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Event:
RISE 127
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Madzarov throws a looping overhand right but Nysus ducks down to avoid it.
Madzarov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Madzarov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Madzarov lands with an overhand left.
Nysus misses with a combination
and Madzarov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nysus's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madzarov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nysus blocks a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Nysus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nysus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nysus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nysus looks winded!
A solid body kick from Madzarov.
BAM! Madzarov delivers a spinning backfist that drops Nysus like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Vasko Madzarov!
Our winner, Vasko Madzarov, 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:
RISE 122
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
#R1##KD#
Tower cracks Nysus with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nysus looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tower finish him?
#CUT#It looks like Dio Nysus has been cut.
A slow jab from Tower misses its intended target.
Nysus is looking for the big counter here.
Tower tries a low kick but Nysus avoids it.
Nysus fails to land with a series of punches.
Nysus looks to throw the jab but Tower is out of range. #KD#
Tower lands a big right hand that sends Nysus crashing to the mat! Tower stays standing though and waves Nysus back to his feet!#ROC#Nysus is rocked!
Marcel Tower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Nysus drives through and clinches with Tower against the cage.
#BC#
Tower pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tower ducks under a wild hook from Nysus.
A little feinted left hand from Tower on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nysus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Tower misses its target.#T1#
A combination from Tower does no damage.
Nysus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nysus was well out of range. Poor timing from Tower.
Tower throws a jab when Nysus was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nysus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tower feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Nysus crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcel Tower!
Marcel Tower decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RISE 118
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Nysus gets tackled into the cage by Inhanamoto. Inhanamoto maintains the clinch.
Inhanamoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Nysus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nysus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Inhanamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inhanamoto tries a body shot but Nysus blocks it.
Nysus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nysus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nysus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Inhanamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Inhanamoto lands a nice uppercut.
Nysus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nysus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nysus lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Nysus uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nysus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Inhanamoto prevents a body shot from Nysus.
I was talking to Inhanamoto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nysus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Inhanamoto working aggressively here.
Inhanamoto is trying to stall.
#T1#
Nysus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nysus throws a punch but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nysus.
Nysus blocks a body shot from Inhanamoto.
Nysus scores with a hook to the body.
Inhanamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nysus lands an uppercut.
Nysus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Nysus.
Nysus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nysus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nysus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Inhanamoto's elbow.
Nysus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nysus throws a head punch that misses.
Inhanamoto tries to throw a body punch but Nysus avoids it by throwing Inhanamoto back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Inhanamoto.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nysus.
A head punch on the inside from Nysus fails to land.
Inhanamoto works on Nysus's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Inhanamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inhanamoto pushes Nysus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nysus prevents a body shot from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nysus misses with the head strike.
Nysus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inhanamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nysus backwards.
Inhanamoto blocking some punches.
Nysus has a couple of punches blocked by Inhanamoto.
A hook to the body from Inhanamoto.
Nysus pushes Inhanamoto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nysus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Inhanamoto tries to work over Nysus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inhanamoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Inhanamoto.
A body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
Nysus looks winded!#T3#
Inhanamoto blocks an uppercut.
Inhanamoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nysus backwards.
Inhanamoto scores with a shot to the side of Nysus's head. #ROC#Nysus is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Inhanamoto.
Nysus is still on wobbly legs! Can Inhanamoto finish him?
Inhanamoto creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Nysus with a big uppercut! Nysus tries to clinch up but Inhanamoto pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Nysus to the mat! Nysus covers up and Inhanamoto unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Giro Inhanamoto!
Giro Inhanamoto 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:
RISE 108: Franjic v Lancaster
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Ponjevic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nysus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ponjevic thinking.
A left lands for Nysus.
Ponjevic misses with a takedown attempt
and Nysus counters with a nice body shot.
Nysus connects with a crisp jab.
Ponjevic shoots and misses
and Nysus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dio Nysus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Ponjevic.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ponjevic.
Nysus throws a combination. Ponjevic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nysus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ponjevic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nysus lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Ponjevic.
Ponjevic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nysus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Nysus lands a two punch combo.
Ponjevic fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Ponjevic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ponjevic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nysus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ponjevic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nysus counters with a left to the body.
Nysus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ponjevic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ponjevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ponjevic shoots for a double leg takedown but Nysus sprawls well. He's pushed Ponjevic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ponjevic shoots in but Nysus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ponjevic with a poor takedown
enabling Nysus to counter with a crisp jab.
Ponjevic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ponjevic shoots in but no luck this time. #T2##TD2#
Ponjevic scores with a takedown into Nysus's guard.
Nysus looking for a sweep. Not yet Nysus, not yet. #SUB2#
Ponjevic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ponjevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Nysus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nysus 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##SUB2#
Ponjevic actively working from the bottom here.
Nysus is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Ponjevic actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Nysus content to control rather than advance.
Nysus prevents Ponjevic from improving his position.
Nysus controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Ponjevic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nysus controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Ponjevic actively working from the bottom here.
Nysus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ponjevic 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.#SU#
Nysus decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nysus misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Nysus finds it's way through Ponjevic's defenses.
Ponjevic tries for a takedown but Nysus circles away easily
and Nysus counters with a two punch combo.
Ponjevic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nysus circles away.
Ponjevic shoots and misses
and Nysus counters with a nice uppercut.
Ponjevic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nysus's waist but Nysus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ponjevic off to one side.
Ponjevic fails with a takedown attempt.
Nysus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nysus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nysus lands a nice shot to the body.
Ponjevic shoots in for a takedown but Nysus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dio Nysus dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ponjevic tries for a takedown but Nysus circles away easily
and Nysus counters with a nice uppercut.
Ponjevic dodges the punch combination from Nysus.
Nysus stuffs the takedown.
Ponjevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nysus manages to avoid it.
Ponjevic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nysus counters with a three punch combo that has Ponjevic backing up. Ponjevic nods at Nysus to acknowledge the strikes.
Dio Nysus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Ponjevic.
Ponjevic has a takedown stuffed.
As Ponjevic looks to move away, Nysus throws a big counter combo but Ponjevic just gets out of the way.
Nysus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponjevic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good exchange - Nysus coming out on top.#T1#
Ponjevic has his takedown stuffed
enabling Nysus to counter with a crisp jab.
Ponjevic goes for a double leg but Nysus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nysus continues to drive forward.
Ponjevic is breathing heavily.
Ponjevic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nysus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nysus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ponjevic can do to turn this around?
Nysus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ponjevic tries to move into range but Nysus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ponjevic with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Nysus to counter with a crisp jab.
Ponjevic fails with the takedown
and Nysus counters with a straight right hand.
Ponjevic has his takedown stuffed
and Nysus counters with a three punch combo that has Ponjevic backing up. Ponjevic nods at Nysus to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Nysus.
Dio Nysus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Ponjevic shoots and misses
and Nysus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nysus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ponjevic backs up against the cage.
Nysus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ponjevic misses with a takedown attempt
and Ponjevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Nysus stuns Ponjevic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ponjevic misses the body punch
and Nysus counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Nysus.
Ponjevic shoots and misses
and Nysus counters with a right hand to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Ponjevic 's head but he takes it in his stride.#KD#
Nysus lands a left and a right that sends Ponjevic crashing to the canvas! Nysus dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#Ponjevic is rocked!
Nysus content just to control the position here.
Ponjevic is still in real trouble! Can Nysus finish him?#SU#
Nysus stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Nysus throws an overhand right that drops Ponjevic like a sack of potatoes! Nysus dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dio Nysus!
Dio Nysus 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:
Daan vs Fran - Money # 19
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nysus is looking for a counter combo.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Nysus pushes him off.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee tries to clinch there but Nysus circles away.
Lee moves to clinch but Nysus breaks away
and Nysus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to clinch but Nysus is having none of it.
Nysus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Nysus keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Nysus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
No joy there for Nysus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nysus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nysus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lee tries to clinch up but Nysus circles away and keeps his distance.
Nysus throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Lee misses. #CL2#
Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Nysus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards. #CUT#It looks like Michael Lee has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee pushes Nysus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nysus is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nysus.
Nysus is trying to break free.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lee works on Nysus's body with a couple of short punches.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nysus backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nysus throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
A big left from Nysus misses.
Nysus throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Nysus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3##CL2#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee prevents a body shot from Nysus.
Nysus dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee misses with some punches.
Nysus gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nysus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee letting Nysus take a breather here.#BC#
Nysus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nysus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nysus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Nysus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee throws out a counter right but Nysus avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Nysus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Lee drives through and clinches with Nysus against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nysus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Nysus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nysus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Lee pushes Nysus up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
Lee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dio Nysus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Lee's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lee wants to clinch up but Nysus keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Nysus misses the target.
Nysus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lee is looking to clinch but Nysus is avoiding it.
Nysus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nysus staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Nysus. Those never looked like landing.
Nysus throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Nysus cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Nysus does no damage.
Nysus misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nysus swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.#T1#
Nysus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Nysus misses.
Lee wants to clinch.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Nysus.
Dio Nysus is winning the standup battle so far.
Nysus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Nysus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Nysus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Nysus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee moves to clinch but Nysus breaks away
and Nysus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nysus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nysus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nysus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nysus looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Nysus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nysus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Nysus pushes him off.
Dio Nysus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Nysus.
Lee closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Nysus to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee tries to clinch there but Nysus circles away.
Nysus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nysus.
Nysus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nysus throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lee wants to clinch but Nysus slips to the side
and Nysus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nysus.
Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Nysus.
Nysus cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nysus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nysus swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Nysus misses with a series of wild punches.
Nysus scores with a nice right hand.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Nysus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dio Nysus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Lee's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nysus misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Nysus looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lee throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nysus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nysus slips a straight right by Lee.
Nysus throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lee tries to clinch up but Nysus circles away and keeps his distance.
Nysus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nysus looks to land a combination. Lee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nysus circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Nysus counter with a right hand. #T1#
Nysus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Nysus circles away.
#CL2#
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Nysus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lee or not.
Lee stalling.
Nysus misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch.
Nysus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nysus blocks it well.
Nysus throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Nysus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dio Nysus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nysus misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Nysus tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michael Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee slips a straight right by Nysus.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Lee looks to move away, Nysus throws a big counter combo but Lee just gets out of the way.#T3##CL2#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Nysus saw that one coming.
A jab from Nysus misses. #CL2#
Lee moves into the clinch.
Nysus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nysus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nysus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nysus scores with a nice right hand.
#T4#
Nysus swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
A little feinted left hand from Nysus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nysus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nysus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee looks to land a combination but Nysus avoids it well.
Lee looks for the body kick but Nysus saw that one coming.
Nysus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nysus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jab, jab by Lee - just one landing.
Lee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nysus counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dio Nysus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nysus, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dio Nysus!
Dio Nysus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Harlan vs Nysus - Money #17
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Nysus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harlan doesn't seem bothered though.
Nysus throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Harlan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Harlan lands with a right to the head.
Nysus struggles to land a body shot inside as Harlan controls his hands.
Nysus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harlan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harlan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nysus's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Nysus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Harlan.
Nysus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nysus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nysus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nysus tries to throw a body punch but Harlan avoids it by throwing Nysus back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Harlan as the two fighters clinch.
Nysus misses with a punch on the inside.
Harlan lands with a left to the head.
Harlan blocks a body shot from Nysus.
Nysus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Nysus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harlan throws a punch but it's blocked by Nysus.
Harlan working aggressively here.
Nysus pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Nysus breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Harlan clinches up against the cage.
Nysus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harlan misses with the head strike.
Harlan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nysus.
Nysus misses with a punch on the inside.
Harlan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harlan lands a body shot. #T2#
Harlan misses with the head strike.
Harlan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harlan has a couple of punches blocked by Nysus.
Harlan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nysus backwards.
Nysus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harlan has him pressed against the cage.
Nysus is trying to break the clinch but Harlan is controlling him.
Harlan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harlan is pushing Nysus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Harlan can't find room to land a body shot as Nysus controls the action.
#BC2#
Nysus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nysus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harlan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nysus takes a swing at Harlan's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Harlan misses with an uppercut.
Harlan avoids the body shot from Nysus.
Josiah Harlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Harlan moves into range and clinches up with Nysus.
Nysus blocks a body shot from Harlan.
Nysus tries to circle away but Harlan has him pinned against the cage.
Harlan gets through Nysus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harlan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Harlan.
Nysus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nysus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harlan cracks Nysus with a nice body shot.
Harlan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harlan misses with a body punch.
Harlan lands with a left to the head.
Harlan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Harlan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harlan tries to throw a body punch but Nysus avoids it by throwing Harlan back against the cage.
Harlan misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Nysus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nysus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harlan counters with a left to the body.
Harlan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nysus counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Harlan misses.
Harlan slips a straight right by Nysus.
Nysus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A shot to the body from Nysus misses #CL#
and Harlan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Harlan.
Harlan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Harlan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nysus's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josiah Harlan dominated that round.
That's time! Harlan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A left lands for Harlan.
Harlan slips a jab from Nysus.
Harlan misses with a shot to the body
letting Nysus counter with a right hand.
Harlan tries to close the distance and clinch but Nysus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nysus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harlan manages to avoid it.
Harlan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nysus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Harlan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Harlan throws a body punch but Nysus moves out of range.
Nysus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nysus counters with a straight right hand.
Nysus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harlan manages to avoid it.
Nysus misses the shot to the body.
Harlan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nysus counters with a nice body shot.
Harlan is looking to wear down Nysus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Harlan throws an off balance right hand
and Nysus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harlan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nysus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nysus moves out of range as Harlan strikes.
A swing and a miss from Harlan.
Nysus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harlan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nysus throws a jab when Harlan was well out of range.
Harlan slips a jab from Nysus.
Harlan throws a good cross that connects.
Harlan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nysus jabs Harlan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harlan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Harlan misses with a hook. Nysus ducked under it nicely.
Harlan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nysus was well out of range. Poor timing from Harlan.
We've been informed that Nysus has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nysus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harlan looks to clinch
and Nysus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harlan misses with a shot to the body
and Nysus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nysus lands an overhand right.
Harlan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nysus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Harlan misses the target.
Nysus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Harlan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#Nysus is rocked!
Harlan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nysus can do to turn this around?
Harlan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harlan takes a swing at Nysus's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Harlan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nysus circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nysus! But no joy.
Nysus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harlan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harlan missing with a left hand there. Nysus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harlan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harlan throws a right hand that misses
and Nysus counters with a right hand to the body.
Nysus slips a jab from Harlan.
Harlan swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Nysus to counter with a crisp jab.
Harlan misses with an uppercut
and Nysus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harlan jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Harlan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harlan scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harlan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Harlan misses with a looping right.
Harlan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harlan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harlan looks to land a right hand but Nysus moved out of range.
Harlan wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dio Nysus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Harlan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nysus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nysus throws a lazy right hand but Harlan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nysus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harlan jabs at Nysus's body.
Harlan missing with a left hand there. Nysus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harlan looks to land a combination but Nysus avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlan lands a lovely overhand right.
Nysus misses with a hook.
Nysus connects with a jab.#T1#
Harlan misses with a hook.
Harlan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harlan throws a looping overhand right but Nysus ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Nysus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nysus throws a jab but it's blocked by Harlan.
Nysus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL#
Harlan closes the distance and clinches.
Nysus can't find room to land a body shot as Harlan controls the action.
Harlan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nysus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harlan misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Nysus.
#BC2#
Nysus breaks the clinch.
Josiah Harlan is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Harlan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nysus throws a poor cross that misses
and Harlan counters with a straight right hand.
Nysus is still on wobbly legs! Can Harlan finish him?
Nysus swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Harlan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harlan lands a big right hand that drops Nysus! The killer instinct kicks in and Harlan finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Harlan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josiah Harlan!
Josiah Harlan retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Josiah Harlan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Goodman vs Oliveira Money #15
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Nysus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Prokopenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nysus blocks a head kick by Prokopenko.
Prokopenko gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Nysus gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Prokopenko is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dio Nysus!
Dio Nysus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Davis vs Goodman - Money - #12
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Castle shoots in for a takedown but Nysus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Castle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nysus.
Castle is looking to clinch but Nysus is avoiding it.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nysus gets underhooks to prevent Castle's takedown attempt.
Castle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nysus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dio Nysus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Castle.
Nysus trying to stall but Castle improves his position.
#BC#
Nysus manages to break the clinch.
Castle takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Frank Castle has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Castle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Castle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nysus trying to control the position here.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Nysus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nysus managing to control the position.
Nysus keeping moving, preventing Castle from controlling successfully. #T1#
Castle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nysus trying to control the position.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Nysus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castle is stalling in the full guard.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Nysus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Castle tries to close the distance and clinch but Nysus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nysus misses with a hook.
Nysus looks to score with a jab to the body but Castle is just out of range.
Castle staying out of range there.
Nysus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nysus swings for the body but Castle moves out of range.
#T2#
Castle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nysus tries to avoid it but Castle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nysus to the ground. Nysus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #KD#
Nysus sends Castle crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nysus is motioning to the referee to let Castle up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nysus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castle circles away quickly and effectively.
Castle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nysus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Castle is rocked!#CL2#
Castle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nysus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nysus can't find room to land a body shot as Castle controls the action.
Nysus stops a takedown attempt from Castle.
Still in the clinch, Nysus scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Nysus.
Nysus gets underhooks to prevent Castle's takedown attempt.
Nysus is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Nysus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Nysus. No joy for Castle on that attempt.
Castle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nysus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nysus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nysus wants it to stay on the feet.
Castle shoots for a takedown but Nysus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Castle looks winded!#KD#
Nysus feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Castle sprawling to the canvas! Castle rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nysus finish him?!
Castle is still on wobbly legs! Can Nysus finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Frank Castle's cut even more.#T3#
Nysus lands a body shot.
Nysus wobbles Castle with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Nysus dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Castle to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dio Nysus!
An out of breath Dio Nysus 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:
Nysus vs Harlan - Money #8
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Harlan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice defenses there by Nysus.
Nysus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harlan.
Harlan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nysus throws a hook but Harlan avoids it easily.
Nysus misses with a wild combination.
Nysus throws a poor cross that misses
and Harlan counters with a stiff right hand.
Nysus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harlan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nysus misses with a hook. Harlan ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Harlan clinches up against the cage.
Harlan's coach down at GWad's Playpen was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Harlan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harlan.
Harlan lands a nice shot to the body.
Harlan blocking some punches.
Nysus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harlan misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harlan.
Nysus misses with a punch to the body.
Harlan blocks a body shot from Nysus.
Harlan lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Harlan.
Harlan can't find room to land a body shot as Nysus controls the action.
Nysus blocks an uppercut.
Nysus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harlan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Harlan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nysus is breathing heavily.
Nysus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harlan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nysus.
Harlan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nysus's elbow.
Harlan gets through Nysus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Nysus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Nysus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harlan scores with a body shot.
Harlan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Harlan closes the distance and clinches.
Harlan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Harlan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harlan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harlan cracks Nysus with a nice body shot.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nysus.
Harlan has a couple of punches blocked by Nysus.
A head punch on the inside from Harlan fails to land.
Harlan throws a punch but it's blocked by Nysus.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harlan.
Nysus throws a head punch that misses.
Nysus tries to break the clinch but Harlan is controlling the position.
Harlan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nysus or not.
Harlan lands a hook that snaps the head of Nysus backwards. #ROC2#Nysus is rocked!
Harlan works on Nysus's body with a couple of short punches.
Harlan gets through Nysus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Nysus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harlan unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Nysus! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Harlan is unloading with more strikes now! Nysus drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josiah Harlan!
Josiah Harlan is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
Snarf vs Adams - Money #5
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Moura moves out of range of the strikes.
Moura goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Moura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nysus throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Felipe Moura has been cut.
Nysus misses with a hook.
Moura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nysus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Moura.
We've been informed that Nysus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Moura misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Nysus counter with a right hand.
Moura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nysus tries to bum rush Moura with a series of wild strikes but Moura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nysus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nysus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nysus manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Nysus misses its intended target.
Nysus throws a hook to the side of Moura's head but Moura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Moura.
Moura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nysus throws out the jab. #T1#
Moura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nysus goes for a small jab and connects. Now Nysus goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Moura stumbles back but Nysus runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Moura to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Moura will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dio Nysus!
Dio Nysus is the new light heavyweight champion!
In defeat, Felipe Moura stepped up to the mic, saying 'Lamento a todos que acreditaram em mim e todos meu fãs,decepcionei a todos está noite.'. |
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Event:
Snarf vs God - Money #3
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Nysus keeps the fight on the outside.
Nysus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nysus lands with a cross.
Nysus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Berthier's head backwards.
Berthier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nysus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berthier is looking to clinch.
Nysus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nysus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Berthier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nysus throws a jab but it's blocked by Berthier.
Nysus lands with a hook. Berthier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nysus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Berthier cracks a nice hook into Nysus's ribs.
Nysus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berthier tries to clinch but Nysus is having none of it.
Berthier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nysus.
A big right from Nysus misses.
Berthier wants to clinch up but Nysus keeps it at a distance.
Berthier lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berthier is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Berthier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Berthier.
Berthier seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nysus throws a big shot that misses.
Nysus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Berthier moves in looking to clinch but Nysus pushes him off.
Berthier tries to clinch but Nysus is having none of it.
Berthier tries to clinch up.
Dio Nysus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nysus throws a shot from downtown. Berthier moves away and avoids it.
Nysus tests Berthier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Berthier fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Nysus.
Berthier fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Nysus misses its intended target.
Nysus scores with a nice strike.
Berthier misses with an uppercut. Nysus saw that one coming.
Berthier lands the left hand.
Nysus lands a glancing blow to the side of Berthier's head.
Nysus throws a right hand that Berthier ducks under and follows up with a left that Berthier also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nysus swats away the attempt to clinch by Berthier.#T2#
Nice cross by Nysus.#CL#
Berthier moves into range and clinches up with Nysus.
Nysus tries to stall but Berthier uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Berthier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Berthier as Nysus tries to tie him up.
Nysus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Berthier dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nysus can't find room to land a body shot as Berthier controls the action.
Berthier misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nysus.
Nysus lands a left hand.
Berthier throws a head punch that misses.
Nysus can't find room to land a body shot as Berthier controls the action.
#T3#
Nysus misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nysus.
A right hand to the body from Berthier.
Nysus misses with a body punch.
Berthier can't find room to land a body shot as Nysus controls the action.
Nysus scores with a shot to the side of Berthier's head.
A hook to the body from Nysus.
Berthier tries to throw a body punch but Nysus avoids it by throwing Berthier back against the cage.
Nysus is trying to break free.
Nysus tries to break free but Berthier pushes him back against the cage.
Berthier just leaning against Nysus, taking a breather.
Berthier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Berthier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nysus tries a body shot but Berthier blocks it.
#BC2#
Nysus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nysus misses with a hook. Berthier ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Nysus misses.
Berthier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nysus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nysus swings for the body but Berthier moves out of range.
Nysus misses with an uppercut. Berthier saw that one coming.#T4#
Nysus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Berthier eats them both and turns towards Nysus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nysus tests Berthier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been informed that Nysus has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berthier dodges the punch combination from Nysus.
Nysus throws a good cross that connects.
Nysus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nysus keeps the fight on the outside.
Nysus is looking for the big counter here.
Berthier just misses with a punch to the body.
#KD2#
Nysus cracks Berthier with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Berthier looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nysus finish him?
#KD2#
Nysus drops Berthier with a beautiful combination! Berthier stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nysus is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Berthier is rocked!
Nysus is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Berthier flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Berthier is out cold! Nysus holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dio Nysus! |
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Event:
Money - Additional - #1
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Yarmalenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Nysus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nysus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Nysus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yarmalenko's guard.
Nysus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yarmalenko is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Yarmalenko is working an open guard so Nysus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nysus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
Nysus ducks under a wild hook from Yarmalenko.
Nysus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yarmalenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nysus staying out of range there.#T1##TD2#
Nysus looking to score a takedown here. Yarmalenko is defending well but Nysus drives through and ends up in Yarmalenko's guard.
Nysus wants to stand and escape but instead Yarmalenko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Nysus wants to sweep but no luck.
Nysus has his hands on Yarmalenko's head, controlling the position.
Nysus trying to strike off his back.
Nysus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Nysus is looking to stand up but Yarmalenko won't let him.
Yarmalenko 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.
Nysus is looking to stand up but Yarmalenko won't let him. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nysus throws a shot to the body.
Nysus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yarmalenko throws a jab when Nysus was well out of range.
Nysus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD2#
Nysus drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nysus wants to get up but he can't break Yarmalenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yarmalenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nysus wanted to stand there but Yarmalenko had control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dio Nysus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andriy Yarmalenko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Yarmalenko misses the body punch
and Nysus counters with a nice uppercut.
Nysus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dio Nysus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nysus lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Yarmalenko falls backwards - clearly groggy! Nysus dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dio Nysus! |
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Event:
Justice (382K+) - #1
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Nysus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nysus lands with a shot to the body.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nysus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Smith shoots in and bounces Nysus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nysus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nysus trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Smith gets to his feet - Nysus follows without any prompting.
Smith tries to clinch up but Nysus circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Nysus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardano Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nysus lands a two punch combo.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nysus defends it nicely.
Smith lands with a right that hurts Nysus. Nysus looks to clinch but Smith throws a short knee that drops Nysus. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Cardano Smith!
Cardano Smith decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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