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Event:
RISE 173
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Pemberton throws a lazy right hand but Lehtola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lehtola scores with a body shot.
Lehtola scores with a punch to the head.
Lehtola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pemberton throws a hook but Lehtola avoids it easily.
Lehtola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pemberton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lehtola moves out of range of the strikes.
Lehtola wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lehtola, as that shot connected.
Pemberton scores with a one two! Lehtola had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Lehtola.
Pemberton has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lehtola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Lehtola.
Good standup being displayed there by Pemberton as he connects with a hook.
Pemberton throws a shot from downtown. Lehtola moves away and avoids it.
Pemberton looks to score with a jab to the body but Lehtola is just out of range.
Lehtola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pemberton.
#T1#
A slow jab from Lehtola misses its intended target.
Lehtola swings widly with a right hand
and Pemberton counters with a right hand to the body.
Pemberton lands a lovely overhand right.
Pemberton takes a swing at Lehtola's ribcage but misses.
Pemberton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lehtola.
Lehtola lands a nice shot that snaps Pemberton's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pemberton. Lehtola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pemberton avoids the body shot from Lehtola.
Pemberton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lehtola with a body shot.
Lehtola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pemberton.
Pemberton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donk. Lehtola catches Pemberton right on the button with a cross.
Good shot there by Lehtola.
We've been told by Lehtola's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pemberton looks to land a right hand but Lehtola moved out of range.
Lehtola is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pemberton swings for the body but Lehtola moves out of range.
Pemberton swings for the body but Lehtola moves out of range.
#T2#
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!
Lehtola scores with a decent looking hook.
Lehtola looks to score with a jab to the body but Pemberton is just out of range.
Lehtola smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lehtola throws out a loose jab but Pemberton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pemberton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lehtola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pembertons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pemberton throws an overhand right that lands on Lehtola's shoulder, as Lehtola tries to avoid the shot.
Pemberton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lehtola.
A jab from Pemberton misses.
Pemberton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Pemberton misses.
Pemberton misses with an uppercut.
Lehtola looks to throw the jab but Pemberton is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lehtola.
Pemberton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lehtola.
Pemberton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Lehtola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pemberton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lehtola is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lehtola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pemberton moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pemberton! But no joy.
Lehtola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pemberton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Pemberton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pemberton misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Lehtola misses.
Pemberton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pemberton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lehtola.
Lehtola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Pemberton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Pemberton tries to get set, Lehtola tries to push him back and clinch up but Pemberton manages to avoid the attempt.
Pemberton misses with a left hand #CL#
and Lehtola counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pemberton blocks an uppercut.
Pemberton misses with the head strike.
Lehtola lands a left hand.
Lehtola working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Lehtola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehtola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pemberton looking to stall.
Pemberton tries to pull guard but Lehtola forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lehtola.
Lehtola throws a head punch that misses.
Lehtola misses with a punch on the inside.
Lehtola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pemberton backwards.
Lehtola misses with a body punch.
Pemberton wants to stall.
Lehtola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pemberton or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Lehtola dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lehtola connects with a right hand. Pemberton shakes it off.
Pemberton swings for the body but Lehtola moves out of range.
Pemberton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lehtola defending well as Pemberton loads up on a big left hand.
Lehtola jabs at Pemberton's body.
Pemberton throws a hook to the side of Lehtola's head but Lehtola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lehtola. Pemberton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lehtola connects with a body shot that sends Pemberton's belly button to the back.
Lehtola cracks Pemberton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lehtola scores with a body shot.
Pemberton throws a looping overhand right but Lehtola ducks down to avoid it.
Pemberton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lehtola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!#CL#
Lehtola moves into range and clinches up with Pemberton.
Pemberton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short left from Lehtola. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Lehtola.
Pemberton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lehtola misses with a body punch.
Pemberton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lehtola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lehtola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pemberton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lehtola to keep the fight standing.
Lehtola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lehtola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pemberton's elbow.
Lehtola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lehtola takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lehtola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Lehtola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pemberton fails to pull guard.
Jari Lehtola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Pemberton.
Lehtola scores with a shoulder strike.
Lehtola lands with a left to the head.
Lehtola lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Pemberton is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lehtola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lehtola.
Lehtola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lehtola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lehtola as Pemberton tries to tie him up.
Lehtola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pemberton is breathing heavily.#T3#
Lehtola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pemberton swings wildly with an uppercut but Lehtola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lehtola presses Pemberton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pemberton prevents a body shot from Lehtola.
Lehtola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lehtola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lehtola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lehtola.
Pemberton is still on wobbly legs! Can Lehtola finish him?
Lehtola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Lehtola.
#T4#
Nice body punch from Lehtola.
Lehtola lands an uppercut.
Lehtola pushes Pemberton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehtola throws a big uppercut that drops Pemberton! More strikes from Lehtola and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pemberton lies dazed against the cage as Lehtola celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jari Lehtola! |
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Event:
RISE 159
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
River throws a chopping leg kick but Pemberton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pemberton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River looks to land a right hand but Pemberton moved out of range.
Pemberton has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as River is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pemberton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pemberton throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It appears River was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pemberton lands a glancing blow to the side of River 's head.
River moves away from the strike by Pemberton.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for River .
Pemberton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits River s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pemberton misses with a right hand
and River counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Pemberton out cold! What a finish! River is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clint River ! |
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Event:
RISE 151
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
King will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
King misses with an uppercut. Pemberton saw that one coming.
King ducks under a wild hook from Pemberton.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pemberton circles away quickly and effectively.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King throws a good cross that connects.
King throws out a powerful jab.
Klayton King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pemberton counters with a stiff right hand.
Pemberton throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pemberton misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King scores with a jab to the head.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pemberton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King defending well as Pemberton loads up on a big left hand.
Pemberton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King tried to counter with a leg kick but Pemberton avoided it.#T1#
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pemberton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King throws a push kick but Pemberton slaps the foot to one side.
Pemberton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from King.
King cracks Pemberton with a good jab.
Pemberton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King misses with a combination
and Pemberton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pemberton throws a body punch but King moves out of range. #KD#
King lands a left and a right that send Pemberton crashing to the mat, dazed. King thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Pemberton is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King misses with a double jab.
Pemberton is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
Pemberton misses with a looping right.
King steps in with a hook that catches Pemberton right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! King follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Pemberton looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klayton King!
Klayton King took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Phoenix for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
aaab
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Lee darts in and clinches Pemberton up against the cage.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pemberton working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Lee.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pemberton blocking some punches.
Pemberton jumps guard but Lee stands there with Pemberton around his waist. Pemberton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pemberton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Pemberton is looking to control Lee's arms but Lee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pemberton has his back to the cage.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Pemberton avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Pemberton jumps guard but Lee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Lee.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lee. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Pemberton is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Michael Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Pemberton.
Lee pushes Pemberton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Pemberton uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Pemberton is rocked!
Pemberton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pemberton is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pemberton seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pemberton backwards.
Lee dips a shoulder and cracks Pemberton with a mighty uppercut! Pemberton falls back against the cage and Lee unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pemberton is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lee screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Lee!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Gillesespie vs Maker Money #24
Date: Dec 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Pemberton falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Wonder counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pemberton!
You can see the frustration on Pemberton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pemberton tries to buck Wonder off but Wonder is having none of it.
Pemberton stops Wonder from passing to mount.
Wonder wants to control but Pemberton is keeping him busy.
Pemberton is looking to regain half guard here but Wonder keeps moving and retains side control.
Pemberton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pemberton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wonder pulls his head out easily.
Pemberton wants to improve his position but Wonder is controlling well.
Wonder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pemberton keeps working. #T1#
Wonder might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pemberton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Wonder is looking for a kimura but Pemberton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wonder to get the leverage.
Pemberton tries to roll over but Wonder keeps him under control.
Pemberton is refusing to be controlled, as Wonder sits in half guard.
Wonder has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Roosters Coop. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Wonder is looking for a kimura here.
Pemberton is refusing to be controlled, as Wonder sits in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Pemberton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wonder pulls his head out easily.
Wonder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pemberton works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pemberton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Pemberton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wonder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wonder trying to control but Pemberton is working from the bottom.
Wonder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pemberton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Pemberton has his foot on Wonder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wonder works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Pemberton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3##SUB#
Pemberton looking for a guillotine here but Wonder defends easily.
#SUB#
Pemberton is looking for a triangle but Wonder pushes his legs off easily.
Wonder wants to control from the top but Pemberton keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pemberton is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Pemberton trying to control but Wonder is working from the bottom.
Wonder keeping full guard, as Pemberton tries to pass.
Pemberton trying to control but Wonder is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Wonder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pemberton defends well.
Wonder keeping moving, preventing Pemberton from controlling successfully.
Wonder will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pemberton passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Pemberton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wonder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wonder tries to buck Pemberton off but Pemberton is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wonder gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wonder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Anthony Pemberton will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Pemberton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pemberton enables Wonder to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pemberton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wonder with a nice head shot there.
Pemberton keeping full guard, as Wonder tries to pass. #SUB#
Pemberton has his foot on Wonder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wonder works his way back into a safe position though.
Pemberton wants to sweep here but Wonder controlling him for the moment.
Wonder tries to free his leg and advance position but Pemberton is retaining full guard.
Wonder throwing strikes but missing.
Wonder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wonder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pemberton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pemberton holds on and takes a little breather.
Pemberton 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.
Wonder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Pemberton keeping moving, preventing Wonder from controlling successfully.
Wonder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pemberton's head.
Pemberton wants to sweep but no luck.
Wonder distracts Pemberton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pemberton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wonder stopping the sweep attempt from Pemberton.#SUB#
Pemberton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wonder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gene Wonder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pemberton seems keen to control Wonder's posture.
Wonder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pemberton is keeping the position for now.
Wonder pushes down on Pemberton's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Wonder is trying to control the action in half guard but Pemberton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pemberton tries to get to full guard but Wonder has control of the leg.
Wonder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pemberton tries to get to full guard but Wonder has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Wonder is looking for a kimura but Pemberton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wonder to get the leverage.
Wonder wants to control but Pemberton is keeping him busy.
Pemberton is trying to get back to full guard.
Pemberton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wonder is working away from the top position though.
Wonder content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Pemberton taking some punishment here, with Wonder in his half guard.
Wonder trying to control from half guard but Pemberton is working away.
Pemberton has his hands clasped together around Wonder's back. He's all about the action.
Wonder trying to control from half guard but Pemberton is working away.
Wonder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wonder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pemberton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wonder working the head and body with strikes. #T4##SUB2#
Wonder is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Pemberton still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Pemberton has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Wonder tries to buck Pemberton off but Pemberton is having none of it.
Pemberton tries to advance to mount but Wonder denies him.
Wonder wants to get back to his feet.
Pemberton controls the position.
Wonder tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pemberton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wonder is not content to let Pemberton control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wonder is looking to regain half guard here but Pemberton keeps moving and retains side control.
Wonder is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Wonder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Wonder feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wonder trying to control the position from guard on top but Pemberton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pemberton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wonder looking to sit in guard and control but Pemberton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Wonder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pemberton looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wonder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wonder 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.#T1##SUB2#
Wonder looking for a guillotine here but Pemberton defends easily.
#SUB2#
Wonder is looking for a triangle but Pemberton pushes his legs off easily.
Wonder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wonder can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pemberton controls the pace.#SUB2#
Wonder looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pemberton passes into side control.
Wonder tries to buck Pemberton off but Pemberton is having none of it.#SUB#
Wonder is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pemberton's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Pemberton! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Wonder has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anthony Pemberton! |
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Event:
Gillespie vs Dover - Money #23
Date: Nov 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Pemberton takes a swing at Rotiz's ribcage but misses.
Pemberton digs a good hook to Rotiz's body.
Pemberton punishes Rotiz's body with a nice straight punch.
Pemberton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rotiz's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
Pemberton lands a glancing blow to the side of Rotiz's head.
Nice body punch from Pemberton.
Rotiz walks into a jab.
Pemberton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rotiz throws a hook to the side of Pemberton's head but Pemberton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pemberton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rotiz has time to react.
Rotiz avoids the body shot from Pemberton.
Rotiz is looking for the big counter here.
Pemberton cracks Rotiz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rotiz ducks right into an uppercut from Pemberton. #T1#
Rotiz blocks a jab.
Rotiz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pemberton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pemberton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body punch from Pemberton.
Pemberton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rotiz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#That has opened up Toti Rotiz's cut even more.
Pemberton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Anthony Pemberton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Pemberton. Beautiful body shot.
Rotiz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rotiz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pemberton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rotiz.#TD2#
Pemberton gets caught flat footed, as Rotiz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pemberton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Pemberton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rotiz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pemberton wants to control from the top but Rotiz keeps moving.
Pemberton is really struggling to control Rotiz but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Rotiz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pemberton trying to control but Rotiz is working from the bottom.
Rotiz trying to keep a closed guard but Pemberton is proving a slippery customer.
#T3##SUB2#
Rotiz looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pemberton is defending well. Rotiz quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pemberton has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rotiz celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toti Rotiz!
After the fight, Toti Rotiz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Harlan vs Hogan - Money # 20
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Pemberton swings for the body but Saetang moves out of range.
Saetang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pemberton lands a body shot.
Pemberton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saetang was well out of range. Poor timing from Pemberton.
Pemberton looks to score with a jab to the body but Saetang is just out of range.
Saetang replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pemberton blocks it well.
Pemberton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saetang throws the kick towards the body but Pemberton avoids it.
Saetang misses with the body kick
and Pemberton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saetang throws a head kick that misses.
Pemberton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pemberton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pemberton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saetang.
Pemberton blocks a head kick by Saetang.
Pemberton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saetang moves in looking to clinch but Pemberton pushes him off.#T1#
Pemberton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saetang was well out of range. Poor timing from Pemberton.
Pemberton is looking to wear down Saetang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saetang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pemberton throws a jab but it's blocked by Saetang.
Saetang moves out of range of the strikes.
Pemberton avoids a kick to the body.
Pemberton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saetang was well out of range. Poor timing from Pemberton.
Saetang is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saetang throws a sloppy head kick and Pemberton moves out of range easily.
Pemberton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pemberton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saetang on the side of the head.
Anthony Pemberton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pemberton lands with a nice body punch.
Pemberton misses with a series of wild punches.
Pemberton with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Saetang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saetang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pemberton.
Pemberton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Saetang scores with a push kick.
Pemberton throws a hook but Saetang blocks it.
Pemberton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saetang under the eye.#ROC#Saetang is rocked!
Pemberton drops Saetang with a straight right hand, right on the button! Pemberton follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Pemberton! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Robertson misses the shot to the body.
Robertson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pemberton is just out of range.
Robertson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pemberton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robertson thinking.
The fighters circling - Pemberton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pemberton misses with a hook.
Pemberton loads up on a big right hand but Robertson slips the punch.
Robertson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Robertson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pemberton.
Pemberton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Robertson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pemberton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Robertson. Robertson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Robertson lands a nice looking body shot.
Pemberton misses with a straight right.
Robertson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Robertson tries to bum rush Pemberton with a series of wild strikes but Pemberton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pemberton throws a body shot but no joy.
Robertson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pemberton.
Robertson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pemberton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robertson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pemberton was well out of range. Poor timing from Robertson.
Pemberton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robertson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pemberton throws a big counter combination but Robertson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pemberton on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Robertson slips a straight right by Pemberton.
Robertson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pemberton rather than just go for the knockout.
No joy there for Pemberton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pemberton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robertson.
Pemberton avoids the body shot from Robertson.
Pemberton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Robertson ducks under a wild hook from Pemberton.
Robertson weaves into range and cracks Pemberton right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Pemberton goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Robertson is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ameen Robertson! |
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Event:
KOP JUNGLE
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Serra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pemberton.
Serra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pemberton throwing a counter right hand but Serra manages to avoid it.
Pemberton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pemberton slips a jab from Serra.
Pemberton walks into a left hand.
Pemberton throws a jab but it's blocked by Serra.
Pemberton throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Serra counters by clinching up.
Serra misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Serra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Serra moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pemberton misses with a hook.
Pemberton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Forged In Fire in the buildup to the fight.
Pemberton looks to land a left hand but Serra moved out of range nicely.
Serra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Serra moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Serra.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serra slips a jab from Pemberton.
Serra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Serra connects with a right hand. Pemberton shakes it off.
A big left from Pemberton misses. #T1#
Serra scores with a jab to the head.
Pemberton misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Serra counters by clinching up.
Serra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pemberton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Serra lands a right hand.
Serra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Serra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Serra lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pemberton.
Serra pushes Pemberton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Serra lands a body punch. #TD#
Pemberton gets control of Serra's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pemberton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serra content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Pemberton keeping moving, preventing Serra from controlling successfully.
Serra is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pemberton keeping moving, preventing Serra from controlling successfully.
Serra might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pemberton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Serra content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Pemberton throws out a loose jab but Serra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pemberton loads up on a big right hand but Serra slips the punch.
Serra takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Serra ducks under a wild hook from Pemberton.
Pemberton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pemberton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Serra.
Serra scores with a jab. Pemberton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Serra dips to his left and cracks Pemberton with an uppercut!
Serra scores with a jab to the head.
Pemberton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serra.
Pemberton misses with an uppercut.
Pemberton scores with a hook.
Serra lands with a straight right. Pemberton didn't see that one coming.
Pemberton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pemberton throws a big shot that misses.
Pemberton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pemberton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Pemberton misses. #T4#
Pemberton throws the left hand but Serra avoids the punch easily.
Pemberton throws the left hand but Serra avoids the punch easily.
Anthony Pemberton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serra moves out of range as Pemberton strikes.
Serra scores with a hook.
Pemberton throws a body punch but Serra moves out of range.
Serra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pemberton misses with a wild body shot.
Serra has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pemberton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL2#
Serra has managed to clinch.
Serra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pemberton smiles and moves away.
Pemberton drops his hands momentarily and Serra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pemberton throws a jab but it's blocked by Serra.
Pemberton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Serra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pemberton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pemberton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Serra dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Serra throws a good cross that connects.
Pemberton misses with a looping left.
Serra jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC2#Pemberton is rocked!
Pemberton digs a good hook to Serra's body.
Oh Pemberton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pemberton throws a hook to the side of Serra's head but Serra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pemberton seems to have got his legs back now.
Serra connects with a looping right hand.
Serra moves out of range of the strikes.
Serra scores with a jab to the body.
Pemberton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pemberton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Serra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pemberton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pemberton scores with a body shot.
Pemberton slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pemberton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Serra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Serra staying out of range there.
Serra slips a jab from Pemberton.#T1#
Serra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pemberton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Serra releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pemberton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Serra.
Pemberton ducks under a wild hook from Serra.
Serra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pemberton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serra.
Nice uppercut there from Pemberton.
Pemberton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Serra wants to counter the offense by Pemberton and move into the clinch position.
Pemberton misses with a hook. Serra ducked under it nicely.
Pemberton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serra throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pemberton on the side of the head.
Serra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Serra throws a good cross that connects.
Pemberton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Serra counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Serra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pemberton backwards.
Serra is working Pemberton over against the cage.
Serra gets through Pemberton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pemberton backwards.
A short uppercut from Serra.
Serra throws a big uppercut that drops Pemberton! More strikes from Serra and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pemberton lies dazed against the cage as Serra celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Serra! |
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Event:
KOP Mantle
Date: Jul 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Pemberton misses with a body punch
and Miranda counters with a left to the body.
Pemberton looks to score with a jab to the body but Miranda is just out of range.
Pemberton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miranda.
Pemberton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miranda throws a shot from downtown. Pemberton moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Pemberton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miranda scores with a nice strike.
Pemberton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miranda doesn't seem bothered though.
Miranda connects with a looping right hand.
Pemberton swings widly with a right hand
and Miranda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miranda lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Miranda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miranda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pemberton moves away.
Pemberton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pemberton lands with an uppercut that bounces Miranda off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miranda scores with a jab to the jaw.
Miranda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pemberton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Miranda throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pemberton on the side of the head.
Pemberton throws a series of punches but Miranda moves out of range.
Miranda throws a front kick that sends Pemberton stumbling back into the cage.
Miranda lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pemberton backs up against the cage.
Miranda slips a jab from Pemberton.
Miranda throws a sloppy body shot
and Pemberton counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Pemberton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miranda cracks Pemberton with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#Pemberton is rocked!
Miranda fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Pemberton to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Pemberton looks to clinch but Miranda throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Pemberton taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bruno Miranda! |
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Event:
KOP BAW!
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Pemberton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pemberton just misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Lewis misses.
Pemberton throws an off balance right hand
enabling Lewis to counter with a crisp jab.
Pemberton lands with a nice body punch.
Pemberton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewis.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pemberton.
Lewis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pemberton throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Lewis moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
Lewis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#It looks like Wally Lewis has been cut.
Lewis tries to bum rush Pemberton with a series of wild strikes but Pemberton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pemberton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewis.
A jab from Pemberton misses.
Lewis works over Pemberton's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pemberton throws out the jab.
As Pemberton backs off Lewis throws a huge counter combo but Pemberton manages to avoid it all.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lewis has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lewis throws a lazy right hand but Pemberton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Pemberton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pemberton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anthony Pemberton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pemberton swings widly with a right hand
and Lewis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Pemberton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lewis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pemberton misses the jab.
Lewis needs to keep his hands up - Pemberton had a free shot at his head there.
Pemberton throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Pemberton gets caught napping as Lewis dives in and scores a takedown. Pemberton manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Pemberton looking for a guillotine here but Lewis defends easily.
#SUB#
Pemberton is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lewis rolls with it to try and escape but Pemberton cranks on the arm and Lewis is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Pemberton! |
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Event:
KOP ZOUK
Date: Jun 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Lewis.
Decent striking displayed by Lewis there.
Pemberton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pemberton slips a jab and a cross from Lewis.
An attempted straight right counter from Pemberton misses the target.
Lewis lands with a hook. Pemberton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lewis misses with an uppercut. Pemberton saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Pemberton misses the target.
Pemberton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lewis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pemberton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lewis counters with a series of strikes. Pemberton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pemberton cracks Lewis with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Wally Lewis has been cut.
Pemberton misses with a combination
and Lewis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pemberton.
It seemed like Lewis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pemberton scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis with a nice cross.
Lewis moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Lewis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pemberton counters with a nice uppercut.
Lewis staying out of range there.
Pemberton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lewis on the side of the head.
Anthony Pemberton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lewis throws a body punch but Pemberton moves out of range.
Lewis should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pemberton.
Lewis tries to counter with a clinch but Pemberton shakes him off and moves away.
A combination from Pemberton does no damage.
Lewis misses with a two punch combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Pemberton misses its target.
Lewis staying out of range there.
Lewis blocks a jab.
Pemberton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewis.
Pemberton throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Lewis counters with a shoot takedown. Pemberton fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Pemberton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pemberton wants to sweep here but Lewis controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lewis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pemberton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Lewis is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Pemberton has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lewis is looking to defend but Pemberton has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lewis! Pemberton pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lewis taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anthony Pemberton! |
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Event:
KOP RAGE
Date: May 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Pemberton swings widly with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rossi lands with an overhand left.
Rossi jabs Pemberton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anthony Pemberton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pemberton misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Rossi counters with a nice right hand that sends Pemberton toppling to the canvas! Pemberton scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rossi finish him?!#ROC2#Pemberton is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pemberton bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Rossi comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Pemberton falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Pemberton was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roberto Rossi! |
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Event:
KOP Unleashed
Date: Apr 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Pemberton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Desormeaux misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Desormeaux fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pemberton sprawls well initially but Desormeaux persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Desormeaux sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pemberton trying to control but Desormeaux postures up.
Desormeaux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pemberton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Desormeaux throwing strikes but missing.
Desormeaux cracks Pemberton with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pemberton is trying to control the position but Desormeaux postures up. #SUB2#
Pemberton has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Desormeaux doesn't defend quickly enough and Pemberton has managed to lock this one up! Can Desormeaux escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pemberton on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anthony Pemberton! |
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