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Event:
EMPIRE FN5: WW GP
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Kara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Srisawat needs to keep his hands up - Kara had a free shot at his head there.
Kara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Srisawat.
Kara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Srisawat.
Kara blocks a head kick by Srisawat.
Kara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Kara. Beautiful body shot.
Srisawat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kara was well out of range. Poor timing from Srisawat.
Kara misses with a body shot.
Srisawat throws a leg kick
and Kara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Srisawat.
Kara throws an off balance right hand
and Srisawat counters with a good low kick that Kara was not able to check.
Keto Kara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kara keeps the fight on the outside.
Kara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kara avoids the head kick by Srisawat.
Srisawat takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kara moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Srisawat throws a solid leg kick but Kara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Srisawat.
Kara scoring well with a low kick there.
Kara with a jab.
Srisawat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kara.
Srisawat is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Kara misses the target.
Kara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Srisawat was well out of range. Poor timing from Kara.
Srisawat throws a leg kick but Kara moved away.
Srisawat has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Srisawat throws a front kick aimed at Kara's knee but Kara avoids it well.
Srisawat has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kara throws a body shot but no joy.
Kara avoids a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Srisawat 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 Kara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Srisawat wants to clinch.#T2#
Srisawat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kara.
Kara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Srisawat moves away.
Srisawat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kara. Srisawat does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Srisawat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kara.
Kara is breathing heavily.
Srisawat misses the body punch
and Kara counters with a thumping low kick.
Srisawat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good work by Kara as he checks the leg kick.
Kara lands the left hand.
Srisawat misses with a body shot.
Kara misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3#
Kara tries a head kick but it misses.
Kara checks a low kick from Srisawat.
Kara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Srisawat tries a low kick but Kara avoids it.
Srisawat scoring well with a low kick there.
Srisawat connects with a solid leg kick.
Kara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kara throws a right and a left that Srisawat avoids nicely.
Srisawat scores with a spinning back kick!
Srisawat connects with a body shot.
Srisawat attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kara checks a leg kick nicely.
Srisawat wants to clinch.
Srisawat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Kara misses with a body shot.
Srisawat steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Srisawat lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Srisawat feints and then cracks Kara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kara down.
Srisawat tried to score with a low kick but Kara checks it.
Srisawat is looking to slow Kara down with leg kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Kara blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Srisawat.
Srisawat tries a low kick but Kara avoids it.
Srisawat throws a wild body kick that Kara sees coming a mile off.
Srisawat is looking to score with low kicks.
Kara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Srisawat.
Srisawat tries to clinch up but Kara circles away and keeps his distance.
Srisawat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Srisawat tries to clinch up.
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 Keto Kara 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.#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kara 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 Srisawat has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Srisawat and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kara. Srisawat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kara moves out of range of the leg kick from Srisawat.
As Srisawat looks to move away, Kara throws a big counter combo but Srisawat just gets out of the way.
Good shot there by Kara.
Srisawat with the inside leg kick.
Kara throws an off balance right hand
and Srisawat counters with a good low kick that Kara was not able to check.
Kara misses with a low kick.
Srisawat throws a low kick but Kara avoids it.
Srisawat 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Srisawat takes a swing at Kara's ribcage but misses.
Kara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Srisawat pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kara is out of range and Srisawat settles back down.
A clash of legs there as Kara blocks the low kick.#T1#
Kara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Srisawat.
Kara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Srisawat. That's going to slow Kara down.
Keto Kara is winning the standup battle so far.
Srisawat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kara was well out of range. Poor timing from Srisawat.
Kara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Srisawat.
Srisawat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Kara.
Srisawat is looking to clinch.
Kara takes a swing at Srisawat's ribcage but misses.
Kara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Srisawat.
Srisawat throws a head kick that Kara semi-blocks.
#CUT2#It looks like Keto Kara has been cut.
It looks like Kara has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Srisawat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Srisawat misses the shot to the body.
Kara lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T2#
Srisawat throws a solid leg kick but Kara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Srisawat.
Srisawat tries to land a leg kick but Kara saw it coming and moves away.
Srisawat throws a leg kick but Kara sees it coming and moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Srisawat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kara manages to avoid it.
Srisawat tried to score with a low kick but Kara checks it.
Srisawat is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kara rather than just go for the knockout.
Srisawat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kara checks a leg kick.
Srisawat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Srisawat throws a leg kick but Kara sees it coming and moves out of range.
Srisawat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Srisawat moves to clinch but Kara breaks away
and Kara counters with a nice kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Kara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Srisawat takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kara misses with a looping left.#T3#
Srisawat lands a leg kick that knocks Kara off balance momentarily.
Srisawat is looking to slow Kara down with leg kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Srisawat 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 Kara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Keto Kara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Srisawat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Srisawat blocks the low kick.
Srisawat flicks out a counter leg kick but Kara steps away.
Srisawat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kara throws a body punch but Srisawat moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Kara. Beautiful body shot.
An inside leg kick from Srisawat misses.
Srisawat misses with a low kick.
Kara went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Srisawat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Srisawat tries a head kick but it misses.
Srisawat checks a leg kick.
Srisawat connects with a solid leg kick.
Kara looks to score with a jab to the body but Srisawat is just out of range.#T4#
Srisawat is looking to clinch.
Srisawat attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Srisawat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Srisawat circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Srisawat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Srisawat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kara moves away.
Kara checks a leg kick nicely.
Srisawat looks to score with a jab to the body but Kara is just out of range.
Srisawat throws a leg kick that misses.
Kara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Srisawat tries to clinch there but Kara circles away.
Kara thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Srisawat throws a leg kick but Kara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Srisawat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kara.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tinnakorn Srisawat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Keto Kara'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Srisawat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Srisawat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Srisawat is looking to score with low kicks.
Kara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Srisawat is looking to slow Kara down with leg kicks.
Srisawat moves away from the strike by Kara.
Kara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kara wants to slow Srisawat down by chopping away at his legs.
Kara backing away here, and Srisawat unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Srisawat connects with a leg kick.
Srisawat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kara.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Srisawat scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Srisawat misses with a low kick.
Kara misses with a hook. Srisawat ducked under it nicely.
Srisawat throws a chopping leg kick but Kara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Srisawat slips under a jab from Kara.
Srisawat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick lands for Srisawat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Srisawat.
Good work by Kara as he checks the leg kick.
Srisawat takes one to the chin there.
Kara throws a sloppy head kick and Srisawat moves out of range easily.
Srisawat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Srisawat tries a quick counter leg kick but Kara is wise to it.
Srisawat throws a nice looking combination but Kara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Srisawat with the inside leg kick.
Srisawat thuds a left hand into Kara's body.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Kara.
Srisawat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Srisawat scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Srisawat throws out a leg kick but Kara moves out of range and Srisawat only half commits.
Kara lands a nice shot to the body.
Srisawat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Srisawat wants to clinch up but Kara keeps it at a distance.
Kara checks a low kick from Srisawat.
Srisawat tries to score with a low kick but Kara moves his leg out of the way.
Kara went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Srisawat.
Srisawat throws a body punch but Kara moves out of range.
Kara looks for the body kick but Srisawat saw that one coming.
Srisawat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Srisawat tries a low kick but Kara avoids it.#T3#
Kara looks to score with a jab to the body but Srisawat is just out of range.
Srisawat just misses with a punch to the body.
As Srisawat looks to move away, Kara throws a big counter combo but Srisawat just gets out of the way.
Srisawat will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Srisawat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Srisawat throws a low kick, looking for Kara's leg but Kara calmly moves out of range.
Kara's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Srisawat tries to close the distance and clinch but Kara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kara checks a leg kick.
Srisawat motions for Kara to come forward. Srisawat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Srisawat on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Srisawat motions for Kara to come forward. Srisawat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Srisawat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kara manages to avoid it.
Srisawat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Srisawat fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kara is out of range.
Kara checks a low kick from Srisawat.#T4#
Kara misses with a body shot.
Srisawat misses with a low kick.
A big left from Kara misses.
Kara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Srisawat can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Srisawat.
Kara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kara throws a head kick that misses
and Srisawat counters with an outside leg kick.
Kara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Srisawat misses with a wild body shot.
Kara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Srisawat misses the shot to the body.
Kara throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Srisawat is looking to slow Kara down with leg kicks.
Srisawat looks to score with a jab to the body but Kara is just out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Srisawat. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Srisawat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kara.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tinnakorn Srisawat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Srisawat 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tinnakorn Srisawat! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN2
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Riggs. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Kara misses its intended target.
Riggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riggs.
Kara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Kara.
It looked like Riggs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kara throws a series of strikes that have Riggs backpedaling.
Kara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riggs moves away.
Keto Kara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Riggs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Riggs is looking to counter punch.
Riggs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kara looks to land a combination. Riggs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kara. That's going to slow Riggs down.
Kara misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kara throws a sloppy body shot
and Riggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kara lands with a cross.
Riggs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Kara misses with a leg kick.
Riggs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kara. Beautiful body shot.
Riggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kara.
Riggs connects with a body shot that sends Kara's belly button to the back.
Kara cracks a nice hook into Riggs's ribs.
Riggs blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Riggs moves into the clinch.#BC#
Riggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riggs misses with a two punch combination.
Kara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Riggs rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Riggs closes the distance and pushes Kara back into the cage.
Riggs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riggs landing knees to the body.
Kara looks winded!#T2#
Kara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Riggs lands a nice knee to the body.
Riggs misses with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Riggs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Riggs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kara lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Riggs landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Riggs tries to land knees in the clinch but Kara avoids the damage to the body.
Good body shot from Riggs.
#T3#
Riggs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karas head.
Riggs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Riggs gets through Kara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riggs lands a left hand.
Riggs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kara avoids it.
Riggs digs a right hand into Kara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kara's gas tank.
Riggs leaning against his opponent.
Kara managing to block the knees to the body from Riggs.
Riggs digs a right hand underneath Kara's ribcage. Kara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Riggs with a knee to the head.
Come on Riggs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T4#
Riggs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kara backwards.
Riggs scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Riggs lands a knee to the body.
Kara avoiding damage as Riggs throws knees to the body.
Riggs using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Riggs lands a knee to the body.
Kara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Riggs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kara lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Riggs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Riggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kara or not.
Riggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riggs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Riggs dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Riggs throws a series of punches but Kara moves out of range.
Kara is looking for the big counter here.
Kara 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.
Riggs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Riggs closes the distance and pushes Kara back into the cage.
Riggs lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Riggs on the inside.
Riggs stalling against the cage.
Riggs tries a knee to the head but Kara blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Riggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kara can do to turn this around?
Riggs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kara avoids it.
Kara is trying to force a seperation but Riggs has the dominant position.#T1#
A short uppercut from Riggs.
Kara wants to break free but Riggs has control.
Riggs avoiding damage.
Riggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kara's face.
#CUT#It looks like Keto Kara has been cut.
Kara is looking to control Riggs's arms but Riggs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kara has his back to the cage.
Riggs scores with a knee to the head.
Kara is breathing heavily.
Kara tries to break free but Riggs pushes him back against the cage.
Clayton Riggs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Riggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Riggs landing knees to the body.
Riggs misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Riggs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Riggs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Riggs lands a body shot.
Riggs trying to land knees to the body.
Riggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riggs pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3##BC#
Riggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Riggs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Riggs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kara.
Riggs stalling in the clinch.
Riggs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Riggs for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Kara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riggs keeps control of Kara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Riggs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Kara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Riggs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kara.
Kara is trying to break free.
Kara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Riggs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kara lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Riggs stalling in the clinch.
Riggs scores a nice knee to the body.
Riggs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riggs presses Kara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riggs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riggs slows down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Riggs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keto Kara's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Riggs connects with a nice looking jab.
Riggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Kara tries to keep at a distance but Riggs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kara prevents a body shot from Riggs.
Kara avoiding damage as Riggs throws knees to the body.
Kara managing to block the knees to the body from Riggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kara.
Riggs 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.
Riggs trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Riggs.
#T1#
Riggs works on Kara's body with a couple of short punches.
Kara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kara is trying to break free.
Riggs effectively controlling the action here.
Kara takes a knee right on the jaw!
Riggs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Riggs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Riggs slowing the pace effectively.
Riggs scores with a shoulder strike.
Riggs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kara avoids it.
Riggs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kara avoids it.
Riggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kara's face.
#T2#
Riggs looking to throw knees to the head but Kara is blocking nicely.
Riggs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kara lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Riggs tries to land knees in the clinch but Kara avoids the damage to the body.
Riggs unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Riggs leaning against his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Riggs.
A short left from Riggs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riggs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Riggs.
Riggs lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Riggs scores a nice knee to the body.
Riggs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kara lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kara takes a shot to the head.
Riggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kara's face.
Riggs with a knee to the head.
Riggs lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Riggs.
Riggs missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Riggs as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Riggs breaks from the clinch.
Riggs checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Riggs.
Clayton Riggs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Riggs jabs Kara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kara misses with a head kick.
Riggs lands a nice hook to Kara's body. Kara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Riggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kara circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Riggs clinches.
Keto Kara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kara's face.
Kara tries to circle away but Riggs has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Riggs - that landed with a thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clayton Riggs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Riggs, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clayton Riggs!
An out of breath and clearly excited Clayton Riggs thanked Bondi MMA 🏝️ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
EMPIRE 5: Riak vs Polo
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Miller checks a leg kick nicely.
Kara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Kara misses.
Miller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miller checks a low kick from Kara.
Miller throws a lazy uppercut
and Kara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Kara misses.
Miller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kara tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kara moves out of range of the body kick.
Miller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That kick from Kara tenderised Miller's leg. Miller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miller lands a jab to the nose.
Miller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miller throws the left hand but Kara avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Miller.
Miller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good shot there by Miller.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miller.
Miller throws a leg kick but Kara sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Kara throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kara throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller blocks a leg kick.
Miller looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kara throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Miller pushes Kara up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kara.
Miller lands an uppercut.
Kara can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kara's efforts to push away.
Miller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Kara blocks an uppercut.
Kara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kara has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Kara.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Miller.
Kara blocking some punches.
#T3#
Kara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller lands with a short shot to the head.
Kara blocking some punches.
Kara is trying to maintain a safe position but Miller gets an underhook and turns Kara into the cage.
Kara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Kara can't break the clinch.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Kara uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Miller on the inside. #T4#
Miller misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Kara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kara blocks an uppercut.
Kara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kara.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Kara uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kara.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Miller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kara throws a combination. Miller tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Miller clinches.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Miller breaks the clinch.
Kara misses with the combination.
Keto Kara seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Miller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kara.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
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!#BC#
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Miller staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miller misses with a kick to the body.
Miller avoids the head kick by Kara.
Kara takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Kara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Keto Kara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Miller closes the distance and pushes Kara back into the cage.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Kara.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Kara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Kara 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.
Kara walks into a jab.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kara can do to turn this around?
Kara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Miller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kara blocks a leg kick.
Miller blocks a head kick by Kara.
Kara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Miller forces Kara back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miller tried to counter with a leg kick but Kara avoided it.
Kara checks a low kick from Miller.
Kara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kara is breathing heavily.
Kara throws a head kick that misses.
Miller connects with a nice looking jab.
Miller connects with a solid leg kick.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kara.#CL#
Miller clinches. #BC#
Miller breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Miller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kara's sensitive parts.
Kara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kara misses with a wild combination.
Miller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Miller 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.
Miller scores with a nice body kick.
#CL#
Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miller lands a right hand.
Miller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
Kara blocking some punches.
#T4#
Kara wants to stall.
#BC#
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miller clobbers Kara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kara takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Miller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Miller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#Kara is rocked!
Kara steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Miller. That one must have hurt.
Kara is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Miller keeps Kara at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Miller clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kara's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kara drops to his knees and Miller pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Miller!
During a confident post fight interview, Felix Miller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 2
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Kara throws a push kick but Riak slaps the foot to one side.
Riak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kara defends it nicely.#TD#
Riak shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kara manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Riak forces his way into half guard.
Riak works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kara tries to buck Riak off but he can't manage it. #T1#
Riak looking to control but Kara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Kara wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Riak has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Kara taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kuol Riak!
Kuol Riak gave a mention to Bondi MMA in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2022 |
#R1#
McSeveney shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kara misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
McSeveney instigates a clinch. #BC2#
McSeveney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kara connects with a jab.
McSeveney darts in looking for a takedown but Kara gets double underhooks and turns McSeveney into the cage.
Kara throwing a counter right hand but McSeveney manages to avoid it.#CL2#
McSeveney clinches up against the cage.
McSeveney keeps control of Kara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
McSeveney jumps guard.
#SUB2#
McSeveney has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kara trying to stand up but can't free himself from McSeveney's guard.#T1#
McSeveney bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kara's guard. #REVB#
Kara keeping moving, preventing McSeveney from controlling successfully.
Kara is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McSeveney is controlling him.
Kara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McSeveney on the ground.#SU2#
McSeveney decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McSeveney tries a head kick but it misses.
McSeveney stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kara.#T2#
Kara throws a body punch but McSeveney moves out of range.
McSeveney tries to clinch but Kara moves out of range.
Kara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kara lands a glancing blow to the side of McSeveney's head.#CL2#
McSeveney has Kara up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
McSeveney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McSeveney throws a wild body kick that Kara sees coming a mile off.
Kara throwing a counter right hand but McSeveney manages to avoid it.
Jab by Kara.
Kara throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and McSeveney holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Kara manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
McSeveney clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
McSeveney is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McSeveney tries for a takedown but Kara manages to get underhooks.
Keto Kara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad McSeveney.
McSeveney prevents Kara from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
McSeveney manages to break the clinch.
McSeveney fails with an attempt to clinch.
McSeveney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kara.
#CL2#
McSeveney has closed the distance and engaged Kara in a clinch.
Kara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
McSeveney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Kara scores with a spinning back kick!
McSeveney is looking to clinch.
McSeveney takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kara throws a good cross that connects.
McSeveney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McSeveney looks for a takedown but Kara sprawls well.
Kara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McSeveney shoots in for a takedown but Kara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McSeveney looks winded!
Kara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Keto Kara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kara lands with an overhand left.
McSeveney throws a sloppy head kick and Kara moves out of range easily.
Kara pushes McSeveney away with a front kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keto Kara dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kara.
Kara thows a body kick. McSeveney tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McSeveney fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No joy there for Kara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kara lands a head kick!
Kara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kara throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McSeveney.
Kara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kara checks a low kick from McSeveney.
Kara keeps the fight on the outside.
Kara avoids the head kick by McSeveney.
Kara misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kara cracks McSeveney with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McSeveney's head.
Kara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McSeveney.
#T1#
McSeveney changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kara tries to avoid it but McSeveney manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kara to the ground. Kara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Kara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McSeveney.
McSeveney throws a head kick but Kara moves out of range.
#TD2#
McSeveney shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McSeveney was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McSeveney can do to turn this around?
Kara tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB2#
McSeveney is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kara can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kara squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T2#
McSeveney controlling his opponent.
Kara's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kara tries to get out of the position.#T3#
McSeveney sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kara avoids a series of strikes thrown by McSeveney.
McSeveney throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SU2#
McSeveney stands up from mount. Strange move. #CL2#
McSeveney drives through and clinches with Kara against the cage.
McSeveney tries to score a body lock takedown but Kara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Keto Kara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad McSeveney.#BC2#
McSeveney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Kara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McSeveney is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A swing and a miss from Kara.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McSeveney is defended easily by Kara.
Keto Kara is winning the standup battle so far.
McSeveney misses with a takedown attempt - Kara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kara throws a right hand that McSeveney ducks under and follows up with a left that McSeveney also avoids with ease.
McSeveney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McSeveney changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kara tries to avoid it but McSeveney manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kara to the ground. Kara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Keto Kara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McSeveney looks for a takedown but Kara sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keto Kara dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kara swinging wildly here.
McSeveney takes one to the chin there.
Kara blocks a head kick by McSeveney.
Jab by Kara.
Kara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kara lands a nice leg kick that just misses McSeveney's sensitive parts.
McSeveney on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSeveney moves out of range of the body kick from Kara.
#CL2#
McSeveney moves into range and clinches up with Kara.
Kara tries to break the clinch but McSeveney is controlling the position. #BC2#
McSeveney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A left and a right from McSeveney both land. Nice combination.
McSeveney wants to clinch.#CL2#
McSeveney rushes Kara and presses him up against the cage.
McSeveney stalling the fight.
McSeveney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
McSeveney drags the fight down to the ground.
Kara wants to stand and escape but instead McSeveney has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
McSeveney passes Kara's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
McSeveney is looking for a kimura here.
McSeveney trying to control the action but Kara is working from the bottom.
McSeveney throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
McSeveney thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kara's head. #SU2#
McSeveney decides to stand up.
Horrible takedown attempt by McSeveney or perhaps it was just good defense by Kara, which made it look bad.
Nice body punch from Kara.
Kara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McSeveney manages to avoid it.
Kara misses with a wild combination.
McSeveney darts in looking for a takedown but Kara gets double underhooks and turns McSeveney into the cage.
Kara seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Kara misses with a double jab.
McSeveney closes the distance and clinches up with Kara, looking for a takedown. McSeveney pushes Kara against the cage but Kara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Keto Kara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad McSeveney.
McSeveney shoots in looking for a takedown. Kara tries to sprawl out of it but McSeveney keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kara!
Keto Kara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
McSeveney instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McSeveney has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
McSeveney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 Keto Kara.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kara, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keto Kara! |
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