with a nice short uppercut. Tellurique lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Tellurique lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Tellurique scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2# A head punch on the inside from Tellurique fails to land. A nice left hand lands by Tellurique .
A head punch on the inside from Tellurique fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Tellurique fails to land. Tellurique lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Sioux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tellurique landing knees to the body.
Sioux taking a breather. Tellurique works on Sioux's body with a couple of short punches. Sioux looks winded! Tellurique misses with a short punch on the inside. Tellurique throws a punch but it's blocked by Sioux. Tellurique swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3# Tellurique lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Tellurique lands a body punch. Tellurique struggles to land a body shot inside as Sioux controls his hands.
Tellurique slows down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tellurique . Tellurique tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sioux wants to get back to striking at distance but Tellurique won't allow it.
Tellurique lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Tellurique pushes Sioux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Tellurique gets through Sioux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Tellurique lands a body shot. Tellurique misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4# Tellurique gets underhooks to prevent Sioux's takedown attempt.
Tellurique struggles to land a body shot inside as Sioux controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tellurique . Sioux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tellurique with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Tellurique . Tellurique tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tellurique lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sioux backwards. 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! Tellurique unloads a knee to the mid-section. A nice right hand lands inside from Tellurique . Tellurique misses with a short punch on the inside. Tellurique connects with a knee to the head.
Tellurique misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tellurique stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaston Tellurique dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Tellurique is looking to clinch. #CL# Tellurique moves into the clinch. Tellurique lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tellurique . A short body shot lands from Tellurique as the two fighters clinch.
Sioux tries to stall but Tellurique uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tellurique lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tellurique working aggressively here.
Gaston Tellurique has scored more points in the clinch so far. Tellurique lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tellurique with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tellurique tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sioux's elbow. A short left from Tellurique . Sioux is breathing heavily. Tellurique misses with a hook from the clinch. Tellurique working aggressively here.
#T1# Good body shot from Tellurique .
Sioux prevents a body shot from Tellurique . Tellurique tries to throw a body punch but Sioux avoids it by throwing Tellurique back against the cage. Tellurique goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sioux wants to stall.
Tellurique tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A nice left hand lands by Tellurique .
Sioux wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Tellurique . Tellurique throws a head punch that misses. Tellurique lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Tellurique tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Tellurique misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# Sioux wants to get back to striking at distance but Tellurique won't allow it.
Tellurique throws a punch but it's blocked by Sioux. Tellurique taking a breather. Tellurique lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sioux backwards. Tellurique lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sioux or not. The referee calls for Tellurique to work.
Tellurique throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tellurique misses with a short punch on the inside. Tellurique tries to land knees in the clinch but Sioux avoids the damage to the body. Tellurique misses with a knee to the head. Sioux tries to circle away but Tellurique has him pinned against the cage. Tellurique lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3# A bit of stalling here from Tellurique .
Sioux prevents a body shot from Tellurique . Tellurique misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tellurique swings wildly with an uppercut but Sioux uses good head movement to avoid it. Tellurique tries to land knees in the clinch but Sioux avoids the damage to the body. Tellurique tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sioux is working Tellurique over against the cage. Sioux managing to block the knees to the body from Tellurique .
A short uppercut from Tellurique . Tellurique doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tellurique lands a left hand.
Tellurique doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4# Tellurique working Sioux over with knees to the body. Tellurique is struggling to control the position. Sioux blocks an uppercut.
Tellurique misses with a punch on the inside.
Tellurique makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Sioux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Tellurique lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tellurique can't find room to land a body shot as Sioux controls the action.
Tellurique connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sioux's face.
Tellurique swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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! Tellurique works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaston Tellurique 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# Sioux misses with a wild combination.
Tellurique is looking for a counter combo. Tellurique wants to clinch but Sioux slips to the side and Sioux counters with a two punch combo. Tellurique looks to clinch and Sioux counters with a nice uppercut. Tellurique is looking to clinch. A countering left hand to the body from Sioux misses. Tellurique fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL# Tellurique has closed the distance and engaged Sioux in a clinch.
Tellurique lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tellurique lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tellurique tries to work over Sioux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Come on Tellurique - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tellurique using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sioux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tellurique misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1# Tellurique misses with a short punch on the inside. Sioux blocks a body shot from Tellurique . Tellurique tries to work over Sioux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tellurique lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Sioux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Tellurique swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tellurique scores with a hook to the body. Tellurique tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sioux's elbow. Tellurique lands a nice shot to the body. Tellurique has a couple of punches blocked by Sioux.
Tellurique tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch on the inside from Tellurique fails to land. Tellurique lands a hook to the side of the head. Tellurique misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Tellurique unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sioux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Tellurique missing with knees to the body.
Tellurique prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tellurique has a couple of punches blocked by Sioux.
Monty Sioux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tellurique misses with the head strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tellurique .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tellurique . Tellurique tries a body shot but Sioux blocks it.
Tellurique throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Tellurique scores with a nice hook to the head. Sioux blocking some punches.
Tellurique struggles to land a body shot inside as Sioux controls his hands.
#T3# Tellurique tries a body shot but Sioux blocks it.
Tellurique swings wildly with an uppercut but Sioux uses good head movement to avoid it. Tellurique lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Tellurique .
Tellurique lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tellurique is pushing Sioux up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. A right handed body shot lands from Sioux.
Tellurique throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sioux blocks it with crossed arms. Sioux is trying to maintain a safe position but Tellurique gets an underhook and turns Sioux into the cage. Tellurique lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sioux or not. #T4# Tellurique lands a shoulder strike. Tellurique scores with a shoulder strike. Gaston Tellurique is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Still in the clinch, Tellurique scores with a nice short uppercut. Tellurique is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sioux can do to turn this around? Tellurique lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Sioux blocks an uppercut.
Sioux avoiding damage as Tellurique throws knees to the body.
Tellurique doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sioux looking to stall.
Tellurique misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2# Sioux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Gaston Tellurique is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tellurique fails in his attempt to clinch. Sioux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight! Gaston Tellurique showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tellurique , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:25 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:25 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaston Tellurique ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Caldeira has managed to clinch.
Caldeira can't find room to land a body shot as Sioux controls the action.
Caldeira lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Caldeira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sioux takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2# Caldeira lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Caldeira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Caldeira is pressing down on Sioux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sioux is holding on for now. Caldeira uses his free foot to push down on Sioux's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sioux. Caldeira landing strikes from the mount and Sioux is in trouble! #T1# Caldeira lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB2# Sioux defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Caldeira. Caldeira fails to move to back control. Caldeira breaks from Sioux's wrist control and lands an elbow. Sioux really wants to buck Caldeira off and get back to his feet. Caldeira lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sioux knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Caldeira on the ground.#SUB2# Caldeira working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Sioux turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Caldeira off and cradles Sioux's limp body as Caldeira celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Arturo Caldeira! After the big win, Arturo Caldeira made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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RISE 58: Svyatogor v Kozlow
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1# Sioux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salazar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Salazar swats away the attempt to clinch by Sioux. Salazar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Salazar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Sioux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salazar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sioux scrambles back to his feet. Sioux lands a jab to the head.
Salazar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sioux backs up against the cage.
A jab from Salazar finds it's way through Sioux's defenses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sioux ducks right into an uppercut from Salazar. Sioux misses with a straight right. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Sioux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salazar.
Sioux thows a left - swing and a miss! Jab, jab by Salazar - just one landing. A head kick misses from Sioux. Sioux looks to land a right hand but Salazar moved out of range. Salazar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Sioux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salazar at a distance.
Sioux throws a body shot but no joy. Salazar wants to counter the offense by Sioux and move into the clinch position. Sioux will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1# Salazar with a hook. Salazar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Sioux misses with a body shot.
Salazar swats away the attempt to clinch by Sioux. Salazar tries to clinch up. Salazar 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.
Salazar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Sioux seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Salazar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sioux had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Sioux swats away the attempt to clinch by Salazar. Salazar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Sioux swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling Salazar to counter with a crisp jab. Salazar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salazar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook 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! Salazar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Salazar takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#It looks like Ramon Salazar has been cut. Salazar's corner calls for a 1-2. Salazar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Good shot there by Salazar.#T2# Salazar cracks Sioux with a right hand to the side of the head. Salazar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sioux doesn't seem bothered though. Sioux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Salazar 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. Sioux misses with a body punch
and Salazar counters with a nice body shot. Salazar scores with a body shot.
Sioux takes one to the side of the head.
Salazar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Sioux is looking to wear down Salazar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Salazar cracks Sioux with a good jab. Sioux moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Sioux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sioux throws a hook to the side of Salazar's head but Salazar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sioux looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Sioux misses with an uppercut. Salazar saw that one coming. Salazar cracks Sioux with a good jab. Sioux goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Salazar cracks Sioux with an open hand slap. A big right from Sioux misses. Sioux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salazar.
Sioux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Salazar finds it's way round the side to connect with Sioux's head. Sioux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3# Sioux misses the shot to the body. Sioux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salazar moves away.#CL# Sioux darts in and clinches Salazar up against the cage. Sioux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Salazar prevents it.
A right handed body shot lands from Salazar.
Salazar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Salazar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sioux backwards. Salazar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Salazar lands an uppercut. Salazar lands with a left to the head. Salazar lands a shot to the body. Salazar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Sioux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Salazar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sioux or not. Sioux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sioux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Salazar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4# Salazar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salazar digs a right hand into Sioux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sioux's gas tank. Salazar managing to block the knees to the body from Sioux.
Salazar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Salazar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salazar working some nice short punches in the clinch. Salazar lands a body shot. Sioux is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Sioux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Salazar walks away with a smile on his face. Sioux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Salazar scores with a nice head shot. The fight stays on the outside here - Sioux looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Sioux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Sioux throws a leg kick and Salazar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Salazar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice shot by Salazar. Salazar cracks Sioux with a good jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Salazar dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ramon Salazar's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Sioux takes one to the chin there. Sioux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Salazar has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Sioux darts in trying to clinch and Salazar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sioux just misses with a punch to the body.
Salazar with a jab. Sioux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Salazar jabs at Sioux's body. Salazar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sioux. Sioux closes the distance but Salazar moves to the side enabling Salazar to counter with a crisp jab. Sioux loads up on a big right hand but Salazar slips the punch. Sioux wants to clinch up but Salazar keeps it at a distance. Sioux takes one to the chin there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sioux throws a body shot but no joy. A lazy left from Salazar finds it's target. Salazar scores with a jab. Sioux acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Sioux tries to clinch up but Salazar circles away and keeps his distance.#T1# Sioux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Salazar counters with a nice uppercut. Sioux swings widly with a right hand
enabling Salazar to counter with a crisp jab. A jab from Salazar finds it's way through Sioux's defenses. Good exchange - Salazar coming out on top. A telegraphed right hand from Sioux misses the target. Sioux walks into a straight right hand from Salazar. Salazar scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2#Sioux is rocked! Sioux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sioux takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Sioux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Salazar throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Sioux seems to have got his legs back now. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Salazar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sioux eats them both and turns towards Salazar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Sioux dodges the punch combination from Salazar.
Sioux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Sioux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sioux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salazar paws at him with a jab and circles away. Salazar throws out a counter right but Sioux avoids it with no problem. Sioux thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Salazar if he has to take too many more of those.
#T2# Salazar thuds his right hand into Sioux's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Sioux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sioux there as he acknowledges the shot. Sioux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sioux throws out a loose jab but Salazar uses good head movement to avoid it. Salazar scores with a hook.#CL# Sioux has Salazar up against the cage in a clinch.
Salazar scores with a shot to the side of Sioux's head. Still in the clinch, Salazar scores with a nice short uppercut. Salazar scores with a shoulder strike. #TD# Sioux has clasped his hands together around Salazar's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Salazar bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Sioux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ramon Salazar seems to be getting the better of the standup. Salazar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sioux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salazar moves away.#T3# Salazar throws a right and a left that Sioux avoids nicely. Salazar lands with a straight right. Sioux didn't see that one coming. Salazar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Salazar scores with a hook to the body. Sioux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Salazar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Jab, jab by Salazar - just one landing. Salazar tries to clinch up. Sioux throws a body punch but Salazar moves out of range. Sioux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salazar circles away quickly and effectively. Salazar dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Sioux takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Salazar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Siouxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Sioux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Salazar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Salazar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A little jabbing left from Salazar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Salazar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Siouxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Salazar lands a nice shot to the body.
Salazar's corner calls for a 1-2. Salazar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4# Salazar avoids the body shot from Sioux.
Salazar lands a slapping body shot.
Salazar scores with a jab to the jaw. Sioux drops his hands momentarily and Salazar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Salazar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A cross from Salazar lands.#CL2# Salazar forces Sioux back against the cage and clinches. Salazar managing to block the knees to the body from Sioux.
Sioux is looking to control Salazar's arms but Salazar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sioux has his back to the cage. Salazar lands a hook to the side of the head. Salazar lands a hook that snaps the head of Sioux backwards. Sioux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salazar avoids it. Salazar scores with a shoulder strike. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A nice left hand lands by Salazar.
Salazar scores with a nice hook to the head. Salazar lands a body punch in the clinch. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Salazar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ramon Salazar's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Sioux moves forwards but Salazar connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL# Sioux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Sioux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sioux can't break the clinch.
Sioux missing with knees to the body.
Salazar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sioux looking to stall.
Salazar managing to block the knees to the body from Sioux.
Salazar lands a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Salazar lands a body punch in the clinch. Salazar lands with a light punch inside. Salazar lands a hook that snaps the head of Sioux backwards. A left hand lands to the body for Salazar.
Salazar digs a right hand underneath Sioux's ribcage. Sioux let out a lung full of air as it connected. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Salazar stops a takedown attempt from Sioux.
#T1# Salazar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Ramon Salazar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A quick uppercut on the inside from Salazar. Sioux tries to pull guard but Salazar forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Sioux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Sioux tries to score a body lock takedown but Salazar shows good agility there to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monty Sioux. That's going to take a lot out of him. A short right from Salazar on the inside. Sioux trying to land knees to the body.
Salazar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sioux backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salazar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Salazar. Sioux avoiding damage.
A short uppercut from Salazar. Sioux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salazar's elbow. Salazar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Salazar lands a body punch in the clinch. Salazar pushes Sioux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Salazar scores with a shot to the side of Sioux's head. #T2# A short right from Salazar on the inside. Salazar scores with a hook to the body. Salazar lands on the inside with an uppercut. Sioux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Salazar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sioux or not. Salazar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Salazar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Monty Sioux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A short right from Salazar. A body shot lands from Salazar.
A short right from Salazar on the inside. Salazar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sioux backwards. Salazar lands a shoulder strike. Salazar lands on the inside with an uppercut. Salazar scores with a shoulder strike. Sioux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Salazar. Salazar lands a hook to the side of the head. Nice body punch from Salazar. #T3# Salazar cracks Sioux with a nice body shot. A nice left hand lands by Salazar.
Salazar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Siouxs head. Salazar lands with a light punch inside. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Salazar. Salazar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Salazar lands a right hand. Salazar is leaning against Sioux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Salazar lands a hook that snaps the head of Sioux backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Salazar. Salazar digs a right hand into Sioux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sioux's gas tank. Salazar lands a hook that snaps the head of Sioux backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Salazar creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sioux's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sioux drops to his knees and Salazar pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramon Salazar! Ramon Salazar thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 51: Ihantala v Svyatogor
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1# Mesquita misses with a takedown and Sioux counters with a left to the body. Mesquita fails to land the takedown.#TD2# Mesquita throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sioux was covering up waiting for the punch and Mesquita finishes the takedown easily into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mesquita is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sioux keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #T1# Mesquita stops Sioux from standing up. Mesquita makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Sioux has momentary wrist control but Mesquita slips an elbow through the middle. Mesquita pushes down on Sioux's leg and manages to get into half guard. Mesquita takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Mesquita trying to control the action but Sioux is working from the bottom. Sioux pushes Mesquita off looking to stand but Mesquita dives back in and keeps control.
Mesquita slips a nice elbow through Sioux's hands, connecting with Sioux's forehead. Sioux is looking to escape.#T2# Mesquita landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Sioux is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nice strikes from Mesquita there. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mesquita connects with a nice short shot to Sioux's temple. Mesquita with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Sioux is trying to stand up here but Mesquita is controlling him well. Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Mesquita is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Sioux trying to control here.
Mesquita drops an elbow to the side of Sioux's head. Mesquita not doing much here.
Mesquita working Sioux over with strikes. Mesquita looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3# Mesquita trying to control from half guard but Sioux is working away. Mesquita scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Sioux is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots. Sioux is looking to escape. Mesquita takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mesquita lands a nice short elbow. Sioux taking some punishment here, with Mesquita in his half guard. #SUB2# Mesquita in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sioux tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mesquita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Mesquita! |
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Event:
RISE 37: West v Halo
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1# Sioux blocks a head kick by Rubert.
Rubert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sioux is looking to counter punch. Rubert throws a body punch but Sioux moves out of range. Nice uppercut there from Sioux. Rubert throws a hook to the side of Sioux's head but Sioux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sioux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Rubert throws a lazy uppercut
and Sioux counters with a stiff right hand. Rubert throws a lazy head kick and Sioux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Sioux seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Rubert misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sioux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Hubert Rubert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sioux missing with a left hand there. Rubert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rubert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rubert throws a sloppy body shot
and Sioux counters with a slapping leg kick. Sioux is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Rubert misses the body punch and Sioux counters with a solid body kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sioux throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rubert throws a head kick that misses and Sioux comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Rubert stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Sioux is on him like rabid pit bull! Rubert slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monty Sioux! The defeated Hubert Rubert had this to say: 'Thank you fans I love you all I love to fight! This is what I live for I study the art of war the art of fight this is mine! '. |
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Event:
RISE 28: Brand v St Stone
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1# Sioux stuffs the takedown attempt from Dlask. Dlask gets slowly back to his feet. Sioux doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Dlask shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Sioux counters with a body kick that stops Dlask in his tracks momentarily. #TD# Dlask shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dlask showed some decent athleticism there. Dlask is nestled in close to Sioux, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Dlask knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sioux on the ground. Dlask is trying to control. Sioux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Sioux looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dlask drops an elbow to the side of Sioux's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dlask working the head and body with strikes. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dlask lands a nice short elbow. Dlask stops Sioux from getting back to his feet.
Dlask frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1# Dlask lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sioux hang on? Dlask landing strikes from the mount and Sioux is in trouble! Dlask controlling from mount. Dlask landing punches. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dlask breaks from Sioux's wrist control and lands an elbow. Dlask landing strikes from the mount and Sioux is in trouble! Dlask has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sioux's face.
Dlask is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sioux can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC#Sioux is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sioux is squirming around, avoiding Dlask's attempts to control the action. Sioux is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Dlask punishing his opponent with strikes. Sioux taking shots to the head. Sioux is still in real trouble! Can Dlask finish him? Sioux takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. We've been hearing that Dlask has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2# Dlask postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Sioux is out cold - huge knockout for Dlask!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dominik Dlask! |
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