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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Hikotake missing with a left hand there. Shchusev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shchusev throws a looping overhand right but Hikotake ducks down to avoid it.
Shchusev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shchusev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Shchusev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hikotake sprawls well initially but Shchusev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hikotake trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Shchusev seems content to control.
Shchusev blocks the strikes from Hikotake.
Hikotake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shchusev.
Hikotake works his way to full guard. Good work.#ES2#
Hikotake is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Shchusev presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Shchusev pushes Hikotake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shchusev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hikotake.
Shchusev 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.
Shchusev taking a breather.#T1#
Hikotake swings wildly with an uppercut but Shchusev uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Hikotake manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shchusev throwing strikes but missing.
Shchusev preventing the sweep.
Shchusev throwing strikes from guard but Hikotake blocks nicely.
Shchusev trying to control the position from guard on top but Hikotake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shchusev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hikotake striking off his back but it's not causing Shchusev any problems. #T2#
Hikotake trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Shchusev is looking to work some ground and pound but Hikotake has wrist control.
Hikotake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hikotake keeping moving, preventing Shchusev from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Shchusev with a nice head shot there.
Hikotake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hikotake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shchusev postures up in Hikotake's guard and throws a big left but Hikotake blocks it.
Shchusev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hikotake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Shchusev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hikotake wants to sweep but no luck.
Hikotake trying to control the position.
Hikotake pulls Shchusev in close to his closed guard and prevents Shchusev from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shchusev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hikotake has a takedown stuffed.
Shchusev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shchusev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shchusev sizes up Hikotake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good shot there by Shchusev.#CUT#It looks like Suda Hikotake has been cut.
Hikotake lands a nice shot that snaps Shchusev's head back.
Shchusev scores with a hook to the body. Hikotake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Shchusev blocks a jab.
Hikotake swings for the body but Shchusev moves out of range.
Shchusev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hikotake throws a hook but Shchusev avoids it easily.
Shchusev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hikotake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hikotake loads up on a big right hand but Shchusev slips the punch.
Hikotake has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hikotake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shchusev throws a shot from downtown. Hikotake moves away and avoids it.
Shchusev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shchusev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hikotake.
Shchusev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hikotake throws out the jab.
Shchusev lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot by Shchusev.
Shchusev just misses with a punch to the body.
Hikotake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shchusev.
Hikotake with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Iurie Shchusev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Suda Hikotake's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Shchusev slips a jab and a cross from Hikotake.
Shchusev slips under a jab from Hikotake.
Hikotake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hikotake throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Shchusev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hikotake taking some punishment here, with Shchusev in his half guard.
Shchusev trying to control from Hikotake's half guard. Hikotake has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hikotake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hikotake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Shchusev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shchusev tries to get out of the position.
Hikotake lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hikotake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shchusev is staying active underneath Hikotake, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Shchusev punching from the bottom.
Hikotake prevents Shchusev from improving his position.
Hikotake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shchusev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hikotake is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hikotake in particular looking to stall.
Hikotake looks to land a strike but Shchusev avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hikotake trying to control the position from guard on top but Shchusev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hikotake preventing the sweep.
Hikotake trying to control the position from guard on top but Shchusev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shchusev is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Shchusev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shchusev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hikotake trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hikotake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shchusev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hikotake chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Shchusev with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Hikotake can't handle though.
Shchusev scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Hikotake landing some decent shots from guard.
Hikotake trying to control the position from guard on top but Shchusev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hikotake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hikotake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shchusev controls Hikotake momentarily but Hikotake frees himself.
Hikotake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Hikotake keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shchusev's head.
Hikotake trying to control but Shchusev is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shchusev is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Shchusev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shchusev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hikotake trying to keep a closed guard but Shchusev is proving a slippery customer.
Hikotake keeping moving, preventing Shchusev from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Suda Hikotake will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Suda Hikotake'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Shchusev moves in looking to clinch but Hikotake pushes him off.
Hikotake feints the counter takedown.
Hikotake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shchusev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hikotake sprawls and moves away.
Hikotake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shchusev manages to avoid it.
Shchusev tries to counter with a takedown but Hikotake is quick to defend against it.
Shchusev throws a hook but Hikotake avoids it easily.
Shchusev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hikotake scores with a nice strike.
Shchusev cracks Hikotake with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hikotake looks to land a right hand but Shchusev moved out of range.
Shchusev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shchusev looks to throw the jab but Hikotake is out of range.
Shchusev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Hikotake gets tackled into the cage by Shchusev. Shchusev maintains the clinch. #TD#
Shchusev has clasped his hands together around Hikotake's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hikotake gets back to half guard.
Hikotake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Hikotake wants to stand back up but Shchusev manages to pass into side control.
Shchusev trying to control the position but Hikotake is working away.
Hikotake on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shchusev is looking to take a break and control but Hikotake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hikotake is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hikotake wants to control but Shchusev is keeping busy.
Hikotake is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Shchusev is staying active.#T2#
Hikotake is trying to get back to full guard.
Shchusev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hikotake swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hikotake is desperately trying to improve his position but Shchusev has a good base and remains in mount.
Shchusev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Iurie Shchusev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shchusev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shchusev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T3#
Shchusev working Hikotake over with strikes here.
Hikotake is in a horrible position here. Shchusev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC#Hikotake is rocked!
Shchusev with good strikes from the mount here!
Hikotake is still in real trouble! Can Shchusev finish him?
Shchusev postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Hikotake bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Shchusev and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iurie Shchusev!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Iurie Shchusev made sure he mentioned IC&E Nutrition (& 10% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Hikotake shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hikotake was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hikotake working the body and head with strikes.
James tries to bench press Hikotake off him but Hikotake keeps the position.
James is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hikotake off and has taken his back!
Hikotake tries to break free.
James gets his hands free as Hikotake looks to control. #SUB#
Hikotake showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
James seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Hikotake's chin but Hikotake turns very nicely into James's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Hikotake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hikotake lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hikotake looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
James keeping full guard, as Hikotake tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hikotake is aware though and is defending well.
Hikotake keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head.
Hikotake looking to pass the guard.
Hikotake cracks James with a solid left hand.
Hikotake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
James has momentary wrist control but Hikotake slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hikotake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hikotake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hikotake wants to control from the top but James keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Hikotake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James is breathing heavily.
Hikotake looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hikotake scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hikotake scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hikotake lands a couple of elbows.
Hikotake with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
James working for a triangle but Hikotake defends it easily.
Hikotake working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Hikotake wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James can't keep his opponent in guard - Hikotake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hikotake wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
We've been informed that Hikotake has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hikotake controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
James looking for submissions off his back.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Hikotake sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Hikotake there.
James on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if James tries to get out of the position.
Hikotake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Hikotake winds up and cracks James with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Hikotake sits in half guard.
James taking some punishment here, with Hikotake in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Hikotake there.
Hikotake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hikotake trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
Hikotake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hikotake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hikotake lands with a punch from half guard.
Hikotake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hikotake uses his free foot to push down on James's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for James.
James keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Suda Hikotake 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#
Hikotake scores with a punch to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hikotake.
Hikotake cracks James with an open hand slap.
Hikotake ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hikotake is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#KD2#
Nice combo by Hikotake! Oh, that's hurt him - James falls to the canvas and Hikotake follows him into side control. #ROC2#James is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James taking a bit of punishment here - Hikotake scoring with strikes.
Oh James is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
James sneaks back into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hikotake connects with a nice short shot to James's temple.
Hikotake is looking to advance position but James won't allow it. #SUB#
James looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hikotake passes into side control!
Hikotake is working James over with some ground and pound from side control.
Suda Hikotake has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big shot lands for Hikotake! That's hurt James! Will he recover? Hikotake fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suda Hikotake!
Suda Hikotake was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 10
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Hikotake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
A big right from Hikotake misses.
Hikotake connects with a body shot that sends Tsuruta's belly button to the back.
Hikotake swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Tsuruta counter with a right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tsuruta has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Hikotake is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tsuruta's half guard.
Tsuruta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hikotake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tsuruta trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta tries to roll over but Hikotake keeps him under control.
Tsuruta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tsuruta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hikotake's guard. #REVB##T1#
Tsuruta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tsuruta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tsuruta lands a couple of elbows.
Tsuruta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsuruta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hikotake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hikotake tries to get out of the position.
Hikotake trying to keep a closed guard but Tsuruta is proving a slippery customer.
Tsuruta lands a couple of digs.
Hikotake is pulling down on Tsuruta's head to control his posture.
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsuruta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tsuruta with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Tsuruta with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Hikotake keeps moving.
Tsuruta lands a couple of digs.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Hikotake keeps moving.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tsuruta throwing strikes but missing.
Hikotake striking off his back but it's not causing Tsuruta any problems.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Tsuruta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Hikotake keeps moving.
Tsuruta wants to pass the guard but Hikotake is keeping the position.
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsuruta stands up over Hikotake, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tsuruta lands a couple of elbows.
Tsuruta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hikotake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.
Hikotake is trying to control the position but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hikotake looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tsuruta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hikotake wants to hit a sweep here but Tsuruta passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hikotake there! #T4#
Tsuruta postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hikotake looks a forlorn figure.
Tsuruta lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta landing strikes from the mount and Hikotake is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta lands a couple of good shots and Hikotake has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tsuruta is punishing Hikotake with strikes - can he finish him?!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hikotake grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hikotake throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
Hikotake throws an off balance right hand
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hikotake throws a one two combo.
#TD2#
Tsuruta gets the takedown into side control.
Hikotake tries to improve position but can't.
Hikotake gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tsuruta controlling from the full mount.
Tsuruta lands a big shot there that rocks Hikotake but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hikotake regains half guard.
Hikotake tries to get to full guard but Tsuruta has control of the leg.
Hikotake is staying active underneath Tsuruta, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Hikotake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hikotake.
Hikotake has momentary wrist control but Tsuruta slips an elbow through the middle.
Tsuruta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hikotake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hikotake trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hikotake trying to strike off his back.
Tsuruta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tsuruta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tsuruta trying to control but Hikotake is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuruta with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Tsuruta works over Hikotake with some ground and pound from guard.
Hikotake throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Tsuruta preventing the sweep.
Tsuruta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hikotake is trying to control the position but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta landing some decent shots from guard.
Tsuruta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC2#Hikotake is rocked!
Tsuruta arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Hikotake's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 5
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Brown.
Brown lands a jab to the nose.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hikotake misses the shot to the body.
Hikotake gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Hikotake has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brown slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Hikotake scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brown in his tracks.
Hikotake misses with a combination
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Hikotake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hikotake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hikotake misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Hikotake is rocked!#T1#
Brown connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Hikotake to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Isiah Brown!
Isiah Brown took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Seventh Circle Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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