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SMASH: Fazekas vs Drago
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1# Choi throws a big shot that misses. Guru tries to land a body kick enabling Choi to counter with a crisp jab. Choi is looking to slow Guru down with leg kicks. Choi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A little jabbing left from Guru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Guru rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Choi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Choi jabbing away but nothing is landing. Guru let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Choi throws a right hand that Guru ducks under and follows up with a left that Guru also avoids with ease. Guru moves out of range as Choi strikes. Guru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1# Guru scores with a jab to the body. Choi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Guru makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Choi really felt that one! A head kick by Choi misses and Guru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Choi slips a straight right by Guru. Guru looks to score with a jab to the body but Choi is just out of range. Choi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Guru looks to score with a jab to the body but Choi is just out of range. Choi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guru throws out the jab. #T2# Guru's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Choi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Guru scrambles back to his feet. Guru lands a slapping body shot.
Guru avoids the head kick by Choi.
Guru walks into a stiff left hand from Choi. 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! Guru lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Choi misses with a looping right. A good leg kick by Choi. Choi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guru was well out of range. Poor timing from Choi. Guru throws out a counter right but Choi avoids it with no problem.#T3# Choi misses with a hook
and Guru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Guru misses with a right hand and Choi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Choi loads up on a big right hand but Guru slips the punch. Choi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gurus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Choi connects with a high kick. Guru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Choi. Guru replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Choi blocks it well. Guru ducks under a wild hook from Choi.#T4# Choi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Guru misses. A head kick misses from Choi. A countering left hand to the body from Guru misses. Guru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choi moves away. Choi throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Choi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Guru works Choi's body with a nice hook. Guru lands a leg kick that knocks Choi off balance momentarily. Choi throws a low kick, looking for Guru's leg but Guru calmly moves out of range. Guru is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Choi with a body shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heung Min Choi dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Choi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guru was well out of range. Poor timing from Choi. Guru is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Choi with a body shot. Choi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guru can do to turn this around? Choi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A countering left hand to the body from Guru misses. Choi throws a right and a left that both miss. It seemed like Guru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Choi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Choi throws a head kick but Guru moves out of range.
Guru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Choi throws a leg kick and Guru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Choi thinking. Choi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Guru's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Choi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Choi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1# Guru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choi.
Guru steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Guru walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A low kick lands for Choi.
Choi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Guru takes one on the button. Guru takes a body punch but keeps moving. A head kick misses from Choi. Guru has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Choi.#T2# Good exchange - Choi coming out on top. Choi tries to land a leg kick but Guru saw it coming and moves away.
Guru follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Choi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A low kick from Choi misses and Guru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Choi thinking. Guru misses with a body shot.
Guru blocks a leg kick. A countering left hand to the body from Guru misses. Choi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guru paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3# Guru just misses with a punch to the body.
Guru is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Choi rather than just go for the knockout. Choi throws a lazy uppercut
and Guru counters with a nice body shot. Guru throws a predictable looking body shot
and Choi counters with a three punch combo that has Guru backing up. Guru nods at Choi to acknowledge the strikes. Guru throws a sloppy head kick and Choi moves out of range easily. A right-left combo lands from Guru. #CUT2#It looks like Heung Min Choi has been cut. Choi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Guru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Choi swings widly with a right hand
and Guru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4# Choi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Choi throws a poor cross that misses
and Guru counters with a lovely shot to the body. Choi throws a leg kick that is checked letting Guru counter with a right hand. Guru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Choi. Choi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guru. Choi throws the left hand but Guru avoids the punch easily. Choi avoids the body shot from Guru.
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 Heung Min Choi will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Heung Min Choi'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Choi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Choi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Heung Min Choi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Choi swings and misses with a shot to the body and Guru counters with a leg kick. Choi 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. A little jabbing left from Guru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A jab from Choi does it's job there. Guru jabs Choi to the body, keeping him at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guru takes a body punch but keeps moving. Choi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Choi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Guru moves away from the strike by Choi. Guru let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A looping hook to the body misses from Guru. Choi does a little dance to reset his feet. Choi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Choi throws a big shot that misses. Despite the aggression on Guru's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Choi takes a swing at Guru's ribcage but misses. A nice leg kick from Choi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Guru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Choi throws out the jab. #T2# Choi with a nice calf kick. Choi tries to move into range but Guru moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Guru takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A jab from Choi does it's job there. Choi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Guru is out of range. Choi getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Guru throws out a powerful jab.#T3# Choi lands a leg kick that knocks Guru off balance momentarily. Guru dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Choi loads up on a big right hand but Guru slips the punch. Choi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Guru tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Choi is able to avoid easily. Guru swings for the body but Choi moves out of range.
Guru misses with a shot to the body and Choi counters with a stiff right hand. #T4# Choi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Nice uppercut there from Choi. Guru circles away from the clinch attempt and Guru counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Choi throws out a loose jab but Guru uses good head movement to avoid it. Guru throws out a counter right but Choi avoids it with no problem. Raja Guru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A low kick lands for Choi.
Choi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Guru. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight! Heung Min Choi showed his dominance in that final round. Well Choi 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heung Min Choi! A relieved looking Heung Min Choi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SMASH: Hohenthal vs Richard
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1# Mazzariello lands with a nice body punch. Mazzariello moves into range and connects with a jab. Guru connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Mazzariello avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mazzariello throws a leg kick but Guru checks it. A counter left hand to the body from Guru misses its target. Mazzariello throws a leg kick that misses. Guru appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Guru buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mazzariello looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Guru seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mazzariello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guru moves away. Guru was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Mazzariello wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Mazzariello ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Delbert Mazzariello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Guru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazzariello moves away. Mazzariello comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Raja Guru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mazzariello blocks a jab. Mazzariello throws a leg kick but Guru sees it coming and checks it nicely. Guru swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Mazzariello lands a glancing blow to the side of Guru's head. Mazzariello connects with a solid leg kick. Mazzariello throws a leg kick but Guru checks it. Guru takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Guru just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzariello misses with a two punch combination.
Guru was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Mazzariello dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2# Mazzariello scores with a one two! Guru had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Mazzariello throws a leg kick and Guru counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook 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! Mazzariello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guru manages to avoid it. Mazzariello throws a leg kick and Guru counters with a nice body kick. Guru is looking to wear down Mazzariello with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. A solid leg kick lands there for Guru.
Guru checks a leg kick. Guru throwing a counter right hand but Mazzariello manages to avoid it. Guru lands with an overhand left. Mazzariello throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Guru misses the target. Guru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazzariello doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Mazzariello looks for a takedown but Guru sprawls well. A counter left hand to the body from Guru misses its target.#T3# A looping hook to the body misses from Guru. Mazzariello does a little dance to reset his feet. We've been told by Guru's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Mazzariello throws a leg kick but Guru sees it coming and checks it nicely. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Guru! Mazzariello is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raja Guru! |
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Event:
SMASH: Thai vs Gustafsson 2
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
#R1# White Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guru.
Guru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White Jr.
White Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. White Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Guru counters with a stiff right hand. White Jr tries to bum rush Guru with a series of wild strikes but Guru uses good footwork to avoid the assault. White Jr wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. White Jr throws a solid leg kick but Guru takes the impact on his shin and smiles at White Jr. Guru is looking to counter punch. Guru misses with an uppercut. White Jr misses with a shot to the body and Guru counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Bruce White Jr has been cut. White Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1# Guru uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before White Jr has time to react. Guru misses with a wild body shot. White Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Guru shakes him off and moves away. White Jr lands a body shot.
Guru throws a hook but White Jr avoids it easily. White Jr misses with a wild body shot. Guru jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Guru circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Guru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. We've been told by Guru's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. A punch combination from White Jr misses. An attempted straight right counter from Guru misses the target. White Jr ducks under a wild hook from Guru. A looping hook to the body misses from White Jr. Guru does a little dance to reset his feet. Guru was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. White Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Guru counters with a series of strikes. White Jr will be more careful next time no doubt. White Jr throws the left hand but Guru avoids the punch easily. And Guru counters with a quick kick to the body but White Jr blocks it. White Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2# White Jr tries to clinch up but Guru circles away and keeps his distance. A slow jab from White Jr misses its intended target. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Guru checks a low kick from White Jr. Guru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White Jr.
Guru needs to keep his hands up - White Jr had a free shot at his head there. Guru rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and White Jr counters with a stiff right hand. White Jr throws a body shot but no joy. White Jr misses with a wild body shot. White Jr is looking to land body kicks. A little feinted left hand from Guru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. White Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Guru. White Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3# White Jr cracks a nice hook into Guru's ribs.#CL2# White Jr pushes Guru up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Guru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guru jabs White Jr right on the nose. White Jr blinks but takes it well. White Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Guru rather than just go for the knockout. White Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Guru tries to work over White Jr's front leg with a kick but White Jr checks it. White Jr misses the body punch and Guru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Guru keeps the fight on the outside. Guru looks to score with a jab to the body but White Jr is just out of range. Bruce White Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. White Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Guru misses. White Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4# White Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably and Guru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. 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! Guru walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Guru takes a shot right to the bread basket. White Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Guru's head. White Jr defending well as Guru loads up on a big left hand. Guru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White Jr.
Guru is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Guru lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
White Jr is looking to clinch but Guru is avoiding it.
Guru swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. White Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow. Guru looks to score with a jab to the body but White Jr is just out of range. White Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guru moves away. It looked like Guru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce White Jr dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bruce White Jr's cut. That's time! Guru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# White Jr misses with an uppercut
and Guru counters with a nice uppercut. White Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guru doesn't seem bothered though. White Jr tries to clinch but Guru moves away and Guru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. White Jr looks to land a right hand but Guru moved out of range. White Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Guru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A decent looking body kick lands there for Guru. White Jr misses with a kick to the body and Guru counters with a nice body kick.
Guru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White Jr. It seemed like White Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guru throws a jab when White Jr was well out of range. White Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. White Jr misses with a looping right.#T1# White Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guru lands a slapping body shot.
White Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guru. White Jr is looking to clinch. A little feinted left hand from Guru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. White Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch. White Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Guru thuds his right hand into White Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. White Jr punishes Guru's body with a nice straight punch. White Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bruce White Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2# White Jr misses with an uppercut
and Guru counters with a nice uppercut. Guru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White Jr manages to avoid it. White Jr throws the left hand but Guru avoids the punch easily. White Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guru throws out the jab. Guru takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Guru moves away from the strike by White Jr. Guru misses with the body kick and White Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. White Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Guru takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Guru takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Guru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White Jr.
#T3# White Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guru doesn't seem bothered though. White Jr thuds a left hand into Guru's body. White Jr looks for the body kick but Guru saw that one coming. Guru uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before White Jr has time to react. White Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. White Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. White Jr misses with a looping right. White Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. White Jr throws a lazy right hand but Guru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. White Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guru manages to avoid it. White Jr misses with a right hand and Guru counters with a left and a right that stings White Jr. #T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Guru swats away the attempt to clinch by White Jr. Guru half committed to a counter leg kick. White Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. White Jr tries to clinch but Guru is having none of it. White Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guru throws out the jab. White Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Guru counters with a straight right hand. White Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Guru on the side of the head. Guru ducks right into an uppercut from White Jr. White Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guru was well out of range. Poor timing from White Jr. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruce White Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Bruce White Jr's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# White Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guru jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. White Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guru moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Guru throws a body kick that misses #CL2# and White Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done. A short right hand to the side of the head by Guru. White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Guru controls the action.
Guru is trying to maintain a safe position but White Jr gets an underhook and turns Guru into the cage. Guru prevents a body shot from White Jr. White Jr misses with a punch to the body.
White Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. White Jr tries a body shot but Guru blocks it.
#BC# Guru breaks the clinch.
White Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guru was well out of range. Poor timing from White Jr. Guru throws a hook but White Jr avoids it easily. A nice side step and White Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Guru throws the left hand but White Jr avoids the punch easily.#T1# Guru misses with a kick to the body.
White Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body. White Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. White Jr scores with a three punch combo!
White Jr throws a body shot but no joy. Guru scores with a kick to the body.
Guru moves out of range of the body kick from White Jr.
Nice defenses there by Guru. Guru misses with a kick to the body.
White Jr misses with a straight right. #T2# White Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Guru seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from White Jr. Guru does a little dance to reset his feet. Guru looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. White Jr misses with an uppercut. Guru saw that one coming. White Jr misses with an uppercut. Guru saw that one coming. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. White Jr wants to clinch up but Guru keeps it at a distance. Bruce White Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. White Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body and Guru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Guru is looking to land body kicks.#CL2# White Jr rushes Guru and presses him up against the cage. Guru is trying to force a seperation but White Jr has the dominant position. Guru can't find room to land a body shot as White Jr controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Guru.
#T3# A head punch blocked on the inside by White Jr. Good body shot from Guru.
Guru misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. White Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Guru is looking to break free of the clinch but White Jr has double underhooks. Guru prevents a body shot from White Jr. White Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guru lands with a short head shot on the inside. Guru tries to break free but White Jr pushes him back against the cage. Guru swings wildly with an uppercut but White Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. Guru is stalling here.
Guru misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# A quick uppercut on the inside from Guru. #TD2# White Jr successfully pulls guard.
White Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Guru's guard. #REVB# White Jr trying to control but Guru is working from the bottom. Guru on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Guru tries to get out of the position. White Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Guru is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Raja Guru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB# White Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Bruce White Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got White Jr 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce White Jr! A very excited looking Bruce White Jr 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:
TOF 143
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
#R1# Guru clobbers Brunson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL# Brunson has closed the distance and engaged Guru in a clinch.
Guru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brunson goes for a takedown attempt but Guru pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brunson with a lazy takedown attempt and Guru counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Brunson doesn't succeed with the takedown and Guru counters with a right hand to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blonde Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Guru scores with a jab to the jaw. Brunson has his takedown stuffed#KD2# and Guru counters with a nice right hand that sends Brunson toppling to the canvas! Brunson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Guru finish him?!#ROC2#Brunson is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Guru keeps Brunson at a distance using the push kick. Oh Brunson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Brunson fails with the takedown and Guru counters with a stiff right hand. Brunson is breathing heavily. Brunson doesn't succeed with the takedown and Guru makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Brunson really felt that one!#CL# Brunson darts in and clinches Guru up against the cage. Brunson seems to have got his legs back now. Brunson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1# Guru presses Brunson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Guru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brunson backwards. Guru prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2# Guru manages to break the clinch.
Brunson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Brunson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Brunson fails with the takedown and Guru counters with a nice body kick.
Brunson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Guru fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Brunson misses with a takedown and Brunson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Guru is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Guru connects with a solid leg kick. Guru defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brunson. Guru is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Brunson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guru as he avoids it easily. #T2# Guru scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thud! ouch! good body kick from Guru - that will leave a mark!
Raja Guru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Guru drops Brunson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Brunson! Guru dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raja Guru! |
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Event:
TOF 135
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1# Ferreira throws an off balance right hand
and Guru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ferreira throws a lazy right hand but Guru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ferreira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Guru on the side of the head. Ferreira cracks Guru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Guru cracks Ferreira with a right hand to the side of the head. Ferreira lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ferreira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Guru on the side of the head. Ferreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guru was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira. Ferreira takes a body punch but keeps moving. 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! Guru scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Ferreira scores with a sloppy right hand. Guru should have avoided that one. A slow jab from Ferreira misses its intended target. Romulo Ferreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Ferreira misses with an uppercut. Guru saw that one coming. Ferreira throws a sloppy body shot
and Guru counters with a nice uppercut. Guru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Guru lands with a nice body punch. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ferreira checks a leg kick. Ferreira digs a good body shot into Guru's ribs. Ferreira blocks a jab. Guru lands with a shot to the body. Guru defending well as Ferreira loads up on a big left hand. Ferreira cracks Guru with a right hand to the side of the head. Guru is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2# Good standup being displayed there by Guru as he connects with a hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ferreira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Guru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ferreira steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Guru. That one must have hurt. Ferreira throws a poor cross that misses
and Guru counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2# Guru lands a big right hand that sends Ferreira crashing to the mat! Guru stays standing though and waves Ferreira back to his feet!#ROC2#Ferreira is rocked! Guru swings for the body but Ferreira moves out of range.
It looked like Ferreira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Oh Ferreira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ferreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Guru is just out of range. Ferreira throws out a loose jab but Guru uses good head movement to avoid it. Ferreira seems to have got his legs back now. Guru is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ferreira had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Guru misses with a hook. Ferreira ducked under it nicely. Ferreira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guru counters with a straight right hand. Ferreira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Guru counters with a big right hand! Oh Ferreira is in trouble here! Guru follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raja Guru! |
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Event:
TOF 128
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1# Yates misses with a low kick as Guru jumps back. Guru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Yates fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guru. Yates misses with a few strikes there.
Guru avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guru wants to slow Yates down by chopping away at his legs. Guru throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Guru. Yates shrugs it off though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yates on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Yates throws a sloppy head kick and Guru moves out of range easily. #T1# Yates throws a head kick that misses letting Guru counter with a right hand. Yates has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Guru looks to score with a jab to the body but Yates is just out of range. A swing and a miss from Guru. A chopping leg kick lands by Yates. Guru works Yates's body with a nice hook. Some bone on bone action there as Yates checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Guru lands with a nice body punch. Guru pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Guru ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Yates slips a jab from Guru. Yates is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Guru misses the shot to the body. Yates unleashes a big counter combination but Guru bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Yates feints a jab promting Guru to slip. Yates then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Guru slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#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! Yates misses with a two punch combination.
Yates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guru.
As Guru backs off Yates throws a huge counter combo but Guru manages to avoid it all. Guru fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yates checks it well. Yates tries to land a body kick letting Guru counter with a right hand. Guru throws a body punch but Yates moves out of range. Despite the aggression on Yates's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Terrell Yates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yates tries to bum rush Guru with a series of wild strikes but Guru uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Guru tried to counter with a leg kick but Yates avoided it. Guru misses with a looping left. Yates misses with a double jab
and Guru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A slow jab from Guru misses its intended target. Yates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guru.
#T3# Yates throws a nice looking combination but Guru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Guru takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Guru lands a jab to the head.
Yates closes the distance and lands a one-two. Yates scores with a three punch combo!
Yates takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Guru looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yates throws a head kick but Guru moves out of range.
Yates with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Guru to score with a decent uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Yates looks to land a combination but Guru avoids it well. A quick step to the side and Guru tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Yates has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Guru finds it's way round the side to connect with Yates's head. #ROC#Yates is rocked!#T4# Guru throws a nice outside leg kick. Yates is still on wobbly legs! Can Guru finish him? Yates misses with a low kick. Yates seems to have recovered his senses. Guru looks for the body kick but Yates saw that one coming. Yates throws a right and a left that both miss. Yates throws a left and a right that both miss
and Guru counters with a straight right hand. Yates blocks the body kick.
#KD# Guru lands a big right hand that sends Yates crashing to the mat! Guru stays standing though and waves Yates back to his feet! Yates lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yates throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Guru counters with a nice kick to the body. Yates throws a right and a left that both miss. A little feinted left hand from Guru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD# Guru cracks Yates with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Guru has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Yates to stand back up!#T5# Yates chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Guru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yates. Yates unleashes a big counter combination but Guru bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Guru misses with a wild body shot. Yates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guru.
Yates stalks Guru and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Guru's face. Guru staggers backwards, shaken. Guru keeps Yates at a distance using the push kick. Guru scores with a jab to the body.#KD# Guru drops Yates with a beautiful combination! Yates stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Guru is looking for the KO! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yates lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Guru misses with a wild body shot. Yates throws a series of punches but Guru moves out of range. #T6# Guru throws a push kick but Yates slaps the foot to one side. Guru misses the shot to the body. An inside leg kick from Guru misses. Yates throws a combination. Guru tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Yates tries to bum rush Guru with a series of wild strikes but Guru uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Guru is looking to counter punch. Guru thows a left - swing and a miss! Yates checks a leg kick. Guru dodges the punch combination from Yates.
Yates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T7# Yates swinging wildly here.
Yates ducks right into an uppercut from Guru. Yates scores with a push kick. Yates misses with a double jab
and Guru counters with a nice kick to the body. A swing and a miss from Guru. Yates unleashes a big counter combination but Guru bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Yates throws a head kick but Guru moves out of range.
Guru half committed to a counter leg kick. Yates will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T8# Yates misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Guru. Yates scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Yates throws a combination that misses and Guru counters with a lovely straight right hand! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yates takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A low kick from Yates is predictable there letting Guru counter with a right hand. Yates scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Guru misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guru dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Yates defending well as Guru loads up on a big left hand. Guru swings for the body but Yates moves out of range.
#T9# Sloppy strikes from Yates. Those never looked like landing. Guru fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yates just manages to avoid it. Yates looks to land a combination but Guru avoids it well. Guru avoids the head kick by Yates.
Guru looks to land a body kick but Yates moved away. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Guru 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 Yates has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yates and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. We've been told by Guru's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Yates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guru looks to land a left hand but Yates moved out of range nicely. Guru tries to land a front kick but Yates steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Guru is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yates scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Guru misses the jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raja Guru 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# Guru sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Yates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guru throws a head kick that misses and Yates counters with a one-two to the body. Yates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guru moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Guru is looking to counter punch. Yates is working the combinations to good effect here. Yates scores with a three punch combo!
Raja Guru is winning the standup battle so far. Guru throws a looping overhand right but Yates ducks down to avoid it. Yates swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guru misses with a body shot.
Yates goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A little feinted left hand from Guru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yates crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Guru - the referee stops the clock and Yates gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Guru. Yates manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1# Yates throws a leg kick and Guru counters with a nice uppercut. Guru 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. Nice defenses there by Yates. Yates throws a combination that misses letting Guru counter with a right hand. Yates throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yates takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. No joy there for Yates, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guru swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Yates is breathing heavily. Yates drops his hands momentarily and Guru takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Yates pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guru thinks about countering with a body kick. Terrell Yates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Guru digs a good hook to Yates's body.
Guru looks to land a left hand but Yates moved out of range nicely.#T2# Yates looks to land a combination but Guru avoids it well. Yates misses with an attempted mid kick.
Guru throws a lazy right hand but Yates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Yates is looking for the big counter here. Yates misses with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yates throws a leg kick and Guru makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Yates really felt that one! Guru scores with a decent looking hook. A head kick by Yates misses and Guru counters with a solid body kick. #KD# Guru feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Yates sprawling to the canvas! Yates rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Guru finish him?!
Guru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guru lands a brutal uppercut that launches Yates off his feet! Yates tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raja Guru! |
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Event:
TOF 120
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1# Guru lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Tanjiro Namikaze has been cut. Guru misses the shot to the body. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Guru lands with a nice body kick. Guru lunges at Namikaze with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Namikaze's hand. #ROC#Namikaze is rocked! Namikaze throws a jab but it's blocked by Guru. Guru misses with an uppercut. Raja Guru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Guru scores with a push kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guru chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2# Namikaze shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Guru is trying to defend but Namikaze finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Guru is trying to stand back up but Namikaze is controlling him
Namikaze stalling. Guru keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Namikaze scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Guru wants to get back to his feet.
Namikaze tries to pass the half guard into mount. Guru knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Still in half guard, Namikaze seems content to control.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Guru on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Guru tries to get out of the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Namikaze is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Namikaze slows the pace down in half guard. Namikaze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Namikaze with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Guru pushes Namikaze off looking to stand but Namikaze dives back in and keeps control.
Namikaze keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Namikaze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guru defending well though. Guru won't allow Namikaze to pass to mount. Namikaze not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3# Namikaze is figuring out what he wants to do next. Namikaze missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Namikaze performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Namikaze takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Namikaze is figuring out what he wants to do next. Guru wants to get back to his feet. Namikaze not doing much here.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. It looks like Namikaze might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Namikaze lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Namikaze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guru defending well though. Namikaze trying to control the pace. Namikaze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Namikaze lands with a punch from half guard. Namikaze sitting and controlling from the half guard. Namikaze not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T5# Namikaze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Namikaze in particular looking to stall. Namikaze trying to control the action but Guru is working from the bottom. Guru is looking to escape. Namikaze seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Namikaze trying to control from half guard but Guru is working away. Well, if Namikaze is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Namikaze's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Guru wants to get back to his feet. Namikaze seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Guru keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Namikaze keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Guru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Namikaze moves away. The crowd cheers as Guru lands an impressive looking overhand right. Namikaze doesn't seem phased though. Namikaze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guru. Namikaze with the counter takedown but Guru avoids it easily.#T7# Namikaze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guru swivels and escapes. Guru throws the left hand but Namikaze avoids the punch easily. Namikaze slips under a jab. Namikaze wants to counter with a clinch but Guru pushes him away. Namikaze avoids the body shot from Guru.
Namikaze feints the counter takedown. Namikaze blocks a head kick by Guru.
Namikaze tries to counter by closing the distance. Guru throws a body punch but Namikaze moves out of range. #TD2# Namikaze closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Guru did well to prevent Namikaze getting side control.#T8# Namikaze stops Guru from getting back to his feet.
Namikaze is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Namikaze has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Namikaze is continuing to stall. Namikaze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. The adventures of Namikaze the control monster continue. Boring. Namikaze trying to control the action but Guru is working from the bottom. Namikaze stalling. Namikaze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T9# Namikaze looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Namikaze is controlling the pace.
More stalling from Namikaze. Guru wants to get back to his feet. Guru is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Namikaze scores with a couple of nice shots. Namikaze scoring with strikes to the body and head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Namikaze looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanjiro Namikaze dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tanjiro Namikaze'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.#R2# Namikaze throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Guru to counter with a crisp jab. Namikaze fails with a takedown attempt. And Guru counters with a quick kick to the body but Namikaze blocks it. Guru misses with a low kick as Namikaze jumps back. Namikaze fails with a takedown attempt.#T1# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guru tests Namikaze's chin there with a solid looking shot. Namikaze is still on wobbly legs! Can Guru finish him? Namikaze staying out of range there. Namikaze feints the counter takedown. Namikaze seems to have recovered his senses. We've been told by Guru's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Namikaze gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Guru gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Namikaze is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raja Guru! |
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Event:
TOF 111
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1# Guru keeps the fight on the outside. Guru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Guru swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Guru. Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guru paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD# Panda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Guru wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guru can do anything to dispel that myth. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1# Guru tries to kick Panda off in order to stand up. Panda Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Guru is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Guru is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB# Panda has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Guru is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Panda yanks on the arm and Guru is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Panda.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mad Panda! |
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Event:
TOF 104
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1# McClyde lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Guru throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McClyde on the side of the head. McClyde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Guru counters with an inside leg kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McClyde, as that shot connected.
McClyde takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Guru swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McClyde counters with a straight right hand. McClyde looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. McClyde throws an off balance right hand
and Guru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A slow jab from Guru misses its intended target. Guru takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. McClyde looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McClyde avoids a lazy jab quite easily. McClyde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Guru counters with a left to the body. #T1# A punch lands to the side of McClyde 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#McClyde is rocked! Guru cracks McClyde with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raja Guru! |
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Event:
TOF 95
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1# Guru misses with a right hand and Yates counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Guru misses with a left hand and Yates connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Guru with a nice calf kick. Guru looks to land a body kick but Yates moved away. Guru takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yates scores with the left hand. Guru knows he should have avoided that one. Guru lands a jab to the head.
Guru slips a jab from Yates. A little jabbing left from Guru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Yates misses the shot to the body. Guru takes a shot right to the bread basket. Nice defenses there by Yates. Yates misses with a hook to the body
and Guru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1# Yates throws out a loose jab but Guru uses good head movement to avoid it. Yates tries to land a front kick but Guru steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Yates rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Guru counters with a leg kick. Guru takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Yates misses with a straight left. Guru tries to move into range but Yates moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Yates throws a leg kick and Guru counters with a slapping leg kick. Guru lands a jab to the nose. Yates ducks under a wild hook from Guru. Yates scores with a sloppy right hand. Guru should have avoided that one. Yates seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Guru blocks a head kick by Yates.
Guru looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2# Nice body kick from Yates. 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! Yates misses with a wild combination.
Yates connects with a body shot. Yates throws a right and a left that both miss. Guru misses with a straight left. Yates slips a straight right by Guru. Guru thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yates if he has to take too many more of those.
Guru dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Guru misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yates counters with a stiff right hand. #T3# Guru thows a left - swing and a miss! Yates lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Yates takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Yates is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Guru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yates.
Terrell Yates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Guru blocks a jab. Yates keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Guru takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yates moves into range and connects with a jab. A low kick from Guru is predictable there and Yates counters with a straight right hand. Yates with the inside leg kick. A swing and a miss from Yates.#T4# Nice straight punches there by Yates. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yates. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Guru swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yates counters with a nice uppercut. Yates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guru was well out of range. Poor timing from Yates. Yates thuds a left hand into Guru's body. Yates takes one to the side of the head.
Yates doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Yates fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guru looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Yates throws a head kick that misses. Guru lands a jab to Yates's midsection. A leg kick checked by Guru. Guru takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T5# Guru misses the body punch and Yates counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Guru throws a hook to the side of Yates's head but Yates sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Guru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yates. Guru swings widly with a right hand
and Yates counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Guru throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Guru rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yates counters with a stiff right hand. Yates explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Guru blocks a head kick by Yates.
Guru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yates was well out of range. Poor timing from Guru. Yates throws a counter high kick but Guru was just alert enough to avoid it. Yates tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Yates connects with a single shot there.#T6# Yates throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guru counters with a leg kick. Guru misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action! Yates misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Yates. Guru misses with an uppercut. Yates saw that one coming. It appears Yates was looking to counter with a kick there. A telegraphed right hand from Yates misses the target. Guru is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yates with a body shot. Guru moves away from the strike by Yates. A little jabbing left from Guru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A looping hook to the body misses from Guru. Yates does a little dance to reset his feet. Yates tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Guru misses with an uppercut
and Yates counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Yates misses the jab.#T7# Yates fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Guru has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Crunch! Guru slams his shin into Yates's torso. Guru throws a jab but it's blocked by Yates. Yates on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Guru throws a nice inside leg kick. Yates throws a jab when Guru was well out of range. Guru ducks under a wild hook from Yates. Yates scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Yates misses with a low kick as Guru jumps back. Guru with a nice calf kick. Guru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yates.
#T8# Guru lands a lovely overhand right. Yates throws a sloppy head kick and Guru moves out of range easily. Guru connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. 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! Yates fails to land with a series of punches.
Yates smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Yates throws a head kick that misses. Guru misses with a body kick. Guru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yates walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Guru checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Guru throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yates.#T9# Guru misses with a hook
and Yates counters with a lovely straight right hand! Guru throws a hook but Yates avoids it easily. Yates throws a head kick that half lands.
Yates scores with a one two! Guru had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Guru throws a body kick that misses letting Yates counter with a right hand. Yates tries a head kick but it misses.
Guru misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Yates to counter with a crisp jab. Yates jabbing away but nothing is landing. Guru jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yates swings widly with a right hand
and Guru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yates getting the better of the striking in that exchange. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrell Yates dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Guru misses with a hook. Yates ducked under it nicely. Guru throws the left hand but Yates avoids the punch easily. Guru connects with a body shot. Yates throws out a loose jab but Guru uses good head movement to avoid it. Guru throws out a loose jab but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice straight punches there by Yates. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yates. Guru takes one on the button. Guru drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guru misses with a body shot
and Yates counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Guru has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Yates blocks a head kick by Guru.
Yates throws a body kick that misses. #T1# Yates misses with a body kick. Yates moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Yates scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Guru dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yates. That did some damage! Yates blocks the body kick.
Yates ducks under a wild hook from Guru. An attempted straight right counter from Yates misses the target. Guru ducks under a wild hook from Yates. Guru looks for the body kick but Yates saw that one coming. Guru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yates.
Guru now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Yates blocks a head kick by Guru.
Yates loads up on a big right hand but Guru slips the punch.#T2# Guru slips a straight right by Yates. A countering left hand to the body from Guru misses. Guru connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yates momentarily.
Guru chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yates darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yates takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Guru fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yates on the side of the head. Guru misses with a left hand and Yates counters with a left to the body. Yates avoids a kick to the body.
Guru looks to land a body kick but Yates moved away. Guru swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3# A jab from Yates does it's job there. Yates throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Yates throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Yates throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Yates is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Yates on the wrong end of a nice jab. Guru swings widly with a right hand
and Yates counters with a right hand to the body. Nice uppercut there from Yates. Guru misses with a hook. Guru throws a lazy uppercut
and Yates counters with a straight right hand. Yates throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Guru counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4# Yates throws a head kick that Guru semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Guru looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Yates swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Guru is looking to land body kicks. Yates was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Yates throws a lazy uppercut
and Guru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Yates misses with a body punch
and Guru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Yates is rocked! Guru misses the shot to the body. Oh Yates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A nice leg kick lands there from Guru. Yates seems to have got his legs back now. Yates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guru can do to turn this around? Guru chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yates can pounce on him.
Yates throws a body punch but Guru moves out of range. Guru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yates.#T5# Yates throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Yates on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Yates lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Guru connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Yates punishes Guru's body with a nice straight punch. Guru connects with a looping right hand.
Guru scoring well with a low kick there.
Guru lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Guru swings for the body but Yates moves out of range.
Yates connects with a nice looking jab.
#T6# 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! Guru rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Yates waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guru. A slapping leg kick lands for Guru.
Yates throws the kick towards the body but Guru avoids it. A little jabbing left from Guru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Guru moves out of range as Yates throws a body kick.
Guru dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yates. That did some damage! Nice uppercut there from Guru. Guru connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Yates rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Guru counters with a slapping leg kick. Yates lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T7# Thud! ouch! good body kick from Guru - that will leave a mark!
Guru throws an off balance right hand
enabling Yates to counter with a crisp jab. Yates bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Yates steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guru. Guru throws the left hand but Yates avoids the punch easily. As Guru looks to move away, Yates throws a big counter combo but Guru just gets out of the way. Yates takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guru looks like he wants to counter punch here. Guru slips under a jab from Yates. Yates misses with a combination
and Guru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T8##KD2# Guru lands a big uppercut and Yates crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Yates looks OK. Guru waves Yates back to his feet! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. and Guru counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Yates! He's just covering up as Guru starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raja Guru! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1# Song walks forward, straight into a front kick from Guru. Song misses with a jab to the body
and Guru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Song rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Guru to counter with a crisp jab. Guru lands with a straight right. Song didn't see that one coming. Song swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Guru counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Guru digs a good hook to Song's body.
Guru scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Song throws a left and a right that both miss
and Guru counters with an inside leg kick. Song wants to clinch and Guru counters with a nice uppercut. Song swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Guru counters with a thumping low kick. Song looks winded! Guru dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Guru lands a jab to the head.
Guru is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#Song is rocked! Guru lands a nice looking body shot.
Guru scores with a spinning back kick! Guru throws out a powerful jab. Guru moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Guru connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Song momentarily.
Song is still on wobbly legs! Can Guru finish him?#T1# Guru fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Song on the side of the head. A nice inside leg kick there by Guru. That's going to slow Song down. Guru scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Song seems to have recovered his senses.#KD# Guru drops Song with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Song looks back up at him and smiles so Guru waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Guru finds Song's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Song flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Guru lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Song will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raja Guru! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Guru. Guru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomez sees it coming and avoids it easily. A little jabbing left from Gomez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Guru misses with a straight right. Guru throws a body kick that misses and Gomez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2# Gomez moves into the clinch. Gomez misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez lands with a light punch inside. A head punch on the inside from Guru fails to land. I was talking to Guru's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Guru lands a hook to the side of the head. Gomez tries a body shot but Guru blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guru'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. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Guru. Guru tries to work over Gomez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gomez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guru.
Guru working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1# Gomez blocks an uppercut.
Guru blocks a body shot from Gomez. Gomez prevents a body shot from Guru. Gomez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guru blocks an uppercut.
Gomez scores with a nice hook to the head. Gomez blocking some punches.
#BC# Guru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Guru uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Guru throws a sloppy head kick and Gomez moves out of range easily. Gomez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. It looked like Guru was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gomez. Gomez 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. A big right from Gomez misses. Guru throws a lazy head kick and Gomez counters with a straight right hand. Gomez lands a jab.#ROC2#Guru is rocked! Gomez misses with a double jab
and Guru counters with a nice uppercut. Oh Guru is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#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! Guru goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Guru seems to have got his legs back now. Nice uppercut lands for Guru. That snapped Gomez's head back.
Guru plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Pedro Gomez has been cut. Guru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomez. Guru with a nice cross. Gomez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Gomez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Guru turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Guru moves out of range of the body kick from Gomez.
Guru looks to land a body kick but Gomez moved away.#T3# Guru fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gomez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Guru misses with a looping right. Guru looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Guru. Gomez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Gomez walks into a stiff left hand from Guru. Gomez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Guru dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Guru throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Guru moves out of range of the body kick from Gomez.
Guru has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gomez finds it's way round the side to connect with Guru's head. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Guru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomez throws a hook but Guru blocks it. Guru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guru thumps Gomez with a low kick. Guru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Gomez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Guru lands a body shot.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Guru lands with a hook. Gomez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. An inside leg kick from Guru misses. Gomez misses with an uppercut. Guru saw that one coming. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raja Guru dominated that round. The cut man is working on Pedro Gomez's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# A swing and a miss from Guru. Guru ducks under a wild hook from Gomez. Gomez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Both fighters circling a little - Guru finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Guru takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses. Guru scores with a hook to the body. Gomez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Guru lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gomez will feel that in the morning. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gomez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guru. Raja Guru is winning the standup battle so far. Gomez throws a sloppy head kick and Guru moves out of range easily. Gomez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Guru misses the shot to the body. Gomez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1# Guru lands a right hook to the body.
Guru throws a shot to the body.
Gomez defending well as Guru loads up on a big left hand. Gomez throws a solid leg kick but Guru takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gomez. Guru misses the shot to the body. Guru backing away here, and Gomez unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Gomez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Guru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomez walks into a straight right hand from Guru. Guru ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Guru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gomez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2# Guru moves out of range of the body kick. Gomez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Guru takes a step back to recover. Guru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomez can do to turn this around? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Guru misses with a looping right. Gomez throws a front kick that sends Guru stumbling back into the cage. A chopping leg kick lands by Guru. Nice uppercut lands for Guru. That snapped Gomez's head back.
Guru getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Guru is looking to land body kicks. A big left from Guru misses. Guru scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3# Guru fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Guru lands with a kick to the ribs.
Guru swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez scores with a spinning back kick! Guru swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomez. Guru is looking to counter punch.#CL2# Gomez moves into range and clinches up with Guru. Gomez is working Guru over against the cage. Gomez scores with a nice hook to the head. Guru avoiding damage as Gomez throws knees to the body.
#T4##BC# Guru manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Gomez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Guru tries to work over Gomez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gomez cracks Guru with a nice body shot. Gomez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Guru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Guru misses with a punch to the body.
Guru lands a hook that snaps the head of Gomez backwards. A short left from Gomez. Guru tries to break free but Gomez pushes him back against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Guru takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC# Guru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Guru is predictable there and Gomez counters with a stiff right hand. Guru lands with a thumping leg kick.
Guru sizes up Gomez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raja Guru dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Pedro Gomez'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Gomez takes one to the chin there. Guru misses with a hook
letting Gomez counter with a right hand. Gomez walks into a jab. Raja Guru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gomez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guru. Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guru.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gomez! But no joy. Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guru. Both fighters circling a little - Guru finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A decent looking body kick lands there for Gomez. Guru takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses. Gomez misses with a double jab.
#T1# Guru throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Guru lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Guru throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Guru throws a low kick, looking for Gomez's leg but Gomez calmly moves out of range. Gomez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Guru can pounce on him.
Gomez thuds his right hand into Guru's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Gomez has knocked Guru down with a huge combo! Gomez steps away and waves a wobbly Guru back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gomez moves out of range of the body kick. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Gomez! Guru is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Gomez! Our winner, Pedro Gomez, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1# Guru scores with a kick to the body.
Guru sizes up Narz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Narz throws a leg kick and Guru counters with a lovely straight right hand! The fighters circling - Narz throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Guru let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Guru lands with a kick to the ribs.
That kick from Narz tenderised Guru's leg. Guru is trying to keep his angry face on. Guru throws a leg kick and Narz counters with a nice uppercut. Guru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Guru misses with an attempted mid kick.
Narz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Peter Narz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Narz throws a leg kick and Guru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Both fighters circling a little - Guru finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Guru throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Narz's head.#ROC2#Narz is rocked! Narz throws a leg kick that misses. Narz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guru was well out of range. Poor timing from Narz. Narz misses with a leg kick and Guru counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Guru - that will leave a mark!
Guru wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2# Narz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A nice side step and Guru releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Guru will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Narz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Guru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Guru moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. A low kick from Narz misses and Guru counters with a lovely straight right hand! Guru changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Guru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guru has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3# Narz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Guru looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL# Narz drives through and clinches with Guru against the cage.
#BC2# Guru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice straight punches there by Guru. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Guru. Narz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Narz misses the body punch and Guru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Narz cracks Guru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Good leg kick by Narz. Guru looks to land a body kick but Narz moved away.#T4# A solid body kick from Narz. Narz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# Narz clinches up against the cage. 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! Guru throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Narz struggles to land a body shot inside as Guru controls his hands.
Guru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Narz misses with a short punch on the inside. The referee is keeping an eye on Guru - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Narz prevents a body shot from Guru. Guru blocks a body shot from Narz. Narz can't find room to land a body shot as Guru controls the action.
Guru misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Guru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Guru throws a hook but Narz blocks it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raja Guru dominated that round. That's time! Narz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Narz looks to score with a jab to the body but Guru is just out of range. Nice straight punches there by Guru. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Guru. Guru avoids the body shot from Narz.
Narz lands a right hook to the body.
Narz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Guru misses with a low kick.
Narz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Narz tries to work over Guru's front leg with a kick but Guru checks it. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Guru checks a leg kick. Guru is trying to counter with his kicks. Narz is looking to wear down Guru with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Narz lands with a shot to the body. #T1# Narz throws a leg kick and Guru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Narz misses with a body kick. Guru follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Nice uppercut lands for Guru. That snapped Narz's head back.
Oh Narz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Raja Guru seems to be getting the better of the standup. No joy there for Narz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Narz seems to have got his legs back now. A slapping body kick lands there for Guru. Narz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2# Narz just misses with a punch to the body.
Guru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Narz.
Narz misses with an uppercut
#KD2# and Guru counters with a nice right hand that sends Narz toppling to the canvas! Narz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Guru finish him?! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Guru lands a nice looking kick to the body. Narz takes a step back to recover. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Narz throws a leg kick that is checked and Guru counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raja Guru! |
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Event:
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Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1# Leetoh swings widly with a right hand
and Guru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A head kick by Leetoh misses letting Guru counter with a right hand. Guru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guru connects with a body shot. Leetoh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Leetoh feints a jab promting Guru to slip. Leetoh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Guru slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. We've been told by Guru's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Leetoh throws out a loose jab but Guru uses good head movement to avoid it. Guru checks a leg kick. Leetoh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Guru connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. This has been an exciting period of action! Leetoh throws a body punch but Guru moves out of range. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Leetoh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leetoh is looking for a takedown. Guru tries to break the clinch but Leetoh is controlling the position. #T1# Leetoh tries a body shot but Guru blocks it.
#BC# Guru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Guru swats away the attempt to clinch by Leetoh. Good exchange - Leetoh coming out on top. Leetoh moves away from the strike by Guru. Guru is looking to slow Leetoh down with leg kicks. Jab from Guru. Guru takes a swing at Leetoh's ribcage but misses. Leetoh misses with a head kick.
A cross from Leetoh lands. Guru throws a nice outside leg kick. A head kick misses from Leetoh. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leetoh checks a leg kick. Leetoh wants to counter the offense by Guru and move into the clinch position.#T2# Leetoh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guru.
Leetoh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Guru moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Leetoh throws a lazy right hand but Guru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Leetoh fails with the takedown and Guru counters with a left to the body. Guru blocks a jab. Leetoh is looking to clinch but Guru is avoiding it.
Guru went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Guru turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Leetoh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Guru lands with a good body shot. Guru connects with a body shot that sends Leetoh's belly button to the back. Leetoh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guru. Guru thuds his right hand into Leetoh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Guru throws a quick inside leg kick. Guru throws a good cross that connects.
#T3# Nice straight punches there by Leetoh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leetoh. Leetoh jabs Guru right on the nose. Guru blinks but takes it well. A shot to the liver by Guru. Beautiful body shot. Raja Guru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Leetoh fails to land the takedown. Raja Guru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adiwang Leetoh. Guru fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leetoh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Guru changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Guru lands the left hand. Leetoh moves away from the strike by Guru. Guru lands with a nice body punch. Guru scores with a nice strike. Guru is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Guru lands a nice looking body shot.
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! Leetoh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Leetoh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guru was well out of range. Poor timing from Leetoh.#T4# Leetoh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leetoh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch lands to the side of Leetoh 's head but he takes it in his stride. Guru misses with a body shot.
Leetoh checks a leg kick. Leetoh throws a hook but Guru avoids it easily. Guru connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Leetoh misses. Guru jabbing away but nothing is landing. Guru thows a left - swing and a miss! Guru ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Guru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leetoh was well out of range. Poor timing from Guru. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Guru motions for Leetoh to come forward. Guru throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Leetoh scores with a nice right hand.
Leetoh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leetoh throws a jab but it's blocked by Guru. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raja Guru 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# Leetoh tries to clinch but Guru is having none of it. Guru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leetoh. Guru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leetoh can do to turn this around? Guru tests Leetoh's chin there with a solid looking shot. Guru throws a body shot but no joy. Nice uppercut lands for Guru. That snapped Leetoh's head back.
Guru scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. The fighters circling - Guru throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Guru moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Guru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leetoh wants to counter the offense by Guru and move into the clinch position. Guru fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leetoh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Leetoh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Guru. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guru punishes Leetoh's body with a nice straight punch. Guru looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leetoh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Guru. This has been an exciting period of action! Guru swings for the body but Leetoh moves out of range.
Leetoh catches Guru with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1# Guru lands with an uppercut that bounces Leetoh off the cage and back into range. Guru swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2# and Leetoh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Leetoh. #BC# Guru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leetoh tries to close the distance and clinch but Guru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Leetoh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guru. Leetoh throws a combination. Guru tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Leetoh misses with an uppercut. Guru saw that one coming. Guru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leetoh. Guru scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. A head kick misses from Leetoh. Leetoh throws a leg kick but Guru sees it coming and moves out of range. A little feinted left hand from Guru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Leetoh needs to keep his hands up - Guru had a free shot at his head there. Guru lands an overhand right. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head kick misses from Leetoh. #T2# Leetoh defending well as Guru loads up on a big left hand. Leetoh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Guru throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Leetoh fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Guru lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Guru scores with a nice strike. A decent looking cross lands there for Guru. Leetoh fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Guru lunges at Leetoh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leetoh's hand. Leetoh misses with a straight left. Leetoh misses with a wild body shot. It looked like Guru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Guru lands with a good body shot. Leetoh throws a body shot but no joy. #T3# Leetoh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Guru scores with a decent looking hook. The crowd cheers as Guru lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leetoh doesn't seem phased though. Guru turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Guru chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Guru misses with a wild body shot. Guru listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Guru lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Guru takes a swing at Leetoh's ribcage but misses. Leetoh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Leetoh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Leetoh throws a right and a left that Guru avoids nicely. It looked like Guru was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leetoh. Guru lands a slapping body shot.
Guru chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leetoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guru.
#T4# Leetoh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Guru finds it's way round the side to connect with Leetoh's head. Guru ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Good standup being displayed there by Guru as he connects with a hook. Guru connects with a solid leg kick. Guru misses with a hook. Leetoh misses with a kick to the body.
Guru with a hook. Leetoh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Guru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Leetoh slips under a jab from Guru. Leetoh takes a swing at Guru's ribcage but misses. Guru with a nice cross. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Leetoh throws a shot to the body.
Guru tests Leetoh's chin there with a solid looking shot. A punch lands to the side of Guru 's head but he takes it in his stride. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raja Guru dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3# A big right from Guru misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leetoh! But no joy. Leetoh pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Leetoh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Guru connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leetoh scrambles back to his feet. Leetoh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guru looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Leetoh misses with a right hand and Guru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Leetoh misses with a hook. Guru ducked under it nicely. Guru misses with a looping left. Leetoh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Leetoh misses with a hook. Leetoh throws a half hearted mid kick. Guru tried to counter with a leg kick but Leetoh avoided it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leetoh misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Guru as he connects with a hook. Raja Guru is winning the standup battle so far. Guru looks to land a left hand but Leetoh moved out of range nicely. Guru lands with a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Leetoh walks into a left hand. #T1# Leetoh throws a sloppy head kick and Guru counters with a nice uppercut. Guru scores with a body shot.
Leetoh looks to throw the jab but Guru is out of range. Guru lands a jab to the head.
Leetoh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guru. Leetoh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Guru makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Guru scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leetoh doesn't seem bothered though. Leetoh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Leetoh darts in looking for a takedown but Guru gets double underhooks and turns Leetoh into the cage. Leetoh throws a lazy right hand but Guru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Guru lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Leetoh throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A slapping leg kick lands for Guru.
Guru throws a low kick but it's checked well by Leetoh. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Guru comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Adiwang Leetoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Jab from Leetoh. Guru has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Leetoh. Nice uppercut there from Guru. Guru scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Guru is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Guru throws a body punch but Leetoh moves out of range. Guru blocks a head kick by Leetoh.
Guru throws a nice outside leg kick. Guru uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leetoh has time to react. Leetoh throws a jab but it's blocked by Guru. Leetoh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leetoh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Guru connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leetoh scrambles back to his feet. A big left from Guru misses. Leetoh feints the counter takedown.#CL2# Leetoh has closed the distance and engaged Guru in a clinch.
#T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leetoh. Leetoh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Leetoh throws a punch but it's blocked by Guru. Leetoh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guru avoids a wild elbow strike from Leetoh. Leetoh misses with a body punch.
Leetoh misses with some punches.
Leetoh throws a punch but it's blocked by Guru. Leetoh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Leetoh scores with a shot to the side of Guru's head. Leetoh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Guru is defending well. Leetoh can't get the takedown.
Raja Guru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adiwang Leetoh.#T4##BC# Guru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leetoh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leetoh tries to bum rush Guru with a series of wild strikes but Guru uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Guru takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Leetoh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guru throwing a counter right hand but Leetoh manages to avoid it. Guru connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leetoh. Leetoh circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Leetoh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Guru connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leetoh scrambles back to his feet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Guru connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Guru scores with a jab to the head.
Guru ducks under a wild hook from Leetoh. Guru with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leetoh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Guru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leetoh thinking. Guru connects with the punch. Guru stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that's the end of the fight! Raja Guru showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guru, 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 30:27 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raja Guru! Adiwang Leetoh spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2022 |
#R1##TD2# Gane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Gane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Gane lands a couple of digs. Gane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Gane is in close to Guru's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC2#Guru is rocked! Gane scoring with punches to the head and body. Oh Guru is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Gane postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Guru covers up, he's hurt! Gane keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Gane and the ref steps in to end the fight! Gane can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Gane! |
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