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Event:
TRIUMPH 13: Battles of Blood
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Baddock scores with a head kick. Munoz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Barnabas Munoz has been cut.
Munoz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Munoz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Munoz scores with a hook.#CL#
Baddock drives through and clinches with Munoz against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baddock.
Munoz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Munoz obliges.
Munoz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Baddock's face.
#CUT2#It looks like Brendan Baddock has been cut.
Munoz lands a nice shot to the body.
Baddock is breathing heavily.
Munoz misses with some punches.
Munoz cracks Baddock with a nice body shot.
Baddock managing to block the knees to the body from Munoz.
A short left from Baddock.
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!
Munoz tries to break the clinch but Baddock is controlling the position.
Munoz misses with the head strike.
Munoz blocks an uppercut.
Baddock working aggressively here.
Baddock has a couple of punches blocked by Munoz.
Munoz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Baddock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Munoz's efforts to push away.
Baddock misses with the head strike.
Baddock takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Munoz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baddocks head.
Baddock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Munoz misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Baddock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Munoz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Munoz throws a sloppy head kick and Baddock moves out of range easily.
Baddock is looking to counter with head kicks.
Munoz throws a head kick that misses.
Munoz tries to close the distance and clinch but Baddock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Munoz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baddock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Munoz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Baddock gets a clinch.
Munoz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Munoz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baddock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baddock lands with a right to the head.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baddock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munoz backwards.
Baddock swings wildly with an uppercut but Munoz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baddock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Munoz's efforts to push away.
Munoz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baddock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baddock lands a shoulder strike.
Munoz wants to get back to striking at distance but Baddock won't allow it.
Baddock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baddock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baddock throws a head punch that misses.
Munoz blocking some punches.
Baddock throws a punch but it's blocked by Munoz.
Still in the clinch, Baddock scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baddock.
Munoz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baddock prevents a body shot from Munoz.
Munoz swings wildly with an uppercut but Baddock uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Baddock.
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 Brendan Baddock will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Baddock closes the distance and clinches.
Baddock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baddock managing to block the knees to the body from Munoz.
A head punch on the inside from Baddock fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Munoz.
Munoz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baddock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Munoz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baddock throws a head punch that misses.
Munoz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baddock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Munoz misses with a knee strike.
Baddock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baddock misses with some punches.
Baddock misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baddock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baddock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Munoz blocking some punches.
Baddock swings wildly with an uppercut but Munoz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munoz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baddock working aggressively here.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baddock.
Munoz blocking some punches.
Baddock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Munoz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baddock backwards.
Baddock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Munoz working hard to break the clinch.
Munoz tries to land knees in the clinch but Baddock avoids the damage to the body.
Munoz blocks an uppercut.
Munoz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baddock working aggressively here.
Baddock throws a punch but it's blocked by Munoz.
Baddock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baddock misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Baddock.
Munoz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Munoz fails to land.
Baddock lands with a right to the head.
Baddock lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munoz blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Munoz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baddock lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Baddock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baddock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baddock blocks an uppercut.
Baddock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munoz backwards.
Baddock lands a right hand.
Brendan Baddock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baddock misses with a punch on the inside.
Baddock swings wildly with an uppercut but Munoz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munoz blocks an uppercut.
Baddock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baddock scores with a shot to the side of Munoz's head.
Munoz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baddock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but Baddock blocks it.
Baddock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munoz backwards.
Baddock swings wildly with an uppercut but Munoz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baddock lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baddock swings wildly with an uppercut but Munoz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baddock has a couple of punches blocked by Munoz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Baddock dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Baddock rushes Munoz and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Baddock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Munoz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Munoz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baddock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baddock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baddock swings wildly with an uppercut but Munoz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baddock lands a hook that snaps the head of Munoz backwards.
Baddock misses with some punches.
Munoz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnabas Munoz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munoz lands with a left to the head.
Munoz blocks an uppercut.
Baddock working aggressively here.
Munoz blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baddock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Munozs head.
Munoz looking to throw knees to the head but Baddock is blocking nicely.
Baddock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baddock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baddock.
Baddock lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Baddock misses with a punch on the inside.
Baddock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Munoz tries to work over Baddock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baddock throws a head punch that misses.
Munoz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baddock lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Baddock fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Baddock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baddock managing to block the knees to the body from Munoz.
Munoz misses with the head strike.
Munoz is trying to push Baddock away but Baddock has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Baddock misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munoz.
Baddock working aggressively here.
Baddock avoiding damage as Munoz throws knees to the body.
Munoz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Munoz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Munoz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Baddock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Munoz.
#T2#
Baddock avoiding damage as Munoz throws knees to the body.
Munoz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baddock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Munoz is looking to break free of the clinch but Baddock has double underhooks.
Munoz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Baddock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munoz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baddock.
Munoz scores a nice knee to the body.
Munoz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baddocks head.
Munoz scores a nice knee to the body.
Baddock has Munoz pressed against the ropes, preventing Munoz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baddock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Munoz can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Baddock.
Baddock throws a punch but it's blocked by Munoz.
Munoz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A knee to the head by Munoz.
Munoz lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baddock.
Munoz has a couple of punches blocked by Baddock.
A head punch on the inside from Baddock fails to land.
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 Brendan Baddock.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baddock, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brendan Baddock! |
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Event:
TRIUMPH 11: Still We Rise
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Munoz throws a head kick but Montgomery moves out of range.
Munoz thuds a left hand into Montgomery's body.
A left lands for Montgomery.
Montgomery swings for the body but Munoz moves out of range.
Munoz is looking to clinch.
Munoz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Montgomery moves into the clinch.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but Montgomery blocks it.
#BC2#
Montgomery manages to break the clinch.
Munoz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Montgomery takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Montgomery throws a series of punches but Munoz avoids them all with ease.
Montgomery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montgomery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Montgomery closes the distance and pushes Munoz back into the ropes.
Montgomery looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Montgomery looking to slow down the pace here.
Munoz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Montgomery pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montgomery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munoz moves away.#T1#
Montgomery lands a jab-cross combination.
Montgomery gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Montgomery throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Munoz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Munoz tries to clinch but Montgomery is having none of it.
Montgomery slips a straight right by Munoz.
Montgomery takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL2#
Montgomery clinches up against the ropes.
Munoz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
Montgomery is trying to maintain a safe position but Munoz gets an underhook and turns Montgomery into the ropes.
Munoz crunches a lovely knee into Montgomery's ribcage.
Montgomery blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Montgomery working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montgomery is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Munoz missing with knees to the body.
Munoz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Montgomery breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Munoz darts in trying to clinch
and Montgomery counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Montgomery blocks the body kick.
Munoz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Munoz is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Montgomery closes the distance and pushes Munoz back into the ropes.
Munoz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Montgomery blocks it with crossed arms.
Montgomery digs a right hand underneath Munoz's ribcage. Munoz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Montgomery landing knees to the head.
#BC2#
Montgomery's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Munoz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Munoz gets tackled into the ropes by Montgomery. Montgomery maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Montgomery's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Munoz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montgomery just misses with a punch to the body.
Montgomery thows a body kick. Munoz tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Montgomery forces Munoz back against the ropes and clinches.
A knee to the head by Montgomery.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cordero Montgomery dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##KD2#
Montgomery cracks Munoz with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Munoz is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Munoz is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#CUT2#It looks like Barnabas Munoz has been cut.
Montgomery moves out of range of the body kick from Munoz.
#CL2#
Montgomery fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Munoz, pushing him back against the ropes.
Montgomery digs a right hand into Munoz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Munoz's gas tank.
Montgomery lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munoz backwards.
Montgomery misses with a knee strike.
Montgomery lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munoz backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munoz working aggressively here.
Munoz misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Montgomery.
Montgomery gets through Munoz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Munoz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Montgomery. #KD2#
The crowd are calling 'kneeees!' as Montgomery has the Thai clinch. Montgomery obliges, smashing a knee brutally into Munoz's nose and sending him crashing to the canvas! Will be beat the count?! 3,4,5,6,7,8...9... and he's up on 9! Wow, that was close! The referee takes a long look and is going to allow it to continue!#ROC2#Munoz is rocked!
Montgomery scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Munoz doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Munoz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Montgomery closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Montgomery lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Munoz or not.
Munoz seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Montgomery manages to break the clinch.
Montgomery goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Montgomery rushes Munoz and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T1#
Montgomery working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Montgomery.
Montgomery digs a right hand underneath Munoz's ribcage. Munoz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Munoz is trying to break the clinch but Montgomery has him pressed against the ropes. #KD2#
The crowd are calling 'kneeees!' as Montgomery has the Thai clinch. Montgomery obliges, smashing a knee brutally into Munoz's nose and sending him crashing to the canvas! Will be beat the count?! 3,4,5,6,7,8...9... and he's up on 9! Wow, that was close! The referee takes a long look and is going to allow it to continue!
Montgomery lands a nice hook to Munoz's body. Munoz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Montgomery closes the distance and pushes Munoz back into the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montgomery pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Montgomery lands a knee to the head.
Montgomery lands a hook that snaps the head of Munoz backwards.
A shot in the inside from Montgomery.
Montgomery utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Montgomery pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
BAM! Montgomery delivers a spinning backfist that drops Munoz like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Cordero Montgomery!
A very excited looking Cordero Montgomery 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:
TRIUMPH 9: Unfinished Business
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Munoz cracks Overeem with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Munoz avoids the head kick by Overeem.
The crowd cheers as Munoz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Overeem doesn't seem phased though.
Overeem takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Munoz.
Overeem misses with a hook
and Munoz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Munoz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Overeem connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Barnabas Munoz has been cut.
Munoz lands a nice looking body shot.
Overeem throws a head kick but Munoz moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munoz throws a push kick but Overeem slaps the foot to one side.
Overeem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munoz thinks about the counter body kick.
Overeem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Overeem throws a jab when Munoz was well out of range.
Overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Munoz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Overeem.
Munoz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Overeem tries a head kick but it misses.
Overeem connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Munoz avoids the head kick by Overeem.
Munoz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Overeem is breathing heavily.#T1#
Overeem misses the jab.
Overeem swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Munoz.
Munoz scores with a body shot.
Munoz connects with a right hand. Overeem shakes it off.#CL2#
Munoz clinches with his opponent.
Munoz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Munoz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Munoz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Overeem is trying to break free.
Munoz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Munoz.#BC2#
Munoz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Munoz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overeem moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Overeem doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Munoz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Munoz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Munoz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Overeem had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Overeem walks into a left hand.
Munoz dips to his left and cracks Overeem with an uppercut!#CL2#
Overeem tries to keep at a distance but Munoz has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Munoz lands a knee to the body.
Munoz scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Overeem is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Alistair Overeem has been cut.
Munoz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Oh Overeem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Overeem is trying to break the clinch but Munoz has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
Munoz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Munoz with a hook.#CL2#
Munoz moves into the clinch successfully.
Munoz has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Overeem to the canvas! Can Overeem beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Overeem was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Munoz is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Barnabas Munoz!
Alistair Overeem was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't give up at the first hurdle you encounter.'. |
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Event:
TRIUMPH 5: Tillman vs. Sto
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Munoz scores with a shot to the body.
Cox throws a sloppy head kick
and Munoz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Biggie Cox has been cut.
A good leg kick by Munoz. #CL#
Cox moves into range and clinches up with Munoz.
Cox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Munoz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Munoz throws a leg kick but Cox sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Cox moves into the clinch successfully.
Munoz misses with some punches.
Munoz prevents Cox from breaking the clinch.
Munoz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Munoz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cox is breathing heavily.
Munoz misses with some punches.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but Cox blocks with his arms.
Cox misses with a knee to the head.
Munoz is controlling Cox's neck. Munoz unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Cox goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Barnabas Munoz! |
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Event:
TRIUMPH 2: Diaz vs. Wheeler
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Munoz is looking to clinch.
Simunovic swings for the body but Munoz moves out of range.
Simunovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simunovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Munoz. Munoz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Barnabas Munoz has been cut.#CL2#
Simunovic moves into the clinch.
Simunovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Munoz is looking to break free of the clinch but Simunovic has double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Simunovic.
Simunovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Munoz is trying to force a seperation but Simunovic has the dominant position.
Simunovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Munoz is breathing heavily.
Simunovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Simunovic.
Simunovic digs a right hand underneath Munoz's ribcage. Munoz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simunovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Simunovic.
Munoz swings wildly with an uppercut but Simunovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simunovic.
Simunovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Simunovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Simunovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Simunovic.
A right handed body shot lands from Simunovic.
Simunovic digs a right hand underneath Munoz's ribcage. Munoz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simunovic lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Simunovic.
A short uppercut from Simunovic.
Simunovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Simunovic.
A short left from Simunovic.
Simunovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Simunovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Simunovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Munozs head. #ROC2#Munoz is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Simunovic.
Simunovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simunovic lands a left hand.
Oh Munoz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Simunovic cracks Munoz with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Munoz goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Munoz wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Pasko Simunovic!
During a confident post fight interview, Pasko Simunovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Munoz tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half 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.
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silva passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Silva is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Munoz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Silva is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Munoz is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackson Silva! |
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