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Event:
TOF 175
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Gang lands with an uppercut that bounces Ness off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Ness.
Gang misses with a lunging right hand
and Ness counters with a right hand to the body.
Ness looks to land a left hand but Gang moved out of range nicely.
Ness 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.
Gang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ness.
Ness blocks a head kick by Gang.
Ness throws out a counter right but Gang avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gang staying out of range there.
Gang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gang has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ness scores with a jab. Gang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ness avoids the body shot from Gang.
Gang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ness counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ness connects with a right hand. Gang shakes it off.#T1#
Ness tests Gang's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Gang is rocked!
Gang is looking to clinch.
Gang tries to score with a low kick but Ness moves his leg out of the way.
Gang moves out of range of the strikes.
Gang shoots in but Ness avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Purple Gang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gang misses with a body punch
and Ness counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ness is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gang.
Ness is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gang.
Gang wants to clinch.#CL#
Gang darts in and clinches Ness up against the cage.#T2#
Gang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ness tries to work over Gang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ness blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Gang. #BC2#
Ness pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Greight Ness is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gang misses with a straight left.
Ness throws a body shot but no joy.
Ness just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ness throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ness throws a lazy right hand but Gang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Gang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ness lands a nice hook to Gang's body. Gang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ness swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ness! But no joy.
Gang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ness throws out the jab. #T3#
Gang scores with a jab.
Gang jabs Ness to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gang. Ness does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ness looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gang shoots for a takedown but Ness saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ness's head.
Ness lands a slapping body shot.
Gang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ness misses with a hook. Gang ducked under it nicely.
Ness ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gang darts in looking for a takedown but Ness gets double underhooks and turns Gang into the cage.
A short right from Ness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gang blocks an uppercut.
Gang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gang misses with a body punch.
Ness tries to work over Gang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Ness's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Ness connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick by Gang misses
and Ness counters with a stiff right hand.
Ness throws out a loose jab but Gang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Gang.
The Purple Gang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Gang. Those never looked like landing.
Ness looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gang scores with a jab to the head.
Gang tries for a takedown but Ness circles away easily
and Ness counters with a stiff right hand.
Ness looks to land a left hand but Gang moved out of range nicely.
Gang shoots and misses
and Ness counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gang works the jab nicely.
Ness scores with a shot to the body.
Ness jabs Gang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T5#
Nice uppercut there from Ness.
Oh Gang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gang misses with a takedown attempt
and Ness counters with a straight right hand.
Gang is breathing heavily.
A jab from Gang misses.
Ness takes a swing at Gang's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gang misses the target.
Ness scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ness.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ness! But no joy.
Ness drops his hands momentarily and Gang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ness.
Gang seems to have got his legs back now.
Ness misses with an uppercut. Gang saw that one coming.
Gang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Ness.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ness! But no joy.#CL#
Gang clinches up against the cage.#T6#
Gang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gang misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ness lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Ness breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Gang clinches up against the cage.
Gang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ness is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gang digs a right hand underneath Ness's ribcage. Ness let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gang lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Gang lands a takedown into guard.
Gang throws a strike but Ness rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ness is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ness pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gang is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Ness seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ness is looking to stand up but Gang won't let him. #T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ness trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ness keeps trying to improve his position.
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.
Ness is stalling in the full guard.
Ness wants to control from the top but Gang keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T9#
Ness not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ness avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gang misses with an uppercut.
Ness lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gang fails with the takedown
and Ness counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gang ducks right into an uppercut from Ness.
Ness with a nice cross.
Gang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greight Ness dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gang throws a good cross that connects.
Ness connects with a body shot that sends Gang's belly button to the back.
Ness has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ness to score with a decent uppercut.
Gang moves out of range as Ness strikes.
It looks like Gang has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL#
Gang clinches up with Ness and pushes him back against the cage.
Gang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gang.
A short uppercut from Gang.
Gang misses with some punches.
Gang has a couple of punches blocked by Ness.
Gang misses with the head strike.
Ness lands a body punch.
Gang lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Ness breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gang misses with a left hand
letting Ness counter with a right hand.
Gang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Ness as he connects with a hook.#T1##TD#
Ness gets caught flat footed, as Gang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ness is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ness avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ness is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ness is keeping the position for now.
Ness is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gang trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ness manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ness controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2##SU2#
Ness decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gang, up you get!
Gang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ness! But no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Ness. No joy for Gang on that attempt.
Ness lands a nice looking body shot.
Ness ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gang moves away.
Ness misses with a hook.
Gang moves in looking to clinch but Ness pushes him off.
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!
Gang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ness's waist but Ness gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gang off to one side.
Ness cracks Gang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ness bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gang's head.
Gang swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ness to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Gang throws a poor cross that misses
and Ness counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Gang rushes Ness and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Gang. #BC2#
Ness breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ness swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Purple Gang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ness counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ness throws a monster overhand right that drops Gang! Ness follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greight Ness!
Greight Ness bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TOF 167
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Gang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mavericks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maverick throws a low kick, looking for Gang's leg but Gang calmly moves out of range.
Gang blocks a head kick by Maverick.
Gang tries to clinch up
and Maverick counters with a left to the body.
Maverick lands a head kick!
Gang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maverick sprawls well. Maverick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gang gets slowly back to his feet.
Gang avoids the head kick by Maverick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gang lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A solid body kick from Maverick.
Gang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maverick counters with a nice uppercut.
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!#CL2#
Gang instigates a clinch. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Gang.
Gang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Maverick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Gang as the two fighters clinch.
Maverick working hard to break the clinch.
Maverick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Gang wants the takedown. Maverick is fighting it off but Gang persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Maverick's guard against the cage.
Gang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maverick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maverick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maverick is adopting a defensive guard.
Gang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maverick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gang is looking to work some ground and pound but Maverick has wrist control.
Maverick is trying to control the position but Gang postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gang connects with a couple of short punches.
Gang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Gang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gang chips away with some ground and pound.
Gang throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maverick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gang chips away with some ground and pound.
Gang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maverick is controlling Gang's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Maverick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Gang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maverick was covering up waiting for the punch and Gang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Maverick is trying to control the position but Gang postures up.
Maverick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maverick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maverick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gang is looking to work some ground and pound but Maverick has wrist control.
Gang connects with a couple of short punches.
Maverick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gang on the ground.
Maverick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gang with a nice head shot there.
Maverick working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maverick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maverick tries to get out of the position.
Gang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gang postures up in Maverick's guard and throws a big left but Maverick blocks it.
Maverick trying to keep a closed guard but Gang is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maverick lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The Purple Gang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Maverick slips a straight right by Gang.
Maverick lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A low kick lands for Maverick.
Maverick slips under a jab.
And Maverick counters with a quick kick to the body but Gang blocks it.
Gang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Gang closes the distance and pushes Maverick back into the cage.
Gang lands with a light punch inside.
Gang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gang misses with a punch on the inside.
Gang lands a right hand.
Gang scores with a shot to the side of Maverick's head.
Maverick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T5##TD2#
Gang turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gang manages to end up in side control.
Gang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Maverick sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gang throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gang in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Maverick tries to improve position but can't.
Gang working the head with strikes.
Gang in side control lands a decent elbow.
Maverick tries to buck Gang off but Gang is having none of it.
Maverick is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Maverick wants to control but Gang postures up.
Maverick defending against the ground and pound.
Gang tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maverick's legs.
Maverick wants to control but Gang postures up.
Maverick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maverick avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gang. #T6#
Gang in side control, throwing shots but Maverick defends.
Gang lands a nice forearm strike.
Gang lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gang in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gang looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maverick is avoiding damage well.
Gang lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gang working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Maverick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gang fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gang working the ground and pound but Maverick is defending the strikes.
Gang scores with a couple of short elbows.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gang working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Gang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Maverick sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gang working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
An elbow from Gang crashes against the mat.
Maverick is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gang connects with a decent elbow. #T7#
Gang in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gang working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Maverick is trying to control Gang's posture but Gang avoids it.
Gang misses with the ground and pound.
Gang throwing strikes but Maverick manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Maverick trying to control the action but Gang is working from the bottom.
Gang wants to get back to his feet.#T8#
Maverick trying to control the position but Gang is working away.
Maverick wants to control for a moment but Gang uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Maverick is looking to take a break and control but Gang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Gang wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Maverick seems content to control.
Maverick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gang keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maverick trying to control from Gang's half guard. Gang has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Maverick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Purple Gang dominated that round.
That's time! Maverick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Maverick wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maverick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Gang pushes Maverick up against the cage in a clinch.
Gang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mavericks head.
Maverick misses with the head strike.
Gang has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick.
Good body shot from Gang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick misses with a body punch.
Gang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maverick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maverick after a bit of a struggle.
Maverick is trying to break free.
Maverick tries to break the clinch but Gang is controlling the position. #T1#
Gang has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick.
Gang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maverick is trying to break the clinch but Gang is controlling him.
Maverick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Gang wants the takedown. Maverick is fighting it off but Gang persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Maverick's guard against the cage.
Gang is in close to Maverick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gang scoring with some ground and pound.
Gang is in close to Maverick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gang throws a big elbow that misses.
Gang is in close to Maverick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gang working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maverick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gang.
Gang is in close to Maverick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gang is in close to Maverick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maverick looking to control.
Gang throws a strike but Maverick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Maverick prevents Gang from getting back to his feet.
Maverick wants to control from the top but Gang keeps moving.
Maverick prevents Gang from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Gang manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maverick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gang.
A big left from Maverick misses.
Maverick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gang to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
A good leg kick by Maverick.
Gang misses with a few strikes there.
Gang feints and then cracks Maverick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maverick down.
Daniel Maverick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maverick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gang moves in looking to clinch but Maverick pushes him off.
Gang misses with a right hand
and Maverick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gang shoots in looking for a takedown but Maverick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gang throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gang misses with a hook.
Gang is looking to clinch but Maverick is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Maverick gets tackled into the cage by Gang. Gang maintains the clinch. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick looking to slow down the pace here.
Gang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Maverick.
Maverick trying to control the position but instead, Gang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maverick into the cage.
Gang keeps control of Maverick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Gang.
Gang pushes Maverick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gang misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Gang fails to land.
Maverick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gang misses with some punches.
Gang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Daniel Maverick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Purple Gang.#T5#
Gang has Maverick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maverick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maverick is trying to stall.
Gang can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Maverick breaks from the clinch.
Daniel Maverick is winning the standup battle so far.
Gang tries to close the distance and clinch but Maverick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gang slips a jab and a cross from Maverick.
Gang looks to land a combination but Maverick avoids it well.
Gang throws a body punch but Maverick moves out of range.
Maverick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gang looks for a takedown but Maverick sprawls well.#T6##TD2#
Gang drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gang is breathing heavily.
Maverick managing to control the position.
Gang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maverick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gang.
Gang is looking to work some ground and pound but Maverick has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maverick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gang.
Gang distracts Maverick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gang distracts Maverick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T7#
Gang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gang stands and throws Maverick's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maverick managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gang.
Maverick is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gang is controlling him well.
Gang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gang connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Maverick some visible discomfort.
Gang lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Maverick down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gang in side control, throwing shots but Maverick defends.
Maverick is looking to regain half guard here but Gang keeps moving and retains side control.
Gang cracks Maverick with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gang scoring with punches from side control.
Maverick tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Gang creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gang lands an elbow.
Gang landing a few strikes. #ROC2#Maverick is rocked!
Gang lands an elbow.
Oh Maverick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maverick is trying to improve his position.
Gang scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Maverick to see if he's OK.
Gang landing strikes.
Gang working the ground and pound from side control.
The Purple Gang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gang in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gang lands a strong strike to the head of Maverick. That's dazed him! Gang looking to finish here. Maverick is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Gang lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Purple Gang!
During a confident post fight interview, The Purple Gang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TOF 160
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Patron checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Gang pushes Patron up against the cage in a clinch.
Gang working aggressively here.
Gang lands with a short shot to the head.
Patron lands a nice shot to the body.
Gang prevents a body shot from Patron.
A short uppercut from Patron.
Gang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Patron breaks the clinch.
Patron misses with a hook.
Patron looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Gang. Those never looked like landing.
Patron scores with a jab. Gang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Patron doesn't seem bothered though.
Gang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Patron to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patron. Gang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Patron looks to score with a jab to the body but Gang is just out of range.
Gang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gang moves in looking to clinch but Patron pushes him off.#T1#
A slow jab from Gang misses its intended target.
Gang is looking to clinch.
Patron sizes up Gang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Patron to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Gang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gang is nestled in close to Patron, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Patron's head.
Gang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gang is looking to advance position but Patron won't allow it.
Gang prevents Patron from improving his position.
Gang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gang drops an elbow to the side of Patron's head.
Patron blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gang. #T2#
Gang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Patron is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gang scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Patron has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gang is working away from the top position though.
Patron avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Patron blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gang.
Patron on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gang missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Patron wants to control but Gang is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Patron tries to sprawl but Gang drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gang throwing shots but Patron is blocking nicely.
Patron taking some punishment here, with Gang in his half guard.
Gang working Patron over with strikes.
Gang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Patron is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gang thows a huge punch but Patron dodges it nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gang working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T4#
Gang throwing shots but Patron is blocking nicely.
Gang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gang working the head and body with strikes.
Gang lands strikes from half guard.
Gang working over Patron with some ground and pound. Patron looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Patron taking some punishment here, with Gang in his half guard.
Gang thows a huge punch but Patron dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patron wants to improve his position but Gang is controlling well.
Gang working Patron over with strikes.
Patron keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gang works his foot free and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gang with a couple of short strikes.#T5#
Gang working Patron over with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gang is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gang scoring with strikes but Patron is staying in there. #ROC2#Patron is rocked!
Gang breaks from Patron's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Patron is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gang loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Patron scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Gang land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Gang stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Purple Gang!
During a confident post fight interview, The Purple Gang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TOF 147
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Gang throws a body shot but no joy.
Anubis ducks under a wild hook from Gang.
The Purple Gang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anubis throws a combination. Gang tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD2#
Anubis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gang to the mat! Gang manages to get full guard.
Anubis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gang is looking to stand up but Anubis isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anubis trying to control but Gang is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gang wants to stand and escape but Anubis is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anubis.
Anubis throws a jab but it's blocked by Gang.
Anubis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD2#
Anubis drives through with a takedown into Gang's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gang keeping moving, preventing Anubis from controlling successfully. #T2#
Gang wants to stand up but Anubis is controlling him.
Anubis tries to free his leg and advance position but Gang is retaining full guard.
Anubis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anubis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Anubis trying to control but Gang is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The Purple Gang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Anubis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anubis. That did some damage!
Anubis misses with a takedown attempt
and Gang counters with a stiff right hand.
Anubis misses with a left hand
and Gang counters with a stiff right hand.
Anubis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gang.
Anubis misses with a looping left.
Anubis slips a jab and a cross from Gang.
Gang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Anubis tries to counter it with a takedown but Gang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gang slips a jab from Anubis.
Gang throws a sloppy head kick and Anubis moves out of range easily.
Gang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anubis throws a jab but it's blocked by Gang.
Anubis throws a hook to the side of Gang's head but Gang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Gang lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Gang.
Anubis blocks a jab.
Gang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anubis throws a shot from downtown. Gang moves away and avoids it.
Gang appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anubis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gang lands a nice shot to the body.
Gang tries to score with a low kick but Anubis moves his leg out of the way.
Anubis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gang.
Gang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anubis moves away.
Anubis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anubis connects with a body shot that sends Gang's belly button to the back.
Anubis looks for a takedown but Gang sprawls well.#T5#
Anubis throws a hook but Gang avoids it easily.
Anubis works over Gang's head and body with a nice combination.
Gang is looking to wear down Anubis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gang throws a series of punches but Anubis moves out of range.
Gang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anubis throws a body shot but no joy.
Gang 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.
Anubis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gang.
Gang with the inside leg kick.
Anubis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anubis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anubis somewhat.
The Purple Gang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horus Anubis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gang looks to throw the jab but Anubis is out of range.
Anubis misses with a hook.
Gang half committed to a counter leg kick.#T6#
Anubis lands with a right hand.
Gang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anubis. That did some damage!
Gang moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anubis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gang looks to land a left hand but Anubis moved out of range nicely.
Anubis swings for the body but Gang moves out of range.
Gang throws out a leg kick but Anubis moves out of range and Gang only half commits.
Anubis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gang scores with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Gang.
Anubis looks to score with a jab to the body but Gang is just out of range.
Gang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anubis.
Gang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anubis checks a leg kick nicely.#T7#
Gang lands a jab.
Anubis needs to keep his hands up - Gang had a free shot at his head there.
Gang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gang misses with a kick to the body
and Anubis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Anubis checks a leg kick.
Anubis moves out of range as Gang throws a body kick.
No joy there for Gang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A lazy left from Gang finds it's target.
Gang misses with a hook
and Anubis counters with a stiff right hand.
Anubis misses with a hook
and Gang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anubiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
Anubis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T8#
Anubis not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Anubis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anubis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Anubis seems to be looking for submissions.
Anubis trying to control the action but Gang is working from the bottom. #T9#
Anubis prevents Gang from standing back up.
Anubis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Anubis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anubis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anubis wants to control but Gang is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gang.
Gang throws a series of punches but Anubis avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Purple Gang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Anubis throws a big shot that misses.
Anubis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gang's head.
Gang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anubis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anubis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anubis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anubis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Anubis misses.
Gang throws a leg kick which misses Anubis's front leg but catches the back leg as Anubis tries to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Gang as Anubis shoots in.
Anubis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gang was well out of range. Poor timing from Anubis.
The Purple Gang is winning the standup battle so far.
Gang ducks under a wild hook from Anubis.
Gang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gang looks to score with a jab to the body but Anubis is just out of range.
Anubis moves out of range of the strikes.
Gang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anubis moves away.
Gang moves away from the strike by Anubis. #T1#
Gang connects with a body shot.
Gang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gang with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gang.
Gang ducks under a wild hook from Anubis.
Gang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gang missing with a left hand there. Anubis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anubis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anubis closes the distance and clinches up with Gang, looking for a takedown. Anubis pushes Gang against the cage but Gang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Purple Gang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horus Anubis.
Anubis is breathing heavily.
Gang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Anubis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anubis avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Gang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anubiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anubis misses with a straight right.
Gang with a jab.
Anubis throws a jab when Gang was well out of range.
Anubis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gang.
Good exchange - Gang coming out on top.
Anubis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD#
Gang drops Anubis with a left right combo! Gang follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC#Anubis is rocked!
Gang lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Anubis down.
Anubis is still in real trouble! Can Gang finish him?
Gang lands a strong strike to the head of Anubis. That's dazed him! Gang looking to finish here. Anubis is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Gang lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Purple Gang!
After winning the bout, The Purple Gang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TOF 139
Date: Aug 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Gang lands a body shot.
Gang swats away the attempt to clinch by Pushkin.
We've been told by Pushkin's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pushkin is able to avoid easily.
Gang feints a jab promting Pushkin to slip. Gang then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pushkin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gang goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pushkin pinned against the cage. Pushkin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gang lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Gang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gang throws a sloppy body shot
and Pushkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Gang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gang throws a big shot that misses.
Gang lands the left hand.#CL#
Pushkin gets a clinch.
Gang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pushkin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Gang is trying to trip Pushkin. He has hold of a leg but Pushkin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gang persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Pushkin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gang is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gang digs a right hand into Pushkin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pushkin's gas tank.
Gang can't find room to land a body shot as Pushkin controls the action.
Gang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Pushkin fails to land.
Pushkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Gang lands a left hand.
Gang throws a head punch that misses.
Pushkin blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Pushkin working aggressively here.
Pushkin lands a body punch.
Gang lands a shot to the body.
Gang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pushkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pushkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gang backwards. #TD2#
Gang gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gang is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gang thows a huge punch but Pushkin dodges it nicely.
Gang stops Pushkin from getting back to his feet.
Gang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pushkin pushes Gang off looking to stand but Gang dives back in and keeps control.
Gang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pushkin is looking to escape.
Gang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gang scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Pushkin tries to kick Gang off but Gang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pushkin taking some punishment here, with Gang in his half guard.
Gang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pushkin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gang.
Gang winds up and cracks Pushkin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pushkin is trying to stand back up but Gang is controlling him
Gang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gang is nestled in close to Pushkin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pushkin wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Gang there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gang lands a nice short elbow.
Gang prevents Pushkin from standing back up.
Gang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gang scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pushkin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gang.
Gang working Pushkin over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Gang there. #ES#
Pushkin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gang keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4##BC#
Pushkin manages to break the clinch.
Pushkin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Gang.
Gang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pushkin manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gang throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Gang is rocked!
Gang looks to throw a body kick
enabling Pushkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Gang is still on wobbly legs! Can Pushkin finish him?
Gang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pushkin tries to avoid it but Gang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pushkin to the ground. Pushkin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gang seems to have recovered his senses.
Zap Pushkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Purple Gang.
No luck for Gang with that takedown attempt.
Gang misses with an uppercut. Pushkin saw that one coming.
Gang fails to land with a series of punches.
Pushkin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gang just manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Gang.
Pushkin throws a quick counter head kick but Gang was just out of range.#T5#
Pushkin slips a jab and a cross from Gang.
Nice sprawl there from Pushkin as Gang shoots in.
Pushkin staying out of range there.
Pushkin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Pushkin rushes Gang and presses him up against the cage.
Gang looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Pushkin fails to land.
Pushkin tries to throw a body punch but Gang avoids it by throwing Pushkin back against the cage.
Gang throws a head punch that misses.
Gang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pushkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pushkin pushes Gang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Pushkin.
Pushkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gang's elbow.
Gang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T6#
A short body shot lands from Gang as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gang fails to land.
Pushkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pushkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gang blocking some punches.
Gang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pushkin backwards.
A shot in the inside from Pushkin.
Gang misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gang.
Gang wants a takedown but no success here.
Gang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pushkin's efforts to push away.
Gang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pushkin.
Gang prevents a body shot from Pushkin.
Gang misses with a punch on the inside.
Gang struggles to land a body shot inside as Pushkin controls his hands.
Pushkin tries to break the clinch but Gang is controlling the position.
Pushkin lands a body shot. #T7#
A short right from Pushkin.
Pushkin tries to throw a body punch but Gang avoids it by throwing Pushkin back against the cage.
Pushkin misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Pushkin.
Gang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pushkin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Pushkin.
Gang blocks an uppercut.
Gang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gang throws a head punch that misses.
Gang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gang has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pushkin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gang can turn it around.
Gang tries to work over Pushkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gang tries for a takedown but Pushkin manages to get underhooks.
Gang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gang goes for a takedown attempt but Pushkin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gang cracks Pushkin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T8#
Gang fails with the takedown
and Pushkin counters with a nice body shot.
Gang throws a hook but Pushkin avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Pushkin misses the target.
Gang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pushkin is out of range.
Pushkin tried to counter with a leg kick but Gang avoided it.
Gang misses with a takedown
and Pushkin counters with a low kick, right behind Gang 's knee.
Gang looks winded!
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!
Pushkin connects with the punch.
Pushkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pushkin seems to be stalking Gang here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Gang drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zap Pushkin!
Our winner, Zap Pushkin, 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:
TOF 131
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Gang looks to land a right hand but Boris moved out of range.
Gang staying out of range there.
Gang walks into a stiff left hand from Boris.
Boris looks for a takedown but Gang sprawls well.
Boris just misses with a punch to the body.
Boris dodges the punch combination from Gang.
Boris tries to counter with a takedown but Gang is quick to defend against it.
Boris throws a body punch but Gang moves out of range.
Gang throws a body punch but Boris moves out of range.
Boris looks to throw the jab but Gang is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gang looks to land a combination but Boris avoids it well.
Boris attempts a counter takedown but Gang avoids it well and moves away.
Gang throws an overhand right that lands on Boris's shoulder, as Boris tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Boris misses.
Boris scores with a jab.
Boris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gang to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Gang.
Boris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Gang misses
and Boris counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gang throws a leg kick but Boris checks it. #TD#
Boris looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gang pushes Boris off looking to stand but Boris dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Boris is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gang wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Boris wants to control but Gang is keeping him busy.
Boris scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Boris seems to be looking for submissions.
Gang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boris controlling the action here.
Boris misses with a head shot. Gang uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3#
Boris forces his way into half guard.
Boris looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gang tries to kick Boris off but Boris keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gang regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Boris.
Boris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boris is controlling him.
Boris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like John Boris has been cut.
Boris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gang.
Boris misses with a takedown attempt - Gang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Boris changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gang looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boris wants to control for a moment but Gang uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gang has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boris throws a strike but Gang avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T5#
Boris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gang keeping full guard, as Boris tries to pass.
Boris passes Gang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Boris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gang has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Boris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boris. #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boris is trying to control the action in half guard but Gang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Boris is looking for a kimura but Gang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boris to get the leverage. #T7#
Boris is keen to just control but Gang is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boris.
Boris slips under a jab.
Gang misses with an uppercut.
Boris half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boris tries to counter with a takedown but Gang is quick to defend against it.
Gang misses with a straight right.
Gang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gang lands a nice shot that snaps Boris's head back.
Boris throws a poor cross that misses
and Gang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Purple Gang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gang throws the left hand but Boris avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Boris does it's job there.#T8#
Some bone on bone action there as Boris checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boris throwing a counter right hand but Gang manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Gang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Gang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boris tries to counter with a takedown but Gang is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gang. Boris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boris.
Gang with a nice cross.
Gang throws a nice looking combination but Boris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boris appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boris lands with an uppercut that bounces Gang off the cage and back into range.
Gang throws a right and a left that Boris avoids nicely.
Boris lands a glancing blow to the side of Gang's head.
Gang digs a good body shot into Boris's ribs.
Gang works over Boris's head and body with a nice combination.
Boris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Purple Gang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T9#
Boris shoots in for a double leg but Gang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Boris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick from Gang misses.
Gang jabs Boris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boris with a nice cross.
Boris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gang finds it's way round the side to connect with Boris's head.
Boris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gang.
Gang misses with a hook. Boris ducked under it nicely.
Gang misses with a low kick as Boris jumps back.
Gang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boris throws a body shot but no joy.
Gang takes a swing at Boris's ribcage but misses.
Boris tries to counter with a takedown but Gang is quick to defend against it.
Gang throws a leg kick #TD#
and Boris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boris.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boris tries to free his leg and advance position but Gang is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Purple Gang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Boris's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Boris has his takedown stuffed
and Gang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Gang.
Gang thows a leg kick but Boris checks it #TD#
and Boris counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gang!
Boris throws a strike aimed at the side of Gang's head but Gang avoids it well.
Gang is working to avoid the ground and pound but Boris connects with a decent elbow.
Boris trying to control the position but Gang is working away.
We've been hearing that Boris has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gang is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Boris asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gang keeps working. #T1#
The strikes coming from Boris are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gang is trying to escape the position but Boris is controlling the position. #SUB#
Boris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gang wants to get back to his feet.
Boris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gang keeps working. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gang pushes Boris away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Boris gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boris looks to land a left hand but Gang moved out of range nicely.
Gang appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boris jabs Gang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gang is looking to score with low kicks.
Gang throws a right hand that misses
and Boris counters with a stiff right hand.
Boris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Boris missing with a left hand there. Gang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gang walks into a jab.
Boris throws out a loose jab but Gang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gang's head backwards.#TD#
Boris throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gang was covering up waiting for the punch and Boris finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gang is wriggling around but Boris manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Gang is looking to escape.#T4#
Boris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boris not doing much here.
Gang is staying active underneath Boris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boris not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Boris is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gang sees it coming and defends easily.
John Boris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Boris is looking for a kimura but Gang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boris to get the leverage. #T5#
Gang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boris trying to control the action but Gang is working from the bottom.
Well, if Boris 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.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A cross from Gang lands.
Boris shoots in but Gang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gang misses with a wild combination.
The Purple Gang seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T6#
Gang scores with a three punch combo!
Boris tries for a takedown but Gang circles away easily
and Gang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Boris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boris looks to land a right hand but Gang moved out of range.
Gang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boris manages to avoid it.
Boris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gang moves away.
A low kick from Gang is predictable there #TD#
and Boris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boris.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gang has momentary wrist control but Boris slips an elbow through the middle.
Boris prevents Gang from getting back to his feet. #T7#
Boris throws an elbow that misses. Gang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boris's guard. Nice move by Gang!#REVB#
Boris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gang. #SUB#
Gang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Gang lying in Boris's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Boris decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Gang taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Boris!
John Boris spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TOF 81
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Veal looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Foster counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Foster is trying to control. Veal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Foster is looking to advance position but Veal won't allow it.
Foster has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Veal tries to reverse the position but Foster maintains control.
Foster lands with some strikes.
Foster trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veal is looking to improve his position but Foster isn't that keen on the idea.
Foster lands a nice shot to the head.
Foster looking to control but Veal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Veal felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Foster cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Foster scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Veal?
Veal gets back to half guard.
Foster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Veal defending well though.
Still in half guard, Foster seems content to control.
Veal wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Veal actively working from the bottom here.
Foster has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Foster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Veal trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster winds up and cracks Veal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Foster tries to pass to full mount but Veal defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Foster is keen to just control but Veal is a slippery customer.
Foster controlling the action here.
Foster is looking to advance position but Veal won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Veal is looking for a sweep. Foster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Foster is trying to control. Veal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Foster seems content to control.
Veal is not content to let Foster control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Foster working Veal over with strikes.
Veal is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Foster working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Veal's thigh. Veal counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Foster chips away with some ground and pound.
Foster works over Veal with some ground and pound from guard.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Veal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foster looking to pass the guard.
Veal keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
Foster landing some decent shots from guard.
Veal trying to keep a closed guard but Foster is proving a slippery customer.
#T4##SUB2#
Veal working for a triangle but Foster defends it easily.
We've been hearing that Foster has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Veal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Veal is looking for a triangle but Foster pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Veal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Foster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T5#
Foster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Foster slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Foster tries to move into full mount but can't pass Veal's legs.
Foster advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veal tries to reverse the position but Foster maintains control.
Foster looking to control but Veal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Foster lands a nice shot to the head. #T6#
Foster controlling from the full mount.
Foster's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Veal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Foster wants to control the pace but Veal is squirming around nicely.
Veal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Foster landing shots from mount. #CUT#It looks like Tyler Veal has been cut.
Foster pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#Veal is rocked!
Foster controlling the position easily from mount.
Veal is still in real trouble! Can Foster finish him?#T7#
Veal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Foster loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Veal scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Foster land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Foster stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Foster!
A relieved looking Leonard Foster 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:
TOF 73
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Foster gets caught flat footed, as Panda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Foster wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment.
Foster is trying to control the position but Panda postures up.
Foster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panda is one step ahead there.
Foster trying to keep a closed guard but Panda is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Foster is keeping the position.
Foster trying to control the position.
Panda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Foster on the ground.#T1#
Foster wants to sweep but no luck.
Panda throws a big right hand that misses.
Foster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Panda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Panda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Panda.
Panda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Panda looks to score with a jab to the body but Foster is just out of range.#TD#
Panda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Foster was covering up waiting for the punch and Panda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T2#
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Panda.
Panda throwing strikes from guard but Foster blocks nicely.
Foster looking for a sweep. Not yet Foster, not yet.
Panda distracts Foster with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Panda postures up in Foster's guard and throws a big left but Foster blocks it.
Panda sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Panda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Foster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Foster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Foster keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Panda slips a jab from Foster.
Foster throws a hook but Panda blocks it.
Panda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Panda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Foster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Panda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Panda prevents Foster from improving his position.
Panda lands with a punch from half guard.
Foster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Foster trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Panda postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Foster looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Panda.#ROC#Foster is rocked!
Foster is trying desperately to improve position.
Foster is still in real trouble! Can Panda finish him?#SUB#
Panda is working for a guillotine from mount but Foster frees his head quite easily.
Foster seems to have recovered his senses.
Foster tries to lock up and control but Panda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Foster tries to reverse the position but Panda maintains control.
Panda lands a nice shot to the head.
Panda punishing his opponent with strikes.
Foster can't escape the position.
Panda looking to control but Foster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Panda avoids the attempt from Foster to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Panda scoring with strikes but Foster is staying in there.
Foster is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Foster sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T7#
Foster moves into full guard.
Foster 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#
Foster working the head and body with strikes.
Panda tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
Panda is not content to let Foster control the position.
Foster is pressing down on Panda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Panda is holding on for now.
Foster wants to take a breather but Panda is having none of it.
Foster wants to free his trapped foot but Panda is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
Panda tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
Foster is trying to control. Panda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Panda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Foster.
Panda keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Panda trying to control here.
Panda is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Panda is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Foster 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.
#T9#
Foster wants to pass the guard but Panda is defending well.
Foster looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Foster is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster lands strikes from half guard.
Foster is trying to control. Panda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Foster working his ground and pound in the gym.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Winter Panda dominated that round.
That's time! Panda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Foster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Panda throws a lazy right hand but Foster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Foster's head backwards.#TD#
Panda closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Foster quickly recovers to half guard.
Foster wants to improve his position but Panda is controlling well.
Foster gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Panda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Foster is trying to control the position but Panda postures up. #T1#
Panda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Foster 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#
Foster wants to pass the guard but Panda is defending well.
Foster is keen to just control but Panda is a slippery customer.
Panda is looking to improve his position.
Panda on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Panda tries to get out of the position.
Foster not doing much here.
#T2#
Foster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Panda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Foster trying to pass the guard but Panda defending well.
Panda tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
Foster is keen to just control but Panda is a slippery customer.
Panda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Panda wants to control but Foster is keeping busy.
Foster is taking a breather. Panda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Panda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Foster did well to prevent Panda getting side control.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Panda lands a nice short elbow.
Foster gets back to full guard.
Foster 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#
Foster wants to take a breather but Panda is having none of it.
Panda wants to control but Foster is keeping busy.
Panda tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg. #T4#
Foster passes to full mount!
Foster unloads with some shots from mount but Panda bucks and avoids them well.
Panda blocking the ground and pound.
Foster thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Foster throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Foster is trying to control here but Panda has managed to regain half guard.
Foster with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Foster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Panda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Foster is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Panda reverses the position - he's now on top in Foster's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Foster is on top in guard.
#REVB##T5#
Foster trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Winter Panda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Panda trying to control the position.
Foster passes into half guard.
Panda tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.
Foster is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Foster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Panda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Foster scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Panda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Foster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Foster lands strikes from half guard.
Foster trying to control the action but Panda is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Panda is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Foster is thwarting Panda's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Foster slows the pace down in half guard.
Panda trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Panda lands a jab to Foster's midsection.
Panda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Foster drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Panda defends it well.
Foster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panda throws the left hand but Foster avoids the punch easily.
Panda misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Foster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Foster scores with a jab to the body.#T8#
Foster throws a hook but Panda avoids it easily.
Panda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Foster misses with a looping right.
Panda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foster.#TD#
Panda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Foster!
Panda lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Foster down.
Foster gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Foster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Panda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Panda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T9#
Foster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Panda's guard. #REVB#
Foster is stalling in the full guard.
Foster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Foster content to stall in guard here.
Foster passes Panda's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster slows the pace down in half guard.
Foster is thwarting Panda's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leonard Foster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Panda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Foster!
Foster manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Panda is looking to improve his position.
Foster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Panda keeps working.
Foster drops an elbow to the side of Panda's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda controlling the position well.
Foster trying to control the pace. #T1#
Panda is looking to improve his position.
Panda is staying active underneath Foster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Foster tries to pass the half guard into mount. Panda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Panda is controlling Foster's trapped leg to prevent Foster from advancing to side control.
Foster trying to control the action but Panda is working from the bottom.
Panda controlling the position for now.
Panda tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, if Foster 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.
Panda wants to improve his position but Foster is controlling well.
Foster wants to control but Panda is keeping him busy.
Foster working over Panda with some ground and pound. Panda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Panda wants to control but Foster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Foster is looking to advance position but Panda won't allow it.
Foster seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Panda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Foster to the ground. Panda is now in Foster's guard.
Foster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Panda's guard. #REVB#
Foster wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Foster looking to pass the guard.
Foster's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Foster trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Foster preventing the sweep. #T4#
Panda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Foster manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Foster 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#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Foster in particular looking to stall.
Panda wants to control but Foster is keeping busy.
Foster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Foster lands with a punch from half guard. #T5#
Foster wants to free his trapped foot but Panda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Foster is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Foster is thwarting Panda's attempts to control the position.
Panda is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Foster trying to control from half guard but Panda is working away.
Foster is looking to advance position but Panda won't allow it.
Foster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Panda keeps working. #T6#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Foster is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Panda reverses the position - he's now on top in Foster's guard.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foster 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#
Foster missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T7#
Panda trying to hold on to Foster's head to control him but Foster postures up.
Foster content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Foster missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Foster tries to pass the half guard into mount. Panda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Foster is trying to control. Panda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Foster works his foot free and advances to mount. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Foster tries to control but Panda wriggling away.
Foster thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Foster putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Foster raining down hammerfists from mount.
Panda can't escape the position.
Panda is squirming around, avoiding Foster's attempts to control the action.
Panda tries to hold on but Foster pushes him away.
Foster is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Panda can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Panda bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T9#
Panda postures up.
Panda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Panda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Panda looking to pass the guard.
Panda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Foster wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Foster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Foster has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Foster! |
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Event:
TOF 66
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Gibbons stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gibbons wants it to stay on the feet.
Foster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gibbons sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Foster walks into a stiff left hand from Gibbons.
Gibbons cracks Foster with an open hand slap.
A big left from Gibbons misses.
Foster moves out of range as Gibbons strikes.
We've been told by Gibbons's head coaches at Temple of Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gibbons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foster.
Foster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Foster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster with a poor takedown
and Gibbons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roydell Gibbons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Foster.
Gibbons connects with a right hand. Foster shakes it off.
Foster throws a body punch but Gibbons moves out of range.
Gibbons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Foster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Gibbons scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Gibbons misses the target.
Gibbons throws a big shot that misses.
Gibbons throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
so Foster counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Foster not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Foster scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Gibbons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Foster slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Foster working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Foster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Foster is pushing down on Gibbons's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gibbons is fighting to maintain full guard but Foster has managed to sneak the leg through.
Foster is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Foster is looking to take a break and control but Gibbons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gibbons has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Foster is working away from the top position though.
Foster is looking to take a break and control but Gibbons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Foster is looking to stall here but Gibbons recovers full guard. #T3#
Foster seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Foster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Foster lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gibbons being controlled here, momentarily.
Gibbons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Foster is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Foster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Foster takes a swing at Gibbons's ribcage but misses.
Gibbons misses with a looping right.
Gibbons misses with a body shot.
Foster misses with a right hand
and Gibbons counters with a straight right hand.
Gibbons misses with a hook. Foster ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Foster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Gibbons misses its intended target.
Foster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Foster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Gibbons.#T5#
Gibbons misses with a straight left.
Gibbons throws a shot to the body.
Foster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gibbons sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gibbons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gibbons throws a looping overhand right but Foster ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Foster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gibbons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Foster's head.
Foster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gibbons lands a slapping body shot.
Gibbons moves forwards but Foster connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gibbons scores with a sloppy right hand. Foster should have avoided that one. #T6#
Gibbons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foster defending well as Gibbons loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Foster! But no joy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gibbons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A nice combination there by Gibbons.
#ROC#Foster is rocked!
The fighters circling - Gibbons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Foster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gibbons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Foster.
Gibbons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gibbons loads up on a big right hand but Foster slips the punch.
Foster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gibbons.
It seemed like Foster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gibbons lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gibbons is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Foster lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T7#
No joy there for Gibbons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Foster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gibbons momentarily.
#CUT2#It looks like Roydell Gibbons has been cut.
Gibbons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foster.
Foster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gibbons.
Foster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gibbons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gibbons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Foster.
Gibbons swinging wildly here.
Foster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gibbons throws an overhand right that lands on Foster's shoulder, as Foster tries to avoid the shot. #T8#
Gibbons misses with a straight right.
Foster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gibbons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Foster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gibbons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Foster.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foster connects with the punch.
Gibbons misses with a left hand
and Foster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Foster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gibbons circles away.
Gibbons throwing a counter right hand but Foster manages to avoid it.
Foster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Foster swings widly with a right hand
and Gibbons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gibbons throws a jab but it's blocked by Foster.
Foster now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T9#
Gibbons misses with a looping left.
Foster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gibbons.
Roydell Gibbons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gibbons bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Foster's head backwards.
Gibbons works Foster's body with a nice hook.
Gibbons looks to land a left hand but Foster moved out of range nicely.
Foster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Foster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Foster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gibbons counters with a straight right hand.
Gibbons is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gibbons scores with a hook.
Foster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roydell Gibbons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roydell Gibbons's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gibbons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gibbons takes one to the chin there.
Roydell Gibbons is winning the standup battle so far.
Gibbons lands with a nice body punch.
Gibbons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Gibbons misses.
Gibbons closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Foster has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Foster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbons with a nice cross.
Foster is still on wobbly legs! Can Gibbons finish him?
A left lands for Gibbons.
Gibbons misses with a hook. Foster ducked under it nicely.
Gibbons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Foster is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gibbons.
Gibbons misses with an uppercut
and Foster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Gibbons misses the target.
Foster drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gibbons defends it well.
Gibbons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Foster. Foster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gibbons lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Gibbons misses.
Roydell Gibbons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibbons throws a poor cross that misses
and Foster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Foster defending well as Gibbons loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Gibbons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Foster doesn't seem phased though.
Foster lands with a hook. Gibbons tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gibbons swivels and escapes.
Foster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gibbons.
A little feinted left hand from Gibbons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gibbons misses with an uppercut. Foster saw that one coming.
Foster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Foster seems to have recovered his senses.
Gibbons listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Foster misses with a right hand
and Gibbons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gibbons throws a big shot that misses.
Gibbons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Foster doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Foster dives in and grabs Gibbons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gibbons pushes down on Foster's head and hops out.
Foster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Gibbons takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Gibbons misses its intended target.
Foster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gibbons.
Foster feints the counter takedown.
Gibbons uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Foster has time to react.
Gibbons connects with a body shot.
Foster defending well as Gibbons loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Foster! But no joy.
Foster shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gibbons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Foster.
A little jabbing left from Foster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gibbons missing with a left hand there. Foster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Foster now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gibbons throws a hook but Foster avoids it easily.#T4#
Gibbons misses with an uppercut. Foster saw that one coming.
Gibbons throws a shot from downtown. Foster moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Foster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Foster needs to keep his hands up - Gibbons had a free shot at his head there.
Foster misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Gibbons to counter with a crisp jab.
Foster blocks a jab.
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!
Foster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Foster staying out of range there.
Gibbons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foster moves away.
Foster looks to land a left hand but Gibbons moved out of range nicely.
Foster misses with a right hand
letting Gibbons counter with a right hand. #T5#
Gibbons misses with a straight right.
Foster tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gibbons misses with a looping left.
Foster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gibbons looks to land a left hand but Foster moved out of range nicely.
Foster is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jab by Foster.
Gibbons thuds a left hand into Foster's body.
Gibbons moves out of range of the strikes.
Gibbons misses with an uppercut.
Foster shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gibbons looks to throw the jab but Foster is out of range.
It seemed like Foster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD#
Gibbons lands a left and a right that send Foster crashing to the mat, dazed. Gibbons thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#T6#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibbons lunges at Foster with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Foster's hand.
Gibbons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foster can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Foster.
Foster cracks Gibbons with a good jab.
Foster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gibbons throws the left hand but Foster avoids the punch easily.
Foster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Foster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gibbons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gibbons misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Foster! But no joy.
Foster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Gibbons to counter with a crisp jab.
Roydell Gibbons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Foster.#T7#
Foster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Foster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Foster's corner calls for a 1-2. Foster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gibbons throws a jab but it's blocked by Foster.
Gibbons slips a jab from Foster.
Foster defending well as Gibbons loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Foster! But no joy.
A big right from Foster misses.
Gibbons lands a jab to the nose.
Gibbons ducks under a wild hook from Foster.
Foster misses with an uppercut
and Gibbons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gibbons throws a big shot that misses.#T8#
Foster is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gibbons lands an overhand right.
Foster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gibbons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foster sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Gibbons has knocked Foster down with a huge combo! Gibbons steps away and waves a wobbly Foster 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.
Foster misses with a left hand
and Gibbons counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Foster! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roydell Gibbons!
Our winner, Roydell Gibbons, 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:
WW Round 5
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Foster tries to keep at a distance but Bekzod has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bekzod.
Bekzod misses with a body punch.
Foster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bekzod prevents it.
Foster prevents a body shot from Bekzod.
Foster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Foster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bekzod lands a right hand.
A short right from Bekzod.
Foster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bekzod gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Foster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bekzod gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Azad Bekzod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Foster.
A short left from Bekzod.
Bekzod blocking some punches.
Bekzod struggles to land a body shot inside as Foster controls his hands.
Bekzod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Bekzod definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Foster struggles to land a body shot inside as Bekzod controls his hands.
Bekzod misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Foster.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Bekzod.
Bekzod lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Foster lands a body shot. #T1#
Bekzod swings wildly with an uppercut but Foster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bekzod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Foster.
Bekzod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Bekzod misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Foster.
A head punch on the inside from Bekzod fails to land.
Bekzod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bekzod tries to throw a body punch but Foster avoids it by throwing Bekzod back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bekzod.
Bekzod tries to throw a body punch but Foster avoids it by throwing Bekzod back against the cage.
Bekzod throws a head punch that misses.
Bekzod can't find room to land a body shot as Foster controls the action.
Foster tries to work over Bekzod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Foster blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bekzod.
Bekzod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bekzod is leaning against Foster and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Bekzod.
Bekzod scores with a shot to the side of Foster's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster lands with a light punch inside.
Bekzod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foster backwards. #T2#
Bekzod tries a body shot but Foster blocks it.
Foster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Foster is rocked!
Bekzod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bekzod lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Foster looks winded!
Bekzod stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bekzod tries to throw a body punch but Foster avoids it by throwing Bekzod back against the cage.
Bekzod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Foster misses with a punch to the body.
Bekzod stops a takedown attempt from Foster.
A right hook to the body lands for Bekzod.
Bekzod stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bekzod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Bekzod gets through Foster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Foster is still on wobbly legs! Can Bekzod finish him?
Bekzod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bekzod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Foster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bekzod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bekzod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bekzod gets through Foster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Foster tries a body shot but Bekzod blocks it.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Foster blocks it.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foster.
Foster prevents a body shot from Bekzod.
Bekzod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Foster blocks it.
Foster can't get the takedown.
Bekzod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bekzod pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foster.
Bekzod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Foster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bekzod has him pressed against the cage.
Bekzod lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bekzod lands a body punch.
Foster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Foster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bekzod backwards.
Bekzod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Bekzod.
Foster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Foster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Foster tries to score a body lock takedown but Bekzod shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bekzod lands a body punch.
A short right from Bekzod. #T4#
Foster tries to score a body lock takedown but Bekzod shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Bekzod.
Foster wants a takedown.
Bekzod cracks Foster with a nice body shot.
Bekzod is working Foster over against the cage.
Bekzod struggles to land a body shot inside as Foster controls his hands.
Foster seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hook to the body lands for Bekzod.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bekzod.
Bekzod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bekzod pushes Foster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Bekzod.
A short uppercut from Bekzod.
Good body shot from Bekzod.
Good body shot from Bekzod.
Bekzod lands a left hand.
Foster tries for a takedown but Bekzod manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bekzod.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bekzod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Foster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bekzod lands with a right to the head.
Bekzod lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Foster to his knees! Bekzod keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azad Bekzod!
A very excited looking Azad Bekzod 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:
WW Round 4 Winners
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Beznisko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Beznisko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beznisko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Beznisko 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.#SUB#
Beznisko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beznisko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster is looking for a sweep.
Foster is trying to control Beznisko's posture but Beznisko avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko looking to control but instead Foster has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Foster is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Beznisko has latched onto it... Big trouble! Beznisko pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Foster is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Beznisko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruslan Beznisko!
A victorious Ruslan Beznisko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WW 2022 - Rnd 3 (Winners)
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Cimellaro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Foster is defended easily by Cimellaro.
Foster dives in for a single leg takedown but Cimellaro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Foster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cimellaro circles away.
Mike Cimellaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Foster.
Cimellaro digs a good body shot into Foster's ribs.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot to the liver by Cimellaro. Beautiful body shot.
Foster shoots in but no luck this time.
Cimellaro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Foster misses with a body shot.
Foster fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cimellaro sprawls well. Cimellaro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Foster gets slowly back to his feet.
Cimellaro is looking to counter the offense by Foster and move into the clinch.
Cimellaro lands with an uppercut that bounces Foster off the cage and back into range.
Foster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Foster defending well as Cimellaro loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Foster tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cimellaro defends well and Foster ends up having to push Cimellaro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cimellaro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cimellaro throws the left hand but Foster avoids the punch easily.
Foster shoots for a takedown but Cimellaro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Foster closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cimellaro did well to prevent Foster getting side control.
Cimellaro is looking for a sweep. Foster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cimellaro is trying to control but can't.
Foster landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Foster lands with a punch from half guard.
Foster scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cimellaro tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg.
Cimellaro wants to control but Foster is keeping busy.
Cimellaro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Foster on the ground.
Nice strikes from Foster there.
Cimellaro taking some punishment here, with Foster in his half guard.
Foster is thwarting Cimellaro's attempts to control the position.
Foster seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Nice strikes from Foster there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foster seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cimellaro wants to control but Foster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Foster working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#Cimellaro is rocked!
Foster lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Cimellaro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Foster looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cimellaro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Foster is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Cimellaro is hurt! He's hurt bad - Foster fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Cimellaro from any more punishment! Congratulations to Foster! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Foster! |
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Event:
WW Round 1b
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Foster looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Foster working Russell over with strikes.
Foster working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Foster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Foster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Russell's head.
Foster is pressing down on Russell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Russell is holding on for now.
Russell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Russell taking some punishment here, with Foster in his half guard.
Foster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Russell wants to get back to his feet.
Russell has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Foster passes to full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Russell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Foster lands with some strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Foster lands a heavy elbow.
Foster looking to finish Russell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Russell!#T1#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Foster cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Foster in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Foster punishing his opponent with strikes.
Foster landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#Russell is rocked!
Russell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Foster putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Russell is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Foster breaks from Russell's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Russell is still in real trouble! Can Foster finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster unloading with bombs!
Foster lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Russell! Foster sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Russell and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leonard Foster! |
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