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Event:
SCF 3: Bison vs. West
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1# West throws a hook but Bison avoids it easily. Bison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A telegraphed right hand from Bison misses the target. West throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bison. Bison is looking to counter with a shot to the body. West misses with a wild body shot. No joy there for West, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bison throwing a counter right hand but West manages to avoid it. Bison takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bison misses the shot to the body. Bison misses the shot to the body. West tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Bison has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight. Bison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bison walks into a straight right hand from West. West bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bison's head backwards. West takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. West tries to clinch but Bison moves out of range. West throws a series of punches but Bison moves out of range. #KD# Bison lands a left and a right that send West crashing to the mat, dazed. Bison thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Ripley West has been cut. A telegraphed right hand from Bison misses the target. West drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bison defends it well. West misses with an uppercut
and Bison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1# Bison throws a shot to the body.
Bison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West. Decent striking displayed by West there. West throws a big shot that misses. West thows a left - swing and a miss! West looks to throw the jab but Bison is out of range. Bison cracks West with a right hand to the side of the head. Bison slips a jab from West. West takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily. West tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. West misses with a jab, cross combination.
West lands a jab to Bison's midsection. West connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bison momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bison with a body punch. A glancing blow. West misses with a series of wild punches.
Bison swings for the body but West moves out of range.
West changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2# West lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. West looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. West 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. Bison lands a jab. West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bison.
Bison lands a nice hook to West's body. West takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. West is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And West tries to counter it with a takedown but Bison pushes his down on his head and steps out. Bison lands a nice shot to the body.
West has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. West throws out a token jab with nothing on it. West throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. West looks winded! Bison missing with a left hand there. West was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. West looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. West drops his hands for a split second and Bison immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into West face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Bison follows up with a right hand that knocks West into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyke Bison! Tyke Bison decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. Ripley West was interviewed post fight and said '*gargle gargle gargle* '. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 16
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1# West throws a series of punches but Dickweed moves out of range. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dickweed has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. West connects with a right hand. Dickweed shakes it off. West misses with a head kick.
#TD2# Dickweed shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Dickweed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. West looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Dickweed with a nice head shot there. Dickweed stands up over West, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. West wants to stand but Dickweed is controlling the position. West trying to keep a closed guard but Dickweed is proving a slippery customer.
Dickweed preventing the sweep. Dickweed pushing down on West's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. West tries to roll over but Dickweed keeps him under control. West punching from the bottom.
West holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. West looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1# Dickweed seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. West is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dickweed thows a huge punch but West dodges it nicely.
Dickweed scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2# Dickweed is working for a submission of some sort.
West looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dickweed scores with a couple of good hammerfists. West misses with some strikes from the bottom.
West controlling the position well. Dickweed 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. #T2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Dickweed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Dickweed slips a nice elbow through West's hands, connecting with West's forehead. West tries to kick Dickweed off but Dickweed keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Dickweed working the head and body with strikes. West is looking for a sweep. Dickweed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Dickweed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed West's head. #SUB2# Dickweed looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dickweed not landing any meaningful shots this time. #ES# West manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dickweed keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dickweed jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as West walks away with a smile on his face. Dickweed gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dickweed sees it coming and avoids it easily. West seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Ripley West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3# Dickweed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as West throws out the jab. West throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. West throws a right and a left that both miss. Dickweed tries to counter by closing the distance. West tries to clinch up. Dickweed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Dickweed looks winded! West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# West closes the distance and clinches. Dickweed fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ripley West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dickweed. West has a couple of punches blocked by Dickweed.
#TD2# Dickweed jumps into guard, dragging West to the mat.
#SUB2# Dickweed had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. West defends it easily. Dickweed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. West connects with a couple of short punches. West throws a big right hand that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dickweed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4# West is working Dickweed over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2# Dickweed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Dickweed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
West postures up in Dickweed's guard and throws a big left but Dickweed blocks it. West is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. West trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Dickweed has momentary wrist control but West slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2# Dickweed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. West is aware though and is defending well. Dickweed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from West. #SUB2# Dickweed looking for a guillotine here but West defends easily.
West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ripley West will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# West keeps the fight on the outside. West throws out a token jab with nothing on it. John Dickweed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dickweed avoids a lazy jab quite easily. West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. West throws a hook but Dickweed blocks it. West scores with a three punch combo!
West throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Dickweed wants to counter with a clinch but West pushes him away. Dickweed avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Dickweed steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from West. Dickweed shoots in but no luck this time. West changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2# Dickweed closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into West's guard. West uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! West cracks Dickweed with a right hand to the side of the head. Dickweed is breathing heavily. West lands a glancing blow to the side of Dickweed's head. West scores with a jab to the body. Nice sprawl there from West as Dickweed shoots in. West feinted with a counter takedown.#CL# West pushes Dickweed up against the cage in a clinch. Dickweed tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. West smiles and moves away.
Ripley West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dickweed.#T1# West stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and West wants it to stay on the feet. West appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Dickweed shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense. West cracks Dickweed with a right hand to the side of the head. West throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dickweed throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around West's waist but West gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dickweed off to one side. West dips down and scores with a jab to the body. West throws a nice looking combination but Dickweed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dickweed. West lands with a shot to the body. Dickweed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL# West fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dickweed, pushing him back against the cage. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! West lands a hook to the side of the head. West lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. West lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right from West on the inside. Dickweed fails to pull guard.
West makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2# Dickweed is trying to pull guard but West turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dickweed's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for West. West works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
West lands a body shot. West doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
West gets through Dickweed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickweed. West scores with a shoulder strike. Dickweed tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. West smiles and moves away.
Dickweed is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Dickweed is just out of range. Dickweed closes this distance looking for a takedown but West circles away. West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West looks to throw the jab but Dickweed is out of range. #T3# West circles away from the clinch attempt.
West throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ripley West is winning the standup battle so far. Dickweed dives in for a single leg takedown but West sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West cracks Dickweed with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. A left and a right from West both land. Nice combination. Horrible takedown attempt by Dickweed or perhaps it was just good defense by West, which made it look bad. Dickweed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dickweed tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Dickweed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A swing and a miss from West. Dickweed steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from West. West darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Dickweed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dickweed ducks right into an uppercut from West. #T4# West throws a hook but Dickweed avoids it easily. West throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dickweed dives in and grabs West's left leg, looking for a takedown. West pushes down on Dickweed's head and hops out. West drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dickweed sprawls and moves away. Dickweed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. West throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dickweed has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dickweed there as he acknowledges the shot. West throws a big shot that misses. West throws a head kick but Dickweed moves out of range.
Dickweed fails to land the takedown. West rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dickweed moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Dickweed slips under a jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dickweed. Dickweed steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from West. Dickweed shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. West lands with a right hand. Dickweed shoots for a takedown but West saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ripley West dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# Dickweed takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. West misses the jab. Dickweed goes for a double leg but West avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as West continues to drive forward. West cracks Dickweed with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. West jabs at Dickweed's body. Dickweed slips a straight right by West. Dickweed moves away from the strike by West. West bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dickweed's head backwards. West is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. West fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dickweed wants to counter the offense by West and move into the clinch position. Dickweed darts in looking for a takedown but West gets double underhooks and turns Dickweed into the cage. Dickweed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has West pinned against the cage. West gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Ripley West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dickweed. West defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dickweed. West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dickweed can do to turn this around? Dickweed shoots in looking for a takedown but West manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dickweed's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. West uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dickweed has time to react. Dickweed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##KD# A jab-cross combination lands for West and sends Dickweed crashing to the mat! West follows him down to the mat - Dickweed regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#Dickweed is rocked! West looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dickweed with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Dickweed is still in real trouble! Can West finish him? West lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Dickweed quite badly. Dickweed pulls West in close trying to recover. West postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Dickweed on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Dickweed doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ripley West! After the fight, Ripley West was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
NYF 41: Babcock vs Kakuzo 2
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1# West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makoba.
West misses with a looping left. West tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2# West closes the distance and pushes Makoba back into the cage.#BC# Makoba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. West misses with a wild body shot. West misses with a straight left. Makoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Makoba is looking to counter punch. West misses the shot to the body. A shot to the liver by Makoba. Beautiful body shot. West jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD# Makoba lands a big right hand that sends West crashing to the mat! Makoba stays standing though and waves West back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Ripley West has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Makoba moves out of range as West strikes. West takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. West doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. West looks winded! West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makoba batters West with a massive right followed by a huge left! West is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Makoba lands a final crushing right hand to drop West to the mat with a gruesome thud! Makoba is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobojo Makoba! An out of breath Bobojo Makoba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. The defeated Ripley West had this to say: '*gargle gargle gargle* '. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 13
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1# West avoids the head kick by Miocic.
Miocic throws a leg kick that misses. West moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. West is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miocic. The fighters circling - Miocic throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Miocic throws a wild body kick that West sees coming a mile off. Miocic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Jon Miocic has been cut. Miocic walks into a jab. West sizes up Miocic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#Miocic is rocked! Miocic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#KD2# West throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Miocic tumbling to the canvas! Oh Miocic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Miocic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from West. Miocic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Miocic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Miocic seems to have got his legs back now. Miocic working a defensive guard here.
West postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1# West throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB# Miocic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
West loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB# Miocic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. West stacks Miocic on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by West! Miocic is looking to reverse the position. West working away. West fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Miocic is trying to control West's posture but West avoids it. West throws an elbow but Miocic slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2# Miocic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by West.
West throwing strikes but Miocic manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. West is positioning himself to get back to half guard. West managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Miocic.
West is looking to regain half guard here but Miocic keeps moving and retains side control. An elbow from Miocic crashes against the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Miocic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. West is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Miocic asserts his dominance and retains side control. West is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB# Miocic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, West has escaped the position, nice work there. Miocic working away. Miocic trying to control the position but West is working away. Miocic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but West is avoiding damage well.
Miocic trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom. #SUB# Miocic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by West, who protects the arm well. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. West is trying to buck Miocic off. West struggling a bit here.#SUB# Miocic tries for a kimura but West is defending well. West defending against the ground and pound. West is looking to regain half guard here but Miocic keeps moving and retains side control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ripley West dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jon Miocic's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Miocic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
Miocic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Miocic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Miocic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. West smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A combination from West does no damage. As West tries to get set, Miocic tries to push him back and clinch up but West manages to avoid the attempt. Miocic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. West manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Miocic fails in his attempt to clinch. A countering left hand to the body from West misses. West has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Nice body punch from Miocic. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Miocic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with West, pushing him back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for West. #TD# Miocic jumps into guard, dragging West to the mat.
#SUB# Miocic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. West is aware though and is defending well. Miocic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1# West missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Miocic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# West has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Miocic trying to control from half guard but West is working away. Jon Miocic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Miocic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but West sees it coming and defends easily. Miocic trying to control from half guard but West is working away. West is trying to stand up here but Miocic is controlling him well. West is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB# Miocic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2# West regains full guard. Nicely done. West is adopting a defensive guard. Miocic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. West swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3# West keeping moving, preventing Miocic from controlling successfully. West wants to get back to his feet but Miocic is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Miocic goes for a double leg but West avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as West continues to drive forward. Miocic jumps guard but West stands there with Miocic around his waist. Miocic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Miocic. That's going to take a lot out of him. Miocic fails to pull guard.
Miocic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
West working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. West lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miocic backwards. #T4# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for West. Miocic jumps guard but West turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Miocic tries to pull guard but West won't allow it.
West lands a nice shot to the body. West lands with a right to the head. Miocic jumps guard but West turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. West is leaning against Miocic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A short right from West. A short uppercut from West. West throws a head punch that misses. West lands a body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The referee calls for West to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A short right from West. Miocic has West pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ripley West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jon Miocic's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# West throws a good cross that connects.
Ripley West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Miocic shoots in and drives through. West sprawls well. West avoids the body shot from Miocic.
West batters Miocic with a massive right followed by a huge left! Miocic is out on his feet looking like a zombie as West lands a final crushing right hand to drop Miocic to the mat with a gruesome thud! West is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ripley West! A less than humble Ripley West misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 10
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
#R1# Black throws a nice looking combination but West bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. West tries to counter with a takedown but Black is quick to defend against it. West lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Anthony Black has been cut. Good standup being displayed there by West as he connects with a hook. West with a jab. Black swings for the body but West moves out of range.
We've been told by West's head coaches at Mike Jones MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Black gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. West connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Black momentarily.
#ROC#Black is rocked! I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! West has cracked Black with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! West lands another huge swinging hook and Black tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Black, before West can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ripley West! Ripley West decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. Anthony Black spoke after the fight, saying 'I promise to learn from this. I'm going to come back badder than ever. '. |
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Event:
NYF 30: Tonioli vs Black II
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1# Braccianti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. West seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Ripley West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A lazy left from West finds it's target.#CL2# Braccianti rushes West and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. West misses with some punches.
Braccianti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Braccianti scores a nice knee to the body.
West throws a punch but it's blocked by Braccianti. Braccianti working West over with knees to the body. West throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bracciantis head. Braccianti lands a knee to the body.
West is breathing heavily. Braccianti landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Ripley West has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Braccianti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. West misses with a punch on the inside.
Braccianti lands a knee to the body.
Braccianti lands a knee to the head.
Braccianti has West tight in a Thai clinch... and there's a huge knee which drops West to the floor. He's out cold!! I hope he's still got all his teeth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Mauro Braccianti! Ripley West was interviewed post fight and said '*gargle gargle gargle* '. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 6
Date: Jul 28, 2023 |
#R1# West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beukeboom throws out the jab. Beukeboom 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. Beukeboom staying out of range there. Beukeboom cracks West with a good jab. Beukeboom avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ripley West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Beukeboom takes one to the side of the head.
West misses with a shot to the body and Beukeboom counters with a one-two to the body. West throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. West misses the shot to the body. Jab, jab by West - just one landing. West misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beukeboom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Sloppy strikes from Beukeboom. Those never looked like landing. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A jab from West misses. Beukeboom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A big right from West misses. West rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beukeboom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. West looks to score with a jab to the body but Beukeboom is just out of range.#CL# Beukeboom closes the distance and clinches. West misses with a hook from the clinch. West takes a shot to the head. Beukeboom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. West's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Beukeboom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1# Beukeboom gets through West's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Beukeboom lands with a light punch inside. West misses with a hook from the clinch. West misses with a short punch on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Beukeboom. A right hook to the body lands for Beukeboom.
West lands a left hand.
West misses with some punches.
Beukeboom scores with a shot to the side of West's head. Beukeboom lands a right hand that snaps the head of West backwards. Beukeboom scores with a nice hook to the head. A body shot lands from Beukeboom.
West looks winded! Beukeboom lands with a short shot to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Beukeboom scores with a shoulder strike. A right hand to the body from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom lands with a right to the head. Beukeboom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A right hook to the body lands for Beukeboom.
A right hook to the body lands for Beukeboom.
Beukeboom pushes West back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. West's coach down at Tran MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on West's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Beukeboom lands with a short shot to the head. Beukeboom scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2# Beukeboom lands a nice uppercut. A hook to the body from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom lands a hook to the side of the head. A short left from Beukeboom. Beukeboom scores with a nice hook to the head. Beukeboom pushes West back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Beukeboom lands a right hand. Beukeboom lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#West is rocked! Beukeboom lands a right hand. West is still on wobbly legs! Can Beukeboom finish him? Beukeboom unloads with a big right hand that wobbles West! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Beukeboom is unloading with more strikes now! West drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Probert Beukeboom! The defeated Ripley West had this to say: '*gargle gargle gargle* '. |
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Event:
NYF 25: Donal vs Daxton
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1# Baunegaard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL# West gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the liver by Baunegaard. Beautiful body shot. West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baunegaard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. West misses with a combination
and West takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ripley West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Baunegaard tries to keep at a distance but West has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Baunegaard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land. West misses with a lunging right hand
and Baunegaard counters with a nice low kick that buckles West's knee momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baunegaard is looking to clinch. West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baunegaard manages to avoid it. Baunegaard tries to clinch but West moves out of range. West just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from West misses. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from West lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Baunegaard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baunegaard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL# West rushes Baunegaard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1# Come on West - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Baunegaard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of West backwards. West is trying to break the clinch but Baunegaard is controlling him. A short uppercut from West. #BC2# Baunegaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from West. West seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Baunegaard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but West circles away quickly and effectively. Sloppy strikes from Baunegaard. Those never looked like landing. Baunegaard throws a series of strikes that have West backpedaling.
West doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Baunegaard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. This has been an exciting period of action! West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. West misses the shot to the body. Baunegaard throws a series of punches but West moves out of range. #CL2# Baunegaard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. West stalling against the cage.
#T2# West lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2# Baunegaard breaks the clinch.
West takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. West ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Baunegaard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
West appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Baunegaard drops his hands momentarily and West takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. West throws a hook to the side of Baunegaard's head but Baunegaard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. West throws a low kick, looking for Baunegaard's leg but Baunegaard calmly moves out of range. Baunegaard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. West keeps the fight on the outside. A punch combination from Baunegaard misses. #CL# West rushes Baunegaard and presses him up against the cage. West is looking to break free of the clinch but Baunegaard has double underhooks. West misses with some punches.
West lands with a short head shot on the inside. West wants to break free but Baunegaard has control.
#T3# Baunegaard is trying to break free. West scores with a nice hook to the head. West has Baunegaard pushed against the cage. West lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baunegaard backwards. Baunegaard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as West walks away with a smile on his face. Baunegaard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. West misses with a body shot.
Baunegaard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away. Baunegaard lands a jab-cross combination. Baunegaard throws a right and a left that West avoids nicely. Baunegaard looks winded! West takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
West throws a combination. Baunegaard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL# West forces Baunegaard back against the cage and clinches. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! West fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL# West drives through and clinches with Baunegaard against the cage.
Baunegaard working hard to break the clinch. West working aggressively here.
West scores with a nice hook to the head. Baunegaard is trying to break the clinch but West is controlling him. West stops a takedown attempt from Baunegaard.
West lands an uppercut. West misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, West creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. West tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nice shot by West. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL# West clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by West.
#BC2# Baunegaard breaks the clinch.
Baunegaard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ripley West dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Nice straight punches there by West. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of West. Nice straight punches there by West. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of West. Baunegaard tries to clinch but West is having none of it. West throws a big counter combination but Baunegaard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. West Throws a clean left jab. West Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Baunegaard's chin! Baunegaard crumbles to the ground and West follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by West!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ripley West! In his post fight interview, Ripley West started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
NYF 21: Donal vs Black
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1# West misses with a double jab.
West doesn't manage to clinch there - Simons circles away.
West wants to clinch. West lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simons at a distance.
Simons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. West looks to land a combination but Simons avoids it well. West staying out of range there. West blocks a jab. West lands with a right hand. Simons cracks West with a right hand to the side of the head. Jab, jab by Simons - just one landing. Simons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good work by Simons as he checks the leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Simons closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks West out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Russ Simons! Russ Simons seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. Ripley West spoke after the fight, saying '*gargle gargle gargle* '. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 3
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1# Bigwood with a hook. Bigwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. West sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL# West has managed to clinch.
West stalling in the clinch.
#BC# West breaks the clinch.
West looks to land a combination but Bigwood avoids it well. Bigwood now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Bigwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bigwood throws a body shot but no joy. West just misses with a punch to the body.
West scores with a body shot.
No joy there for West, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bigwood works West's body with a nice hook. West is breathing heavily. Jab from Bigwood. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! West rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bigwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Bigwood misses with an uppercut. West throwing a counter right hand but Bigwood manages to avoid it.#KD2# Bigwood drops West with a left right combo! Bigwood follows him down to the ground into side control.
#CUT2#It looks like Ripley West has been cut. Bigwood throws a strike aimed at the side of West's head but West avoids it well. West is looking to reverse the position. West is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Bigwood working the head with strikes. #T1# Bigwood lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC2#West is rocked! West is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bigwood's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Bigwood is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Oh West is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Bigwood is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, West is hurt! He's hurt bad - Bigwood fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save West from any more punishment! Congratulations to Bigwood! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Bigwood! Tony Bigwood tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. Ripley West was interviewed post fight and said '*gargle gargle gargle* '. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 2
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1# Dos Santos looks to land a left hand but West moved out of range nicely. Dos Santos throws a looping overhand right but West ducks down to avoid it. Dos Santos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. West drops his hands momentarily and Dos Santos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Dos Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
West has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dos Santos. West throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD2# Dos Santos sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks West to the ground! Dos Santos dives into full mount looking to finish!#CUT2#It looks like Ripley West has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dos Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time. West is wriggling around trying to escape.
West wants to get back to his feet.
#T1# West is looking to get to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. West wants to hold on but Dos Santos pushes him away. Dos Santos tries to control but West wriggling away. West manages to regain half guard. Good work. Dos Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but West does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. West is controlling Dos Santos's trapped leg to prevent Dos Santos from advancing to side control. West pushes Dos Santos off looking to stand but Dos Santos dives back in and keeps control.
West is controlling Dos Santos's position as best he can from this difficult position. Dos Santos is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2# West is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. West looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dos Santos wants to pass to mount but West is defending the position. West tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control. West is staying active underneath Dos Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. West moves away from the strike by Dos Santos. West appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL# West takes the fight into the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by West. #T3##BC# West breaks from the clinch.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot. West seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Dos Santos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wests jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! West throws out a token jab with nothing on it. West lands with an uppercut that bounces Dos Santos off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Gael Dos Santos has been cut. West will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dos Santos thows a body kick. West tries to catch it but that hurt him. West lands a nice shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Dos Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily. West tries to score with a low kick but Dos Santos moves his leg out of the way. Dos Santos checks a leg kick. Dos Santos slips under a jab. Dos Santos slips a jab and a cross from West.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! West misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dos Santos lands with a nice body kick. West is breathing heavily.#T4##KD2# Dos Santos sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks West to the ground! Dos Santos dives into full mount looking to finish! Dos Santos wants to take West's back here but West is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dos Santos looking to control but West is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2# Dos Santos looking to secure an arm triangle but West defends it well. West tries to hold on but Dos Santos postures up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gael Dos Santos dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# West blocks a head kick by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Dos Santos does it's job there. West jabbing away but nothing is landing. Dos Santos misses with a body kick. Dos Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dos Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but West is just out of range.#CL# West closes the distance and clinches. West lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Dos Santos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. West lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards. West pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by West. Dos Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dos Santos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables West to keep the fight standing. Dos Santos tries to pull guard but West won't allow it.
West lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC# West manages to break the clinch.
Dos Santos blocks a low kick nicely. West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dos Santos. Dos Santos throws a head kick that half lands.
#T1##CL# West forces Dos Santos back against the cage and clinches. Dos Santos misses with a short punch on the inside. West lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC# West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# West gets a clinch. #BC# West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
West tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Dos Santos tries a quick counter leg kick but West is wise to it. Dos Santos throws a body kick that misses. West looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Santos is just out of range. Dos Santos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. West throws a series of punches but Dos Santos avoids them all with ease. Nice defenses there by West. A jab lands there for Dos Santos. West wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice uppercut there from West. West throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gael Dos Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup. West takes a shot right to the bread basket. Ripley West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dos Santos blocks a jab.#T2# Dos Santos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Dos Santos lands a front kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. West connects with a looping right hand.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Santos is just out of range. Dos Santos slips under a jab from West. Sloppy strikes from Dos Santos. Those never looked like landing. Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses. West went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. West on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Dos Santos misses the target. West is looking to counter punch. A head kick misses from Dos Santos. Dos Santos misses with a looping left. West lands with an uppercut that bounces Dos Santos off the cage and back into range. Dos Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. West feinted there with a counter leg kick. West throws a leg kick that misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Dos Santos. West does a little dance to reset his feet. Dos Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Nice jab there from Dos Santos. #T3##CL# West takes the fight into the clinch. Dos Santos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ripley West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gael Dos Santos. West lands a hook to the side of the head. West working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC# West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dos Santos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL# West rushes Dos Santos and presses him up against the cage. A short right from West on the inside. Dos Santos fails to pull guard.
West lands with a light punch inside. Ripley West has scored more points in the clinch so far. West scores with an uppercut up the middle. West scores with a shoulder strike. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2# Dos Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for West.#CL# West instigates a clinch. West lands on the inside with an uppercut. West stalling the fight.
#T4##BC# West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dos Santos misses with a body kick. A head kick from Dos Santos lands but West takes it in his stride. West throws a lazy right hand but Dos Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL# West clinches up with Dos Santos and pushes him back against the cage. Dos Santos is trying to pull guard but West turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC# West manages to break the clinch.
West lands with an uppercut that bounces Dos Santos off the cage and back into range. Dos Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Dos Santos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#Dos Santos is rocked! West throws a nice looking combination but Dos Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Dos Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can West finish him? A kick lands to the mid section there for Dos Santos. Dos Santos seems to have recovered his senses. West misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. West takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Dos Santos loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch. Dos Santos misses with a head kick.
Dos Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ripley West dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# A nice leg kick from Dos Santos, right into the meat of the thigh.
West missing with a left hand there. Dos Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD# West steps into range and cracks Dos Santos with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Dos Santos flops backwards and West dives into his guard looking to finish!
West throwing strikes from guard but Dos Santos blocks nicely. #SUB2# Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Dos Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. West gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Dos Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dos Santos wants to sweep here but West controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. West missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1# West missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Dos Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but West is one step ahead there. #SUB2# Dos Santos looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! West has picked Dos Santos up and slammed him! Dos Santos can't keep hold of the triangle and West manages to pass to side control! Dos Santos struggling a bit here. Dos Santos taking a bit of punishment here - West scoring with strikes. West working the ground and pound but Dos Santos is defending the strikes. West fails to land a wild elbow strike.
West working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Dos Santos is trying to control West's posture but West avoids it. West in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2# West misses with the ground and pound. Gael Dos Santos has got the better of the ground game so far. Dos Santos is looking to regain half guard here but West keeps moving and retains side control. West looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dos Santos is avoiding damage well.
Dos Santos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2# Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but West pulls his head out easily. West wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos keeps working. West missing with the ground and pound from half guard. West missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Dos Santos gets full guard.#SUB2# Dos Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3# West throws a big right hand that misses. West pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now. West throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. West missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2# Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
West postures up in Dos Santos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos blocks it. #SUB2# Dos Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dos Santos is tightening it up a little... West has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! West reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! West taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dos Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gael Dos Santos! Ripley West was interviewed post fight and said '*gargle gargle gargle* '. |
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Event:
NYF 14: Ferguson vs Donal
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1# West falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2# and Galarza counters by moving into the clinch. West lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#It looks like Daniel Galarza has been cut. West is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Galarza tries to pull guard but West holds him up against the cage and eventually Galarza drops back down to his feet.
West is pushing Galarza up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Galarza just misses with a elbow thrown towards West's brow. West lands a nice uppercut. Galarza is looking for a takedown. West lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. With the fighters clinched against the cage, West creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. West lands a hook to the side of the head. Galarza keeps control of West as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2# Galarza pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2# Galarza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. West defends it easily.#T1# Galarza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from West. West postures up and lands a big shot to Galarza's brow. West trying to control the position from guard on top but Galarza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Galarza keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully. Galarza controls West momentarily but West frees himself. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as West accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Galarza looking to control.
West is looking to work some ground and pound but Galarza has wrist control. Galarza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. West throwing strikes from guard but Galarza blocks nicely. West 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. Galarza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from West. Galarza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Galarza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2# Galarza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. West is aware though and is defending well. West is looking to work some ground and pound but Galarza has wrist control. West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. West throwing strikes but missing. Galarza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# West has control of Galarza's left arm, preventing Galarza from doing any damage. #T3# West wants to sweep here but Galarza controlling him for the moment. West is working hard here to advance position.#ES# West manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Galarza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ripley West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Galarza. West lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Galarza tries to pull guard but West won't allow it.
West misses with a short punch on the inside. West wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Galarza has him pressed against the cage. West can't break the clinch.
#TD2# Galarza has clasped his hands together around West's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. West throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! West connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Galarza's hands. Galarza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Galarza jabbing away but nothing is landing. West connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Galarza! He's out on his feet! West rushes in and drops Galarza with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ripley West! Ripley West was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
NYF 11: Donal vs Myth
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1# West closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Dave Abbott has been cut. Abbott closes the distance and clinches up with West, looking for a takedown. Abbott pushes West against the cage but West circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. West feints the counter takedown. West throws a push kick but Abbott slaps the foot to one side. Abbott shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with West but West pushes him off and we're back to square one. West lands a really nice looking cross but Abbott seems unphased.
#KD2# Oh, that's a big right hand from West and Abbott goes tumbling to the canvas! West follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#Abbott is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. West with the ground and pound but Abbott uses the opportunity to regain guard. Abbott is trying to keep West in close.
West with a flurry of punches that miss. Abbott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Abbott tries to get out of the position. Abbott manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. West manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Abbott controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1##T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Abbott throws an elbow that misses. West uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Abbott's guard. Nice move by West!#REVB# West postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. West looking to pass the guard. West wants to control from the top but Abbott keeps moving. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abbott is on top in guard.
#REVR# West is trying to control the position but Abbott postures up. West wants to stand up but Abbott is controlling him. Abbott content to stall in guard here. #T3# West 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# Abbott slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abbott is on top in guard.
#REVR# Abbott content to stall in guard here. Abbott definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Abbott connects with a couple of short punches.#T4# Abbott stays in close to West's body and controls the position. Abbott stopping the sweep attempt from West. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ripley West dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dave Abbott's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# West lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abbott circles away quickly and effectively. West moves out of range of the strikes. West bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abbott's head backwards. West lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
West has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Abbott shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says West as he avoids it easily. Dave Abbott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2# West drops Abbott with a nice combination! West dives into Abbott's guard, looking to finish!
Oh Abbott is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Abbott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. West is aware though and is defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. West with a flurry of punches that miss. West postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Abbott is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Abbott seems to have got his legs back now. Abbott is trying to control the action in half guard but West is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. West wants to get back to full guard. West trying to control from the bottom.
Abbott sitting and controlling from the half guard. Abbott trying to control from West's half guard. West has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T1# West looking to control.
Abbott 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. Abbott distracts West with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. West avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Abbott trying to control but West is working from the bottom. Dave Abbott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. West not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Abbott throwing strikes from guard but West blocks nicely. Abbott controls from within his opponent's guard. Abbott seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down West for as long as he can get away with. Abbott passes easily into side control. Nice work. Abbott controls the position. #T3# Abbott is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Abbott controlling from side mount. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Abbott throws a series of punches but West moves out of range. West fails to land with a series of punches.
West with a hook. West lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abbott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. West comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Nice sprawl there from West as Abbott shoots in. Abbott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has West pinned against the cage. West gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Abbott. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# West lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
West scores with a hook to the body. Abbott takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Ripley West seems to be getting the better of the standup. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! West tries a head kick but it misses.
Abbott drops down looking for a counter takedown but West sprawls and moves away. Abbott misses with a few strikes there.
West tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. A jab lands there for West. West throws a one two combo.
West is breathing heavily. West scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. West has been the more effective fighter overall so far. West moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Abbott shoots in but West avoids the takedown attempt easily. Abbott tries for a takedown but West sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ripley West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Dave Abbott's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# West connects with a looping right hand.
West throws a leg kick but Abbott checks it. Abbott moves forwards but West connects with a nice, crisp jab. Abbott has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Abbott fails to land the takedown. West connects with a nice cross there... Abbott is looking wobbly and West recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Abbott to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - West jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ripley West! Ripley West was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
NYF 3: Sam vs Moustafa
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1# Hans moves out of range as West strikes. West throws a right and a left that both miss. West paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. West fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Hans gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. West buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
West misses the jab. Hans avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. West loads up on a big right hand but Hans slips the punch. Hans gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hans moves out of range as West strikes. As West looks to move away, Hans throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way. West misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1# Hans on the wrong end of a nice hook. Hans moves out of range as West strikes. West throws a head kick that misses. It looked like Hans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. West looks winded! Hans moves out of range of the strikes. Hans throws a big counter combination but West scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. West misses with a looping left. West lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by West. Hans is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
West has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Good shot there by West. Hans moves away from the strike by West. Hans is looking for a counter combo. Ripley West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. West scores with a three punch combo!
Hans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West. Hans appears to be looking for a big counter. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! West is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hans. Hans seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2# West throws a series of punches but Hans avoids them all with ease. Hans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. West looks to land a combination but Hans avoids it well. Hans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. West throws a lazy right hand but Hans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hans throws a big counter combination but West scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Hans looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Hans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West. Hans appears to be looking for a big counter. A swing and a miss from West. West missing with a left hand there. Hans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hans slips under a jab. Hans appears to be looking for a big counter. Hans slips a jab from West. The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hans appears to be looking for a big counter. West throws a jab when Hans was well out of range. Hans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Hans moves away from the strike by West. West lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. West throws a series of punches but Hans avoids them all with ease. It looked like Hans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3# West throws an overhand right that lands on Hans's shoulder, as Hans tries to avoid the shot. Hans seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hans was well out of range. Poor timing from West. Hans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West. Hans seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. West throws a jab when Hans was well out of range. It looked like Hans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. West jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as West throws out the jab. As West looks to move away, Hans throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way. West swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hans seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Ripley West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as West throws out the jab. Hans is looking for a counter combo. West thows a left - swing and a miss! Hans is looking for a counter combo. West misses with a straight right. Hans is looking for a counter combo. Hans slips a jab from West. West misses with a wild combination.
#T4# Hans ducks under a wild hook from West. West misses with a two punch combination.
West misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hans appears to be looking for a big counter. West misses with a double jab.
Hans seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Hans ducks under a wild hook from West. West jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. West swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
West throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As West looks to move away, Hans throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way. West is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hans had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! West throws a hook to the side of Hans's head but Hans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. West misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ripley West dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# A big left from West misses. Hans slips under a jab. Hans is looking for a counter combo. Hans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West. West throws a right hand that Hans ducks under and follows up with a left that Hans also avoids with ease. It looked like Hans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. West throws out a loose jab but Hans uses good head movement to avoid it. Hans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from West.
Hans appears to be looking for a big counter. West misses with a looping left. Hans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Hans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hans slips under a jab. As West looks to move away, Hans throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way. West throws a shot from downtown. Hans moves away and avoids it. West is breathing heavily. West throws a looping overhand right but Hans ducks down to avoid it. Hans is looking for a counter combo. West swinging wildly here.
West 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.#T1# West throws a right and a left that both miss. West rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hans moves out of range and avoids them all easily. It looked like Hans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. West loads up on a big right hand but Hans slips the punch. Hans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Hans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from West. Sloppy strikes from West. Those never looked like landing. It looked like Hans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. West throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. West throws a right and a left that Hans avoids nicely. Nice uppercut lands for West. That snapped Hans's head back.
Roy Hans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. West throws a looping overhand right but Hans ducks down to avoid it. Hans seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Hans staying out of range there. Hans is looking for a counter combo. West misses with an uppercut. Hans saw that one coming. Hans is looking for a counter combo.#T2# Hans dodges the punch combination from West.
Hans slips a jab and a cross from West.
Hans is looking for a counter combo. West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hans slips a jab from West. Hans appears to be looking for a big counter. West pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hans seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Hans slips under a jab. Hans throws a big counter combination but West scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. A punch combination from West misses. Hans appears to be looking for a big counter. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! West throws out a loose jab but Hans uses good head movement to avoid it. Hans moves out of range of the strikes. Hans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Hans avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hans moves out of range as West strikes.#T3# Hans slips a straight right by West. West throws a nice looking combination but Hans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hans is looking for a counter combo. A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target. West misses with a looping right. Hans seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. West throws a right and a left that both miss. Hans appears to be looking for a big counter. West misses with a straight left. West misses with a hook. Hans appears to be looking for a big counter. West throws a lazy right hand but Hans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. West misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
West misses with a hook. Hans ducked under it nicely. As West looks to move away, Hans throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way. West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hans. Hans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. West throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hans is looking for a counter combo.#T4# Hans moves away from the strike by West. West throws out a leg kick but Hans moves out of range and West only half commits. West throws out a token jab with nothing on it. West lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hans circles away quickly and effectively. A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target. As West looks to move away, Hans throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way. West throws a jab when Hans was well out of range. Hans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. West lands a jab-cross combination. West throws a right hand that Hans ducks under and follows up with a left that Hans also avoids with ease. Hans seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. West has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. West misses with a body shot.
West misses with a looping right. Hans throws a big counter combination but West scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. West misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. West misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ripley West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# West throws out a loose jab but Hans uses good head movement to avoid it. No joy there for West, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
West throws a lazy right hand but Hans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hans ducks under a wild hook from West. It looked like Hans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. West pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hans seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. West loads up on a big right hand but Hans slips the punch. Hans slips a straight right by West. Hans is looking for a counter combo. West scores with a one two! Hans had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Hans takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. No joy there for West, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hans appears to be looking for a big counter. Hans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from West.
Hans is looking for a counter combo. West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Some wild striking there from West.
#T1# West is looking to score with low kicks. Hans moves out of range of the strikes. It looked like Hans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. West throws a hook but Hans avoids it easily. West misses with a double jab.
As West looks to move away, Hans throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way. Ripley West seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hans blocks a jab. West rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hans moves out of range and avoids them all easily. West misses with a hook. Hans ducked under it nicely. Hans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Hans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West. West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hans throws a big counter combination but West scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Hans moves out of range of the strikes. Hans appears to be looking for a big counter. A big left from West misses. West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hans.#T2# West throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hans. West throws a lazy right hand but Hans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. West throws a jab when Hans was well out of range. West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hans. Hans throws a big counter combination but West scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Hans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as West throws out the jab. West misses with a straight right. Hans is looking for a counter combo. West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. As West looks to move away, Hans throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way. West throws a jab when Hans was well out of range. Hans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Nice defenses there by Hans. Hans appears to be looking for a big counter. West throws a right hand that Hans ducks under and follows up with a left that Hans also avoids with ease. It looked like Hans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. West misses the jab. West misses with a low kick.
Hans is looking for a counter combo.#T3# Hans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West. A punch combination from West misses. Hans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West. West misses with a straight right. As West looks to move away, Hans throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way. West thows a left - swing and a miss! Hans defending well as West loads up on a big left hand. As West looks to move away, Hans throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way. Hans slips under a jab from West. It looked like Hans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Hans ducks under a wild hook from West. Hans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. West loads up on a big right hand but Hans slips the punch. It looked like Hans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. West looks to score with a jab to the body but Hans is just out of range. Hans seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. West missing with a left hand there. Hans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hans sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4# West throws a series of punches but Hans moves out of range. Hans seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. West throws a nice looking combination but Hans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. A clash of legs there as Hans blocks the low kick. West misses with a series of wild punches.
Hans appears to be looking for a big counter. Ripley West is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. West swings for the body but Hans moves out of range.
West missing with a left hand there. Hans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. It looked like Hans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. West looks to land a right hand but Hans moved out of range. West will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Hans. Hans is looking for a counter combo. Roy Hans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! West throws a jab when Hans was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Ripley West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well West has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Roberts scores the fight 24:30 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 24:30 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ripley West! Ripley West tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2022 |
#R1# West tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from West. West shoots in but no luck this time. Golubev ducks right into an uppercut from West. West leaves Golubev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Golubev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? West is fending him off so far but Golubev persists. Nope, West circles away and we're back to standing. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Golubev. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrik Golubev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Golubev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. West tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Golubev is in West's guard. Golubev prevents West from getting back to his feet. #ES2# West has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Golubev has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD# Golubev has picked West up - he's going for a ride! Golubev dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Golubev is pressing down on West's thigh, looking to free his foot. West is holding on for now. Golubev lands with a punch from half guard. Golubev winds up and cracks West with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Golubev trying to mount his opponent but West defends it. #T1# Golubev working over West with some ground and pound. West looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Golubev working the head and body with strikes. Golubev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. West takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Golubev raining down hammerfists from mount. Golubev dominating with strikes here. Golubev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. West can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC#West is rocked! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Golubev loads up with a big shot that hurts West! He's pulled Golubev in close but Golubev has postured up and lands more strikes. Can West survive? More strikes from Golubev and West is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adrik Golubev! Adrik Golubev thanked the fans post fight for their support. The defeated Ripley West had this to say: '*gargle gargle gargle* '. |
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