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Event:
CCC 46 : Thompson vs Face
Date: Jul 05, 2024 |
#R1# Horrible takedown attempt by Showgun or perhaps it was just good defense by Manaitpasov, which made it look bad. A bone on bone clash there as Manaitpasov blocks the leg kick.
Showgun takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Showgun walks into a stiff left hand from Manaitpasov. Showgun fails with the takedown. Showgun misses with a body shot
letting Manaitpasov counter with a right hand. Manaitpasov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Showgun in his tracks. Showgun misses with a takedown and Manaitpasov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kazhymukan Manaitpasov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Banderleii Showgun. Manaitpasov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. As Manaitpasov backs off Showgun throws a huge counter combo but Manaitpasov manages to avoid it all. Manaitpasov lands with an uppercut that bounces Showgun off the cage and back into range. Showgun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manaitpasov. Manaitpasov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. This has been an exciting period of action! Showgun takes a shot right to the bread basket. Showgun throws a sloppy head kick and Manaitpasov moves out of range easily. Showgun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Banderleii Showgun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Manaitpasov throws a good cross that connects.
#T1# Showgun darts in trying to clinch and Manaitpasov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Showgun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manaitpasov but Manaitpasov pushes him off and we're back to square one. Manaitpasov throws a lazy right hand but Showgun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Showgun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manaitpasov as he jumps to the side. Manaitpasov on the wrong end of a nice hook. Showgun tries to land a front kick but Manaitpasov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Showgun fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A cross from Manaitpasov lands. Manaitpasov thows a left - swing and a miss! Good standup being displayed there by Manaitpasov as he connects with a hook. Showgun misses with a takedown attempt and Manaitpasov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Showgun is rocked! Showgun tries to close the distance and clinch but Manaitpasov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A counter left hand to the body from Manaitpasov misses its target. Showgun moves to clinch but Manaitpasov breaks away and Manaitpasov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Showgun thinking. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Manaitpasov misses with an uppercut. Showgun saw that one coming. Manaitpasov connects with a nice looking jab.
Showgun is still on wobbly legs! Can Manaitpasov finish him? Manaitpasov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Showgun seems to have recovered his senses. Showgun drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Manaitpasov with a hook.#CL2# Showgun instigates a clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Showgun just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manaitpasov's brow. Showgun missing with knees to the body.
Showgun lands an elbow inside that Manaitpasov shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Kazhymukan Manaitpasov has been cut. Manaitpasov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Showgun backwards. A battle for position here, against the cage. Showgun lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Manaitpasov misses with a body punch.
Showgun creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Manaitpasov's defenses. Good body shot from Manaitpasov.
Showgun looks winded! Manaitpasov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Manaitpasov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A right handed body shot lands from Manaitpasov.
#T3# Manaitpasov scores with a hook to the body. Manaitpasov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Manaitpasov works on Showgun's body with a couple of short punches. Manaitpasov pushes Showgun back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. I was talking to Manaitpasov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Manaitpasov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov keeps control of Showgun as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC# Manaitpasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manaitpasov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Manaitpasov lands with an uppercut that bounces Showgun off the cage and back into range. Manaitpasov scores with a jab to the head.
Manaitpasov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Showgun on the side of the head. Showgun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manaitpasov. Showgun walks straight into a right hand from Manaitpasov - that's dropped him! Manaitpasov jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Showgun from any more punishment! Showgun complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kazhymukan Manaitpasov! |
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Event:
CCC 34 : Gretel vs Kersikov
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
#R1# Showgun with a poor takedown and Sleon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Showgun looks to clinch and Sleon counters with a nice uppercut. Sleon throws a looping overhand right but Showgun ducks down to avoid it. Showgun throws a sloppy head kick and Sleon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Showgun throws a head kick that misses. Sleon scores with a nice body kick.
Showgun throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sleon's head. Showgun tries a head kick but it misses.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Showgun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sleon sprawls well. Sleon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Showgun gets slowly back to his feet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Showgun tries to land a front kick but Sleon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Sleon dodges the punch combination from Showgun.
Sleon slips under a jab from Showgun. Showgun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sleon swats away the attempt to clinch by Showgun.#T1# Sleon scores with a body shot.
Showgun uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sleon has time to react. Sleon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Showgun looks to land a right hand but Sleon moved out of range. Showgun blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Showgun. A swing and a miss from Sleon. Showgun tries to clinch but fails miserably letting Sleon counter with a right hand. Showgun throws a head kick that misses. Showgun blocks a jab. Sleon avoids the head kick by Showgun.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sleon. That's going to slow Showgun down. Showgun lands with a slapping head kick. 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! Sleon tests Showgun's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2# Showgun blocks a leg kick. Sleon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Showgun's head backwards. Edward Sleon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Showgun fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Banderleii Showgun. That's going to take a lot out of him. Showgun misses with a takedown attempt - Sleon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Sleon is looking to land body kicks. Showgun ducks right into an uppercut from Sleon. Sleon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Showgun checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Showgun looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Showgun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sleon paws at him with a jab and circles away. Sleon avoids the body shot from Showgun.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses. Sleon scores with a hook. Sleon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD# Showgun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Sleon has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Showgun is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3# Showgun lands a body punch in the clinch. Sleon looks winded! Sleon can't find room to land a body shot as Showgun controls the action.
Sleon can't find room to land a body shot as Showgun controls the action.
Showgun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Showgun tries to score a body lock takedown but Sleon shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Sleon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC# Showgun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Showgun fakes the leg kick and cracks Sleon in the body. A head kick misses from Showgun. Showgun drops his hands momentarily and Sleon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Sleon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sleon misses with the combination.
Sleon just misses with a punch to the body.
Sleon lands a nice hook to Showgun's body. Showgun takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4# Showgun misses with a takedown attempt - Sleon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sleon lands a glancing blow to the side of Showgun's head. Showgun dives in for a single leg takedown but Sleon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Showgun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sleon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Showgun.
Showgun avoids the elbow strike from Sleon, against the cage.
Sleon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Showgun's defenses. Showgun tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sleon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2# Sleon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A jab from Sleon misses. Showgun lands a high kick!
Sleon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Showgun throws a head kick that misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Sleon dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Sleon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Showgun. Sleon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Sleon avoids the head kick by Showgun.
Showgun looks to land a left hand but Sleon moved out of range nicely. Showgun sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Sleon swings for the body but Showgun moves out of range.
Showgun was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Showgun thows a left - swing and a miss! Showgun shoots in but Sleon avoids the takedown attempt easily. Sleon throws a head kick but Showgun moves out of range.
Showgun catches Sleon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Edward Sleon seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Showgun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sleon paws at him with a jab and circles away. Showgun walks into a stiff left hand from Sleon. Banderleii Showgun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A head kick misses from Showgun. Showgun throws a lazy head kick and Sleon counters with a nice body kick. #CL# Showgun gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1# Showgun missing with knees to the body.
Sleon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Showgun with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Sleon presses Showgun against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Sleon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2# Sleon breaks the clinch.
Showgun tries to clinch but Sleon is having none of it. Showgun wants to clinch up but Sleon keeps it at a distance. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sleon! But no joy. Showgun avoids the body shot from Sleon.
Sleon throws a shot from downtown. Showgun moves away and avoids it. Showgun avoids the head kick by Sleon.
Showgun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Showgun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sleon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Showgun. Showgun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sleon avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Banderleii Showgun. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# Good leg kick by Sleon. Showgun doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Showgun looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sleon blocks a jab. Sleon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The fighters circling - Sleon throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Showgun connects with a high kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sleon, as that shot connected.
Showgun tries to clinch but Sleon moves away and Sleon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Showgun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Sleon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Sleon has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Showgun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sleon looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T3# A head kick from Sleon lands but Showgun takes it in his stride. Sleon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sleon. Showgun darts in trying to clinch and Sleon counters with a leg kick. Showgun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sleon throws a nice inside leg kick. Showgun has a takedown stuffed. Jab from Sleon. Showgun needs to keep his hands up - Sleon had a free shot at his head there. Showgun needs to keep his hands up - Sleon had a free shot at his head there. Banderleii Showgun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Sleon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Showgun. It seemed like Sleon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Showgun tries to clinch there but Sleon circles away.
#T4# 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! Showgun shoots for a takedown but Sleon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Sleon throws a one two combo.
Showgun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Showgun shoots in for a double leg but Sleon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Sleon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sleon digs a good hook to Showgun's body.
Sleon throws a body shot but no joy. No luck for Showgun with that takedown attempt. Sleon works the jab nicely. Showgun walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Sleon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Sleon throws a head kick that half lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Sleon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Showgun tries to clinch up and Sleon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Showgun fails miserably with a takedown attempt. The fight stays on the outside here - Showgun looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Sleon catches Showgun with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Sleon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Showgun shoots and misses and Sleon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Showgun is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Sleon now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Showgun wants to clinch up but Sleon keeps it at a distance. A countering left hand to the body from Sleon misses. A head kick misses from Showgun. Sleon with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1# Showgun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Showgun on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Sleon throws a head kick but Showgun moves out of range.
Showgun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Showgun closes the distance but Sleon moves to the side and Sleon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Sleon slips under a jab from Showgun. Sleon moves out of range as Showgun throws a body kick.
Showgun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Sleon counters with a nice uppercut. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Banderleii Showgun. That's going to take a lot out of him. Showgun fails to land the takedown. Showgun throws a head kick that misses and Sleon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sleon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2# Sleon lands with a cross. Showgun looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Sleon avoids the body shot from Showgun.
Showgun fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Sleon jabs Showgun to the body, keeping him at a distance. Sleon lands a head 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! Showgun throws a head kick that misses and Sleon counters with a lovely shot to the body. Showgun pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sleon follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Showgun fails in his attempt to clinch. Showgun with a poor takedown and Sleon counters with a nice uppercut. Banderleii Showgun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sleon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Showgun walks into a stiff left hand from Sleon. Showgun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sleon as he avoids it easily. Showgun on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Showgun wants to clinch but Sleon slips to the side and Sleon counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd cheers as Sleon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Showgun doesn't seem phased though.#T3# Sleon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Sleon's corner calls for a 1-2. Sleon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Showgun fails with a takedown attempt. Showgun has his takedown stuffed and Sleon counters with a lovely shot to the body. A nice combination there by Sleon.
Edward Sleon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Showgun misses with a kick to the body.
Sleon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Sleon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Showgun. Sleon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A shot to the liver by Sleon. Beautiful body shot.#T4# Showgun fails in his attempt to clinch. Sleon misses with a head kick.
Showgun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sleon scores with a nice head shot. Horrible takedown attempt by Showgun or perhaps it was just good defense by Sleon, which made it look bad. Sleon with a hook. Sleon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. The crowd cheers as Sleon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Showgun doesn't seem phased though. No joy there for Sleon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Showgun moves out of range of the strikes. Nice shot by Sleon. Sleon blocks a head kick by Showgun.
Showgun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Edward Sleon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Sleon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Sleon! A relieved looking Edward Sleon 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:
CCC 23 : Kallio vs Harris
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1# Showgun jabbing away but nothing is landing. Volyas jabs Showgun right on the nose. Showgun blinks but takes it well. Banderleii Showgun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Showgun shoots in but Volyas avoids the takedown attempt easily. Volyas works over Showgun's head and body with a nice combination. Volyas looks to land a combination but Showgun avoids it well. Showgun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Volyas counters with a one-two to the body. Showgun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Volyas lands with a cross. Volyas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Showgun takes a step back to recover. This has been an exciting period of action! Volyas throws a sloppy head kick and Showgun moves out of range easily. Volyas throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A head kick misses from Showgun. Volyas throws a big counter head kick but Showgun avoids it with no problem. Volyas with a body punch. A glancing blow. Volyas avoids the head kick by Showgun.
Showgun tries to land a front kick but Volyas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Volyas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Volyas wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Banderleii Showgun. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Showgun closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Vadim Volyas has been cut. Showgun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volyas sprawls well. Volyas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Showgun gets slowly back to his feet. Volyas pushes Showgun away with a front kick. Volyas lands with a slapping head kick. Showgun wants to clinch. A head kick misses from Showgun. The crowd cheers as Showgun lands an impressive looking overhand right. Volyas doesn't seem phased though. Showgun motions for Volyas to come forward. Showgun throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Nice cross by Volyas. Showgun takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Showgun misses with an uppercut. Volyas saw that one coming. Showgun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volyas.
#T2# Volyas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Volyas connects with a high kick. Showgun is looking to clinch but Volyas is avoiding it.
Volyas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Showgun. Showgun misses with a head kick.
Volyas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Volyas throws a one two combo.
Volyas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Volyas tries to bum rush Showgun with a series of wild strikes but Showgun uses good footwork to avoid the assault. As Volyas tries to get set, Showgun tries to push him back and clinch up but Volyas manages to avoid the attempt. Volyas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Showgun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volyas.
Volyas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Showgun moves in looking to clinch but Volyas pushes him off. Volyas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Showgun is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Volyas.#T3# Showgun throws a sloppy head kick and Volyas moves out of range easily. Showgun fails with a takedown attempt. Showgun tries a head kick but it misses.
As Showgun backs off Volyas throws a huge counter combo but Showgun manages to avoid it all. Showgun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volyas is looking for the big counter here. Showgun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Left hook, right uppercut from Volyas. Volyas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Showgun misses the jab. The crowd cheers as Volyas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Showgun doesn't seem phased though. Showgun doesn't succeed with the takedown and Volyas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Showgun needs to keep his hands up - Volyas had a free shot at his head there. Volyas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Showgun eats them both and turns towards Volyas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Volyas looks to land a combination. Showgun sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Showgun misses with a head kick.
Volyas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4# A right-left combo lands from Volyas. Volyas throws a half hearted mid kick. Showgun pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Showgun walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Volyas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volyas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Showgun. Showgun closes the distance but Volyas moves to the side and Volyas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A head kick misses from Showgun. Showgun throws a leg kick but Volyas sees it coming and moves out of range. Showgun throws a head kick but Volyas moves out of range.
Showgun looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Showgun throws a head kick but Volyas moves out of range.
Volyas lands a body shot.
Volyas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volyas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Showgun had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Showgun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Volyas throws a counter combo. Showgun takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Volyas dominated that round. The cut man is working on Vadim Volyas's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Showgun blocks a head kick by Volyas.
Showgun is looking to counter the offense by Volyas and move into the clinch. Showgun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volyas.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses. Volyas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL# Volyas gets tackled into the cage by Showgun. Showgun maintains the clinch. #BC2# Volyas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banderleii Showgun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Volyas fails to land with a series of punches.
Volyas thuds a left hand into Showgun's body. Showgun tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Volyas counters with a stiff right hand. Showgun tries to clinch but Volyas is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Showgun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Volyas but Volyas pushes him off and we're back to square one. Showgun throws a sloppy head kick and Volyas moves out of range easily. Showgun moves in looking to clinch but Volyas pushes him off. Showgun misses with a lunging right hand
and Volyas counters with a three punch combo that has Showgun backing up. Showgun nods at Volyas to acknowledge the strikes. Showgun looks for the body kick but Volyas saw that one coming. #T1# A left and a right from Volyas both land. Nice combination. Volyas avoids the head kick by Showgun.
Volyas throws a counter combo. Volyas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Showgun tries to clinch up but Volyas circles away and keeps his distance. Showgun backing away here, and Volyas unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Volyas has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Volyas avoids the head kick by Showgun.
Volyas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volyas tries to bum rush Showgun with a series of wild strikes but Showgun uses good footwork to avoid the assault. As Volyas backs away, Showgun returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Showgun looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Volyas lands with a hook. Showgun tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Showgun tries to grapple but his opponent circles letting Volyas counter with a right hand. Volyas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Showgun throws a low kick but it's checked well by Volyas. Vadim Volyas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Volyas scores with a nice strike. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Volyas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Volyas. Showgun misses with a kick to the body.
#T2# Volyas misses with a few strikes there.
Volyas misses with a double jab.
Showgun tries to clinch but Volyas is having none of it. Volyas throws a right hand that Showgun ducks under and follows up with a left that Showgun also avoids with ease. A shot to the liver by Volyas. Beautiful body shot. Showgun takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Showgun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Showgun lands a high kick!
Vadim Volyas seems to be getting the better of the standup. A lazy left from Volyas finds it's target. Showgun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Volyas lands a high kick!
Volyas thows a body kick. Showgun tries to catch it but that hurt him. Volyas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Showgun eats them both and turns towards Volyas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Volyas throws a right hand that Showgun ducks under and follows up with a left that Showgun also avoids with ease. Showgun tries to clinch up. A head kick misses from Volyas. Showgun takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T3# Showgun throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Volyas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Volyas duly obliges. Showgun tries to clinch up. It seemed like Volyas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Showgun. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.#CL# Showgun gets in close and instigates a clinch. Showgun lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Showgun has a couple of punches blocked by Volyas.
Showgun tries a body shot but Volyas blocks it.
#BC# Showgun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Showgun. Showgun throws a jab when Volyas was well out of range. Showgun shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Showgun throws a sloppy head kick and Volyas moves out of range easily. Volyas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. This has been an exciting period of action! Volyas with a jab. Showgun darts in trying to clinch and Volyas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4# Volyas lands with a right hand. Showgun tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Volyas counters with a left and a right that stings Showgun. #CL# Volyas gets tackled into the cage by Showgun. Showgun maintains the clinch. Showgun lands a body shot. Showgun lands on the inside with an uppercut. Showgun is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Showgun tries to land knees in the clinch but Volyas avoids the damage to the body. #BC2# Volyas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Showgun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volyas sprawls well. Volyas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Showgun gets slowly back to his feet. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The fight stays on the outside here - Showgun looks like he's thinking about clinching though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Volyas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Vadim Volyas's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Volyas lands a head kick. Showgun smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Volyas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses. Nice uppercut lands for Volyas. That snapped Showgun's head back.
Showgun tries to clinch up and Volyas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Showgun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Volyas paws at him with a jab and circles away. A head kick by Showgun misses and Volyas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Left hook, right uppercut from Volyas. Volyas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Showgun backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A solid body kick from Showgun. #CL# Volyas gets tackled into the cage by Showgun. Showgun maintains the clinch. #BC2# Volyas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Showgun moves forwards but Volyas connects with a nice, crisp jab. Volyas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T1# Showgun swinging wildly here.
Volyas is working the combinations to good effect here. Showgun fails with the takedown. Volyas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Volyas scores with a kick to the body.
Volyas blocks a head kick by Showgun.
Volyas is looking for the big counter here. Showgun tries to clinch there but Volyas circles away.
Volyas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Volyas throws a front kick that sends Showgun stumbling back into the cage. Showgun wants to clinch but Volyas slips to the side and Volyas counters with a lovely straight right hand! Volyas throws a head kick that misses. Showgun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Volyas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Showgun throws a head kick but Volyas moves out of range.
Volyas scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Nice uppercut lands for Volyas. That snapped Showgun's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Showgun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2# Volyas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Showgun. Showgun throws a head kick but Volyas moves out of range.
A left and a right from Volyas both land. Nice combination. Volyas throws a nice outside leg kick. Volyas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Showgun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volyas sprawls well. Volyas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Showgun gets slowly back to his feet. Volyas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banderleii Showgun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Showgun wants to clinch up but Volyas keeps it at a distance. Showgun moves in looking to clinch but Volyas pushes him off. Showgun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Volyas tries to avoid it but Showgun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Volyas to the ground. Volyas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Banderleii Showgun. That's going to take a lot out of him. Showgun tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Volyas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Showgun tries a head kick but it misses.
Showgun fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3# Showgun tries to clinch but Volyas moves away and Volyas counters with a left and a right that stings Showgun. Danga de danga de dang - Volyas scores with a four punch combination! Volyas throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Volyas connects with a single shot there. Showgun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Volyas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Showgun doesn't seem phased though. Showgun lands a head kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Showgun. Showgun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Showgun tries to clinch up but Volyas circles away and keeps his distance. Volyas scores with a kick to the midsection. Volyas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Showgun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Volyas swats him away and circles back towards the center. Vadim Volyas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Showgun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volyas manages to avoid it. Volyas is looking for the big counter here.#T4# Showgun is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Showgun tries to close the distance and clinch but Volyas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Volyas throws a sloppy head kick and Showgun moves out of range easily. Volyas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Showgun wants to clinch but Volyas slips to the side and Volyas counters with a three punch combo that has Showgun backing up. Showgun nods at Volyas to acknowledge the strikes. Volyas throws a series of strikes that have Showgun backpedaling.
#CL# Showgun has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Volyas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volyas throws a right and a left that both miss. It appears Showgun was looking to counter with a kick there. Showgun fails in his attempt to clinch. Sloppy strikes from Volyas. Those never looked like landing. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Volyas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Showgun back to the cage. Volyas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Showgun connects with a high kick. Showgun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Showgun backs off Volyas throws a huge counter combo but Showgun manages to avoid it all.
And that's the end of the fight! Vadim Volyas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Volyas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Volyas! Vadim Volyas decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CCC 17 : Francis vs Wilder
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1# Showgun throws a left and a right that both miss
and Greyvine counters with a right hand to the body. Showgun throws a lazy head kick and Greyvine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Greyvine throws a series of punches but Showgun moves out of range. Greyvine stuffs the takedown. Showgun throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Greyvine's waist but Greyvine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Showgun off to one side. Greyvine throws a series of punches but Showgun moves out of range. Showgun throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A bone on bone clash there as Greyvine blocks the leg kick.
Greyvine lunges at Showgun with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Showgun's hand. #CL# Greyvine drives through and clinches with Showgun against the cage.
Greyvine has Showgun pushed against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greyvine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Showgun taking a breather. Greyvine avoids the elbow strike from Showgun, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Greyvine stalling the fight.
Showgun tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Greyvine just stands there and leans against the cage. Greyvine has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Chance Greyvine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Banderleii Showgun. Showgun is trying to break the clinch but Greyvine is controlling him. Showgun tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Greyvine avoids it. Showgun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1# Showgun misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Greyvine.
#TD# Greyvine gets a trip takedown into half guard. Showgun has a hand on Greyvine's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Greyvine takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Greyvine landing strikes from the mount. Greyvine lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Showgun hang on? Greyvine working Showgun over with strikes here. Greyvine has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Showgun's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Showgun tries to get back to half guard but can't. Showgun in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Greyvine controlling from the full mount. Greyvine raining down shots from the mount! Greyvine in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Greyvine looking to finish Showgun with some ground and pound. This is bad for Showgun! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# BOOM! Greyvine connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC#Showgun is rocked! Showgun really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Greyvine connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Showgun is still in real trouble! Can Greyvine finish him? Greyvine is landing with some decent strikes but Showgun is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Showgun seems to have recovered his senses. Showgun tries to lock up and control but Greyvine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Showgun is trying to escape the mount.
Greyvine working away from the top, dropping strikes. Greyvine lands a big elbow - Showgun is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Showgun is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chance Greyvine! A relieved looking Chance Greyvine 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:
CCC 9: BartosiĆski vs Kuznecov
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1##KD2# Showgun lands a big head kick that sends Kim tumbling to the mat! Showgun takes a step backwards and waves Kim back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Kim is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Han Seul Kim has been cut. Showgun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Oh Kim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Showgun dodges the punch combination from Kim.
Look low, kick high! Showgun uses the oldest trick in the book to send Kim tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Showgun is absolutely delighted - when Kim wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Banderleii Showgun! Banderleii Showgun bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 7
Date: Dec 22, 2023 |
#R1# Showgun darts in trying to clinch#TD2# and Mullen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Showgun! Mullen controlling the position from side mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Showgun is looking to get back to his feet here but Mullen is keeping cool and he's managed to take Showgun's back. Mullen keeps control of the position easily here as Showgun tries to buck him off.
#T1# Mullen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2# Mullen looking for the RNC. Showgun trying to get back to his feet but Mullen is in full control for now. Good control from Mullen. Our spies down at at 23.5 Hour Fitness inform us that Mullen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3# Showgun is trying to stand back up. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Showgun is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mullen.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. It looks like Mullen 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. Showgun is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Mullen dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Mullen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mullen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2# Mullen gets in close and instigates a clinch. Mullen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Showgun smiles and moves away.
Mullen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#It looks like Nick Mullen has been cut. Mullen moves forwards but Showgun connects with a nice, crisp jab. Showgun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2# Mullen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Mullen not doing much here.
#T1# Mullen is looking to advance position but Showgun won't allow it. Showgun is trying to stand back up but Mullen is controlling him
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Mullen is controlling the pace.
Mullen tries to pass to full mount but Showgun defends it. Mullen has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Showgun looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3# Showgun tries to clinch but Mullen moves away #TD2# and Mullen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Mullen controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Showgun wants to stand up but Mullen is controlling him. #T4# Mullen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Mullen will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Nick Mullen's cut. That's time! Showgun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Mullen avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Showgun misses with a combination
#TD2# and Mullen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Showgun won't be happy with that. Mullen advances to full mount. Mullen controlling from mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. You get the feeling that Showgun really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T1# Mullen landing strikes from the mount. Mullen controlling from mount. Mullen is continuing to stall. Mullen forces the positional change into back control. #T2# I would not like to be Showgun right now.
Banderleii Showgun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The adventures of Mullen the control monster continue. Boring.#T3# Let's hope that Mullen 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. Nick Mullen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Showgun is trying to stand back up. Mullen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that's the end of the fight! Nick Mullen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Mullen 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30 Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Mullen! Jumping up and down and very excited, Nick Mullen waved his t-shirt featuring Senshi Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras. |
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