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Event:
GAMMA#1120 Miet v Clint
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Burnett blocks a low kick nicely.
Thuta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burnett.
Thuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burnett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thuta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Burnett connects with a nice looking jab.
Thuta lands a high kick!
#CUT#It looks like Khalil Burnett has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Thuta there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thuta throws a series of punches but Burnett moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A punch combination from Burnett misses. #T1#
Burnett with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Thuta clinches with his opponent.
Thuta struggles to land a body shot inside as Burnett controls his hands.
Thuta prevents a body shot from Burnett.
Burnett misses with a body punch.
Thuta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burnett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thuta's elbow.
Thuta prevents a body shot from Burnett.
Thuta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burnett backwards.
Burnett can't find room to land a body shot as Thuta controls the action.
Burnett lands a left hand.
Burnett lands a body punch.
Thuta lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Thuta.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Thuta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burnett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back 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!
Thuta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL#
Thuta rushes Burnett and presses him up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Burnett.
Burnett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thuta's elbow.
Burnett blocking some punches.
Burnett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thuta working aggressively here.
Burnett has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thuta seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Burnett can turn it around.
Burnett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burnett misses with a body punch.
Burnett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Burnett.
Burnett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thuta blocks a body shot from Burnett.
Burnett digs a right hand into Thuta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thuta's gas tank.
Thuta is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burnett.
Burnett struggles to land a body shot inside as Thuta controls his hands.
Thuta throws a head punch that misses.
Burnett digs a right hand underneath Thuta's ribcage. Thuta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burnett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Thuta blocks a body shot from Burnett.
Thuta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burnett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thuta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burnett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burnett scores with a shot to the side of Thuta's head.
Burnett tries to work over Thuta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burnett misses with a body punch.
A short left from Burnett.
Burnett tries to throw a body punch but Thuta avoids it by throwing Burnett back against the cage.
Burnett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burnett scores with a shot to the side of Thuta's head.
Burnett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burnett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burnett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burnett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burnett.
Burnett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burnett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thuta backwards.
Good body shot from Burnett.
Burnett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4#
Burnett lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Burnett.
Nice body punch from Burnett - that landed with a thud.
Thuta takes a shot to the head.
Burnett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burnett lands a shoulder strike.
Burnett gets through Thuta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Thuta is rocked!
Burnett lands a left hand.
Oh Thuta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burnett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burnett pushes Thuta against the cage. Burnett is working some dirty boxing. Burnett pushes off with a quick right hook! Thuta goes down! Thuta tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Burnett moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalil Burnett! |
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Event:
GAMMA#1114 Ritori v Milo
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thuta.
River lands with an overhand left.
A nice leg kick from River , right into the meat of the thigh.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thuta thows a left - swing and a miss!
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River works Thuta's body with a nice hook.
River lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clint River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thuta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thuta defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
River lands with a right hand.
Thuta blocks a head kick by River .
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thuta.
Thuta replies with a solid counter kick to the body but River blocks it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Thuta tenderised River 's leg. River is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thuta connects with a crisp jab.
River lands a high kick!
River tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Thuta to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
River scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Thuta tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
River prevents a body shot from Thuta.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thuta backwards. #BC#
River 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thuta tries to close the distance and clinch but River swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thuta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thuta moves out of range of the strikes.
River cracks Thuta with a good jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thuta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
River thows a leg kick but Thuta checks it
enabling Thuta to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River connects with a right hand. Thuta shakes it off.
River ducks under a wild hook from Thuta.
River misses the shot to the body.
Thuta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River .
River misses with a wild combination.
Thuta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River misses with a shot to the body
and Thuta counters with a head kick. That will keep River thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thuta throws a hook to the side of River 's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Thuta moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from River .
Thuta shapes to counter with a head kick.
River gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thuta counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
River with the inside leg kick.
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thuta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thuta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River with the inside leg kick.
A jab from River does it's job there.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from River misses.
Thuta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
River attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thuta manages to avoid it.
Thuta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Thuta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from River with a body shot.
Thuta might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
River misses with a straight right.
River throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Thuta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thuta scores with a head kick.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
River has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thuta prevents a body shot from River .
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River is looking to control Thuta's arms but Thuta gets an underhook and turns him. Now River has his back to the cage.
Thuta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River lands with a left to the head.
Thuta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thuta throws a head punch that misses.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River works on Thuta's body with a couple of short punches.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Thuta controls his hands.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thuta throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint River dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thuta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and River counters with a left to the body.
Thuta moves out of range as River strikes.
River cracks Thuta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thuta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from River .
River throws a right hand that misses
and Thuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River misses with a body punch
and Thuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thuta can do to turn this around?
Thuta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thuta moves away.
Thuta slips under a jab.
Thuta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Thuta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thuta avoids the body shot from River .
River defending well as Thuta loads up on a big left hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thuta in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thuta doesn't seem phased though.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thuta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thuta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Thuta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
River misses with a body kick.
Thuta only half commits to the counter leg kick.
River throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thuta counters with a stiff right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for River .
Thuta dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on River . That did some damage!
Thuta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. River checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thuta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
Thuta steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from River . That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River takes a swing at Thuta's ribcage but misses.
Thuta throws a counter combo.#T2#
River works Thuta's body with a nice hook.
River keeps Thuta at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
River drives through and clinches with Thuta against the cage.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thuta's elbow.
Thuta lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
River will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thuta up against the cage.
River blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Thuta.
Thuta misses with a hook from the clinch.
River wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thuta has him pressed against the cage.
Thuta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thuta lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Thuta throws a punch but it's blocked by River .
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thuta is trying to force a seperation but River has the dominant position.
Thuta takes a shot to the head. #T3#
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thuta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River lands a right hand.
Thuta lands an uppercut.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River cracks Thuta with a nice body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
Thuta is breathing heavily.
Thuta blocks an uppercut.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Thuta controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from River .
Thuta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thuta misses with a punch on the inside.
Thuta is looking to break free of the clinch but River has double underhooks.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
River is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thuta is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River .
River misses with the head strike.
Thuta is leaning against River and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thuta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thuta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River misses with some punches.
Thuta prevents a body shot from River .
Thuta lands a body punch.
Thuta blocks a body shot from River .
Thuta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of River backwards.
River tries to throw a body punch but Thuta avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thuta lands with a light punch inside.
River blocks an uppercut.
Thuta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thuta digs a right hand underneath River 's ribcage. River let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Thuta backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Thuta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River tries to clinch there but Thuta circles away.
Thuta thumps River with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Clint River will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
River rushes Thuta and presses him up against the cage.
River effectively controlling the action here.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Thuta controls his hands.
Clint River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thuta.
Thuta misses with a punch to the body.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Thuta controls the action.
Thuta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thuta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Thuta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thuta pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces River back to the cage. Thuta follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
River throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Thuta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thuta tries to work over River 's front leg with a kick but River checks it.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Thuta misses with a straight left.
River connects with the punch.
Thuta blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice leg kick from River , right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Thuta misses.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Thuta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
River misses with a body kick.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thuta throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
River looks to land a right hand but Thuta moved out of range.
River throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thuta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thuta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
River moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T2#
Nice cross by River .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River misses with a wild body shot.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Thuta counter with a right hand.
River misses with a head kick.
Thuta throws a body kick that misses.
River scores with a body shot.
Good work by Thuta as he checks the leg kick.
Thuta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River misses with a right hand
letting Thuta counter with a right hand.
Thuta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
River misses with the body kick
and Thuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thuta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling River to score with a decent uppercut.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Thuta counters with a left and a right that stings River .
Pyay Thuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
River slips a jab from Thuta.
River looks for the body kick but Thuta saw that one coming.
River throws a leg kick
and Thuta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thuta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
River looking to land some kicks to the body here.
River scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thuta in his tracks.
River connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
River scores with a nice head shot.
Thuta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
River wants to clinch up but Thuta keeps it at a distance.
Thuta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
River scores with a body shot.
#T4#
River plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thuta checks a leg kick nicely.
River takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River lands a body shot.
Thuta takes a swing at River 's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for River .
River tries to clinch but Thuta moves out of range.
Thuta feints a counter leg kick.
Thuta connects with a body shot that sends River 's belly button to the back.
River takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Thuta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with River , pushing him back against the cage.
Thuta lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thuta lands with a light punch inside.
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 Clint River .
Well River has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint River !
After winning the bout, Clint River thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1108 Janko v Wusan
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Thuta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thuta catches Hanson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've been told by Thuta's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hanson tries for a takedown but Thuta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thuta misses with a wild body shot.
Thuta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Hanson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pyay Thuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Hanson.
Thuta scores with a shot to the body.
Thuta works Hanson's body with a nice hook.
Thuta misses with a body shot.
Hanson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thuta.
Nice takedown defense from Thuta. No joy for Hanson on that attempt.
Thuta throws out a powerful jab.
Pyay Thuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thuta looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanson is just out of range.#T2##CL#
Thuta clinches up with Hanson and pushes him back against the cage.
Thuta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hansons head.
Hanson can't get the takedown.
Hanson blocks an uppercut.
Thuta tries to throw a body punch but Hanson avoids it by throwing Thuta back against the cage.
Thuta lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Thuta is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hanson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Thuta to the mat. Thuta regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanson throws a big right hand that misses.
Thuta wants to stand up but Hanson is controlling him.
Thuta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanson is one step ahead there.
Thuta wants to stand and escape but Hanson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanson postures up in Thuta's guard and throws a big left but Thuta blocks it.
Hanson lands a couple of elbows.
Hanson throwing strikes from guard but Thuta blocks nicely. #T3#
Thuta wants to get back to his feet but Hanson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Thuta kicks Hanson off and gets to his feet.
Donk. Thuta catches Hanson right on the button with a cross.
Hanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thuta.
A head kick by Thuta misses #TD2#
and Hanson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thuta won't be happy with that.
Thuta is pushing Hanson's head away, looking to escape. Hanson manages to hold on to the position though.
Thuta is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Hanson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Hanson is trying to get an arm triangle but Thuta is defending well. #T4#
Hanson throws an elbow but Thuta slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An elbow from Hanson crashes against the mat.
Hanson prevents Thuta from escaping the position.
Hanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thuta is looking for a sweep.
Thuta pushes Hanson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hanson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hanson in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Hanson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Thuta is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hanson yanks on the arm and Thuta is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hanson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Hanson!
David Hanson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Furnace Performance 🔥 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
GAMMA#1103 Wrecks v Anudo
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Thuta slips a straight right by Payton.
Payton throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Thuta to counter with a crisp jab.
Thuta misses with a kick to the body.
Thuta misses with a jab to the body
and Payton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Payton loads up on a big right hand but Thuta slips the punch.
Thuta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Payton with a body shot.
Payton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thuta circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payton. Thuta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thuta unleashes a big counter combination but Payton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thuta. That's going to slow Payton down.
Thuta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Payton's head.#CUT2#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.#CL2#
Thuta instigates a clinch.
Thuta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thuta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thuta gets through Payton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payton lands a nice uppercut.
Thuta working aggressively here.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thuta.
Payton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thuta lands a right hand.
Thuta throws a head punch that misses.
Payton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thuta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payton's elbow.
Thuta throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thuta takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Payton cracks Thuta with a nice body shot.
Thuta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thuta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Payton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Thuta fails to land.
Payton lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Payton fails to land.
Payton stalls. #T2#
Thuta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thuta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thuta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thuta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thuta.
Thuta misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payton.
Thuta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thuta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payton blocks an uppercut.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Thuta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payton lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Payton.
Thuta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thuta can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Thuta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Payton blocks an uppercut.
Thuta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thuta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thuta misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payton.
Payton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thuta blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Thuta fails to land.
Payton trying to control the position but instead, Thuta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Payton into the cage.
Thuta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Thuta fails to land.
Payton scores with a shot to the side of Thuta's head.
A head punch on the inside from Thuta fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Payton lands with a left to the head.
Payton tries to work over Thuta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Thuta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payton lands with a right to the head.
Thuta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Thuta fails to land.
Thuta tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Payton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payton misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thuta lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thuta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Payton digs a right hand into Thuta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thuta's gas tank.
Payton misses with a punch to the body.
Thuta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Payton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thuta pushes Payton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thuta can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Payton throws a punch but it's blocked by Thuta.
Payton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pyay Thuta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Walter Payton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Thuta is looking to slow Payton down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Thuta.
A shot to the liver by Payton. Beautiful body shot.
Payton throws a hook but Thuta avoids it easily.
Thuta lands with a cross.
Payton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thuta was well out of range. Poor timing from Payton.
Payton throws a lazy right hand but Thuta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payton lands a lovely overhand right.
Payton throws a poor cross that misses
and Thuta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton looks to land a right hand but Thuta moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on Thuta's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Walter Payton is winning the standup battle so far.
Payton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thuta counters with a straight right hand.
Thuta connects with a body shot that sends Payton's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thuta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Payton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Payton misses with a hook. Thuta ducked under it nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thuta. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Thuta slips under a jab.
Payton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thuta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thuta throws a nice looking combination but Payton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thuta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Payton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Payton throws a shot from downtown. Thuta moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Payton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thuta, pushing him back against the cage.
Thuta is leaning against Payton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thuta.
Thuta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paytons head.
Payton blocks an uppercut.
Payton takes a shot to the head.
Thuta misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2##BC2#
Thuta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thuta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Payton.
Nice defenses there by Payton.
Payton throws a series of punches but Thuta moves out of range.
Thuta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walter Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payton throws a looping overhand right but Thuta ducks down to avoid it.
Thuta with a hook.
Thuta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payton throws out the jab.
Thuta defending well as Payton loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Thuta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Payton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thuta.
Thuta connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payton. Thuta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Payton misses with a right hand
and Thuta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Payton walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thuta.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Payton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thuta counters with an inside leg kick.
Thuta lands with a hook. Payton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thuta throws a head kick that misses.
Payton avoids the head kick by Thuta.
Payton throws a body shot but no joy.
Payton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thuta.
A slow jab from Payton misses its intended target.
Thuta throws a hook to the side of Payton's head but Payton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payton wants to clinch up but Thuta keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Thuta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
No joy there for Payton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Thuta clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Thuta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thuta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Thuta tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Thuta back against the cage.
Thuta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thuta tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thuta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thuta tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Thuta back against the cage.
Thuta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Thuta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thuta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thuta misses with the head strike.
Thuta misses with some punches.
Thuta misses with some punches.
Payton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thuta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Payton prevents a body shot from Thuta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pyay Thuta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Walter Payton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thuta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payton throws out the jab.
It seemed like Thuta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Payton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thuta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thuta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payton looks to land a right hand but Thuta moved out of range.
Payton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thuta was well out of range. Poor timing from Payton.
Payton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Payton misses with a hook.
Thuta blocks a jab.
Thuta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Payton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thuta can pounce on him.
Thuta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thuta lands with a cross. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Thuta.
Payton throws a shot to the body.
Payton throws a body shot but no joy.
Thuta feints and then cracks Payton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Payton down.
A left lands for Thuta.
Thuta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Payton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Payton throws a poor cross that misses
and Thuta counters with a nice low kick that buckles Payton's knee momentarily.
Payton lands a right hook to the body.
Thuta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Payton lands a head shot.
Payton swings widly with a right hand
and Thuta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walter Payton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payton with a jab.
Payton connects with the punch.
Thuta moves out of range as Payton strikes.
Payton jabs Thuta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Payton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thuta's head.
Thuta ducks under a wild hook from Payton.
Thuta looks to score with a jab to the body but Payton is just out of range.
Payton tests Thuta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Payton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thuta counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Thuta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Thuta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thuta throws a punch but it's blocked by Payton.
Thuta swings wildly with an uppercut but Payton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Thuta fails to land.
Thuta can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Payton.
Thuta misses with a punch on the inside.
Thuta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Thuta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Payton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payton lands an uppercut.
Thuta throws a punch but it's blocked by Payton.
Thuta struggles to land a body shot inside as Payton controls his hands.
Payton avoiding damage.
Thuta misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Thuta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Payton.
Payton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thuta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thuta takes a shot to the head.
Thuta throws a head punch that misses.
Payton working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thuta throws a head punch that misses.
Pyay Thuta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thuta is struggling to control the position.
Payton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thuta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Payton throws a punch but it's blocked by Thuta.
Payton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pyay Thuta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thuta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Payton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Payton.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pyay Thuta.
Well Thuta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyay Thuta!
A relieved looking Pyay Thuta thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Walter Payton spoke after the fight, saying 'Bullsh*t'. |
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Event:
DMMA 352 Thuta v Steve
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thuta.
A head kick misses from Thuta.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Thuta is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Thuta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve connects with a single shot there.
Thuta slips a straight right by Steve.
It looked like Thuta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thuta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thuta misses with a hook to the body
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
Thuta slips a jab from Steve.
Thuta scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Thuta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Thuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steve misses with a left hand
and Thuta counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Steve.
Thuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
We've been told by Thuta's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thuta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steve scrambles back to his feet.
Thuta staying out of range there.
Steve stalks Thuta and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thuta's face. Thuta staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Pyay Thuta has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thuta.
Thuta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Thuta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thuta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thuta throws a series of punches but Steve avoids them all with ease.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
and Thuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Steve tries to work over Thuta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve digs a right hand into Thuta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thuta's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Thuta. #T3#
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Thuta.
Steve lands a right hand.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Thuta breaks from the clinch.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Thuta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thuta moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Steve lands with a hook. Thuta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Thuta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thuta walks into a straight right hand from Steve.
Thuta fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steve is out of range. #CL#
Thuta closes the distance and clinches.
Thuta lands a right hand. #T4#
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Thuta lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Thuta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick there by Thuta.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thuta moves away.
Steve avoids the head kick by Thuta.
Thuta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thuta cracks a nice hook into Steve's ribs.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Thuta lands with a slapping head kick.
Thuta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stoner Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pyay Thuta's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Steve scores with a body shot.
Stoner Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Steve lands a big right hand that sends Thuta crashing to the mat! Steve stays standing though and waves Thuta back to his feet!
Thuta slips under a jab from Steve.
Steve gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thuta.
Steve lands a head shot.#ROC2#Thuta is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve works Thuta's body with a nice hook.
Thuta throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve stuns Thuta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thuta tries to clinch there but Steve circles away.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thuta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steve scrambles back to his feet.
Steve throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thuta counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thuta.
Thuta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steve throws a monster overhand right that drops Thuta! Steve follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stoner Steve!
Stoner Steve is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Stoner Steve 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:
DMMA 346 Mogh v Pisswater
Date: Sep 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Karjalainen misses with a looping right.
Karjalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Thuta.
Karjalainen misses with a looping right.
Karjalainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thuta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thuta moves away from the strike by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen misses the jab.
Thuta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karjalainen throws a front kick aimed at Thuta's knee but Thuta avoids it well.
Thuta misses with a shot to the body
and Karjalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karjalainen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thuta's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thuta.
Thuta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karjalainen misses with an uppercut.
Thuta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Karjalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Thuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Karl Karjalainen has been cut.#T1#
Karjalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Thuta counters with a slapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Karjalainen misses the target.
Thuta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Thuta moves into the clinch successfully.
Thuta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thuta lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Karjalainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Karjalainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Thuta has double underhooks.
Thuta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thuta lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Karjalainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karjalainen looks to throw the jab but Thuta is out of range.
Karjalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Thuta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thuta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
#CL2#
Thuta closes the distance and pushes Karjalainen back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karjalainen has had enough of the clinch but Thuta keeps him there for the moment.#T2##BC#
Karjalainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Karjalainen misses.
Thuta throws out a counter right but Karjalainen avoids it with no problem.
Thuta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karjalainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karjalainen throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thuta! But no joy.
Karjalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Thuta counter with a right hand.
Karjalainen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Karjalainen throws a head kick but Thuta moves out of range.
Karjalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thuta.
Karjalainen throws a shot from downtown. Thuta moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Thuta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karjalainen avoids the body shot from Thuta.
Karjalainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Thuta counters with a right hand to the body.
Karl Karjalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Thuta has Karjalainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Karjalainen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Karjalainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karjalainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3#
Thuta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karjalainen.#CL2#
Thuta clinches up against the cage.
Karjalainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thuta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Our sources have told us that Karjalainen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Karjalainen prevents a body shot from Thuta.
A short right from Thuta.
Karjalainen tries to throw a body punch but Thuta avoids it by throwing Karjalainen back against the cage.
Karjalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karjalainen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Karjalainen wants to break free but Thuta has control.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen trying to control the position but instead, Thuta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Karjalainen into the cage.
Thuta lands an uppercut.
Karjalainen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Thuta misses with a punch to the body.
Thuta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karjalainen's elbow.
Karjalainen looking to stall.
Karjalainen stalling in the clinch but Thuta improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thuta.
Thuta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thuta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Thuta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thuta misses with a body punch.
Thuta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thuta.#BC2#
Thuta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thuta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karjalainen throws a jab when Thuta was well out of range.
Karjalainen misses the jab.
Karjalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thuta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karjalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pyay Thuta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Karjalainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Karjalainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karjalainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thuta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karjalainen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Karjalainen misses with a hook
and Thuta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karjalainen misses with an uppercut
and Thuta counters with a stiff right hand.
Thuta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karjalainen.
Thuta connects with an inside leg kick.
Thuta with the inside leg kick.
Thuta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karjalainen throws the left hand but Thuta avoids the punch easily.
Thuta moves out of range of the strikes.
Thuta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karjalainen at a distance.
#T1#
Karjalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Thuta counters with a nice uppercut.
Karjalainen misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thuta! But no joy.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Thuta in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Thuta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT2#Karl Karjalainen's cut is getting worse.
Pyay Thuta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thuta throws the left hand but Karjalainen avoids the punch easily.
Thuta sizes up Karjalainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Thuta misses its intended target.
Thuta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karjalainen misses with a straight right.
Karjalainen misses with a hook
enabling Thuta to counter with a crisp jab.
Thuta with a hook.
Karjalainen misses with a right hand
and Thuta counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Karjalainen is rocked!#CUT2#Karl Karjalainen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thuta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThuta.#T2#
Karjalainen throws a right hand that misses
and Thuta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karjalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Karjalainen misses with a right hand
and Thuta counters with a good low kick that Karjalainen was not able to check.
Thuta tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karjalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Karjalainen throws a shot from downtown. Thuta moves away and avoids it.
Karjalainen misses with a hook
and Karjalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thuta staying out of range there.
Thuta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thuta slips under a jab from Karjalainen.
Thuta is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thuta with a hook.
Karjalainen blocks a head kick by Thuta.
It looked like Karjalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Karjalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Thuta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thuta throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Karjalainen's head.
Oh Karjalainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karjalainen throws a hook to the side of Thuta's head but Thuta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karjalainen seems to have got his legs back now.
Thuta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karjalainen misses with an uppercut. Thuta saw that one coming.
Thuta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#Jeez, Karl Karjalainen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Thuta dances in with a quick combination. Karjalainen is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Thuta snaps Karjalainen's head back. Karjalainen stumbles backwards against the cage. Thuta steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Karjalainen's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Karjalainen just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pyay Thuta!
Pyay Thuta is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Pyay Thuta, 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:
DMMA 337 Rolls vs Dragneel
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Thuta misses with a left hand #TD#
and Zimmerman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thuta tries to roll over but Zimmerman keeps him under control.
Zimmerman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Thuta to regain full guard.
Thuta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zimmerman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thuta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zimmerman throws a big right hand that misses.
Zimmerman is fighting to break Thuta's control of his arms but Thuta is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Zimmerman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thuta is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zimmerman, into his guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zimmerman working for a triangle but Thuta defends it easily.
#SUB#
Zimmerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thuta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thuta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Thuta wants to pass the guard but Zimmerman is keeping the position.
Thuta would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Zimmerman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Thuta escapes and throws Zimmerman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Zimmerman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thuta's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zimmerman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thuta seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Zimmerman manages to get to full guard.
Thuta trying to control but Zimmerman is working from the bottom.
Zimmerman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thuta's guard. #REVR#
Thuta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zimmerman is controlling him.
Zimmerman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thuta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zimmerman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thuta's head.#SUB#
Zimmerman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thuta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zimmerman has Thuta in his guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Zimmerman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Thuta escapes and throws Zimmerman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Zimmerman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zimmerman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thuta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Zimmerman working for submissions but it's allowed Thuta to get to half guard.
#SU2#
Thuta stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Zimmerman to get to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Thuta.
Zimmerman misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Thuta counters with a crisp one two that drops Zimmerman! Thuta thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Zimmerman to his feet! Zimmerman is in big trouble!#T4#
Thuta throws a jab when Zimmerman was well out of range.
Thuta misses with a straight left.
Zimmerman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thuta sprawls and moves away.
Thuta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zimmerman. #CL2#
Thuta clinches up with Zimmerman and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zimmerman tries for a takedown but Thuta manages to get underhooks.
Thuta presses Zimmerman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thuta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zimmerman is breathing heavily.
Thuta lands with a left to the head.
Zimmerman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thuta smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thuta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pyay Thuta dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thuta connects with a right hand. Zimmerman shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Moritz Zimmerman has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Zimmerman blocks the low kick.
Zimmerman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thuta misses with a combination
#TD#
and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thuta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thuta is trying to stand up here but Zimmerman is controlling him well.
Zimmerman tries to pass to full mount but Thuta defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thuta is defending against the submission attempts here by Zimmerman.
#SUB#
Zimmerman wants to work for an arm triangle but Thuta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Zimmerman uses his free foot to push down on Thuta's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thuta.
Thuta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Moritz Zimmerman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zimmerman throws some wild stikes that Thuta manages to avoid easily.
#SUB#
Zimmerman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Thuta has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Thuta! #SUB#
Zimmerman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thuta has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Zimmerman looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Thuta pushes past his half guard into mount!
Thuta controlling the pace for now.
Zimmerman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Thuta content just to control the position here.
Zimmerman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thuta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zimmerman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Zimmerman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thuta tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Zimmerman.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep. Thuta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU2#
Thuta gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Zimmerman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thuta throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zimmerman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Thuta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thuta tries to close the distance and clinch but Zimmerman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zimmerman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pyay Thuta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zimmerman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thuta lands a jab to Zimmerman's midsection.#T4#
Zimmerman dodges the punch combination from Thuta.
Thuta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zimmerman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zimmerman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Zimmerman scores with a takedown into Thuta's guard.
Zimmerman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thuta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thuta pulls Zimmerman in close to prevent any damage.
Zimmerman throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pyay Thuta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Thuta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zimmerman's head.#KD2#
Thuta lands a left and a right that send Zimmerman crashing to the mat, dazed. Thuta thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Zimmerman is rocked!
Zimmerman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thuta.
Zimmerman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oh Zimmerman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zimmerman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zimmerman seems to have got his legs back now.
Thuta misses the shot to the body.
Zimmerman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thuta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zimmerman.
Thuta throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Zimmerman counters with a single leg into guard. Thuta didn't expect that. #T1#
Zimmerman is standing up over Thuta. Thuta looks to escape but Zimmerman dives into side control.
#SUB#
Zimmerman is trying to get an arm triangle but Thuta is defending well.
Thuta wants to control but Zimmerman postures up.
Thuta tries to buck Zimmerman off but Zimmerman is having none of it.#SUB#
Zimmerman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Zimmerman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thuta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #ES2#
Thuta bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Zimmerman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pyay Thuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Zimmerman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thuta swivels and escapes.
Thuta was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown but Thuta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Thuta misses.
Zimmerman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thuta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thuta wants it to stay on the feet.
Thuta throws the kick towards the body but Zimmerman avoids it.
Zimmerman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Thuta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zimmerman has a takedown stuffed.
Thuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zimmerman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pyay Thuta seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Zimmerman rushes Thuta and presses him up against the cage.
Thuta misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Zimmerman wants the takedown. Thuta is fighting it off but Zimmerman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thuta's guard against the cage.
Thuta manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Thuta connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thuta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Thuta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zimmerman.
Zimmerman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thuta throws a sloppy head kick and Zimmerman moves out of range easily.
Zimmerman feinted with a counter takedown.
Zimmerman avoids the body shot from Thuta.
Zimmerman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pyay Thuta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thuta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zimmerman.
Thuta feints a counter leg kick.
Thuta misses with a body kick.
Zimmerman walks into a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pyay Thuta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thuta winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyay Thuta!
An out of breath Pyay Thuta 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:
DMMA 328 Kruth vs Enqvist
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Thuta ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thuta at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Steve.
Thuta cracks Steve with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thuta.
Stoner Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve misses with an uppercut.
Steve avoids the body shot from Thuta.
Steve tests Thuta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thuta.
Thuta counters with a body kick.#T1#
Steve stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Thuta is just out of range.
Thuta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thuta throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thuta wants to clinch.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Thuta.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thuta manages to avoid it.
Thuta unleashes a big counter combination but Steve bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Thuta fails to land.
Thuta struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
I was talking to Steve's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Thuta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thuta misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Steve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thuta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thuta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steve connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thuta scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thuta misses with a leg kick
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steve lands with a good body shot.
Thuta throws a good cross that connects.
Steve throws a sloppy body shot
and Thuta counters with a nice uppercut.
Thuta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steve throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Thuta throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Thuta throws an off balance right hand
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thuta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steve misses with a shot to the body
and Thuta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steve.
Thuta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Thuta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thuta counters with a straight right hand.
Thuta is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steve had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Thuta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.#T4##CL2#
Thuta gets a clinch.
Thuta blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Thuta backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thuta taking a breather.
Steve misses with some punches.
Thuta tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve takes a shot to the head.
Thuta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thuta scores with a shot to the side of Steve's head.
Thuta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Thuta struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Thuta tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thuta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Thuta.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thuta backwards.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Thuta scores with a shoulder strike.
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 Stoner Steve will probably get the nod.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Thuta jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL2#
Thuta moves into range and clinches up with Steve.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thuta.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
Thuta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve gets through Thuta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thuta blocks a body shot from Steve.
Thuta is looking to break free of the clinch but Steve has double underhooks. #BC2#
Thuta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Steve misses.
Thuta might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve lands a body shot.
Steve throws a sloppy body shot
and Thuta counters with a nice leg kick.
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Thuta slips a jab from Steve.
Thuta tries a quick counter leg kick but Steve is wise to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Steve checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steve connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Thuta moved out of range.
Thuta scores with a spinning back kick!
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Thuta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steve takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steve swings for the body but Thuta moves out of range.
Steve takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steve slips under a jab from Thuta.#T2##KD2#
Thuta lands a big head kick that sends Steve tumbling to the mat! Thuta takes a step backwards and waves Steve back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thuta throws a leg kick that misses.
Thuta slips a jab from Steve.#CL#
Steve has Thuta up against the cage in a clinch.
Thuta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thuta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thuta.
Nice body punch from Thuta.
Thuta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thuta lands a right hand.
Thuta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thuta blocking some punches.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Thuta avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thuta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve blocks a body shot from Thuta.
Thuta lands a nice uppercut.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thuta lands with a light punch inside.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve blocks a body shot from Thuta.
Thuta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thuta tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Thuta tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve. #BC#
Steve manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Thuta does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thuta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thuta lands with a kick to the temple. Steve shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thuta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for Steve.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Thuta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Steve misses.
Thuta throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thuta throws a push kick but Steve slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pyay Thuta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Thuta connects with a looping right hand.
Thuta slips under a jab.
Thuta circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thuta ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Thuta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thuta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Thuta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Thuta uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Steve misses with an uppercut
enabling Thuta to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thuta.
Thuta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Thuta moves into the clinch.
Steve keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thuta's efforts to push away.
Pyay Thuta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thuta swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thuta blocking some punches.
Thuta gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thuta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thuta digs a right hand underneath Steve's ribcage. Steve let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Thuta cracks Steve with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Thuta breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thuta lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thuta counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Thuta.
Thuta wants to slow Steve down by chopping away at his legs.
Thuta swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.
Steve misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thuta! But no joy.
Steve misses with a right hand
and Thuta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Thuta moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and Thuta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thuta missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thuta cracks a nice hook into Steve's ribs.
Thuta throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Steve stumbling backwards into the cage! Steve bounces back off the cage towards Thuta, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Thuta lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Thuta celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pyay Thuta!
Pyay Thuta 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:
DMMA 320 De Geno vs Kruth
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Shifter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thuta.
Shifter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shifter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thuta.
Shifter with the counter takedown but Thuta avoids it easily.
Shifter shoots in for a double leg but Thuta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shifter shoots for a double leg takedown but Thuta sprawls well. He's pushed Shifter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shifter or perhaps it was just good defense by Thuta, which made it look bad.
Pyay Thuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter slips a straight right by Thuta.
Thuta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shifter. #T1#
Shifter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thuta.
Shifter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thuta.
And Shifter tries to counter it with a takedown but Thuta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shifter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shifter drops his hands momentarily and Thuta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've been told by Thuta's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thuta throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Shifter counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Shifter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Shifter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thuta knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Shifter tries for a kimura but Thuta is defending well. #T2##ES#
Thuta explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Thuta misses its intended target.
Shifter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thuta.
Shifter wants to counter with a clinch but Thuta pushes him away.
That kick from Thuta tenderised Shifter's leg. Shifter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shifter fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Thuta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shifter.
As Shifter backs away, Thuta returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thuta throws a leg kick but Shifter checks it.
Shifter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thuta misses with a looping left.
Shifter feints the counter takedown.
Shifter doesn't manage to clinch there - Thuta circles away.
Thuta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thuta just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Thuta.
Shifter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Thuta throws a hook but Shifter avoids it easily.
Shifter wants to counter with a clinch but Thuta pushes him away.
Shifter avoids the body shot from Thuta.
Thuta throws a hook to the side of Shifter's head but Shifter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shifter feints the counter takedown.
Thuta misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thuta misses with a wild body shot.
Shifter feints the counter takedown.
Thuta lands with an uppercut that bounces Shifter off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pyay Thuta 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#
Thuta misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thuta manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shifter keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Shifter is looking for a takedown.
Shifter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thuta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shifter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thuta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pyay Thuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter.
Shifter has Thuta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thuta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thuta is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shifter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thuta gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Thuta.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thuta throws a punch but it's blocked by Shifter.
Shifter tries for a takedown but Thuta manages to get underhooks.
Thuta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shifter prevents a body shot from Thuta.
Shifter goes for a takedown attempt but Thuta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shifter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Thuta with a jab.
Thuta misses with a double jab.
Shifter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thuta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thuta misses with a looping left.
And Shifter tries to counter it with a takedown but Thuta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shifter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thuta loads up on a big right hand but Shifter slips the punch.
Thuta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shifter can do to turn this around?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shifter.#T2#
Shifter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thuta.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thuta. Shifter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shifter tries to counter with a clinch but Thuta shakes him off and moves away.
Shifter shoots and misses
and Thuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shifter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shifter feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Thuta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shifter's sensitive parts.
Thuta misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Shifter counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shifter working the ground and pound but Thuta is defending the strikes.
Shifter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB2#
Shifter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thuta is trying to get back to his feet.
Shifter landing strikes.
Thuta is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shifter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Shifter seems to be looking for submissions.
Shifter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thuta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shifter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES#
Thuta pushes Shifter off and gets back to his feet.
Thuta scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4#
Shifter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thuta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shifter somewhat.
Shifter moves out of range of the body kick.
Shifter doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Thuta counters with a crisp right hand that drops Shifter! Thuta lets Shifter back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thuta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pyay Thuta dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Thuta misses.
Thuta throws a leg kick but Shifter sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shifter tries to counter by closing the distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shifter.
Thuta throws a body shot but no joy.
Shifter feints the counter takedown.
Pyay Thuta is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thuta misses with a low kick.
And Shifter tries to counter it with a takedown but Thuta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shifter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thuta.
Thuta stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Shifter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thuta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thuta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thuta swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Shifter is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter prevents Thuta from standing back up.
#T2##SUB2#
Shifter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shape Shifter has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shifter is looking for submissions but instead, Thuta has regained full guard.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Thuta is keeping the position.
Thuta controls Shifter momentarily but Shifter frees himself.
Thuta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thuta has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thuta is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Shifter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shifter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shifter throwing strikes but missing.
Thuta looking for a sweep. Not yet Thuta, not yet.
Shifter looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Shifter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thuta is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thuta has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Shifter looking for a guillotine here but Thuta defends easily.
#SUB2#
Shifter looking for a guillotine here but Thuta defends easily.
#T4#
Shifter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thuta is one step ahead there.
Thuta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pyay Thuta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Shifter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shifter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thuta manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shape Shifter.
I think Thuta has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyay Thuta!
Pyay Thuta 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:
DMMA 309 Steve vs Karja
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Thuta lands with a good body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stern.
Jab, jab by Thuta - just one landing.
Thuta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stern was well out of range. Poor timing from Thuta.
Stern looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stern swings widly with a right hand
and Thuta counters with a nice uppercut.
Stern lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thuta throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stern!
A head kick misses from Thuta.
Thuta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Pyay Thuta has been cut.#T1#
Stern thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thuta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stern tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Thuta.
Thuta throws a low kick but Stern avoids it.
Stern throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stern throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thuta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stern throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thuta.
Stern blocks a head kick by Thuta.
#T2#
Thuta tries a low kick but Stern avoids it.
Thuta slips under a jab from Stern.
Stern fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thuta.
Thuta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thuta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stern.
Stern uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern tries to clinch up.#TD#
Stern shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thuta manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thuta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Stern moves into full guard.
Thuta wants to stand but Stern is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stern lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Thuta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thuta keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stern slips nicely into half guard.
Thuta wants to get back to his feet.
Stern trying to control the action but Thuta is working from the bottom.
Thuta wants to get back to his feet.
Stern lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thuta pushes Stern off looking to stand but Stern dives back in and keeps control.
Stern thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thuta's head.
Thuta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stern scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kip Stern dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pyay Thuta's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Thuta tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Stern counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Thuta pushes Stern off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Thuta loads up on a big right hand but Stern slips the punch.
Thuta with a jab.
Stern keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stern keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thuta.
Pyay Thuta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Stern misses the target.
Thuta throws out a counter right but Stern avoids it with no problem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thuta. #CL#
Stern gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!#BC2#
Thuta manages to break the clinch.
Stern takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Stern checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stern dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Stern instigates a clinch.
Thuta throws a head punch that misses.
Stern lands a nice uppercut.
Thuta pushes Stern back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stern is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stern.
Stern tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thuta's elbow. #BC2#
Thuta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stern misses the shot to the body.
Thuta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stern manages to avoid it.#T2#
Thuta throws a nice looking combination but Stern bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Stern on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thuta throws a big counter head kick but Stern avoids it with no problem.
Pyay Thuta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A good leg kick by Stern.
Stern lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thuta swings widly with a right hand
enabling Stern to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Stern has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stern tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thuta tries a body shot but Stern blocks it.
Stern tries to throw a body punch but Thuta avoids it by throwing Stern back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stern creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Stern scores with a shot to the side of Thuta's head.
A shot in the inside from Thuta.
Thuta lands a body shot.
Stern tries to work over Thuta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Stern.
Thuta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stern or not.
Thuta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Thuta pushes Stern back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stern is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thuta can do to turn this around?
Stern working aggressively here.
Stern lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thuta backwards.
Stern has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thuta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stern tries to throw a body punch but Thuta avoids it by throwing Stern back against the cage.
Stern lands with a left to the head.
Stern prevents a body shot from Thuta.
Thuta swings wildly with an uppercut but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thuta is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stern tries to throw a body punch but Thuta avoids it by throwing Stern back against the cage. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thuta working aggressively here.
Stern blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thuta. #TD#
Stern has hold of one of Thuta's legs. Thuta is fighting the takedown attempt but Stern gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Stern won't allow Thuta to get back to his feet.
Stern trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thuta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thuta is looking to stand up but Stern isn't so interested in that idea.
Stern working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stern distracts Thuta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stern controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stern lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kip Stern dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pyay Thuta's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Stern defending well as Thuta loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Stern rushes Thuta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stern goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kip Stern has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stern fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stern misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stern lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thuta backwards.
Thuta lands with a short shot to the head.
Thuta working aggressively here.
Stern tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thuta's elbow.
Stern lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thuta backwards.
Stern takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern is trying to drag Thuta to the mat but Thuta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stern lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thuta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thuta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stern misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Thuta takes a shot to the head.
Thuta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thuta lands with a right to the head.
Stern blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thuta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thuta throws a head punch that misses.
Stern tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thuta's elbow.
Thuta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thuta blocks a body shot from Stern.
Thuta is working Stern over against the cage.#BC2#
Thuta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thuta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
A countering left hand to the body from Thuta misses.
Stern drops his hands momentarily and Thuta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stern fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2##TD#
Thuta gets caught napping as Stern dives in and scores a takedown. Thuta manages to retain guard.
Thuta wants to get back to his feet but Stern passes into half guard.
#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES2#
Thuta kicks off Stern and gets to his feet.
Thuta thuds a left hand into Stern's body.
Stern tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thuta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thuta throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
Stern was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Some wild striking there from Thuta.
Thuta moves away from the strike by Stern.
Pyay Thuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Stern avoids the body shot from Thuta.
Thuta throws a body kick that misses.
Stern thinks about countering with a body kick.
Thuta throws the left hand but Stern avoids the punch easily.
Stern throws a shot from downtown. Thuta moves away and avoids it.
Thuta throws a fast counter high kick but Stern manages to duck under it in time.
Thuta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thuta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stern's hands.
Stern scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Stern misses. #T4#
A slow jab from Thuta misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick from Stern, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Thuta misses.
Thuta misses with a hook to the body
and Thuta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stern looks to clinch
and Thuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thuta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stern scores with a counter punch that sends Thuta to the canvas! Stern smells blood - he's punishing Thuta with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Thuta has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kip Stern!
Kip Stern decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WVT 221: Minoru v Godwin
Date: Feb 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Thuta cracks Ruttu with an open hand slap.
Ruttu defending well as Thuta loads up on a big left hand.
Ruttu staying out of range there.
Ruttu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thuta with a body shot.
Ruttu motions for Thuta to come forward. Ruttu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Ruttu.
Ruttu checks a leg kick.
Ruttu looks to throw the jab but Thuta is out of range.
Ruttu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thuta connects with a single shot there.
Thuta is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thuta throws a hook but Ruttu avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Ruttu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thuta ducks under a wild hook from Ruttu.
Thuta appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thuta looks to throw the jab but Ruttu is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ruttu throws a good cross that connects.
Ruttu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Thuta finds it's way through Ruttu's defenses.
Ruttu tests Thuta's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Ruttu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thuta.
Ruttu avoids the body shot from Thuta.
Thuta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thuta backing away here, and Ruttu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thuta ducks under a wild hook from Ruttu.
Thuta looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruttu moves away.
Ruttu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thuta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruttu.
Thuta throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruttu.
Thuta stalks Ruttu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ruttu's face. Ruttu staggers backwards, shaken.
Thuta checks a low kick from Ruttu.
Thuta throws a right hand that Ruttu ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruttu also avoids with ease.
Ruttu blocks a head kick by Thuta.
Thuta clobbers Ruttu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ruttu 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.
Ruttu throws a hook to the side of Thuta's head but Thuta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thuta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruttu manages to avoid it.
Thuta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruttu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thuta connects with a nice looking jab.
Thuta throws a body punch but Ruttu moves out of range.
Thuta scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thuta avoids a kick to the body.
Ruttu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thuta.
Thuta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thuta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pyay Thuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruttu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruttu throws a leg kick which misses Thuta's front leg but catches the back leg as Thuta tries to avoid it.
Thuta throws a right hand that misses
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand.
Thuta swings for the body but Ruttu moves out of range.
Thuta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruttu.
Ruttu throws out a counter right but Thuta avoids it with no problem.
Ruttu thuds a left hand into Thuta's body.
Ruttu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Thuta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruttu misses with a straight left.
Ruttu throws a head kick but Thuta moves out of range.
Ruttu 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.
Ruttu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thuta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruttu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruttu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thuta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thuta throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Ruttu to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruttu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thuta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ruttu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thuta had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Thuta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruttu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thuta checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thuta slips a straight right by Ruttu.
Thuta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thuta pushes Ruttu away with a front kick.#T4#
Thuta swings for the body but Ruttu moves out of range.
Ruttu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thuta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thuta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Ruttu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thuta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruttu in his tracks.
Ruttu throws a shot to the body.
Ruttu blocks a head kick by Thuta.
Thuta throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Ruttu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thuta is looking to chop away at Ruttu's legs.
Ruttu feints a counter leg kick.
Thuta looks to clinch
and Ruttu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thuta misses with a looping left.
Thuta lands a high kick!
Ruttu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thutas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thuta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ruttu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pyay Thuta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Thuta slips under a jab.
Thuta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pyay Thuta is winning the standup battle so far.
Thuta throws a low kick but Ruttu avoids it.
Thuta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ruttu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thuta.
Thuta throws a leg kick but Ruttu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thuta throws a right and a left that Ruttu avoids nicely.
Thuta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruttu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ruttu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thuta.
Thuta avoids the body shot from Ruttu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thuta fails to land with a series of punches.
Thuta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruttu can do to turn this around?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thuta.
Thuta throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ruttu counters with a nice uppercut.
Thuta misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruttu misses with a body shot.
Thuta is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Thuta scoring well with a low kick there.
Thuta takes a swing at Ruttu's ribcage but misses.
Ruttu misses the jab.
Ruttu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thuta.
Thuta jabs Ruttu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thuta. Ruttu shrugs it off though.
Thuta throws a poor cross that misses
and Thuta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thuta throws a sloppy body shot
and Ruttu counters with a body kick.
Thuta pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruttu is out of range and Thuta settles back down.
Ruttu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thuta has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thuta moves out of range as Ruttu strikes.
Thuta throws a leg kick
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand.
Thuta swings for the body but Ruttu moves out of range.
Ruttu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thuta with a body shot.
Thuta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thuta swings widly with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Thuta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruttu was well out of range. Poor timing from Thuta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Ruttu misses.
Thuta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ruttu loads up on a big right hand but Thuta slips the punch.
Thuta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruttu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ruttu throws a lazy right hand but Thuta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruttu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thuta misses with a hook
and Ruttu counters with a straight right hand.
Thuta throws a leg kick but Ruttu checks it.
Thuta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ruttu throws a lazy right hand but Thuta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thuta throws a body punch but Ruttu moves out of range.
Ruttu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Ruttu.
Thuta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruttu's head.
Thuta throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Ruttu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thuta connects with a leg kick.
Ruttu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thuta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ruttu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thuta has time to react.
Thuta misses with a hook.
Good work by Ruttu as he checks the leg kick.
Thuta misses with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruttu throws out a loose jab but Thuta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruttu ducks under a wild hook from Thuta.
Ruttu throws a leg kick but Thuta moved away.
Thuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruttu misses with an uppercut. Thuta saw that one coming.
Ruttu throws a leg kick which misses Thuta's front leg but catches the back leg as Thuta tries to avoid it. #T4#
Thuta lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thuta slips under a jab from Ruttu.
Thuta checks a leg kick.
Ruttu throws a body punch but Thuta moves out of range.
Ruttu misses with a few strikes there.
An inside leg kick from Thuta misses.
Thuta misses the shot to the body.
Ruttu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thuta misses with an uppercut
and Ruttu counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Thuta.
Ruttu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thuta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruttu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thuta's head backwards.
Thuta missing with a left hand there. Ruttu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruttu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Thuta closes the distance and pushes Ruttu back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pyay Thuta will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Thuta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruttu.
A jab from Thuta does it's job there.
Thuta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ruttu cracks Thuta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thuta misses with a low kick.
Thuta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thuta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thuta scores with a nice right hand.
Thuta throws a body punch but Ruttu moves out of range.
Ruttu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thuta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thuta throws a chopping leg kick but Ruttu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ruttu looks to score with a jab to the body but Thuta is just out of range.
Thuta misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Thuta slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Thuta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ruttu throws out a loose jab but Thuta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thuta slips a jab from Ruttu.
Thuta swings widly with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thuta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ruttu feints a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Ruttu.
Ruttu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thuta.
Thuta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruttu misses with a looping left.
Thuta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thuta looks to land a body kick but Ruttu moved away.
Ruttu cracks Thuta with a right hand to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thuta.
Good work by Ruttu as he checks the leg kick.
Reino Ruttu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ruttu, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thuta throws a hook but Ruttu avoids it easily.
Ruttu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ruttu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thuta.
Ruttu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thuta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thuta throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ruttu to counter with a crisp jab.
Thuta swings widly with a right hand
and Ruttu counters with a nice leg kick.
Thuta scores with a one two! Ruttu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thuta throws a lazy body kick
and Ruttu counters with a stiff right hand.
Thuta attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thuta moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRuttu.
Thuta throws an off balance right hand
and Ruttu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thuta throws a hook to the side of Ruttu's head but Ruttu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruttu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thuta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pyay Thuta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Ruttu walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Thuta.
Ruttu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ruttu swings for the body but Thuta moves out of range.
Thuta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thuta throws a front kick aimed at Ruttu's knee but Ruttu avoids it well.
Ruttu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruttu blocks a low kick nicely.
Thuta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruttu.
Ruttu misses with a straight left.
Ruttu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thuta is looking to counter punch.
Thuta moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Thuta misses
enabling Ruttu to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruttu connects with a body shot.#T4#
Thuta lands with an overhand left.
Ruttu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Ruttu thows a leg kick but Thuta checks it
and Thuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thuta on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Thuta is rocked!
Thuta tries a head kick but it misses.
Thuta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thuta staying out of range there.
Ruttu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruttu jabs at Thuta's body.
Thuta goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruttu.
Ruttu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thuta lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thuta just misses with a punch to the body.
Thuta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruttu scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reino Ruttu.
Well Thuta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pyay Thuta!
Pyay Thuta 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:
WVT 212: Mahogany v Simone 2
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Thuta has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Carlos.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carlos.
Thuta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carlos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thuta.
Thuta throws a head kick but Carlos moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Carlos. Those never looked like landing.
Carlos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thutas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Carlos misses with a head kick.
Thuta thinks about countering with a head kick.
Thuta throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Carlos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thuta.
Carlos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carlos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thuta.
A big left from Carlos misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thuta takes a swing at Carlos's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Carlos misses. #T1#
Carlos has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Carlos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Carlos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thuta takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Thuta wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thuta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carlos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thuta prevents Carlos from moving into mount.
Carlos throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Thuta is trying to control Carlos's posture but Carlos avoids it.
Thuta is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Thuta is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Carlos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thuta is trying to buck Carlos off.
Carlos throws a strike aimed at the side of Thuta's head but Thuta avoids it well.#T3##SUB2#
Carlos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Carlos throws a strike aimed at the side of Thuta's head but Thuta avoids it well.
Thuta struggling a bit here.
Thuta is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Carlos is controlling him well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Carlos trying to control the position but Thuta is working away.
Thuta tries to bench press Carlos off him but Carlos keeps the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Carlos scoring with punches and elbows.
Thuta is trying to buck Carlos off.
Carlos throws an elbow but Thuta slips to the side and avoids it well.
Thuta is trying to control Carlos's posture but Carlos avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thuta avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Carlos scores with a takedown into Thuta's guard.
Thuta working a defensive guard here.
Thuta keeping moving, preventing Carlos from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Carlos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Thuta blocks the body kick.
Thuta feints and then cracks Carlos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carlos down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thuta.
A low kick lands for Thuta.
Carlos looks for the body kick but Thuta saw that one coming.
Carlos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thuta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thuta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD2#
Carlos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thuta looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thuta sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Carlos thows a huge punch but Thuta dodges it nicely.
Thuta wants to get back to his feet.
Thuta is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlos is trying to control. Thuta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Carlos moves nicely into side control.
Carlos is working Thuta over with some ground and pound from side control.
Thuta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thuta is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Carlos has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Carlos throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Carlos trying to control the position but Thuta is working away.
Thuta wants to control but Carlos postures up.
Thuta is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Carlos has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Carlos. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Carlos wants to control but Thuta is keeping him busy.
Carlos in side control, throwing shots but Thuta defends.
Thuta is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hare of the Dog Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Juan Carlos has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Carlos is looking to take a break and control but Thuta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Carlos tries to advance to mount but Thuta instead regains half guard.
Thuta is pressing down on Carlos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Carlos trying to control the position from guard on top but Thuta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carlos prevents Thuta from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Carlos fails with a takedown attempt.
Juan Carlos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carlos throws the left hand but Thuta avoids the punch easily.
Carlos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thuta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pyay Thuta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carlos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thuta tried to score with a low kick but Carlos checks it.
Carlos throws a lazy body kick
and Thuta counters with a good low kick that Carlos was not able to check.
A combination from Thuta does no damage.
Carlos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carlos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thuta's head backwards.
Thuta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Carlos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thuta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Thuta fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carlos is out of range.
Carlos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thuta avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Carlos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Thuta is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Carlos landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pyay Thuta will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Carlos misses with a body shot.
Carlos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carlos.
Thuta throws a jab but it's blocked by Carlos.
Thuta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Carlos. Those never looked like landing.
Thuta attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Carlos throws a body punch but Thuta moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos throws a lazy right hand but Thuta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Carlos misses.
Thuta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carlos.
Carlos looks to score with a jab to the body but Thuta is just out of range.#T1#
Carlos slips under a jab from Thuta.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carlos. Thuta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carlos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carlos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Carlos works Thuta's body with a nice hook.
Carlos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pyay Thuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Carlos.
Carlos moves away from the strike by Thuta.
Carlos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thuta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thuta pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carlos is out of range and Thuta settles back down.
Thuta blocks a head kick by Carlos.
Thuta half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thuta will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thuta throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
Carlos scores with a nice right hand.
Carlos misses with a wild body shot.
Thuta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carlos has time to react.
Carlos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carlos just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromThuta.
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!
Thuta moves out of range as Carlos throws a body kick.
Carlos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thuta tried to counter with a leg kick but Carlos avoided it.
Carlos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carlos moves out of range of the body kick from Thuta.
Carlos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Carlos scores with a jab to the body.
Carlos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Thuta.#T3#
Carlos stalks Thuta and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thuta's face. Thuta staggers backwards, shaken.
Carlos dives in for a single leg takedown but Thuta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Thuta misses its target.
Thuta misses with a low kick.
Carlos throws a push kick but Thuta slaps the foot to one side.
Thuta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Carlos throws a body punch but Thuta moves out of range.
Carlos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Carlos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thuta moves away.
Thuta thows a body kick. Carlos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Carlos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thuta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Carlos. Those never looked like landing.
Carlos throws a head kick but Thuta moves out of range.
#T4#
Carlos checks a leg kick.
Carlos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carlos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thuta appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Carlos throws a shot to the body.
Thuta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlos misses with a two punch combination.
Thuta appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thuta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thuta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carlos on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Juan Carlos has been cut.
Carlos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carlos blocks a jab.
Thuta moves out of range as Carlos strikes.
Juan Carlos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carlos fails with the takedown
and Thuta counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Carlos is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pyay Thuta!
Our winner, Pyay Thuta, 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:
WVT 203: Jarvinen v Minoru 2
Date: Dec 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Thuta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San.
Thuta fires out a quick counter leg kick but San just manages to avoid it.
San misses the body punch
and Thuta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
San lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thuta throws a lazy head kick
and San counters with a stiff right hand.
San throws a body punch but Thuta moves out of range.
Thuta throws a quick counter head kick but San was just out of range.
San swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thuta.
Thuta avoids the head kick by San.
Thuta walks into a left hand.
A jab from San misses.
As San backs away, Thuta returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
San feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thutas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Thuta avoids the head kick by San.
Thuta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thuta moves away from the strike by San.
Thuta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
San lands a jab to Thuta's midsection.#T1#
Thuta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thuta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thuta with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thuta.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that San 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.
Thuta throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thuta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. San sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from San misses.
Thuta looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
San misses with a lunging right hand
and Thuta counters with a good low kick that San was not able to check.
Thuta ducks under a wild hook from San.
San rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thuta counters with a good low kick that San was not able to check.
San throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thuta counters with a slapping leg kick.
San on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thuta. Thuta obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San checks the leg kick.
San comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thuta misses with a kick to the body
enabling San to counter with a crisp jab.
Thuta lands a leg kick that knocks San off balance momentarily.
Nice body punch from San.
San connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thuta throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
San misses with a wild body shot.
San with a body punch. A glancing blow.
San avoids a kick to the body.
San swings widly with a right hand
and Thuta counters with a stiff right hand.
Thuta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San.#T3#
San throws a hook but Thuta avoids it easily.
As San backs away, Thuta returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
San takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thuta thuds a left hand into San's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thuta.
A nice leg kick from Thuta, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thuta. That's going to slow San down.
Thuta slaps away a takedown attempt from San, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thuta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps San's head backwards.
San's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thuta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thuta throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
San throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thuta lands a front kick.
San looks winded!
A big right from San misses.
Thuta cracks San with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thuta throws a leg kick which misses San's front leg but catches the back leg as San tries to avoid it.
Shichiroji San seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San looks to throw the jab but Thuta is out of range.
Thuta looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Thuta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thuta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thuta lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thuta slips a straight right by San.
Thuta appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
San misses with a body shot.
Thuta lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thuta lands a lovely overhand right.
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 Pyay Thuta will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
San throws an overhand right that lands on Thuta's shoulder, as Thuta tries to avoid the shot.
San swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thuta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thuta throws a shot to the body.
San misses with a shot to the body
and Thuta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Thuta lands a big head kick that sends San tumbling to the mat! Thuta takes a step backwards and waves San back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#San is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
San misses with a right hand
and Thuta counters with a nice leg kick.
San is still on wobbly legs! Can Thuta finish him?
Crack! A monster head kick from Thuta and San falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Thuta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pyay Thuta!
Pyay Thuta thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Shichiroji San stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's all about life lessons'. |
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Event:
WVT 195: Hagger v Zakharov
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Nimoy.
Thuta looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Thuta walks into a straight right hand from Nimoy.
Nimoy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thuta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thuta throws a body kick that misses.
Nimoy checks the leg kick.
Thuta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nimoy thows a leg kick but Thuta checks it
and Thuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Leonard Nimoy has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimoy throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters circling a little - Nimoy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thuta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Thuta tries to clinch up
and Nimoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nimoy misses with a looping left.
Nimoy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Nimoy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nimoy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thuta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thuta throws a sloppy head kick
and Nimoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thuta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nimoy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Nimoy throws a right hand that misses
and Thuta counters with a nice leg kick.
Thuta throws a chopping leg kick but Nimoy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nimoy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nimoy misses with a body shot.
Thuta tried to counter with a leg kick but Nimoy avoided it.
A big right from Nimoy misses.
A quick step to the side and Thuta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thuta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nimoy.
Thuta quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nimoy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Leonard Nimoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nimoy tries to bum rush Thuta with a series of wild strikes but Thuta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thuta looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nimoy throws a series of punches but Thuta avoids them all with ease.
Thuta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nimoy throws a shot from downtown. Thuta moves away and avoids it.
Nimoy swings for the body but Thuta moves out of range.
#T3#
Thuta misses with a kick to the body
and Nimoy counters with a right hand to the body.
Thuta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nimoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Thuta.
Nimoy throws a big shot that misses.
Nimoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thuta manages to avoid it.
Thuta is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nimoy lands a body shot.
Thuta throws a wild body kick that Nimoy sees coming a mile off.
Nimoy throws out a counter right but Thuta avoids it with no problem.
Nimoy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nimoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nimoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nimoy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Thuta wants to slow Nimoy down by chopping away at his legs.
Nimoy takes a swing at Thuta's ribcage but misses.
Thuta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Nimoy misses its intended target.
Nimoy misses with a hook
and Thuta counters with a two punch combo.
Nimoy defending well as Thuta loads up on a big left hand.
Nimoy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thuta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nimoy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thuta.
Thuta throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nimoy avoids it.
Thuta slips a jab from Nimoy.
A little feinted left hand from Thuta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Nimoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Nimoy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nimoy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nimoy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nimoy scores with a nice head shot.
Thuta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thuta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thuta is looking to clinch.
Nimoy tries to move into range but Thuta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Thuta clinches with his opponent.
Thuta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nimoy backwards.
Nimoy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thuta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nimoy swings wildly with an uppercut but Thuta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thuta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nimoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Nimoy blocking some punches.
Thuta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thuta working aggressively here.
Thuta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nimoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thuta lands a hook that snaps the head of Nimoy backwards.
Nimoy tries to throw a body punch but Thuta avoids it by throwing Nimoy back against the cage.
Nimoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nimoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Nimoy.
A bit of stalling here from Thuta.
Nimoy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thuta misses with a body punch.
Nimoy blocks a body shot from Thuta.
Thuta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thuta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nimoy.
Nimoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thuta's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Thuta fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Nimoy.
Nimoy pushes Thuta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thuta misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thuta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thuta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nimoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Thuta.
Thuta swings wildly with an uppercut but Nimoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thuta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nimoy backwards.
Nimoy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nimoy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thuta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thuta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thuta scores with a shot to the side of Nimoy's head.
Nimoy misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Nimoy.
Nimoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Nimoy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nimoy tries a body shot but Thuta blocks it.
Nimoy blocks an uppercut.
Thuta misses with the head strike.
Nimoy is trying to break free.
Nimoy lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Thuta throws a head punch that misses.
Thuta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thuta misses with some punches.
Nimoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thuta's elbow. #BC2#
Nimoy breaks from the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nimoy. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nimoy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thuta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nimoy scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick from Thuta lands but Nimoy takes it in his stride.
Thuta connects with a solid leg kick.
Nimoy jabs Thuta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Nimoy misses its intended target.
Nimoy lands an overhand right.
Thuta tries to clinch but Nimoy moves out of range. #T4##CL#
Thuta closes the distance and clinches.
Thuta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nimoy blocking some punches.
Nimoy scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thuta throws a punch but it's blocked by Nimoy.
Nimoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thuta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nimoy.
Nimoy misses with a punch to the body.
Thuta misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nimoy tries to throw a body punch but Thuta avoids it by throwing Nimoy back against the cage.
Thuta lands a shoulder strike.
Thuta pushes Nimoy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thuta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nimoy backwards.
Nimoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thuta lands a nice uppercut.
Thuta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nimoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thuta throws a head punch that misses.
Nimoy lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pyay Thuta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Nimoy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nimoy throws a poor cross that misses
and Thuta counters with an outside leg kick.
Nimoy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nimoy checks a low kick from Thuta.
Thuta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nimoy.
Thuta misses with an uppercut.
Nimoy thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thuta swings widly with a right hand
and Nimoy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Nimoy misses.
Nimoy drops his hands momentarily and Thuta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Thuta misses with a body kick.
Nimoy misses with the combination.
Nimoy lands with an overhand left.
Nimoy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thuta counters with a nice kick to the body.
Thuta misses with a low kick.
Nimoy moves out of range as Thuta throws a body kick.
Nimoy feints a counter leg kick.
Thuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Nimoy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Nimoy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thuta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nimoy connects with a nice looking jab.
Nimoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Thuta is just out of range.
Nimoy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thuta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nimoy walks into a stiff left hand from Thuta.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Nimoy catches Thuta right on the button with a cross.
Nimoy connects with a body shot that sends Thuta's belly button to the back.
Nimoy moves out of range of the leg kick from Thuta.
A bone on bone clash there as Nimoy blocks the leg kick.
#T3#
Thuta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nimoy throws an overhand right that lands on Thuta's shoulder, as Thuta tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Thuta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nimoy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nimoy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thuta attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nimoy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nimoy misses with a left hand
letting Thuta counter with a right hand.
Thuta throws a body shot but no joy.
Nimoy throws a jab when Thuta was well out of range.#T4#
Thuta slips under a jab from Nimoy.
Thuta tried to counter with a leg kick but Nimoy avoided it.
Nimoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thuta appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thuta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nimoy misses with a hook.
Thuta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nimoy thumps Thuta with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thuta scores with a push kick.
Nimoy misses with a body shot.
Nimoy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thuta. Thuta obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leonard Nimoy.
I think Nimoy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Nimoy! |
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Event:
WVT 187: Hussein v Larsen
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Thuta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thuta throws a right hand that misses
letting Shutes counter with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thuta checks a leg kick.
Shutes looks to land a left hand but Thuta moved out of range nicely.#KD2#
Thuta lands a big head kick that sends Shutes tumbling to the mat! Thuta takes a step backwards and waves Shutes back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Wesley Shutes has been cut.
Shutes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thuta throws a wild body kick that Shutes sees coming a mile off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thuta lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shutes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shutes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shutes tried to counter with a leg kick but Thuta avoided it.
Thuta checks a leg kick.
Thuta throws a shot from downtown. Shutes moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Thuta closes the distance and clinches.
Shutes is looking to control Thuta's arms but Thuta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shutes has his back to the cage.
Thuta has Shutes pressed against the cage, preventing Shutes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thuta prevents a body shot from Shutes.
Thuta lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Thuta managing to block the knees to the body from Shutes.
Shutes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shutes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thuta.
Thuta lands with a left to the head.
Thuta misses with the head strike.
Thuta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shutes backwards.
Thuta lands with a left to the head.
Thuta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shutes backwards.
Shutes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thuta struggles to land a body shot inside as Shutes controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thuta.
Shutes blocks an uppercut.
Thuta pushes Shutes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shutes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shutes misses with some punches.
Thuta lands a shoulder strike.
Thuta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thuta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shutess head.
Thuta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Thuta as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shutes fails to land.
Thuta blocks a body shot from Shutes.
A short body shot lands from Thuta as the two fighters clinch.
Shutes is breathing heavily.
Thuta lands with a light punch inside.
Shutes looking to slow down the pace here.
Thuta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shutess head.
Thuta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shutes is looking to control Thuta's arms but Thuta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shutes has his back to the cage.
Thuta tries a body shot but Shutes blocks it.
A short uppercut from Thuta.
Thuta pushes Shutes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thuta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thuta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shutes has a couple of punches blocked by Thuta.
Thuta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thuta lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Thuta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shutess head.
A head punch on the inside from Shutes fails to land.
Shutes struggles to land a body shot inside as Thuta controls his hands.
Thuta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shutes backwards.
Thuta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thuta lands a shoulder strike.
Shutes tries a body shot but Thuta blocks it.
Thuta struggles to land a body shot inside as Shutes controls his hands.
Shutes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thuta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thuta tries a body shot but Shutes blocks it.
Shutes throws a punch but it's blocked by Thuta.
Shutes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thuta is defending well for now.
Thuta lands a shoulder strike.
Thuta can't find room to land a body shot as Shutes controls the action.
Good body shot from Thuta.
Thuta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thuta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thuta pushes Shutes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thuta lands a body shot. #T4#
Thuta lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Thuta.
A short right from Thuta.
A right hook to the body lands for Thuta.
Thuta effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Thuta.
Thuta pushes Shutes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Thuta on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Thuta.
Thuta lands a nice shot to the body.
Thuta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thuta scores with a shot to the side of Shutes's head.
Thuta blocks the elbow strike.
Thuta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thuta managing to block the knees to the body from Shutes.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pyay Thuta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Shutes's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Good shot there by Thuta.
Wesley Shutes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shutes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thuta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thuta fakes the leg kick and cracks Shutes in the body.
Shutes misses with a hook.
Thuta was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters circling - Thuta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shutes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thuta counters with a straight right hand.
Thuta tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thuta misses with a double jab.
Shutes is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL2#
Shutes gets tackled into the cage by Thuta. Thuta maintains the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Thuta.
Shutes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Thuta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thuta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shutes taking a breather.
Thuta lands a body punch.
Shutes misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thuta.
A right hand to the body from Thuta.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thuta.
Thuta lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Shutes is rocked!
Thuta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Shutes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short body shot lands from Thuta as the two fighters clinch.
Shutes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thuta is defending well for now.
Thuta lands a body shot.
Thuta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thuta digs a right hand underneath Shutes's ribcage. Shutes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thuta blocks an uppercut.
Thuta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thuta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thuta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thuta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Thuta. #T2#
A hook to the body from Thuta.
Thuta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thuta pushes Shutes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thuta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thuta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thuta gets through Shutes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pyay Thuta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shutes misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Thuta.
Thuta dips a shoulder and cracks Shutes with a mighty uppercut! Shutes falls back against the cage and Thuta unloads with a barrage of strikes! Shutes 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 - Thuta screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pyay Thuta!
During a confident post fight interview, Pyay Thuta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WVT 167: Fedetenko v Thompson
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Thuta circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Alexandrov instigates a clinch.
Alexandrov fails to pull guard.
Our sources have told us that Alexandrov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Thuta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thuta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thuta digs a right hand underneath Alexandrov's ribcage. Alexandrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Thuta.
Thuta tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Thuta back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Thuta.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thuta.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thuta.
Thuta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thuta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Thuta.
Thuta pushes Alexandrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thuta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thuta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thuta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thuta misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Thuta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thuta as Alexandrov tries to tie him up.
Thuta digs a right hand underneath Alexandrov's ribcage. Alexandrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Thuta.
Alexandrov is looking to control Thuta's arms but Thuta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alexandrov has his back to the cage.
Thuta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thuta lands a shoulder strike.
Alexandrov misses with the head strike.
Thuta cracks Alexandrov with a nice body shot.
Alexandrov is breathing heavily.
Thuta lands with a left to the head.
Alexandrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Thuta gets an underhook and turns Alexandrov into the cage.
Alexandrov is trying to push Thuta away but Thuta has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thuta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thuta throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Thuta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thuta tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Thuta back against the cage.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the head.
Alexandrov misses with some punches.
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!
Nice body punch from Thuta - that landed with a thud.
Thuta scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Thuta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Thuta.
Thuta lands with a light punch inside.
Thuta lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thuta.
Thuta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thuta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thuta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thuta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thuta works on Alexandrov's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Thuta.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thuta.
Thuta scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Thuta.
Thuta is leaning against Alexandrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the head.
Thuta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thuta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thuta tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Alexandrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Thuta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the head.
Thuta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Thuta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Thuta lands a left hand.
Thuta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Thuta.
Thuta displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alexandrov up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thuta pushes Alexandrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thuta lands with a light punch inside.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Thuta controls his hands.
Thuta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Thuta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thuta tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
#T4#
Thuta gets through Alexandrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Thuta.
Thuta misses with a body punch.
Thuta misses with some punches.
Alexandrov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thuta walks away with a smile on his face. Alexandrov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Alexandrov clinches up against the cage.
Good body shot from Thuta.
Thuta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thuta lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Thuta.
Thuta scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Thuta.
Thuta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Thuta misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Thuta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thuta is leaning against Alexandrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thuta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Thuta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thuta lands an uppercut.
Thuta presses Alexandrov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pyay Thuta 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##CL2#
Thuta forces Alexandrov back against the cage and clinches.
Thuta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thuta scores with a shoulder strike.
Thuta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thuta lands a nice uppercut.
Alexandrov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thuta just stands there and leans against the cage.
A body shot lands from Thuta.
Pyay Thuta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thuta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Thuta controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thuta.
Thuta is leaning against Alexandrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thuta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short body shot lands from Thuta as the two fighters clinch.
Thuta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexandrovs head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thuta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thuta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thuta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Thuta. #T1#
Thuta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
A short body shot lands from Thuta as the two fighters clinch.
Thuta lands a right hand.
Thuta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thuta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Thuta.
Thuta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Thuta.
Thuta displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alexandrov up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Thuta.
Thuta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thuta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thuta.
A nice left hand lands by Thuta.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thuta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thuta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alexandrov.
Thuta digs a right hand into Alexandrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alexandrov's gas tank.
Thuta cracks Alexandrov with a nice body shot.#T2#
Thuta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thuta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alexandrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thuta lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thuta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thuta tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thuta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Thuta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
A jab lands there for Thuta.#CL2#
Thuta moves into range and clinches up with Alexandrov.
Thuta works on Alexandrov's body with a couple of short punches.
Thuta lands a body punch. #T3#
Thuta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thuta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thuta scores with a hook to the body.
Thuta is working Alexandrov over against the cage.
Thuta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thuta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alexandrov or not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thuta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thuta.
Thuta lands with a left to the head.
Alexandrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Thuta.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thuta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thuta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thuta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thuta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alexandrov.
Thuta scores with a shoulder strike.
Thuta lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Thuta. #T4#
Thuta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards. #ROC2#Alexandrov is rocked!
A short left from Thuta.
Oh Alexandrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thuta scores with a hook to the body.
Alexandrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Thuta is working Alexandrov over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Thuta.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thuta.
Thuta lands a right hand.
Thuta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thuta is stalling here.
Thuta lands an uppercut.
Thuta lands a body shot.
Thuta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexandrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thuta lands a left hand.
Thuta lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thuta.
Thuta works on Alexandrov's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pyay Thuta 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Thuta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alexandrov throws a sloppy head kick and Thuta moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Thuta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alexandrov avoids the head kick by Thuta.
Alexandrov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thuta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Both fighters circling a little - Thuta finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alexandrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Thuta darts in and clinches Alexandrov up against the cage.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Thuta controls the action.
Thuta scores with a shot to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Alexandrov tries to work over Thuta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Thuta.
Alexandrov looking to slow down the pace here.
Alexandrov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thuta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Thuta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alexandrov jumps guard but Thuta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alexandrov has Thuta pressed against the cage.
Thuta lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Thuta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
Alexandrov letting Thuta take a breather here.#BC#
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thuta lands a nice hook to Alexandrov's body. Alexandrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thuta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Thuta throws a counter combo.
Alexandrov throws a head kick that misses
and Thuta makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Thuta has knocked Alexandrov down with a huge combo! Thuta steps away and waves a wobbly Alexandrov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Thuta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alexandrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alexandrov wants to clinch
and Thuta counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pyay Thuta!
A victorious Pyay Thuta thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SMFL 23 - Riendeau v Raikov 3
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Entreri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Decent striking displayed by Entreri there.
Entreri throws a looping overhand right but Thuta ducks down to avoid it.
Entreri lands with a cross.
Thuta motions for Entreri to come forward. Thuta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Entreri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Entreri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch lands to the side of Thuta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Entreri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Entreri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Entreri throws a poor cross that misses
and Entreri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Entreri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thuta on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Thuta.
Thuta leaves his chin hanging out and Entreri seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Thuta crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artemis Entreri!
After the fight, Artemis Entreri 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:
SMFL 20 - Suomi Vahva
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Vitalik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Thuta. Beautiful body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Vitalik. Those never looked like landing.
Thuta scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thuta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vitalik.
Thuta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vitalik.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thuta! But no joy.
Vitalik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thuta pinned against the cage. Thuta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thuta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thuta avoids the body shot from Vitalik.
Vitalik misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thuta - that will leave a mark!
Vitalik is breathing heavily.
Thuta scoring well with a low kick there.
Thuta throws a sloppy head kick and Vitalik moves out of range easily.
A big left from Vitalik misses.
The fighters circling - Vitalik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thuta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vitalik lands a nice shot that snaps Thuta's head back.
Vitalik takes one on the button.
Vitalik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vitalik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vitalik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vitalik throws a body shot but no joy.
Vitalik scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Vitalik scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vitalik scores with a shot to the body.
Vitalik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thuta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Musa Vitalik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thuta slips a jab from Vitalik.#TD#
Vitalik is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thuta's half guard.
Thuta is trying to stand.
Thuta keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Vitalik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Vitalik stops Thuta from getting back to his feet.
Thuta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thuta 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.
Vitalik missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thuta looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thuta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vitalik is working away from the top position though.
Vitalik landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vitalik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vitalik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thuta's head.
Vitalik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vitalik is keen to just control but Thuta is a slippery customer.#T4#
Vitalik lands with a punch from half guard.
Vitalik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thuta wants to control but Vitalik is keeping busy.
Thuta is staying active underneath Vitalik, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vitalik slips a nice elbow through Thuta's hands, connecting with Thuta's forehead.
Thuta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vitalik.
Thuta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vitalik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vitalik's back!
Vitalik trying to control the action but Thuta just sinks the hooks in.
Vitalik is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Musa Vitalik dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Vitalik misses with a takedown attempt
and Thuta counters with a thumping low kick.
Vitalik looks to score with a jab to the body but Thuta is just out of range.
Vitalik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thuta moves away.
Thuta lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vitalik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vitalik walks into a left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thuta.
#KD2#
Thuta feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vitalik sprawling to the canvas! Vitalik rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thuta finish him?!
#ROC2#Vitalik is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thuta measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Vitalik! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Pyay Thuta!
A very excited looking Pyay Thuta 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:
SMFL 18 - Raikov vs. Solomon
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Thuta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hogan.
Hogan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hogan tries to clinch but Thuta moves out of range.
Hogan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thuta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thuta throws a sloppy head kick and Hogan moves out of range easily.
Hogan tries to clinch
and Thuta counters with a nice body kick.
Thuta jabs Hogan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Thuta lands a big head kick that sends Hogan tumbling to the mat! Thuta takes a step backwards and waves Hogan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Bo Hogan has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thuta lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hogan falls backwards - clearly groggy! Thuta dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pyay Thuta!
A very excited looking Pyay Thuta 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:
SMFL 15 - Chretien vs. Raikov
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Thuta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Guerra blocks a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Guerra!
Guerra throws a lazy right hand but Thuta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thuta ducks under a wild hook from Guerra.
Thuta only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Guerra misses with a two punch combination.
Thuta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guerra.
Thuta blocks a jab.
Guerra backing away here, and Thuta unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Guerra jabs at Thuta's body.
Thuta misses with an uppercut. Guerra saw that one coming.
Guerra lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thuta walks into a stiff left hand from Guerra.
Thuta ducks under a wild hook from Guerra.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guerra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thuta moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been told by Guerra's head coaches at Julians Sports Bar & Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Guerra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thuta staying out of range there.
Guerra throws a jab but it's blocked by Thuta.
Thuta flicks out a counter leg kick but Guerra steps away.
Thuta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Guerra stalks Thuta and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thuta's face. Thuta staggers backwards, shaken.
Guerra lands a head shot.
Guerra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thuta connects with a single shot there.
Thuta moves forwards but Guerra connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thuta throws a leg kick but Guerra sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thuta slips a jab from Guerra.
It seemed like Thuta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thuta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guerra misses with a straight right.
Thuta looks to land a left hand but Guerra moved out of range nicely.#T2#
A slow jab from Guerra misses its intended target.
Guerra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Guerra - just one landing.
Guerra misses with a straight right.
Guerra is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Guerra scores with a nice right hand.
Guerra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thuta. Thuta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thuta throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Guerra's head.#CUT2#It looks like Estevon Guerra has been cut.
Guerra lands with an overhand left.
Guerra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thuta counters with a nice leg kick.
Thuta throws a head kick that half lands.
Guerra sizes up Thuta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thuta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Guerra's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guerra. Thuta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thuta swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Guerra on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Guerra misses with a double jab
and Thuta counters with a low kick, right behind Guerra 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thuta. Guerra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guerra is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Guerra scores with a shot to the body.
Guerra fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Guerra jabs at Thuta's body.
Thuta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Guerra throws a hook to the side of Thuta's head but Thuta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thuta slips a straight right by Guerra.
Guerra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Guerra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thuta doesn't seem bothered though.
Thuta slips a straight right by Guerra.
Thuta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Guerra throws a right and a left that Thuta avoids nicely.
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!
Thuta is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Guerra.
An inside leg kick from Thuta misses.
Guerra goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thuta. Guerra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guerra misses with a looping left.
Guerra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thuta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Guerra cracks Thuta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thuta blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guerra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thuta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Guerra misses with a looping left.
Thuta only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thuta throws a body punch but Guerra moves out of range.
It looked like Guerra wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Guerra misses with a looping right.
Thuta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Estevon Guerra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Estevon Guerra's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Guerra.
Thuta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Guerra throws the left hand but Thuta avoids the punch easily.
Thuta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thuta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Guerra.
Guerra misses with a straight left.
Thuta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Guerra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Thuta might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Guerra has got the better of the exchanges.
Thuta ducks right into an uppercut from Guerra.
Guerra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thuta.
Estevon Guerra is winning the standup battle so far.
Thuta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick misses from Thuta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thuta misses the shot to the body.
Estevon Guerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerra misses with a combination
enabling Thuta to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Guerra throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thuta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thuta dodges the punch combination from Guerra.
Thuta wants to slow Guerra down by chopping away at his legs.
Thuta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guerra.
Thuta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thuta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thuta misses with a looping right.
Thuta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thuta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Guerra cracks Thuta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Guerra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Guerra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guerra avoids the head kick by Thuta.
Thuta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thuta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Guerra checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Guerra misses with a wild body shot.
Thuta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Guerra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thuta circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guerra throws an overhand right that lands on Thuta's shoulder, as Thuta tries to avoid the shot.
Guerra scores with a nice head shot.
Thuta lands a brutal head kick. Guerra looks out on his feet and Thuta throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Pyay Thuta!
After winning the bout, Pyay Thuta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SMFL 12 - Chai vs. Vitalik
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Thuta!
Thuta throws a hook but Hanson blocks it.
Thuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thuta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Thuta.
Hanson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thuta is looking to score with low kicks.#TD2#
Hanson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hanson working the ground and pound but Thuta is defending the strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Hanson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hanson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hanson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Thuta wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hanson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thuta knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thuta is looking to reverse the position.
Thuta wants to control but Hanson postures up.
Thuta's coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Hanson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thuta, who protects the arm well.
Hanson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Hanson working away.
Thuta is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Hanson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thuta is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Hanson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Hanson has hold of Thuta's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Thuta tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hanson cranks the arm and Thuta screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Thuta, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). David Hanson! |
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Event:
SMFL 9 - Chai vs. Thuta
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Chai throws a hook but Thuta blocks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chai - that will leave a mark!
Chai throws a hook to the side of Thuta's head but Thuta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick
and Thuta counters with a stiff right hand.
Thuta throws a leg kick
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thuta tries to close the distance and clinch but Chai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Thuta moved out of range nicely.
Chai takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Thuta misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Chai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thuta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chai lands the left hand.#CL2#
Thuta forces Chai back against the cage and clinches.
Thuta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thutas head.
Chai blocks a body shot from Thuta.
Thuta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thuta misses with a punch to the body.
Chai is trying to stall.
#T2#
Thuta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Thuta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thuta swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thuta.
Thuta lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thuta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chai's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Thuta on the inside.
Thuta displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chai up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Thuta lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Chai stalls.
Chai is looking to control Thuta's arms but Thuta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chai has his back to the cage. #BC#
Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thuta lands a lovely overhand right.
Thuta misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thuta.
Thuta throws a sloppy head kick
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thuta lands with a slapping head kick.
Chai throws a body punch but Thuta moves out of range.
Thuta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Chai moves out of range of the body kick.
Chai connects with a looping right hand.
Chai slips a straight right by Thuta.
Thuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chai misses with an uppercut
letting Thuta counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thuta with the inside leg kick.
Chai throws a solid leg kick but Thuta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chai.
Thuta looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Chai defending well as Thuta loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pyay Thuta dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chai plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Thuta to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Thuta just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chaikka Chai!
Chaikka Chai is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Chaikka Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SMFL 6
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Brodie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thuta checks it well.
Brodie misses with a kick to the body
and Thuta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brodie lands a head kick!
A jab lands there for Thuta.
Thuta blocks a jab.#KD#
Thuta lands a big head kick that sends Brodie tumbling to the mat! Thuta takes a step backwards and waves Brodie back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Brodie is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brodie misses with a hook to the body
and Thuta counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Brodie falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pyay Thuta!
In his post fight interview, Pyay Thuta started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Gillesespie vs Maker Money #24
Date: Dec 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Lee looks to land a combination but Thuta avoids it well.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Thuta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thuta tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thuta circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thuta at a distance.
Thuta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Thuta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thuta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Thuta pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thuta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Michael Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thuta.
Thuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thuta scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#It looks like Michael Lee has been cut.#T1#
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Thuta slips the punch.
As Lee looks to move away, Thuta throws a big counter combo but Lee just gets out of the way.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lee tries to bum rush Thuta with a series of wild strikes but Thuta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thuta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head.
Thuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Thuta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've been told by Thuta's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thuta throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
Lee misses the jab.#CL2#
Lee gets a clinch.
Thuta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thuta.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thuta backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee taking a breather. #BC#
Thuta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lee blocks a head kick by Thuta.
Thuta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
An attempted straight right counter from Thuta misses the target.
Thuta throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
Nice shot lands for Lee.
Lee slips a straight right by Thuta.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Thuta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thuta.
Thuta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
An attempted straight right counter from Thuta misses the target.
Lee throws a one two combo.
#T3#
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thuta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thuta jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Thuta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lee.
Thuta looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Thuta avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee looks to land a combination. Thuta sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Thuta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Thuta's shoulder, as Thuta tries to avoid the shot.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Michael Lee's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thuta throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
#T4#
Thuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thuta appears to be looking for a big counter.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Thuta defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Thuta lands with a nice combination. Lee backs away looking to recover.
Lee throws a right and a left that Thuta avoids nicely.
Lee thuds a left hand into Thuta's body.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thuta.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thuta. #CL2#
Lee gets a clinch.
A short left from Lee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Lee's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A low kick lands for Thuta.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Thuta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Thuta gets tackled into the cage by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thuta misses with the head strike.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Thuta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Thuta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee wants to clinch up but Thuta keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thuta slips a jab from Lee.
Thuta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Thuta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thuta swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
#T1#
Thuta slips a straight right by Lee.
Thuta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thuta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thuta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Thuta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
letting Thuta counter with a right hand. #CUT#The cut above Michael Lee's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#KD#
Thuta lands a left and a right that send Lee crashing to the mat, dazed. Thuta thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Lee is rocked!
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!
Thuta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Thuta finish him?
Lee misses with a combination
and Thuta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Jab from Thuta.#CUT#Michael Lee's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#CL2#
Lee gets a clinch. #BC#
Thuta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thuta slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Thuta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee lands with a nice combination. Thuta backs away looking to recover.
Thuta lands a two punch combo.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Lee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pyay Thuta!
Pyay Thuta decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Huang vs L i - Money #22
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
#R1##KD#
Thuta lands a big head kick that sends Hogan tumbling to the mat! Thuta takes a step backwards and waves Hogan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Bo Hogan has been cut.
Hogan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thuta.
Thuta misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Hogan counters by clinching up.
Thuta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thuta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Thuta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hogan 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.#CL#
Thuta clinches up against the cage.
Thuta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thuta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Thuta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hogan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thuta looks to land a left hand but Hogan moved out of range nicely.
Thuta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hogan.
Hogan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Thuta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thuta misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Hogan counters with a nice double leg into 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.#ES#
Thuta is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hogan presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Thuta misses with some punches.
#BC#
Thuta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Hogan gets a clinch.
Thuta tries a body shot but Hogan blocks it.
Thuta lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Thuta manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogan tries to clinch but Thuta moves out of range.
Thuta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hogan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thuta throws a looping overhand right but Hogan ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Thuta swings for the body but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thuta defends it well.
Thuta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thuta throws a jab but it's blocked by Hogan.
A lazy left from Thuta finds it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thuta.
Thuta misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Hogan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Hogan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thuta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hogan wants to free his trapped foot but Thuta is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Hogan trying to control the action but Thuta is working from the bottom.
Hogan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thuta's head.
Thuta wants to control but Hogan is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Hogan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hogan wants to pass to mount but Thuta is defending the position.
Thuta is trying to stand back up but Hogan is controlling him
#SUB2#
Hogan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thuta defends it well. #ES#
Thuta pushes Hogan off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Thuta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hogan staying out of range there.
And Hogan tries to counter it with a takedown but Thuta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hogan doesn't manage to clinch there - Thuta circles away.
Thuta with a nice calf kick.
Hogan tries to clinch up
and Thuta counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#That has opened up Bo Hogan's cut even more.
Thuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogan moves away.
Thuta misses the shot to the body.
Hogan tries to counter with a clinch but Thuta shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pyay Thuta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bo Hogan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Thuta throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogan moves away.
Hogan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hogan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#KD#
Thuta drops Hogan with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hogan looks back up at him and smiles so Thuta waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Hogan is rocked!
Thuta grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Hogan takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Thuta cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pyay Thuta!
A less than humble Pyay Thuta misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Harlan vs Hogan - Money # 20
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Ferguson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thuta has time to react.
Thuta throws a head kick that misses
and Ferguson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thuta tries to score with a low kick but Ferguson moves his leg out of the way.
Ferguson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thuta counters with a left to the body.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferguson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thuta under the eye.
Thuta defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Thuta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thuta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson avoids the head kick by Thuta.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. Thuta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Thuta misses.
Thuta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ferguson cracks Thuta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ferguson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
A punch combination from Ferguson misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Thuta misses.
Ferguson takes one to the chin there.
Thuta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thuta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Thuta is looking to land body kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thuta.
Ferguson misses with a hook
and Thuta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thuta cracks Ferguson with a good jab.
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand
and Thuta counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Thuta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thuta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Thuta.
Thuta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thuta moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
A slow jab from Thuta misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thuta.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thuta counters with a low kick, right behind Ferguson 's knee. #T3#
Thuta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thuta throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Ferguson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thuta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thuta catches Ferguson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ferguson tries to clinch but Thuta is having none of it.
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
Thuta scores with a body shot.
Thuta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thuta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson lands a glancing blow to the side of Thuta's head.
Ferguson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thuta.
Thuta 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.
Ferguson walks into a straight right hand from Thuta.
Thuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thuta misses with a body shot.
Ferguson misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pyay Thuta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Thuta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thuta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferguson throws a hook but Thuta avoids it easily.
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses
and Thuta counters with a stiff right hand.
Thuta looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Thuta.
Ferguson misses with a right hand
and Thuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thuta manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Ferguson misses.
Thuta misses with a hook.
Thuta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thuta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Ferguson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thuta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferguson misses the target.
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses
and Thuta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses
and Thuta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferguson thinking.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson checks a low kick from Thuta.#CL#
Ferguson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thuta lands a nice uppercut.
Thuta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fergusons head. #BC#
Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Thuta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thuta lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thuta tries to score with a low kick but Ferguson moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Ferguson has Thuta up against the cage in a clinch.
Thuta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thuta struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.
Thuta can't find room to land a body shot as Ferguson controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Ferguson.
#BC#
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thuta.
Thuta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thuta slips a jab from Ferguson.#T3#
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
Thuta misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferguson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thuta thinking.
Thuta digs a good body shot into Ferguson's ribs.
Ferguson throws a hook but Thuta blocks it.
Ferguson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thuta.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thuta.
Ferguson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thuta.
Thuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Thuta throws a push kick but Ferguson slaps the foot to one side.
A quick step to the side and Ferguson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thuta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thuta throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferguson misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Thuta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left lands for Ferguson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
Thuta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thuta.
A big left from Ferguson misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pyay Thuta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Good exchange - Thuta coming out on top.
Thuta lands a two punch combo.
Thuta throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thuta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice cross by Thuta.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Thuta slips the punch.
Thuta flicks out a counter leg kick but Ferguson steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ferguson misses with a left hand
and Thuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferguson scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Thuta tries to score with a low kick but Ferguson moves his leg out of the way.
Thuta cracks a nice hook into Ferguson's ribs.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
Thuta scores with a jab.
Thuta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferguson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ferguson swings widly with a right hand
and Thuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thuta throws a solid leg kick but Ferguson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thuta.
Thuta lands a right hook to the body.
Thuta tries a low kick but Ferguson avoids it.#T2#
Thuta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thuta was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Ferguson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thuta throws a leg kick but Ferguson moved away.
Ferguson throws a big counter combination but Thuta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ferguson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferguson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thuta jabs Ferguson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Thuta.
Thuta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pyay Thuta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Ferguson tries to move into range but Thuta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferguson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ferguson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pyay Thuta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferguson moves out of range as Thuta strikes.
Thuta lands with a nice body punch.
Some wild striking there from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Ferguson misses the jab.
Niall Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thuta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Thuta is looking to slow Ferguson down with leg kicks.
Ferguson throws a right and a left that Thuta avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thuta! But no joy.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thuta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferguson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thuta scores with a jab.
Thuta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thuta throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Niall Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferguson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pyay Thuta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thuta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyay Thuta!
Pyay Thuta 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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Event:
Iron Fist Championship IX
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Thuta misses with a hook. Hanson ducked under it nicely.
Hanson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thuta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hanson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thuta steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Thuta misses the shot to the body.
Hanson attempts a counter takedown but Thuta avoids it well and moves away.
Pyay Thuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thuta misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hanson drives through with a takedown into Thuta's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hanson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thuta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hanson throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Thuta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thuta's guard.
Hanson is pressing down on Thuta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thuta is holding on for now. #SUB#
Hanson is trying to work for a kimura but Thuta is defending well.
Hanson works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Thuta is trying to get back to half guard.
Thuta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Hanson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The strikes coming from Hanson are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2#
Thuta tries to escape but Hanson is in control. #SUB#
Hanson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thuta, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanson with the ground and pound but Thuta regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hanson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hanson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Hanson is looking for a kimura but Thuta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanson to get the leverage.
Hanson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hanson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thuta defending well though. #SUB#
Hanson seems to be looking for submissions.
Thuta is trying to stand up here but Hanson is controlling him well.
Thuta is looking to control Hanson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thuta avoid being mounted?
Thuta tries to get to full guard but Hanson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hanson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thuta defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Hanson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Hanson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thuta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thuta pushes Hanson off looking to stand but Hanson dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Thuta is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanson.
Thuta wants to get back to his feet.
Thuta wants to improve his position but Hanson is controlling well.
Hanson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thuta tries to get to full guard but Hanson has control of the leg.
Hanson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thuta defending well though. #SUB#
Hanson seems to be working for a kimura but Thuta defends the submission attempt.
Hanson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thuta is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Hanson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hanson tries to pass to full mount but Thuta defends it.
Hanson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thuta defending well though.
Hanson prevents Thuta from improving his position.#T5##SUB#
Hanson is working for a submission of some sort.
Hanson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thuta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hanson.
Hanson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hanson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Hanson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thuta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanson.
Thuta trying to control but Hanson postures up.
Hanson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thuta defending well though. #T6#
Thuta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hanson.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thuta can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hanson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thuta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hanson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thuta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thuta is looking to stand up but Hanson isn't so interested in that idea.
Thuta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanson throws an elbow that misses. Thuta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hanson's guard. Nice move by Thuta!#REVB##SUB#
Hanson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thuta uses it to pass to side control.
Hanson is looking for a sweep.
Hanson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Thuta wants to stand but Hanson has his arm trapped.
Hanson tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Hanson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Hanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thuta pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Hanson gets full guard.
Thuta trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
Thuta would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Hanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thuta defends well.#SUB#
Hanson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thuta landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Hanson working for submissions but it's allowed Thuta to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Hanson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hanson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Hanson is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thuta in particular looking to stall.
Hanson is looking to improve his position.
Hanson is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thuta prevents Hanson from improving his position.
Thuta is controlling the pace.
Hanson is looking to improve his position.
#T9##SU2#
Thuta stands up out of the half guard.
Hanson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Thuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanson moves away.
Thuta throws the kick towards the body but Hanson avoids it.
Hanson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thuta sprawls and moves away.
Hanson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thuta leaves Hanson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Hanson 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. This is the final round!#R2##TD#
Hanson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thuta tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hanson is in Thuta's guard.
Hanson postures up.
Hanson passes into half guard.
Thuta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hanson seems to be looking for submissions.
Thuta has his hands clasped together around Hanson's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thuta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thuta.
Thuta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
David Hanson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Thuta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Thuta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thuta seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Thuta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hanson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Hanson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thuta wants to stand up but Hanson is controlling the position.
Thuta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
It looks like Thuta is going to stand back up.
Hanson is looking for a sweep. Thuta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thuta wants to take a breather but Hanson is having none of it. #SUB#
Hanson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hanson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Thuta trying to control from half guard but Hanson is working away. #SUB#
Hanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thuta pulls his head out easily.
Thuta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hanson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thuta pulls his head out easily.
Thuta slips a nice elbow through Hanson's hands, connecting with Hanson's forehead.
Hanson punching from the bottom.
Hanson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thuta.
Thuta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Hanson looking for submissions off his back.
Thuta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3##SU2#
Thuta decides to stand and escape the position.
Hanson shoots in but no luck this time.
Thuta pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hanson is out of range and Thuta settles back down.
Hanson feinted with a counter takedown.
Thuta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanson.
Hanson slips under a jab from Thuta.
Hanson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thuta sprawls and moves away.
A left lands for Thuta.
Thuta pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hanson is out of range and Thuta settles back down. #CL2#
Thuta gets a clinch. #T4#
Thuta lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Hanson pulls guard effortlessly.
Thuta trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thuta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hanson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Hanson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thuta uses it to pass to side control.
Hanson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Hanson actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thuta is nestled in close to Hanson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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!
Hanson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thuta looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Thuta wants to get up but he can't break Hanson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hanson 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##SUB#
Hanson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thuta sees it coming and defends easily.
Hanson stops Thuta from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Hanson is trying to work for a kimura but Thuta is defending well.
Thuta regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hanson. #T6#
Thuta looking for a sweep. Not yet Thuta, not yet. #SUB#
Hanson drops back looking for a leg! Thuta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thuta manages to kick Hanson off! Hanson jumps back into Thuta's guard.
Thuta wants to stand but Hanson is controlling the position.
Hanson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thuta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hanson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanson won't allow Thuta to get back to his feet.
Thuta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanson.
Hanson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thuta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanson is controlling him. #T7#
Thuta is trying to control the position but Hanson postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hanson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hanson shoots for a takedown but Thuta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thuta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pyay Thuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T8#
Hanson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thuta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thuta throws a head kick but Hanson moves out of range.
Hanson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thuta sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Thuta misses.
Thuta looks to throw the jab but Hanson is out of range.
Hanson attempts a counter takedown but Thuta avoids it well and moves away.
Thuta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hanson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T9#
Thuta connects with a looping right hand.
Thuta thuds a left hand into Hanson's body.
Hanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thuta.
Thuta misses with a body kick.
Pyay Thuta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thuta.
David Hanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hanson moves out of range of the body kick from Thuta.
Hanson attempts a counter takedown but Thuta avoids it well and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pyay Thuta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 19:19
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 19:19
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 19:19
The fight is ruled a draw!
David Hanson retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands! |
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Event:
IFC Thursday Throwdown 25/08
Date: Aug 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Thuta scores with a spinning back kick!
Moura lands with a shot to the body.
Moura tries to clinch
and Thuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Rogier Moura has been cut.
Thuta is looking to slow Moura down with leg kicks.
Moura throws a body kick that misses
and Thuta counters with a nice body shot.
Moura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thuta finds it's way round the side to connect with Moura's head.
Thuta catches Moura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thuta thumps Moura with a low kick.
Moura throws a right hand that misses
and Thuta scores with a counter punch that sends Moura to the canvas! Thuta smells blood - he's punishing Moura with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Moura has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pyay Thuta!
Pyay Thuta spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Iron Fist Championship Victory
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Thuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smoove Jr.
Thuta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smoove Jr takes one to the chin there.
Good standup being displayed there by Thuta as he connects with a hook.
Thuta scores with a nice strike.
Smoove Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thuta moves away.
Thuta throws out a counter right but Smoove Jr avoids it with no problem.
Thuta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smoove Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoove Jr misses with an uppercut. Thuta saw that one coming.
Smoove Jr looks to land a right hand but Thuta moved out of range.
Thuta steps in with a hook that catches Smoove Jr right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Thuta follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Smoove Jr looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pyay Thuta!
Pyay Thuta 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Thuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smoove Jr moves away.
Smoove Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Thuta was just out of range.
Smoove Jr dodges the punch combination from Thuta.
Smoove Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thuta looks to land a combination. Smoove Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD#
Smoove Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Thuta's guard.
Thuta is looking to stand back up but Smoove Jr counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thuta. #REVB##SUB#
Smoove Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Thuta is defending well.
Smoove Jr working Thuta over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice strikes from Smoove Jr there. #T1##SUB#
Smoove Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Thuta is kicking away at Smoove Jr from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Smoove Jr grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Thuta trying to push Smoove Jr off... Thuta taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Mustafa Smoove Jr!
A very excited looking Mustafa Smoove Jr rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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