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Event:
SMASH: Frewin vs Tryastsyn
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Struja Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mariduena tries for a takedown but Struja Jr circles away easily
letting Struja Jr counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Han Mariduena has been cut.#TD#
Struja Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Struja Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
Struja Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mariduena is trying to get back to full guard.
Mariduena has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad Amsterdam. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Struja Jr 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.
Mariduena trying to control but Struja Jr postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Mariduena is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Struja Jr there.
Mariduena trying to control from the bottom.
Struja Jr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mariduena to regain full guard. #T1#
Struja Jr wants to control from the top but Mariduena keeps moving.
Struja Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've been hearing that Struja Jr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Struja Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mariduena can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Struja Jr controls the pace.
Struja Jr throwing strikes from guard but Mariduena blocks nicely.
Mariduena controls Struja Jr momentarily but Struja Jr frees himself.
Struja Jr works over Mariduena with some ground and pound from guard.
Struja Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Mariduena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mariduena is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mariduena is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2##SUB2#
Struja Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Struja Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Struja Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Struja Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mariduena has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Struja Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Mariduena's legs - danger averted.
Struja Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mariduena looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mariduena holds on and takes a little breather.
Struja Jr preventing the sweep.
Struja Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Struja Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Struja Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mariduena is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Struja Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Mariduena is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Mariduena has his foot on Struja Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Struja Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Struja Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mariduena is trying to control Struja Jr's posture but Struja Jr avoids it.
Struja Jr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mariduena is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Struja Jr scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Struja Jr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mariduena to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Mariduena's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mariduena is not content to let Struja Jr control the position.
Struja Jr tries to advance to mount but Mariduena denies him.
Mariduena is working to avoid the ground and pound but Struja Jr connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mariduena is looking for a sweep.
Struja Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mariduena down.
Struja Jr cracks Mariduena with a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Struja Jr trying to control the action but Mariduena is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ludko Struja Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Han Mariduena's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A big right from Struja Jr misses. #CL2#
Mariduena clinches up with Struja Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Mariduena tries to break the clinch but Struja Jr is controlling the position.
Mariduena wants a takedown.
Mariduena misses with an elbow strike.
Mariduena throws an elbow that misses.
Struja Jr throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Struja Jr.
Struja Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mariduena goes for a takedown attempt but Struja Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Struja Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Mariduena counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mariduena moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Mariduena on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mariduena takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mariduena takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Struja Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mariduena under the eye.#T1#
Mariduena steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Struja Jr.
Mariduena wants to counter with a clinch but Struja Jr pushes him away.
Nice straight punches there by Struja Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Struja Jr.
Struja Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mariduena.
Struja Jr misses the shot to the body.
Mariduena is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Mariduena gets tackled into the cage by Struja Jr. Struja Jr maintains the clinch.
Struja Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mariduena is trying to break the clinch but Struja Jr is controlling him.
Mariduena tries to pull guard but Struja Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ludko Struja Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Han Mariduena.
Struja Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mariduena tries to break free but Struja Jr pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Struja Jr breaks from the clinch.
Struja Jr misses with a straight right. #CL#
Struja Jr moves into range and clinches up with Mariduena.#T2#
Mariduena tries to circle away but Struja Jr has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Struja Jr wants the takedown. Mariduena is fighting it off but Struja Jr persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mariduena's guard against the cage.
Struja Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Mariduena manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Struja Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mariduena throws a strike but Struja Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Struja Jr postures up in Mariduena's guard and throws a big left but Mariduena blocks it.
Ludko Struja Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Struja Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Struja Jr throwing strikes from guard but Mariduena blocks nicely.
Struja Jr wants to control from the top but Mariduena keeps moving.
Mariduena is adopting a defensive guard.
Struja Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mariduena can do to turn this around?
Mariduena utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Mariduena is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Struja Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Mariduena throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mariduena trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Mariduena has his foot on Struja Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Struja Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Struja Jr stands and throws Mariduena's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Struja Jr landing strikes.
Struja Jr working the ground and pound.
Mariduena is trying to control Struja Jr's posture but Struja Jr avoids it.
Mariduena is looking to regain half guard here but Struja Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Mariduena taking a bit of punishment here - Struja Jr scoring with strikes. #T4#
Struja Jr trying to control the action but Mariduena is working from the bottom.
Struja Jr working away.
Mariduena taking a bit of punishment here - Struja Jr scoring with strikes.
Struja Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Struja Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#CUT#That has opened up Han Mariduena's cut even more.
Struja Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mariduena some visible discomfort.
Mariduena is trying to get back to half guard.
Struja Jr lands a decent elbow from side control. #CUT#The cut above Han Mariduena's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Mariduena's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Struja Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mariduena some visible discomfort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ludko Struja Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Han Mariduena'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Struja Jr lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
Struja Jr forces Mariduena back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Mariduena fails to land.
Mariduena goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Struja Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Struja Jr manages to break the clinch.
Ludko Struja Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Mariduena as Struja Jr shoots in.
Struja Jr sets himself, and Mariduena steps forward looking for the clinch! Struja Jr avoids it this time.
Mariduena lands a nice hook to Struja Jr's body. Struja Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Struja Jr throws a body punch but Mariduena moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mariduena back to the cage. Struja Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Struja Jr looks to throw the jab but Mariduena is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Mariduena's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Struja Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mariduena back to the cage. Struja Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#Han Mariduena's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Struja Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mariduena.
Struja Jr is looking for a counter combo.#T1##TD#
Mariduena tries to sprawl but Struja Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mariduena is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Struja Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Struja Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Han Mariduena's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ludko Struja Jr!
Ludko Struja Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WFC Hawaii 3
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Ann missing with a left hand there. Mariduena was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mariduena fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ann misses with a looping left.
Mariduena looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ann avoids the body shot from Mariduena.
Mariduena falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Ann to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Han Mariduena has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mariduena throws a leg kick
and Ann counters with a straight right hand.
Mariduena slips a jab from Ann.
Ann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ann lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mariduena's sensitive parts. #T1##TD2#
Mariduena changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ann looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ann gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ann holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mariduena tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB2#
Mariduena working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mariduena throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mariduena looking to finish Ann with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ann!
Ann is trying to reverse the position but instead Mariduena has taken his back - oops!#SUB2#
Mariduena working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ann wants to control his opponent's hands but Mariduena gets his hands free. #T2#
Mariduena throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Ann just trying to survive but Mariduena is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mariduena lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Ann hold on?!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mariduena has the hooks in. Ann is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Mariduena passes his arm under Ann's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Ann taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Han Mariduena!
Han Mariduena made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Quien es el siguiente!!!'. |
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Event:
WCMMA 2
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Mariduena throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mariduena avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Venegas moves into the clinch.#TD#
Mariduena wants the takedown. Venegas is fighting it off but Mariduena persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Venegas 's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Venegas pushes Mariduena off and scrambles back to his feet.
Venegas goes for a double leg but Mariduena avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mariduena continues to drive forward.
Mariduena looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Venegas looks to land a combination but Mariduena avoids it well. #TD#
Mariduena shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Venegas is trying to defend but Mariduena finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Mariduena is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Venegas has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Venegas looking for submissions off his back.
Mariduena sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Venegas defending well though. #T1#
Mariduena not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Venegas is looking to improve his position.
Venegas is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Venegas wants to control but Mariduena is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Mariduena wants to work for an arm triangle but Venegas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mariduena wants to lay and pray for a moment but Venegas keeps working.
Venegas is trying to stand back up but Mariduena is controlling him
Venegas trying to control here.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Mariduena is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Venegas has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Venegas has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Mariduena. Oh but Venegas has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Mariduena goes limp - he's gone! Venegas jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frankie Venegas !
Frankie Venegas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WCMMA Las Vegas 1
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
King goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Han Mariduena has been cut.
Nice body kick there by King.
Mariduena scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD#
Mariduena changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. King looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
King gets back to half guard.
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!#SUB#
Mariduena is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mariduena.
King is looking to improve his position.
Mariduena throwing shots but King is blocking nicely. #T1#
Mariduena thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head.
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mariduena. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mariduena missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mariduena winds up and cracks King with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
King felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mariduena looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mariduena throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
Mariduena missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mariduena not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mariduena definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Mariduena is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but King still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, King has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
King wants to stand but Mariduena has his arm trapped.
King tries to get to his feet but Mariduena is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with King in his guard. #T2#
King is looking to stand up but Mariduena won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mariduena trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Mariduena is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mariduena can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as King controls the pace.
King throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
King wants to stand but Mariduena has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mariduena working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Mariduena is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mariduena looking for a sweep. Not yet Mariduena, not yet. #SUB#
Mariduena looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
#SUB#
Mariduena working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mariduena is tightening it up a little... King has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! King reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! King taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mariduena!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Han Mariduena!
Post fight, an emotional Han Mariduena said 'Quien es el siguiente!!!'. |
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Event:
WCMMA 1
Date: Jan 10, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Mariduena has Chung up against the cage in a clinch.
Mariduena lands a hook that snaps the head of Chung backwards. #TD#
Chung gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mariduena regains guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Mariduena has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chung can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chung slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mariduena has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mariduena wants to sweep here but Chung controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mariduena striking off his back but it's not causing Chung any problems.
Mariduena looking for a sweep. Not yet Mariduena, not yet.
Chung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mariduena is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Mariduena looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chung passes into side control.
Mariduena is trying to improve his position.
Mariduena is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chung passes into side control, despite Mariduena's attempt to control the position.
Mariduena wants to control but Chung postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mariduena tries to strike but it doesn't land. #T2#
Chung working away.
Chung will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mariduena is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mariduena is trying to control Chung's posture but Chung avoids it.
Mariduena is letting Chung control him for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mariduena wants to clinch up but Chung keeps it at a distance.
Wang Chung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Chung darts in and clinches Mariduena up against the cage.
Chung tries to throw a body punch but Mariduena avoids it by throwing Chung back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chung obliges.
Mariduena looks winded!#T3#
Chung throws a head punch that misses.
Chung tries to land a knee to the head but Mariduena blocks with his arms.
Chung tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chung using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mariduena has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD2#
Mariduena has hold of one of Chung's legs. Chung is fighting the takedown attempt but Mariduena gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Chung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mariduena cracks Chung with a solid left hand.
Chung pulls Mariduena in close to prevent any damage.
Mariduena wants to control from the top but Chung keeps moving.
Mariduena working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mariduena accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mariduena trying to control the position from guard on top but Chung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mariduena stopping the sweep attempt from Chung.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mariduena with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Chung moves into the clinch.
Mariduena blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Mariduena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mariduena throws an overhand right that lands on Chung's shoulder, as Chung tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Chung gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chung using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mariduena has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chung tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD#
Mariduena is fighting off a takedown attempt but Chung is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mariduena to the mat. Mariduena regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wang Chung dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mariduena swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Chung clinches.
Chung misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Mariduena's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chung throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mariduenas head.
Chung 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.
Mariduena blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mariduena can do to turn this around?
Mariduena tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wang Chung has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Mariduena pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mariduena throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chung is looking to clinch.
Mariduena circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chung tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mariduena manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mariduena swats away the attempt to clinch by Chung.#T1##CL#
Chung clinches with his opponent.
Mariduena tries to stall but Chung uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mariduena's elbow.
Chung looking to throw knees to the head but Mariduena is blocking nicely.
Mariduena wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chung has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mariduena avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chung tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mariduena avoiding damage as Chung throws knees to the body.
Mariduena tries to circle away but Chung has him pinned against the cage.
Chung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Mariduena's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chung drops his hands momentarily and Mariduena takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Chung has closed the distance and engaged Mariduena in a clinch.
Mariduena is looking to break free of the clinch but Chung has double underhooks. #BC2#
Mariduena pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chung tries to clinch up.
Jab by Mariduena.#T2#
Chung tries to clinch there but Mariduena circles away.
Chung blocks a jab.#CL#
Chung has Mariduena up against the cage in a clinch.
Mariduena managing to block the knees to the body from Chung.
Chung is leaning against Mariduena and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chung missing with knees to the body.
Chung lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mariduena.
Chung tries to work over Mariduena's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chung missing with knees to the body.
Mariduena wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chung has him pressed against the cage.
Mariduena avoiding damage as Chung throws knees to the body.
Chung tries for a takedown but Mariduena manages to get underhooks.
Mariduena goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mariduena.
Mariduena blocks a body shot from Chung.
Chung misses with a punch to the body.
Mariduena can't break the clinch.
Chung misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mariduena.
#T3##BC2#
Mariduena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mariduena tries to clinch but Chung moves out of range. #CL#
Mariduena tries to keep at a distance but Chung has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Mariduena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chung tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mariduena counters with a left to the body.
Mariduena swats away the attempt to clinch by Chung.
Chung tries to clinch #TD2#
and Mariduena counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chung has control of Mariduena's left arm, preventing Mariduena from doing any damage.
Wang Chung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chung looking for a sweep. Not yet Chung, not yet.
Mariduena slips nicely into half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Mariduena seems to be working for a kimura but Chung defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Mariduena is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chung defends it well.
Chung trying to hold on to Mariduena's head to control him but Mariduena postures up.
Mariduena looks to land a strike but Chung avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Chung bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mariduena's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Han Mariduena will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Chung tries to clinch up but Mariduena circles away and keeps his distance.
Mariduena tries to clinch up.
Chung looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chung tries to clinch up but Mariduena circles away and keeps his distance.
Mariduena looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Chung closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mariduena prevents a body shot from Chung.
A frustrated look appears on Mariduena's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mariduena lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chung backwards. #BC2#
Mariduena pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chung doesn't manage to clinch there - Mariduena circles away.
Mariduena fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chung looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chung tries to clinch but Mariduena is having none of it.
Mariduena looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice cross by Mariduena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mariduena! But no joy.
Han Mariduena seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mariduena swats away the attempt to clinch by Chung.
It seemed like Mariduena was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mariduena tries to clinch but Chung is having none of it.
Mariduena throws a jab when Chung was well out of range.#T1#
Mariduena circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mariduena tries to counter by closing the distance.
Chung wants to clinch
enabling Mariduena to counter with a crisp jab.
Mariduena tries to clinch up.
Chung moves in looking to clinch but Mariduena pushes him off.
Chung wants to clinch but Mariduena slips to the side
enabling Mariduena to counter with a crisp jab.
Mariduena throws out a loose jab but Chung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mariduena throws a body shot but no joy.
Chung doesn't manage to clinch there - Mariduena circles away.
Chung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chung is looking to clinch.
Mariduena throws a shot from downtown. Chung moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mariduena 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.
Chung wants to clinch.
Mariduena looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Chung takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mariduena jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mariduena wants to counter the offense by Chung and move into the clinch position.
Chung tries to clinch but Mariduena moves away
and Mariduena cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mariduena misses the shot to the body.
Chung showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mariduena.
Chung dodges the punch combination from Mariduena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mariduena throws a shot from downtown. Chung moves away and avoids it.
Mariduena lands a nice shot to the body.
Chung fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Chung forces Mariduena back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Mariduena on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chung working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chung is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mariduena is defending well for now.#BC2#
Mariduena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Mariduena.
A slow jab from Mariduena misses its intended target. #CL#
Chung pushes Mariduena up against the cage in a clinch.
Chung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mariduena avoids it.
Chung has Mariduena pressed against the cage, preventing Mariduena from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mariduena misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Mariduena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mariduena misses the jab.
It looked like Chung was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mariduena moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chung moves in looking to clinch but Mariduena pushes him off.
Chung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chung doesn't manage to clinch there - Mariduena circles away.
#T4#
Chung slips under a jab.
Mariduena misses with an uppercut. Chung saw that one coming.#CL#
Chung moves into range and clinches up with Mariduena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mariduena blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mariduena blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mariduena wants to get back to striking at distance but Chung won't allow it.
#BC2#
Mariduena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mariduena.
Chung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mariduena paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Mariduena's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chung wants to clinch up but Mariduena keeps it at a distance.
Chung moves away from the strike by Mariduena.
Mariduena works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chung keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Chung darts in and clinches Mariduena up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Han Mariduena really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Chung is looking to clinch but Mariduena is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Mariduena releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chung moves in looking to clinch but Mariduena pushes him off.
Mariduena tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Chung closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Mariduena's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chung is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Mariduena was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mariduena swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chung seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mariduena paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chung tries to clinch there but Mariduena circles away.
#CL#
Chung has closed the distance and engaged Mariduena in a clinch.
#TD#
Chung is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mariduena can't fight it off and eventually Chung manages to take the fight to the floor. Mariduena looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chung controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Mariduena is looking for a triangle here but Chung uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T1#
Mariduena is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Mariduena's face as Chung controls the position.
Mariduena can't do much from the bottom here.
Chung remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mariduena struggling a bit here.
Mariduena trying to remain calm as Chung controls from the top position.
Mariduena is looking for a sweep.
Mariduena struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Mariduena's face as Chung controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mariduena keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Mariduena was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chung looks to clinch
and Mariduena counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chung avoids the body shot from Mariduena.
#T3##CL#
Chung instigates a clinch.
Chung tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Mariduena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chung tries to clinch but Mariduena moves out of range.
Mariduena pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chung is looking to clinch.
Chung slips a jab from Mariduena.
Chung wants to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Mariduena there.
Mariduena avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chung is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mariduena! But no joy.#T4##CL#
Chung rushes Mariduena and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mariduena misses with a body punch.
Mariduena avoiding damage as Chung throws knees to the body.
Chung unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mariduena lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mariduena misses with a punch to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mariduena. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mariduena misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mariduena misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Mariduena's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chung doesn't manage to clinch there - Mariduena circles away.
#CL#
Chung closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
Mariduena wants to get back to striking at distance but Chung won't allow it.
Chung is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mariduena is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mariduena avoiding damage as Chung throws knees to the body.
Chung misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chung landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mariduena is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chung tries a knee to the head but Mariduena blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Wang Chung will probably get the nod.
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. 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.#R5#
Chung moves to clinch but Mariduena breaks away
and Mariduena counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chung wants to clinch but Mariduena slips to the side
and Mariduena connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chung tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mariduena manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mariduena scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mariduena takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mariduena tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chung defending well as Mariduena loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Chung wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chung tries to clinch up.
Chung fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mariduena tries to clinch up.
Chung on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mariduena scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Chung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chung tries to clinch but Mariduena moves out of range.
Mariduena throws a right hand that Chung ducks under and follows up with a left that Chung also avoids with ease.
Chung wants to clinch
and Mariduena counters with a right hand to the body.
Chung looks to clinch
and Mariduena counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chung tries to clinch up but Mariduena circles away and keeps his distance.
Decent striking displayed by Mariduena there.
Chung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chung moves to clinch but Mariduena breaks away
and Mariduena counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mariduena lands a two punch combo.
Chung tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mariduena counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2##CL#
Chung has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Chung looking to throw knees to the head but Mariduena is blocking nicely.
Mariduena avoiding damage as Chung throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Mariduena manages to break the clinch.
Mariduena circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mariduena swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mariduena misses with a series of wild punches.
Chung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mariduena throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mariduena.
Mariduena misses the shot to the body.
Chung doesn't manage to clinch there - Mariduena circles away.
Mariduena misses with a hook.
Chung wants to clinch up but Mariduena keeps it at a distance.#T3#
A big left from Mariduena misses.
Chung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chung tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mariduena manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chung wants to clinch up but Mariduena keeps it at a distance.
Chung takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chung walks into a straight right hand from Mariduena.
Chung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mariduena swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chung showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mariduena.
Chung tries to clinch but Mariduena is having none of it.
Mariduena lands with a cross.
Mariduena keeps the fight on the outside.
Chung tries to clinch up but Mariduena circles away and keeps his distance.
Mariduena keeps the fight on the outside.
Chung moves in looking to clinch but Mariduena pushes him off.#T4#
Chung tries to clinch but Mariduena is having none of it. #CL#
Chung clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Mariduena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chung moves out of range as Mariduena strikes.
Chung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mariduena is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mariduena avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chung tries to clinch but Mariduena moves out of range.
Mariduena throws out a counter right but Chung avoids it with no problem.
Chung tries to clinch up
and Mariduena counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mariduena scores with a sloppy right hand. Chung should have avoided that one.
Mariduena throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chung swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chung tries to clinch there but Mariduena circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Han Mariduena comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mariduena has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Han Mariduena!
Han Mariduena is the new heavyweight champion!
An intense looking Han Mariduena took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Quien es el siguiente!!!'. |
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Event:
JohnDupe Nightclub Fight 12
Date: Dec 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Adesanya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mariduena showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adesanya.
Adesanya tries a low kick but Mariduena avoids it.
Mariduena is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Mariduena scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mariduena lands with a punch from half guard.
Mariduena throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mariduena controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mariduena tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adesanya knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adesanya tries to roll over but Mariduena keeps him under control.
Adesanya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adesanya tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Adesanya is controlling Mariduena's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Adesanya is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hilo MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mariduena throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mariduena lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mariduena has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hilo MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Mariduena seems to be looking for submissions.
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. Mariduena connects with a nice short shot to Adesanya's temple.
Adesanya is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Mariduena throws a strike but Adesanya avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Adesanya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mariduena trying to control but Adesanya is working from the bottom.
Mariduena landing some decent shots from guard.
Mariduena throws a big elbow that misses.
Mariduena postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adesanya wants to sweep here but Mariduena controlling him for the moment.
Mariduena trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Mariduena throws a big elbow that misses.
Adesanya has his hands on Mariduena's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Mariduena is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Adesanya is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Adesanya has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mariduena pulls Adesanya in close to prevent any damage.
Adesanya showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mariduena has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mariduena is trying to keep Adesanya in close.
#SUB2#
Mariduena throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Mariduena has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adesanya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mariduena is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Han Mariduena dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch but Mariduena swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adesanya stuffs the takedown.
Adesanya is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Mariduena gets tackled into the cage by Adesanya. Adesanya maintains the clinch. #BC#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
Mariduena connects with the punch.
Mariduena walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mariduena has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mariduena misses with a looping right.
Mariduena scores with a sloppy right hand. Adesanya should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya is looking to slow Mariduena down with leg kicks.
Mariduena throws a body shot but no joy.
Mariduena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Mariduena blocks a head kick by Adesanya.
Mariduena looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mariduena shoots and misses #CL#
and Adesanya holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch.
Adesanya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adesanya is looking to counter punch.
Mariduena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mariduena swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Adesanya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Adesanya.
Mariduena throws a hook but Adesanya avoids it easily.
Mariduena throws a big shot that misses.#T2##CL#
Adesanya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mariduena, pushing him back against the cage.
Adesanya lands a nice knee to the body.
Mariduena is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mariduena wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Mariduena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mariduena throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adesanya half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mariduena throws a body punch but Adesanya moves out of range.
Mariduena looks for a takedown but Adesanya sprawls well.
Israel Adesanya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Han Mariduena.
Adesanya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mariduena shoots for a takedown but Adesanya saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Mariduena swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adesanya is looking to counter punch.
Mariduena tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mariduena takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mariduena wants to clinch.
Adesanya throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Adesanya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mariduena looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice combination there by Adesanya.
#CUT#It looks like Han Mariduena has been cut.
Han Mariduena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mariduena throws a right and a left that Adesanya avoids nicely.
Mariduena swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mariduena takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Mariduena shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adesanya sprawls well. Adesanya wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mariduena gets slowly back to his feet.
Mariduena circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mariduena with a lazy takedown attempt
and Adesanya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mariduena avoids the head kick by Adesanya.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mariduena swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Adesanya counters with a left and a right that stings Mariduena.
Israel Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mariduena keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Adesanya. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Han Mariduena'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Mariduena throws a body punch but Adesanya moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Adesanya.
Mariduena throws the left hand but Adesanya avoids the punch easily.
Mariduena shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adesanya pinned against the cage. Adesanya gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adesanya throws a nice looking combination but Mariduena bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Mariduena misses.
Mariduena cracks a nice hook into Adesanya's ribs.
Mariduena shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adesanya sprawls well. Adesanya wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mariduena gets slowly back to his feet.
Adesanya is looking to counter punch.#T1##CL#
Adesanya rushes Mariduena and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mariduena can't find room to land a body shot as Adesanya controls the action.
#BC#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Israel Adesanya is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Mariduena gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mariduena is trying to pull guard but Adesanya has him pressed against the cage.
Israel Adesanya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Han Mariduena.
Adesanya stalling in the clinch.
Mariduena is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Adesanya to keep the fight standing.
Adesanya prevents a body shot from Mariduena. #BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Adesanya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mariduena tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it.
Nice jab there from Adesanya.
Mariduena throws a combination that misses
and Adesanya counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mariduena looks to land a right hand but Adesanya moved out of range.
Adesanya takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mariduena swings widly with a right hand
and Mariduena takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adesanya with a nice cross.
Adesanya explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mariduena takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Adesanya doesn't manage to clinch there - Mariduena circles away.
Adesanya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mariduena was well out of range. Poor timing from Adesanya.
Mariduena lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adesanya circles away quickly and effectively.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mariduena tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adesanya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adesanya is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mariduena.
Mariduena tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adesanya sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mariduena somewhat.
Adesanya moves in looking to clinch but Mariduena pushes him off.
And Mariduena tries to counter it with a takedown but Adesanya pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Adesanya dodges the punch combination from Mariduena.
Mariduena throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adesanya's waist but Adesanya gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mariduena off to one side. #TD2#
Mariduena looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mariduena lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Adesanya is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mariduena's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mariduena's back!
Han Mariduena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adesanya keeps control of the position easily here as Mariduena tries to buck him off.
Adesanya's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Adesanya showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adesanya 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Israel Adesanya!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Israel Adesanya!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Israel Adesanya!
Israel Adesanya wins by unanimous decision!
Israel Adesanya took some time post fight to say the following; 'We love a good one out. We love a good fight. This is part of the culture. Straight up. We’re a country of a warrior race, the Maori. This is part of our culture. If a fight broke out right now, what would you all do? You’d ignore me and you’d watch the fight. It’s in our DNA.'. |
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Event:
JohnDupe Nightclub Fight 11
Date: Nov 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Mariduena tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kan paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Kan pushes Mariduena up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Kan pulls guard.
Kan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mariduena is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kan pulls Mariduena in close to prevent any damage.
Mariduena looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kan looking for a sweep. Not yet Kan, not yet.
Mariduena postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kan 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.
Kan is controlling Mariduena's posture.
Mariduena definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Mariduena keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kan's head.
Mariduena is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Kan is looking for a triangle but Mariduena pushes his legs off easily.
Mariduena is looking to work some ground and pound but Kan has wrist control.
Kan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mariduena working some strikes from top position.
Kan looking to control.
Mariduena in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Kan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mariduena gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T2#
Mariduena missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Kan has his foot on Mariduena's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mariduena works his way back into a safe position though.
Mariduena throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kan is controlling Mariduena's posture.
Mariduena with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mariduena with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mariduena scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mariduena accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mariduena 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.
Kan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mariduena.
Mariduena scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kan working a defensive guard but Mariduena manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kan struggling a bit here.#T3#
Mariduena tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mariduena working the body and head with strikes.
Mariduena misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kan wants to control but Mariduena is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mariduena throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Kan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mariduena pulls his head out easily.
Kan is staying active underneath Mariduena, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Mariduena seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kan wants to control the action here but instead Mariduena manages to pass to full mount!
Kan tries to hold on but Mariduena postures up.
Kan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mariduena looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kan tries to lock up and control but Mariduena gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kan is in a horrible position here. Mariduena smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mariduena lands a big shot there that rocks Kan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Han Mariduena dominated that round.
That's time! Mariduena's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mariduena sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kan somewhat.
Mariduena throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kan wants to clinch.
Kan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mariduena manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kan misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Mariduena counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mariduena.
Mariduena misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Mariduena pulls guard successfully.
Mariduena wants to sweep here but Kan controlling him for the moment.
Mariduena is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Kan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kan trying to control but Mariduena is working from the bottom.
Kan wants to pass the guard but Mariduena is keeping the position.
Mariduena controls Kan momentarily but Kan frees himself.
Kan stopping the sweep attempt from Mariduena.
Kan pushes down on Mariduena's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mariduena tries to roll over but Kan keeps him under control.
Mariduena works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kan wanted to stand there but Mariduena had control of the position.
Mariduena manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Mariduena scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mariduena throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kan looking to control.
Kan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kan pulls Mariduena in close to prevent any damage.
Kan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Mariduena is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mariduena landing some decent shots from guard.
Kan wants to sweep but no luck.
Kan wants to stand and escape but Mariduena is having none of it.
Mariduena working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mariduena throws a big elbow that misses.
Mariduena wants to control from the top but Kan keeps moving.
Kan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mariduena trying to control but Kan is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Kan gets a takedown into half guard.
Kan prevents Mariduena from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mariduena trying to control but Kan postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Han Mariduena dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mariduena looks to score with a jab to the body but Kan is just out of range.
Kan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Mariduena tries to keep at a distance but Kan has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Mariduena lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mariduena slips a nice elbow through Kan's hands, connecting with Kan's forehead.
Nice strikes from Mariduena there.
Kan is trying to stand.
Kan wants to improve his position but Mariduena is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mariduena.
Mariduena trying to control but Kan is working from the bottom.
Mariduena is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kan can do to turn this around?#T1#
Mariduena lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mariduena is working Kan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Han Mariduena overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mariduena working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kan is trying to control the position but Mariduena postures up.
Mariduena lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Mariduena avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mariduena working some strikes from top position.
Mariduena loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mariduena is controlling him.
Amara Kan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mariduena lands a couple of digs.
Mariduena is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mariduena working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mariduena throws a big elbow that misses.
Kan wants to get back to his feet but Mariduena is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mariduena lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mariduena scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kan is pulling down on Mariduena's head to control his posture.
Mariduena throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Mariduena trying to control the position from guard on top but Kan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kan striking off his back but it's not causing Mariduena any problems.
Mariduena postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mariduena is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mariduena cracks Kan with a solid left hand.
Mariduena is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kan trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mariduena pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kan is keeping the position for now.
Kan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kan 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.#T4#
Mariduena is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mariduena trying to control the position from guard on top but Kan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kan trying to keep a closed guard but Mariduena is proving a slippery customer.
Kan looking for a sweep. Not yet Kan, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Kan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mariduena, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Mariduena's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Mariduena shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mariduena scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mariduena lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Han Mariduena showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mariduena, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Han Mariduena!
A victorious Han Mariduena thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
JohnDupe Nightclub Fight 7
Date: Sep 20, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Chung pushes Mariduena up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Mariduena's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Chung fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mariduena sprawls well initially but Chung persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mariduena definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mariduena wants to get back to full guard.
Mariduena trying to control but Chung postures up.
Chung seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mariduena flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Chung controlling the action here.
Chung is thwarting Mariduena's attempts to control the position.
Chung stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mariduena is looking to improve his position.
Chung scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Chung seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mariduena does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mariduena is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chung scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chung landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mariduena works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chung keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mariduena's head.
Chung postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mariduena trying to control the position.
Mariduena pulls Chung in close to his closed guard and prevents Chung from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chung working some strikes from top position.
Mariduena keeping moving, preventing Chung from controlling successfully.
Mariduena has momentary wrist control but Chung slips an elbow through the middle.
Chung stopping the sweep attempt from Mariduena.
Chung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mariduena looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chung has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Chung postures up in Mariduena's guard and throws a big left but Mariduena blocks it.
Chung lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chung stopping the sweep attempt from Mariduena.
Chung is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chung with a nice head shot there.
Chung wants to control from the top but Mariduena keeps moving.
Mariduena controls Chung momentarily but Chung frees himself.
Chung is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chung makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chung with a nice head shot there.
Mariduena striking off his back but it's not causing Chung any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chung with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mariduena is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Chung makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chung scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chung's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mariduena looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mariduena has momentary wrist control but Chung slips an elbow through the middle.
Mariduena wants to sweep here but Chung controlling him for the moment.
Chung postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chung scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chung trying to control the position from guard on top but Mariduena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mariduena punching from the bottom.
Mariduena will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Chung controlling from the top position.
Mariduena avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Chung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mariduena is keeping the position for now.
Mariduena lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Chung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chung throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Chung is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chung throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Chung striking off his back but it's not causing Mariduena any problems.
Mariduena lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mariduena postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mariduena is working Chung over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mariduena scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chung striking off his back but it's not causing Mariduena any problems.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mariduena with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mariduena is in close to Chung's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wang Chung dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Chung tries to clinch but Mariduena moves out of range.
Mariduena slips under a jab.
Chung throws an off balance right hand
and Mariduena counters with a series of strikes. Chung will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mariduena scores with a nice right hand.
Mariduena rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Chung counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Han Mariduena has been cut.
Chung throws the left hand but Mariduena avoids the punch easily.
Chung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mariduena throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Chung.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chung. Mariduena does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mariduena lands a nice hook to Chung's body. Chung takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1##CL2#
Chung closes the distance and pushes Mariduena back into the cage.#BC2#
Chung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chung takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mariduena misses with a wild body shot.
Chung misses with a hook.#CL2#
Mariduena tries to keep at a distance but Chung has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Chung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Han Mariduena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mariduena fails to land with a series of punches.
Chung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chung moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Chung lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big right from Chung misses.
Mariduena defending well as Chung loads up on a big left hand.
Mariduena slips under a jab from Chung.
Mariduena shoots in and drives through. Chung sprawls well.#TD2#
Chung shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mariduena's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mariduena working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chung.
Chung lands a couple of elbows.
Chung postures up.
Mariduena might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mariduena throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Chung stopping the sweep attempt from Mariduena.
Mariduena avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Chung landing some decent shots from guard.
Chung engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mariduena 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.
Chung keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mariduena's head.
Mariduena looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chung not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chung advances position into side control!
Wang Chung has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mariduena throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Chung in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Chung lands some shots froms side control.
Chung lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chung connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mariduena some visible discomfort.
Chung landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mariduena is not content to let Chung control the position.
Mariduena on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Chung scoring with punches from side control.
Chung grinds an elbow into Mariduena's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mariduena misses with a strike from the bottom.
Chung landing strikes.
Mariduena is looking to regain half guard here but Chung keeps moving and retains side control.
Mariduena is working hard here to advance position.
Mariduena wants to control but Chung postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chung scoring with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wang Chung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Han Mariduena's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Chung scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Chung forces Mariduena back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Chung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mariduena swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mariduena misses the shot to the body.
Chung keeps the fight on the outside.
Mariduena takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#Han Mariduena's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mariduena throws out the jab.
Chung tried to score with a low kick but Mariduena checks it.
Chung throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Mariduena was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chung swings for the body but Mariduena moves out of range.
#T1#
Mariduena fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chung comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chung will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mariduena went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chung throws a right and a left that Mariduena avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Mariduena misses the target.
Chung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Mariduena fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chung sprawls well initially but Mariduena persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mariduena throwing shots but Chung is blocking nicely.
Chung throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Chung is looking to control Mariduena's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chung avoid being mounted?#T2#
Chung punching from the bottom.
Chung has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Chung keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mariduena slips a nice elbow through Chung's hands, connecting with Chung's forehead.
Mariduena throwing shots but Chung is blocking nicely.
Chung lands with a few short shots to the body.
Mariduena working over Chung with some ground and pound. Chung looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mariduena is thwarting Chung's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chung manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mariduena postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chung doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Chung wants to control but Mariduena passes easily into half guard.
Mariduena takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Mariduena trying to control from half guard but Chung is working away.
Mariduena takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chung keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mariduena is looking to take a break and control but Chung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chung throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB#
Mariduena is working for a submission of some sort.
Mariduena blocks the strikes from Chung.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mariduena lands a nice short elbow.
Chung moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Chung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mariduena has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Mariduena scoring with some ground and pound.
Chung working a defensive guard here.
Mariduena scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mariduena in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mariduena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mariduena postures up.
Chung looking for a sweep. Not yet Chung, not yet.
Han Mariduena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mariduena being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chung working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Han Mariduena.
Well Chung has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wang Chung!
Wang Chung tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
JohnDupe Nightclub Fight 5
Date: Aug 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Mariduena wants to clinch.#CL#
Mariduena forces Couturier back against the cage and clinches.
Mariduena jumps guard but Couturier stands there with Mariduena around his waist. Mariduena gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Couturier tries to circle away but Mariduena has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mariduena misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Couturier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Couturier catches Mariduena right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Han Mariduena has been cut.
Mariduena has been working on his balance at Hilo Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Couturier.#TD#
Mariduena shoots in and gets a takedown into Couturier's guard.
Mariduena postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Mariduena missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mariduena stopping the sweep attempt from Couturier.
Mariduena trying to control the position from guard on top but Couturier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couturier controls Mariduena momentarily but Mariduena frees himself.
Mariduena throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mariduena working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mariduena won't allow Couturier to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couturier controlling Mariduena's posture.
Couturier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mariduena sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mariduena ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Couturier moves away.
A big right from Couturier misses. #TD#
Mariduena shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mariduena 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.
Couturier trying to hold on to Mariduena's head to control him but Mariduena postures up.
#SUB#
Mariduena seems to be working for a kimura but Couturier defends the submission attempt.
Couturier regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mariduena. #T3#
Mariduena tries to free his leg and advance position but Couturier is retaining full guard.
Mariduena stops Couturier from standing up.
Couturier trying to control the position here.
Mariduena 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.
Mariduena throws a big elbow that misses.
Mariduena trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mariduena trying to control but Couturier is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mariduena drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mariduena jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Couturier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mariduena is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Couturier misses with the combination.
Mariduena appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Couturier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couturier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mariduena.
Couturier works Mariduena's body with a nice hook.
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 Han Mariduena will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Han Mariduena's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mariduena throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Couturier fails to land with a series of punches.
Mariduena was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A combination from Couturier does no damage.
Mariduena appears to be looking for a big counter.
Couturier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Couturier throws a nice looking combination but Mariduena bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Couturier misses with a wild body shot.
Couturier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mariduena throwing a counter right hand but Couturier manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mariduena fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Couturier manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Mariduena misses the target.
Couturier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mariduena.
Couturier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mariduena.#T1#
Mariduena walks into a left hand. #TD#
Mariduena fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Couturier to the ground. Mariduena is now in Couturier's guard.
Han Mariduena overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Mariduena has gone for a leg lock! Couturier slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mariduena's guard.#REVB#
Couturier stopping the sweep attempt from Mariduena.#SUB#
Mariduena throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mariduena trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Couturier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Couturier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Mariduena working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Couturier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Couturier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mariduena striking off his back but it's not causing Couturier any problems.
Couturier looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mariduena trying to keep a closed guard but Couturier is proving a slippery customer.
#T3##SUB#
Mariduena is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mariduena working for a triangle but Couturier defends it easily.
#SUB#
Mariduena looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Couturier passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mariduena wants to control but Couturier postures up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mariduena tries to bench press Couturier off him but Couturier keeps the position.
Mariduena struggling a bit here.
Couturier wants to take a breather but Mariduena manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Couturier.
Mariduena lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couturier has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jonathan Couturier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Han Mariduena's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mariduena slips under a jab.
Couturier throws a series of punches but Mariduena avoids them all with ease.
Mariduena keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Couturier.
It looked like Mariduena was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Couturier.
No joy there for Couturier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Mariduena misses its target.
Mariduena slips a jab and a cross from Couturier.
Mariduena went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Couturier misses with a looping left.
Mariduena closes this distance looking for a takedown but Couturier circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couturier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mariduena.
#TD#
Mariduena feints and as Couturier raises his hands in defense, Mariduena changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Couturier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mariduena postures up and lands a big shot to Couturier's brow. #T1#
Mariduena content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Couturier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mariduena trying to control the position from guard on top but Couturier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couturier is trying to control the position but Mariduena postures up.
Mariduena trying to control the position from guard on top but Couturier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mariduena slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Mariduena is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Couturier tries to get to full guard but Mariduena has control of the leg. #T2#
Couturier is controlling Mariduena's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Couturier won't allow Mariduena to pass to mount.
Mariduena missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mariduena wants to control but Couturier is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Mariduena is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Couturier defends it well.
Mariduena thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3##SUB#
Mariduena wants to work for an arm triangle but Couturier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Couturier is defending against the submission attempts here by Mariduena.
Mariduena missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Mariduena is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Couturier defends it well. #SUB#
Mariduena is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Couturier is just riding it out for now. Mariduena eventually gives up the hold.
Mariduena takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mariduena avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mariduena closes the distance looking to clinch
and Couturier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couturier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mariduena.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Han Mariduena.
I think Mariduena 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Han Mariduena!
Our winner, Han Mariduena, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
JohnDupe Nightclub Fight 3
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Hammer misses with a wild combination.
Mariduena looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammer is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Mariduena.
Hammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mariduena throws out the jab.
Mariduena throws a right hand that Hammer ducks under and follows up with a left that Hammer also avoids with ease.
Mariduena misses the shot to the body.
Mariduena showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Mariduena throws a body punch but Hammer moves out of range. #T1#
Mariduena lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammer lands a nice hook to Mariduena's body. Mariduena takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mariduena throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mariduena misses with an uppercut
letting Hammer counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Han Mariduena has been cut.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Mariduena counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Mariduena thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mariduena working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Mariduena trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mariduena has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mariduena is working hard here to advance position.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Mariduena from controlling successfully.
Hammer 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mariduena looking to pass the guard.
Mariduena wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving. #T3#
Mariduena is in close to Hammer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammer pulls Mariduena in close to prevent any damage.
Mariduena is in close to Hammer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mariduena is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Mariduena from controlling successfully.
Mariduena passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Mariduena in side control, throwing shots but Hammer defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer is looking for a sweep.
Hammer tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mariduena presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mariduena. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mariduena quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Mariduena but it's paid off an Hammer is forced to tap! Nice work by Mariduena.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Han Mariduena!
Our winner, Han Mariduena, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Honor 8: High Voltage
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Hammer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mariduena wants a takedown.
Mariduena tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hammer smiles and moves away.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Mariduena rushes Hammer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mariduena tries to pull guard but Hammer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mariduena has been working on his balance at Hilo Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hammer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Han Mariduena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mariduena blocks it with crossed arms.
Mariduena is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hammer gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hammer is looking to take a break and control but Mariduena is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mariduena tries to roll over but Hammer keeps him under control.#T1#
Mariduena moves into full guard.
Hammer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mariduena. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mariduena is keeping the position for now.
Hammer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Mariduena throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hammer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammer told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hammer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Mariduena looking for a guillotine here but Hammer defends easily.
Hammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mariduena works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Hammer throws a big elbow that misses.
Mariduena is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hammer's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Hammer has managed to clinch.
Hammer goes for a takedown attempt but Mariduena pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hammer.
Mariduena throws a chopping leg kick but Hammer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mariduena stuffs the takedown.
Mariduena drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hammer sprawls and moves away.
Mariduena throws a shot from downtown. Hammer moves away and avoids it.
Hammer looks for a takedown but Mariduena sprawls well.
Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mariduena.
Hammer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mariduena throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Hammer tries to keep at a distance but Mariduena has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mariduena letting Hammer take a breather here.
Mariduena has a couple of punches blocked by Hammer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hanz Hammer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hammer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Han Mariduena has been cut.
Mariduena works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mariduena lands with a straight right. Hammer didn't see that one coming.
Mariduena just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Mariduena circles away.
Hammer wants to clinch up but Mariduena keeps it at a distance.
Mariduena keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer slips a straight right by Mariduena.#CL2#
Hammer closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Hammer tries to land a knee to the head but Mariduena blocks with his arms.
Hammer lands a nice uppercut.
Hammer has Mariduena pressed against the cage.
#TD2#
Hammer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mariduena can't fight it off and eventually Hammer manages to take the fight to the floor. Mariduena looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Mariduena working for a triangle but Hammer defends it easily.
#SUB#
Mariduena throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Mariduena is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mariduena prevents Hammer from standing back up.
Hanz Hammer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hammer.
Mariduena pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Mariduena from controlling successfully. #T3#
Mariduena wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position.
Hammer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mariduena's guard. #REVB#
Mariduena tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mariduena manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Hammer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Hammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammer controlling Mariduena's posture.
Hammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mariduena throwing strikes but missing.
Mariduena throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mariduena trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer is controlling Mariduena's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hanz Hammer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Han Mariduena's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mariduena just misses with a punch to the body.
Mariduena thows a leg kick but Hammer checks it
and Hammer counters with a three punch combo that has Mariduena backing up. Mariduena nods at Hammer to acknowledge the strikes.
Hammer with a jab.
Hammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mariduena tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hammer lands a lovely overhand right.
Mariduena showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammer.
Hanz Hammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer throws a right hand that Mariduena ducks under and follows up with a left that Mariduena also avoids with ease.
Mariduena changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mariduena half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Mariduena throws the left hand but Hammer avoids the punch easily.
Hammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mariduena keeps the fight on the outside.
Hammer shoots for a double leg takedown but Mariduena sprawls well. He's pushed Hammer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hammer tries to close the distance and clinch but Mariduena swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mariduena sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hammer somewhat.
Han Mariduena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Mariduena shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hammer's guard.
Mariduena pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.
Hammer is pulling down on Mariduena's head to control his posture.
Mariduena throws a big right hand that misses.
Mariduena works over Hammer with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammer wants to sweep here but Mariduena controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Mariduena trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mariduena not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hammer is adopting a defensive guard.
Mariduena trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hammer fails with the takedown.
Mariduena half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Han Mariduena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanz Hammer.
Mariduena throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Hammer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hammer fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mariduena tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mariduena tries to counter with a takedown but Hammer is quick to defend against it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hanz Hammer.
I've got Hammer 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Han Mariduena!
Han Mariduena tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
TR48: 420 Blunt Force Trauma
Date: Apr 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Veainu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Veainu.#CUT#It looks like Han Mariduena has been cut.
Mariduena bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veainu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mariduena looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Veainu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sione Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mariduena misses with a takedown attempt - Veainu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mariduena tries to score a power double leg takedown but Veainu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mariduena somewhat.
Veainu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Mariduena was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mariduena changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Mariduena misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Veainu scores with a body shot.
Mariduena looks winded!
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Mariduena misses with a few strikes there.
Nice straight punches there by Veainu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Veainu.
Nice shot by Veainu.
Veainu connects with a crisp jab.
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mariduena.
Mariduena feints the counter takedown.
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Mariduena counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu is trying to maintain the position but Mariduena is very close to passing his half guard.
Mariduena throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mariduena looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Mariduena throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mariduena thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Veainu's head. #SUB#
Veainu looking for submissions off his back.
Veainu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mariduena wants to pass to mount but Veainu is defending the position.
Mariduena throwing shots but Veainu is blocking nicely. #T3#
Mariduena is trying to control the action in half guard but Veainu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mariduena content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Veainu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Veainu tries to get out of the position.
Mariduena throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mariduena avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Veainu connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Han Mariduena's cut even more.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mariduena.
Mariduena has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mariduena throws an elbow but Veainu slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
Mariduena tries to move into full mount but can't pass Veainu's legs.
Mariduena throws an elbow but Veainu slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mariduena in side control, throwing shots but Veainu defends.
Veainu is not content to let Mariduena control the position.
Mariduena scoring with punches and elbows.
Mariduena throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sione Veainu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Han Mariduena's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A left lands for Veainu.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mariduena throws out the jab.
Mariduena slips under a jab from Veainu.
Mariduena feints the counter takedown.#KD#
Veainu cracks Mariduena with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mariduena looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Veainu finish him?
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Veainu checks a leg kick.
Jab by Veainu.#CUT#The cut above Han Mariduena's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mariduena falls backwards - clearly groggy! Veainu dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sione Veainu!
Sione Veainu retains his light heavyweight title! |
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Event:
TR41: We Came To Slide
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Mariduena looks to land a left hand but Archer moved out of range nicely.
Archer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Archer looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mariduena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Archer.
Mariduena lands a slapping body shot.
Mariduena misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Mariduena.#CL2#
Archer tries to keep at a distance but Mariduena has taken the fight into the clinch.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Mariduena controls the action.
Archer misses with a body punch.
Mariduena lands an elbow that stopped Archer in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Fergus Archer has been cut.
Mariduena misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Archer tries to land a knee to the head but Mariduena blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mariduena just misses with a elbow thrown towards Archer's brow.
Mariduena misses with a hook from the clinch.
Archer being controlled against the cage.
Archer taking a breather. #T1##BC2#
Mariduena manages to break the clinch.
Mariduena wants to slow Archer down by chopping away at his legs.
Archer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mariduena.
Mariduena looks to throw the jab but Archer is out of range.
Archer slips under a jab.
Mariduena fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Archer is out of range.
Mariduena avoids the body shot from Archer.
Fergus Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Archer misses with a left hand
and Mariduena counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Mariduena misses its intended target.
Mariduena throws a low kick but it's checked well by Archer.
Mariduena scores with a sloppy right hand. Archer should have avoided that one.
Mariduena scores with a shot to the body.
Mariduena swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mariduena thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mariduena tries to close the distance and clinch but Archer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Archer looks to throw the jab but Mariduena is out of range.
Mariduena looks to throw the jab but Archer is out of range.
Mariduena throws a looping overhand right but Archer ducks down to avoid it.
Mariduena stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mariduena lands a jab to Archer's midsection.
Archer blocks a low kick nicely.
Archer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mariduena has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mariduena lands a right hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Archer checks a leg kick.
Mariduena throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archer misses with a looping left.
Mariduena throws a low kick but Archer avoids it.#CL2#
Mariduena has Archer up against the cage in a clinch.
Archer taking a breather.
Mariduena throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Mariduena.
Mariduena misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
Archer missing with knees to the body.
Mariduena lands a hook that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Mariduena has a couple of punches blocked by Archer.
Archer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mariduena blocks it with crossed arms.
Mariduena can't find room to land a body shot as Archer controls the action.
Archer blocks a body shot from Mariduena.
Mariduena throws a head punch that misses.
Mariduena fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mariduena just misses with a elbow thrown towards Archer's brow.
Mariduena misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Mariduena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mariduena moves away.
Mariduena let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Mariduena tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mariduena looks to throw the jab but Archer is out of range.
Archer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mariduena lands a jab to the head.
Archer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Mariduena misses its intended target.
It looked like Archer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mariduena.
Nice defenses there by Archer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mariduena manages to avoid it.
Mariduena moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mariduena doesn't manage to clinch there - Archer circles away.
A clash of legs there as Archer blocks the low kick.
Mariduena uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Archer has time to react.
Mariduena throws a shot from downtown. Archer moves away and avoids it.
Mariduena throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mariduena swinging wildly here.
Archer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Han Mariduena dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fergus Archer'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#
Mariduena is looking to clinch but Archer is avoiding it.
Archer wants to clinch.
Mariduena feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Archers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mariduena missing with a left hand there. Archer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Archer.
Archer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Archer slips a straight right by Mariduena.
Archer throws a body punch but Mariduena moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Mariduena throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Mariduena has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Mariduena.
Mariduena tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mariduena blocking some punches.
#T1#
Archer tries a knee to the head but Mariduena blocks it.
Han Mariduena seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Mariduena on the inside. #BC2#
Mariduena breaks the clinch.
Mariduena has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mariduena throws a good cross that connects.
Archer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Archer.#CL2#
Mariduena clinches up with Archer and pushes him back against the cage.
Mariduena pushes off an throws an elbow but Archer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Mariduena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Mariduena there.
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mariduena looks to throw the jab but Archer is out of range.
Mariduena misses with a low kick.
Mariduena throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Han Mariduena seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Archer tries to clinch there but Mariduena circles away.
Mariduena is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Archer. #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Mariduena as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Archer is rocked!
Archer throws a looping overhand right but Mariduena ducks down to avoid it.
Mariduena appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oh Archer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Archer moves away from the strike by Mariduena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Archer there as he acknowledges the shot.
A cross from Mariduena lands.
Nice defenses there by Archer.
Mariduena fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Archer to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Archer looks to clinch but Mariduena throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Archer taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Han Mariduena!
A very excited looking Han Mariduena made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TR34: Shaqtin’ A Fool
Date: Mar 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Mohammad darts in looking for a takedown but Mariduena gets double underhooks and turns Mohammad into the cage. #BC2#
Mariduena breaks from the clinch.
Mohammad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mariduena as he avoids it easily.
Mohammad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mariduena shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice shot by Mariduena.#TD#
Mohammad drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Mohammad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Mariduena is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mohammad throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mariduena's body to avoid the submission. Mariduena has instead reached around Mohammad's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mariduena arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Han Mariduena!
A victorious Han Mariduena thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TR20: Island Boy v Cyclops Ojo
Date: Feb 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Bon Hwa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Mariduena misses.
Mariduena doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Bon Hwa counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Han Mariduena has been cut.#TD2#
Mariduena shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bon Hwa's guard.
Mariduena wants to control from the top but Bon Hwa keeps moving.
Mariduena postures up in Bon Hwa's guard and throws a big left but Bon Hwa blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mariduena throws a big elbow that misses.
Mariduena postures up in Bon Hwa's guard and throws a big left but Bon Hwa blocks it.
Mariduena in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Bon Hwa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mariduena postures up in Bon Hwa's guard and throws a big left but Bon Hwa blocks it.
Mariduena passes Bon Hwa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bon Hwa is trying to get back to full guard.
Bon Hwa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mariduena.
Mariduena throwing shots but Bon Hwa is blocking nicely.
Mariduena lands strikes from half guard.
Bon Hwa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mariduena on the ground.
Mariduena lands strikes from half guard.
Mariduena trying to control the action but Bon Hwa is working from the bottom.
Mariduena has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Monkey Business. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Mariduena missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mariduena thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mariduena is trying to control. Bon Hwa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bon Hwa won't allow Mariduena to pass to mount.
Mariduena throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bon Hwa is looking to control Mariduena's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bon Hwa avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mariduena has his takedown stuffed
letting Bon Hwa counter with a right hand. #T3#
Mariduena shoots in looking for a takedown but Bon Hwa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mariduena's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kil Bon Hwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Han Mariduena.
Mariduena tries for a takedown but Bon Hwa circles away easily
and Bon Hwa counters with a stiff right hand.
Mariduena slips under a jab.
Mariduena throws a poor cross that misses
and Bon Hwa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Mariduena gets a takedown into half guard.
Mariduena is keen to just control but Bon Hwa is a slippery customer.#T4#
Mariduena moves nicely into side control.
Bon Hwa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mariduena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bon Hwa regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mariduena's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mariduena wants to pass the guard but Bon Hwa is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bon Hwa wants to get back to full guard.
Mariduena throwing shots but Bon Hwa is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Han Mariduena dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Han Mariduena'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#
Mariduena with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Bon Hwa to counter with a crisp jab.
Mariduena misses with a shot to the body
and Bon Hwa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mariduena misses with a takedown attempt
and Bon Hwa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mariduena takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#That has opened up Han Mariduena's cut even more.
Bon Hwa lands a lovely overhand right.
Mariduena keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bon Hwa.
Mariduena drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bon Hwa defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bon Hwa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mariduena.
Bon Hwa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kil Bon Hwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Han Mariduena.
Bon Hwa scores with a hook.#CUT#The cut above Han Mariduena's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Mariduena fails with a takedown attempt.
Bon Hwa throwing a counter right hand but Mariduena manages to avoid it.
Mariduena bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bon Hwa missing with a left hand there. Mariduena was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mariduena steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bon Hwa.
Mariduena shoots in looking for a takedown but Bon Hwa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mariduena's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bon Hwa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bon Hwa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mariduena sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mariduena drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bon Hwa defends it well.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters circling - Bon Hwa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mariduena throws a front kick aimed at Bon Hwa's knee but Bon Hwa avoids it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Bon Hwa as he connects with a hook.
Mariduena misses with a takedown
and Bon Hwa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#Han Mariduena's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kil Bon Hwa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mariduena is breathing heavily.
Bon Hwa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bon Hwa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bon Hwa 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.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Han Mariduena's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kil Bon Hwa!
Kil Bon Hwa retains his light heavyweight title! |
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Event:
TR 13.5: Big Implications
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Silva goes for a double leg but Mariduena avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mariduena continues to drive forward.
Mariduena manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Mariduena has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mariduena lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mariduena trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Mariduena working the head and body with strikes.
Silva controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mariduena thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Silva 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.#T1#
Silva wants to improve his position but Mariduena is controlling well.
Mariduena is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Mariduena is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mariduena is one step ahead there.
Mariduena is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Mariduena with a nice head shot there.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Silva looking to control.
#SUB#
Silva working for a triangle but Mariduena defends it easily.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Silva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mariduena has passed into half guard!
Silva tries to get to full guard but Mariduena has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Mariduena is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mariduena. #T3#
Silva is doing well to control the position and prevent Mariduena from advancing to side control.
Silva wants to improve his position but Mariduena is controlling well.
Silva trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Mariduena looking to finish Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silva!#T4#
Silva regains half guard.#SUB2#
Mariduena is working for a submission of some sort.
Mariduena has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Silva trying to control here.
Mariduena landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is concentrating on defense, preventing Mariduena from advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Han Mariduena dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mariduena goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mariduena defends well and Silva ends up having to push Mariduena into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silva tries to pull guard but Mariduena won't allow it.
Mariduena stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mariduena has picked Silva up - he's going for a ride! Mariduena dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Mariduena is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mariduena has passed into side control.
#T1#
Silva tries to buck Mariduena off but Mariduena is having none of it.
Silva tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mariduena presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to control but Mariduena is having none of it.
Silva in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Silva just holding on.
Han Mariduena has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mariduena lands a couple of good shots and Silva has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T2#
Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Mariduena lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Mariduena.
Silva is taking damage to the body and head.
Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Mariduena sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Silva taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Han Mariduena!
An out of breath Han Mariduena thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TR08: Set This B*tch Off
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Mariduena has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Furtwangler moves into the clinch.
Furtwangler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Mariduena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Furtwangler or perhaps it was just good defense by Mariduena, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Mariduena drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mariduena content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mariduena passes Furtwangler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Furtwangler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mariduena trying to control from half guard but Furtwangler is working away.
Furtwangler wants to get back to full guard.
Furtwangler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Mariduena thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Furtwangler's head.
Furtwangler wants to control but Mariduena is keeping busy.
Mariduena seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Furtwangler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mariduena looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mariduena frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mariduena lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mariduena in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Mariduena.
Mariduena putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Mariduena with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mariduena with the ground and pound from mount.
A big strike lands for Mariduena! That's really hurt Furtwangler and he's turned his back - Mariduena keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Mariduena jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Han Mariduena! |
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