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Event:
STRIKE! 9
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Clack moves into the clinch. Djotodia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Djotodia scores with a nice hook to the head. A short body shot lands from Clack as the two fighters clinch.
Clack throws a punch but it's blocked by Djotodia. Clack can't find room to land a body shot as Djotodia controls the action.
Djotodia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clack misses with a punch to the body.
Clack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Djotodia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Djotodia lands a right hand. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clack as Djotodia tries to tie him up. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Djotodia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Djotodia blocks an uppercut.
Djotodia misses with a knee to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Djotodia. Clack lands a body punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice right hand lands inside from Clack. Djotodia throws a punch but it's blocked by Clack. A nice left hand lands by Clack.
#T1# Clack is leaning against Djotodia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Djotodia is breathing heavily. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Clack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Clack lands a shot to the body. Our sources have told us that Djotodia has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Good body shot from Clack.
Djotodia blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clack. Clack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Djotodia backwards. Djotodia has a couple of punches blocked by Clack.
Clack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Clack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Clack throws a punch but it's blocked by Djotodia. Djotodia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clack prevents a body shot from Djotodia. Clack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A shot in the inside from Clack. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Clack lands a body shot. Clack pushes Djotodia back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2# Clack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clack wants to slow Djotodia down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2# Clack gets a clinch. #T2# Djotodia blocks an uppercut.
Clack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clack lands an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Djotodia fails to land. Clack blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Clack.
Clack scores with a shoulder strike. A nice right hand lands inside from Clack. Still in the clinch, Clack scores with a nice short uppercut. Clack lands a shot to the body. Clack lands a left hand.
A short left from Clack. Clack scores with a shot to the side of Djotodia's head. #BC2# Clack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Clack throws a shot to the body.
#KD2# Clack connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Djotodia onto his butt! Djotodia bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#CUT2#It looks like Nicolas Djotodia has been cut.#CL2# Clack drives through and clinches with Djotodia against the ropes.
Clack swings wildly with an uppercut but Djotodia uses good head movement to avoid it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Clack Clack should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2. The cut man is working on Nicolas Djotodia's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# A swing and a miss from Clack.#KD2# Clack drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Djotodia onto his butt! Djotodia pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue. Djotodia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2# Clack moves into the clinch successfully.
Clack misses with a hook from the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Clack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Djotodia working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Clack has a couple of punches blocked by Djotodia.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A quick uppercut on the inside from Clack. Djotodia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clack throws a punch but it's blocked by Djotodia. Djotodia throws a head punch that misses. Djotodia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Djotodia misses with a hook from the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Clack. Clack scores with a shot to the side of Djotodia's head. Clack misses with some punches.
Clack lands a right hand. Nicolas Djotodia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Djotodia. Djotodia blocks an uppercut.
Clack Clack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Clack lands a nice shot to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Clack throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Djotodia blocking some punches.
Djotodia blocks an uppercut.
Djotodia blocking some punches.
Clack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Clack lands on the inside with an uppercut. Clack throws a punch but it's blocked by Djotodia. Clack scores with an uppercut up the middle. Djotodia blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clack. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clack. Good body shot from Clack.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Djotodia. Nice body punch from Clack. Clack digs a right hand underneath Djotodia's ribcage. Djotodia let out a lung full of air as it connected. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Clack swings wildly with an uppercut but Djotodia uses good head movement to avoid it. Clack lands with a light punch inside. #T2# Djotodia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Clack tries to throw a body punch but Djotodia avoids it by throwing Clack back against the ropes. A short left from Clack. #ROC2#Djotodia is rocked! Clack cracks Djotodia with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Djotodia goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Djotodia wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Clack Clack! Clack Clack decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 5
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1# Djotodia tries to clinch there but De Lagardere circles away.
De Lagardere throws a jab but it's blocked by Djotodia. De Lagardere misses with a lunging right hand
and Djotodia counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Henri De Lagardere has been cut. Djotodia tries to clinch up. A little feinted left hand from De Lagardere on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Djotodia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Lagardere. Djotodia looks for the body kick but De Lagardere saw that one coming. An attempted straight right counter from De Lagardere misses the target. De Lagardere missing with a left hand there. Djotodia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Djotodia misses with a jab to the body
and De Lagardere counters with a straight right hand. De Lagardere dips to his left and cracks Djotodia with an uppercut! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice defenses there by De Lagardere. Djotodia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Lagardere.
Djotodia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. De Lagardere misses with a body shot.
De Lagardere cracks Djotodia with a good jab.#T1##CL2# Djotodia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Djotodia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Lagardere's elbow. De Lagardere landing knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. De Lagardere misses with a knee strike.
De Lagardere is trying to break the clinch but Djotodia is controlling him. Nice body punch from De Lagardere - that landed with a thud.
Djotodia looks winded! De Lagardere wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Djotodia has him pressed against the ropes. De Lagardere throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Lagardere scores with a knee to the head.
De Lagardere wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Djotodia has him pressed against the ropes. De Lagardere tries to circle away but Djotodia has him pinned against the ropes. De Lagardere working hard to break the clinch. De Lagardere wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Djotodia has him pressed against the ropes. Djotodia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. De Lagardere tries to break the clinch but Djotodia is controlling the position. De Lagardere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Djotodia.
Djotodia avoiding damage as De Lagardere throws knees to the body.
Djotodia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Lagardere backwards. #T2# De Lagardere blocks a body shot from Djotodia. De Lagardere tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Djotodia avoids it. De Lagardere tries to circle away but Djotodia has him pinned against the ropes.#BC2# Djotodia breaks the clinch.
De Lagardere throws a shot from downtown. Djotodia moves away and avoids it. Nice shot lands for De Lagardere.#CL2# Djotodia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. De Lagardere wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Djotodia tries a body shot but De Lagardere blocks it.
I was talking to De Lagardere's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Djotodia blocks a body shot from De Lagardere. Djotodia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. De Lagardere takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from De Lagardere. Djotodia blocks an elbow strike from De Lagardere.
Djotodia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Djotodia lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Djotodia.
De Lagardere looking to throw knees to the head but Djotodia is blocking nicely.
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 Henri De Lagardere will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Henri De Lagardere's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# De Lagardere takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. De Lagardere lands a really nice looking cross but Djotodia seems unphased.
Djotodia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Lagardere. A countering left hand to the body from Djotodia misses. De Lagardere avoids a lazy jab quite easily. De Lagardere uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Djotodia. Djotodia ducks under a wild hook from De Lagardere. Henri De Lagardere is winning the standup battle so far. Djotodia with the inside leg kick. De Lagardere throws out a loose jab but Djotodia uses good head movement to avoid it. Djotodia tries to land a body kick and De Lagardere cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Lagardere throws a looping overhand right but Djotodia ducks down to avoid it. De Lagardere has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Djotodia finds it's way round the side to connect with De Lagardere's head. De Lagardere moves out of range of the leg kick from Djotodia. De Lagardere swings widly with a right hand
#CL2# and Djotodia counters by moving into the clinch. Nicolas Djotodia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1# De Lagardere putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Djotodia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. De Lagardere throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Djotodia lands a left hand.
Djotodia has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight. Djotodia is working De Lagardere over against the ropes. Djotodia struggles to land a body shot inside as De Lagardere controls his hands.
Djotodia lands with a light punch inside. Djotodia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Djotodia trying to land knees to the body.
Djotodia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Lagardere's efforts to push away. De Lagardere lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Djotodia missing with knees to the body.
De Lagardere gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Nicolas Djotodia has been cut. Djotodia misses with a hook from the clinch. Djotodia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Lagardere is defending well for now. Djotodia can't find room to land a body shot as De Lagardere controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Djotodia. Djotodia blocking some punches.
De Lagardere wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2# Djotodia working some nice short punches in the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! De Lagardere fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on De Lagardere's face as he tries to break the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Djotodia. Djotodia can't find room to land a body shot as De Lagardere controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Djotodia. De Lagardere takes a shot to the head. Djotodia gets through De Lagardere's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Djotodia scores with a shoulder strike. Djotodia prevents De Lagardere from breaking the clinch. De Lagardere wants to break free but Djotodia has control.
#BC2# Djotodia breaks from the clinch.
De Lagardere looks to throw the jab but Djotodia is out of range. Djotodia misses with an uppercut
and De Lagardere counters with a stiff right hand. Djotodia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Lagardere. Djotodia tries to clinch but fails miserably and De Lagardere counters with a lovely shot to the body. De Lagardere scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Djotodia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. This is the final round!#R3# Djotodia throws a hook but De Lagardere blocks it. De Lagardere seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. A swing and a miss from De Lagardere. De Lagardere is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. De Lagardere throws a shot to the body.
Djotodia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Lagardere.
Henri De Lagardere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Djotodia misses with a low kick.
Djotodia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. De Lagardere lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Djotodia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The fighters circling - De Lagardere throws out the jab but it was never going to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice shot lands for De Lagardere. Djotodia throws a hook but De Lagardere blocks it. De Lagardere throws a body shot but no joy. De Lagardere swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Djotodia.#T1# Djotodia wants to clinch and De Lagardere counters with a good low kick that Djotodia was not able to check. Djotodia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Djotodia ducks under a wild hook from De Lagardere. Djotodia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Lagardere. Djotodia misses with a straight right. De Lagardere moves out of range of the leg kick from Djotodia. Djotodia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Djotodia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Djotodia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Lagardere. Djotodia flicks out a counter leg kick but De Lagardere steps away. De Lagardere walks into a stiff left hand from Djotodia.#T2# De Lagardere has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Lagardere there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD2# Djotodia cracks De Lagardere with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can De Lagardere get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. De Lagardere looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue! This has been an exciting period of action! Djotodia misses with a hook. De Lagardere ducked under it nicely. De Lagardere clobbers Djotodia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. De Lagardere misses with a jab to the body
and Djotodia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#De Lagardere is rocked! De Lagardere keeps the fight on the outside. Djotodia doesn't manage to clinch there - De Lagardere circles away.
Djotodia ducks under a wild hook from De Lagardere. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Lagardere. De Lagardere throws a lazy right hand but Djotodia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. De Lagardere misses with an uppercut. Djotodia saw that one coming. De Lagardere throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Henri De Lagardere. I think De Lagardere has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:29 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:29 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolas Djotodia! Nicolas Djotodia thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 2
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1# Djotodia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berinjela. Berinjela lunges at Djotodia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Djotodia's hand. Djotodia swings and misses with a shot to the body letting Berinjela counter with a right hand. Djotodia tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Berinjela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Berinjela looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Djotodia misses #CL# and Berinjela holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Berinjela lands on the inside with an uppercut. Berinjela works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Djotodia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Berinjela avoids it. Djotodia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Berinjela. Berinjela really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Djotodia tries a body shot but Berinjela blocks it.
Djotodia tries to work over Berinjela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Berinjela scores with an uppercut up the middle. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Berinjela takes a knee to the side of the body. Berinjela on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Berinjela lands a body punch. Berinjela throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Berinjela. #CUT#It looks like Nicolas Djotodia has been cut. Berinjela throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Berinjela lands an elbow that stopped Djotodia in his tracks for a moment. Berinjela blocks a body shot from Djotodia. #T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Djotodia. Djotodia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Berinjela scores with a shot to the side of Djotodia's head. Djotodia missing with knees to the body.
Berinjela blocks an uppercut.
Djotodia blocks a body shot from Berinjela. Djotodia tries to throw a body punch but Berinjela avoids it by throwing Djotodia back against the ropes. Berinjela lands a nice elbow from the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Berinjela.
Djotodia swings wildly with an uppercut but Berinjela uses good head movement to avoid it. Djotodia tries to throw a body punch but Berinjela avoids it by throwing Djotodia back against the ropes. Djotodia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Berinjela pushes off an throws an elbow but Djotodia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Berinjela lands a left hand that snaps the head of Djotodia backwards. Berinjela misses with an elbow over the top. Berinjela lands an elbow just above Djotodia 's eye. Berinjela tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Djotodia's elbow. A quick uppercut on the inside from Berinjela. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Berinjela lands a left hand that snaps the head of Djotodia backwards. Berinjela on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Djotodia takes a shot to the head. #T2# Djotodia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Djotodia swings wildly with an uppercut but Berinjela uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right hand to the side of the head by Berinjela. Berinjela lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Berinjela tries to work over Djotodia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Djotodia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Berinjela lands a hook that snaps the head of Djotodia backwards. Djotodia tries to work over Berinjela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Djotodia missing with knees to the body.
Djotodia tries a body shot but Berinjela blocks it.
Djotodia avoids the elbow strike from Berinjela, against the ropes.
Djotodia has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Berinjela seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Djotodia can turn it around. A hook to the body from Djotodia.
Djotodia scores with a hook to the body. Berinjela lands a right hand. Berinjela lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Djotodia trying to land knees to the body.
Djotodia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Berinjela blocks it with crossed arms. A shot in the inside from Berinjela. Berinjela comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Djotodia pushes Berinjela back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Berinjela dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nicolas Djotodia's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Djotodia throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Berinjela ducks under a wild hook from Djotodia. Berinjela takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nicolas Djotodia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Djotodia closes the distance looking to clinch and Berinjela counters with a nice body shot. Djotodia throws a leg kick and Djotodia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Berinjela on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Djotodia. Djotodia obviously looking to wear him down.
Djotodia misses with a combination
and Berinjela counters with a thumping low kick. Berinjela connects with an inside leg kick. Djotodia tries to clinch but Berinjela moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Berinjela, as that shot connected.
Berinjela looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Berinjela checks a low kick from Djotodia. Berinjela scores with a hook. Djotodia takes a shot right to the bread basket. Berinjela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Djotodia can do to turn this around? 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! Djotodia throws out a loose jab but Berinjela uses good head movement to avoid it. Nicolas Djotodia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1# Djotodia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Berinjela is out of range and Djotodia settles back down. Djotodia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Berinjela is out of range. Berinjela is looking to counter punch. A shot to the liver by Djotodia. Beautiful body shot. Djotodia swings for the body but Berinjela moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Djotodia. Djotodia throws a jab but it's blocked by Berinjela. Berinjela misses with a looping right. Djotodia throws out a counter right but Berinjela avoids it with no problem. Berinjela throws a nice outside leg kick. Berinjela is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A low kick lands for Djotodia.
Berinjela lands a really nice looking cross but Djotodia seems unphased.
Djotodia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Berinjelas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Berinjela ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Djotodia misses with a wild body shot. Djotodia throws a solid leg kick but Berinjela takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Djotodia. A bone on bone clash there as Berinjela blocks the leg kick.
#CL# Berinjela pushes Djotodia up against the ropes in a clinch. Berinjela misses with an elbow over the top.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Djotodia trying to land knees to the body.
Berinjela looks to throw an elbow but misses. Nice elbow from Berinjela. Djotodia takes an elbow to the temple. Djotodia has a couple of punches blocked by Berinjela.
Djotodia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Berinjela working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Djotodia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Djotodia scores with a hook to the body. Berinjela misses with a hook from the clinch. Djotodia leaning against his opponent.
Berinjela tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Berinjela lands a body punch in the clinch. Djotodia can't find room to land a body shot as Berinjela controls the action.
Bruno Berinjela has scored more points in the clinch so far. Djotodia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Djotodia avoids the elbow strike from Berinjela, against the ropes.
Djotodia blocks a body shot from Berinjela. A short right from Berinjela on the inside. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Berinjela lands a right hand that snaps the head of Djotodia backwards. Berinjela blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Berinjela. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Berinjela dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Nicolas Djotodia's cut. That's time! Berinjela'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 Berinjela, right into the meat of the thigh.
Berinjela is looking to slow Djotodia down with leg kicks. Berinjela throws a sloppy head kick and Djotodia moves out of range easily. Djotodia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Djotodia with a body punch. A glancing blow. The crowd cheers as Djotodia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Berinjela doesn't seem phased though. Berinjela lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Berinjela lands a really nice looking cross but Djotodia seems unphased.
A solid leg kick lands there for Berinjela.
Djotodia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Berinjela appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Berinjela is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Djotodia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Berinjela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Djotodia misses with a looping left. Djotodia throws an off balance right hand
and Berinjela counters with a series of strikes. Djotodia will be more careful next time no doubt. Berinjela lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Djotodia lands a jab to the head.
Djotodia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1# Berinjela throws a lazy uppercut
and Djotodia counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Djotodia just misses with a punch to the body.
Berinjela tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Djotodia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Djotodia takes a swing at Berinjela's ribcage but misses. Djotodia throws a leg kick which misses Berinjela's front leg but catches the back leg as Berinjela tries to avoid it. Berinjela keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A combination from Djotodia does no damage. Djotodia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Berinjela counters with a slapping leg kick. Djotodia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL# Berinjela moves into the clinch. Berinjela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berinjela lands a body punch in the clinch. Berinjela lands a body punch in the clinch. Berinjela taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Djotodia takes an elbow to the temple. A head punch blocked on the inside by Berinjela. Berinjela lands an elbow inside. Berinjela lands an elbow just above Djotodia 's eye. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Djotodia takes an elbow to the temple. Djotodia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Berinjela avoids it. Berinjela lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Berinjela lands a right hand. Djotodia misses with a short punch on the inside. Djotodia takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up Nicolas Djotodia's cut even more. Berinjela lands a nice uppercut. Berinjela lands a left hand that snaps the head of Djotodia backwards. A left hand lands to the body for Berinjela.
Berinjela lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Djotodia is rocked! Djotodia takes an elbow to the forehead. Djotodia is still on wobbly legs! Can Berinjela finish him? Berinjela is working Djotodia over against the ropes. Djotodia seems to have recovered his senses. Djotodia takes an elbow to the forehead. Still in the clinch, Berinjela scores with a nice short uppercut. Berinjela gets through Djotodia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short uppercut from Berinjela. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Berinjela lands a shot to the body. Berinjela is holding Djotodia round the back of the neck and unloading with elbows! Boom, boom, boom! 3 big elbows land right to the bridge of the nose and Djotodia goes down! Oh, his nose is a mess! I'm not sure he's going to beat the count... 4,5,6,7,8,9,10. He's done! Berinjela takes it and Djotodia is going to the hospital to get that nose checked out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Bruno Berinjela! A victorious Bruno Berinjela thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
H32
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1# Djotodia throws a push kick but Berinjela slaps the foot to one side. Berinjela blocks the body kick.
Djotodia slips under a jab. Djotodia tries to clinch but Berinjela moves out of range. Berinjela looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Djotodia on the wrong end of a nice hook. Djotodia throws a right hand that misses
letting Berinjela counter with a right hand. An inside leg kick from Berinjela misses. Djotodia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Berinjela throws a leg kick and Djotodia finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Djotodia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Berinjela appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berinjela lands a jab to the head.
Bruno Berinjela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Berinjela throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2# and Djotodia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Djotodia. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Berinjela just misses with a elbow thrown towards Djotodia's brow. Berinjela tries to work over Djotodia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Berinjela gets through Djotodia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Djotodia working aggressively here.
#T1# Djotodia struggles to land a body shot inside as Berinjela controls his hands.
Djotodia tries to land knees in the clinch but Berinjela avoids the damage to the body. Djotodia missing with knees to the body.
Djotodia lands with a short head shot on the inside. Djotodia throws a punch but it's blocked by Berinjela. Djotodia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berinjela tries to throw a body punch but Djotodia avoids it by throwing Berinjela back against the ropes. Berinjela comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Berinjela really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Berinjela pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Djotodia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Berinjela is defending well for now. Djotodia has a couple of punches blocked by Berinjela.
Djotodia misses with a body punch.
Djotodia trying to land knees to the body.
Djotodia misses with some punches.
Djotodia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Djotodia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Djotodia lands a hook that snaps the head of Berinjela backwards. Djotodia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Berinjela lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Berinjela lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Berinjela lands a nice shot to the body. Djotodia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# Berinjela lands an elbow inside that Djotodia shrugs off. Berinjela lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Nicolas Djotodia has been cut. Berinjela digs a right hand underneath Djotodia's ribcage. Djotodia let out a lung full of air as it connected. Djotodia looks winded! Berinjela comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Berinjela blocks an uppercut.
Berinjela lands a hook that snaps the head of Djotodia backwards. Djotodia takes an elbow to the forehead. Djotodia struggles to land a body shot inside as Berinjela controls his hands.
Djotodia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Berinjela comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A nice glancing elbow lands by Berinjela. Berinjela lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Berinjela scores with a nice hook to the head. Berinjela lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Nicolas Djotodia's cut even more. Berinjela lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Berinjela digs a right hand into Djotodia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Djotodia's gas tank. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A short body shot lands from Berinjela as the two fighters clinch.
Berinjela lands a damaging elbow. Berinjela scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Djotodia is rocked! A short right from Berinjela. Djotodia is still on wobbly legs! Can Berinjela finish him? Berinjela lands a nice shot to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Berinjela dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nicolas Djotodia'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# Berinjela thuds his right hand into Djotodia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Djotodia seems to have recovered his senses. A good leg kick by Berinjela. Djotodia misses with a looping left. Djotodia lands a jab to Berinjela's midsection. Djotodia throws a series of punches but Berinjela moves out of range. Djotodia throws a low kick but Berinjela moves out of range easily. Djotodia throws a quick inside leg kick. Berinjela looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Berinjela blocks a head kick by Djotodia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berinjela scores with a sloppy right hand. Djotodia should have avoided that one. Bruno Berinjela is winning the standup battle so far. Berinjela throws a leg kick which misses Djotodia's front leg but catches the back leg as Djotodia tries to avoid it. Berinjela takes a swing at Djotodia's ribcage but misses. Berinjela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Djotodia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A good leg kick by Berinjela. Nicolas Djotodia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1# Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Berinjela!
Berinjela throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Djotodia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Djotodia misses the shot to the body. Djotodia looks to land a body kick but Berinjela moved away. Berinjela half committed to a counter leg kick. Djotodia steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Berinjela. That one must have hurt. Berinjela lands a front kick. Berinjela connects with a jab. Djotodia tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Berinjela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Berinjela tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Djotodia is able to avoid easily. Djotodia on the wrong end of a nice hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Djotodia blocks a low kick nicely.#T2# Djotodia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berinjela sees it coming and avoids it easily. A little feinted left hand from Berinjela on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Berinjela cracks Djotodia with a good jab. Berinjela takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Berinjela works the jab nicely.#ROC#Djotodia is rocked! Djotodia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Berinjela. Berinjela obviously looking to wear him down.
Berinjela connects with a quick right hand that sends Djotodia tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bruno Berinjela! An out of breath Bruno Berinjela thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
H23
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1# #1 chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#1 throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Djotodia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. #1 uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Djotodia. #1 seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. #1 on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #1 looks to land a combination but Djotodia avoids it well. #1 takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Djotodia throws the left hand but #1 avoids the punch easily. #1 misses with a looping left. Djotodia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#1 takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT2#It looks like Sparbot #1 has been cut. Djotodia looks to land a right hand but #1 moved out of range. #1 blocks a head kick by Djotodia.
Djotodia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but #1 checks it well. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. #1 looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Djotodia tries to clinch but #1 is having none of it. #1 ducks down and throws a hook to the body. #1 throws a nice outside leg kick. #1 throws a head kick but Djotodia moves out of range.
#1 misses with a hook. Djotodia ducked under it nicely. Djotodia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1# #1 takes a swing at Djotodia's ribcage but misses. #1 cracks a nice hook into Djotodia's ribs. Djotodia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Djotodia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. #1 throws a hook to the side of Djotodia's head but Djotodia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Djotodia staying out of range there. #1 ducks under a wild hook from Djotodia. Djotodia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#It looks like Nicolas Djotodia has been cut. Djotodia jabs at #1's body. A big right from Djotodia misses. #1 scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. 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! Djotodia throws a body kick that misses and #1 makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. #1 throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Djotodia to counter with a crisp jab. Djotodia misses with a lunging right hand
and #1 counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #1 misses the shot to the body. It seemed like Djotodia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. #1 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2# Djotodia throws a poor cross that misses
enabling #1 to counter with a crisp jab. Nice defenses there by #1. #1 throws a nice inside leg kick. #1 throws a lazy head kick and Djotodia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Djotodia clobbers #1 with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #1 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#1 lands with a good body shot. Nice body kick there by #1.#CL2# #1 gets tackled into the ropes by Djotodia. Djotodia maintains the clinch. #1 has Djotodia pressed against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Djotodia. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. #1 looking to slow down the pace here. Djotodia lands a nice knee to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sparbot #1 dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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# #1 keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Djotodia jabs #1 right on the nose. #1 blinks but takes it well. #1 scores with a one two! Djotodia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Sparbot #1 is winning the standup battle so far. #1 misses with a few strikes there.
#1 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Djotodia moves away. #1 lands with a cross. #1 scores with the left hand. Djotodia knows he should have avoided that one. A low kick from Djotodia is predictable there and #1 counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Djotodia with a nice calf kick. #1 moves away from the strike by Djotodia. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. #1 scores with a nice head shot. A good leg kick by Djotodia. #1 blocks a head kick by Djotodia.
Djotodia loads up on a big right hand but #1 slips the punch. Djotodia throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting #1 counter with a right hand. #1 lands with a nice body punch. Djotodia throws the kick towards the body but #1 avoids it. Nicolas Djotodia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1# #1 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Djotodia was well out of range. Poor timing from #1. #1 with a body punch. A glancing blow. #1 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Djotodia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by #1. #1 works over Djotodia's head and body with a nice combination. Djotodia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Djotodia blocks a head kick by #1.
#1 cracks Djotodia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. #1 sizes up Djotodia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #1 slips under a jab from Djotodia. #1 uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Djotodia has time to react. This has been an exciting period of action! #1 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Djotodia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from #1. Djotodia shrugs it off though. #1 paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. #1 moves out of range of the body kick.#T2# #1 scores with a punch to the head. #1 lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Djotodia at a distance.
A cross from #1 lands. Good leg kick by Djotodia. It looks like #1 has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Djotodia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from #1 finds it's way round the side to connect with Djotodia's head. #ROC#Djotodia is rocked! Sparbot #1 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. #1 connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Djotodia momentarily.
Djotodia is still on wobbly legs! Can #1 finish him? #1 closes the distance and catches Djotodia with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Djotodia is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Djotodia is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Djotodia is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! #1 takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sparbot #1! |
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Event:
H19
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
#R1# Chai throws a head kick but Djotodia moves out of range.
Djotodia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Chai moves out of range of the body kick. Chai swings for the body but Djotodia moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chai checks a leg kick. Djotodia tried to score with a low kick but Chai checks it. Djotodia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Djotodia looks to land a body kick but Chai moved away. Chai now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Djotodia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Djotodia 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 Chai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2# Chai moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Djotodia's face.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Djotodia backwards. Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Djotodia controls his hands.
Chai lands a left hand.
Chai working aggressively here.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1# Djotodia is working Chai over against the ropes. Djotodia can't break the clinch.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch. Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Chai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Chai scores with a shoulder strike. Chai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Djotodia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chai.
Chai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Djotodia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chai.
Djotodia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut. Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Djotodia. Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut. I was talking to Djotodia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Chai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2# Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Djotodia misses with a knee to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside. Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut. Chai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Djotodia lands on the inside with an uppercut. Djotodia swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it. Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Djotodia controls the action.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Djotodia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chai.
Djotodia lands a left hand.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Djotodia controls the action.
Djotodia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Chai blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bigi Boi Chai dominated that round. That's time! Djotodia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Djotodia fakes the leg kick and cracks Chai in the body. Djotodia swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Djotodia misses with the body kick and Chai counters with a straight right hand. Nicolas Djotodia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2# Chai lands a head kick that bluckles Djotodia and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Chai no doubt looking to push for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Nicolas Djotodia has been cut. Djotodia misses with a left hand and Chai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Djotodia's knee momentarily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chai misses with a looping right. Chai misses with a head kick.
A low kick lands for Djotodia.
Jab, jab by Chai - just one landing. Djotodia misses with a shot to the body and before Djotodia has any time to reset, Chai cracks him with a big right hand that drops him face first to the canvas! He's hurt! I don't think he's going to get back up from that one! He's trying but he's doing the chicken dance and has face planted into to ropes, causing the referee to bring this fight to an end! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bigi Boi Chai! During a confident post fight interview, Bigi Boi Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
H15
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
#R1# A jab from Pop misses. Djotodia flicks out a counter leg kick but Pop steps away. Djotodia scores with a jab. Pop cracks Djotodia with a good jab. Pop checks a low kick from Djotodia. Pop 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. Djotodia's corner calls for a 1-2. Djotodia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Pop misses with a hook.#CL# Pop has managed to clinch.
Djotodia managing to block the knees to the body from Pop.
Djotodia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Djotodia scores with a shoulder strike. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Pop just misses with a elbow thrown towards Djotodia's brow. Pop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Djotodia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pop misses with a knee strike.
A short body shot lands from Djotodia as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pop looks to throw an elbow but misses. Pop lands an elbow just above Djotodia 's eye. #T1# Pop throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pop trying to land knees to the body.
Djotodia connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Iggy Pop has been cut. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Pop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Djotodia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Djotodia lands with a short shot to the head. Pop takes a knee to the side of the body. Djotodia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pop tries to throw a body punch but Djotodia avoids it by throwing Pop back against the ropes. Pop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Djotodia dodges an elbow strike from Pop.
Pop keeps control of Djotodia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2# Djotodia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Pop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Pop on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slow jab from Pop misses its intended target. Djotodia lands a head shot.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A solid leg kick lands there for Djotodia.
Pop takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pop dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Pop throws a body punch but Djotodia moves out of range. Djotodia staying out of range there. Djotodia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Pop slips under a jab. Nicolas Djotodia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Pop clinches. Pop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Djotodia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Djotodia lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2# Djotodia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Djotodia throws a jab but it's blocked by Pop. Djotodia avoids the body shot from Pop.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Djotodia dominated that round. The cut man is working on Iggy Pop's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Djotodia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Djotodia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Pop takes a swing at Djotodia's ribcage but misses. Djotodia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch lands to the side of Pop 's head but he takes it in his stride. Djotodia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Djotodia lands with an overhand left. Djotodia misses with a jab to the body
#CL# and Pop moves into the clinch.#KD2# Djotodia breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Pop with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Pop looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Pop get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pop throws a body punch but Djotodia moves out of range. Djotodia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Djotodia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Djotodia. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Djotodia connects with a quick right hand that sends Pop tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nicolas Djotodia! Nicolas Djotodia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
H12
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
#R1# Djotodia throws a jab when Vogels was well out of range. Djotodia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Djotodia throws an overhand right that lands on Vogels's shoulder, as Vogels tries to avoid the shot. Djotodia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Djotodia wants to land a leg kick but Vogels is out of range. A big right from Djotodia misses. Vogels lunges at Djotodia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Djotodia's hand. Djotodia throws out a powerful jab. Vogels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Djotodia throws out the jab. Djotodia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Djotodia tries to work over Vogels's front leg with a kick but Vogels checks it. Vogels throws a looping overhand right but Djotodia ducks down to avoid it. Vogels with the inside leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vogels checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Vogels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Djotodia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vogels moves away. Djotodia lands with an uppercut that bounces Vogels off the ropes and back into range. Vogels lands a jab to the head.
Djotodia fakes the leg kick and cracks Vogels in the body. Djotodia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vogels's head.#T1# Djotodia moves out of range of the strikes. A clash of legs there as Vogels blocks the low kick. It looked like Vogels was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Djotodia. Djotodia scores with the left hand. Vogels knows he should have avoided that one. Djotodia misses with a body kick. Djotodia misses with a hook. Vogels ducked under it nicely. Djotodia defending well as Vogels loads up on a big left hand. Vogels misses with a series of wild punches.
Djotodia throws a jab when Vogels was well out of range. Vogels fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Vogels connects with an inside leg kick. Djotodia blocks the body kick.
Vogels takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Vogels fails to land with a series of punches.
Vogels pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Djotodia! But no joy.#KD2# Djotodia cracks Vogels with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Vogels is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Vogels is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#CUT2#It looks like Nero Vogels has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Vogels thuds a left hand into Djotodia's body. Djotodia misses with a left hand letting Vogels counter with a right hand. #T2# Vogels lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Vogels takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Djotodia misses with a looping left. Vogels circles away from the clinch attempt.
Djotodia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Vogels is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Vogels avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A bone on bone clash there as Djotodia blocks the leg kick.
#CL# Vogels moves into the clinch. Vogels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Djotodia backwards. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Djotodia obliges.#BC# Vogels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Djotodia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vogels can pounce on him.
Vogels swings for the body but Djotodia moves out of range.
Djotodia shapes to counter with a head kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Djotodia. That's going to slow Vogels down. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Vogels blocks a jab. Djotodia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Vogels throws a sloppy head kick and Djotodia moves out of range easily. Vogels slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Nicolas Djotodia should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2. The cut man is working on Nero Vogels's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R2# Djotodia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Vogels is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Djotodia misses with a hook
enabling Vogels to counter with a crisp jab. Vogels looks for the body kick but Djotodia saw that one coming. A punch lands to the side of Vogels 's head but he takes it in his stride. Djotodia misses with a low kick as Vogels jumps back. Djotodia swings widly with a right hand
and Vogels counters with a one-two to the body. Nicolas Djotodia seems to be getting the better of the standup. Djotodia avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Vogels lands with a shot to the body. Vogels misses with a body shot.
Vogels checks a leg kick. Djotodia walks into a stiff left hand from Vogels. Nice defenses there by Vogels. Djotodia lands a leg kick that knocks Vogels off balance momentarily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jab from Djotodia. Vogels with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vogels scores with a decent looking hook. Djotodia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vogels manages to avoid it. Vogels moves out of range as Djotodia strikes.#T1# Djotodia misses with a looping left. Vogels attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Vogels checks a low kick from Djotodia. Djotodia thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vogels if he has to take too many more of those.
Djotodia tries to close the distance and clinch but Vogels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Good leg kick by Vogels. Vogels feints and then cracks Djotodia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Djotodia down. Djotodia throws out a loose jab but Vogels uses good head movement to avoid it. Djotodia walks into a stiff left hand from Vogels. Djotodia throws a body kick that misses. The crowd cheers as Djotodia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vogels doesn't seem phased though. Vogels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Djotodia. Vogels lands a nice shot to the body.
Djotodia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vogels sees it coming and avoids it easily. Vogels misses with an uppercut. Djotodia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Vogels takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A big right from Djotodia misses. Vogels lands a nice leg kick that just misses Djotodia's sensitive parts. #T2# A solid leg kick lands there for Djotodia.
A big left from Djotodia misses. Djotodia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Vogels loads up on a big right hand but Djotodia slips the punch. Djotodia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Vogels pushes Djotodia away with a front kick. Djotodia is breathing heavily. Vogels lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Vogels scores with a jab to the body. A thudding body kick lands there by Vogels!
Vogels connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Djotodia misses with a looping right. Vogels throws a leg kick which misses Djotodia's front leg but catches the back leg as Djotodia tries to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Djotodia moves out of range as Vogels throws a body kick.
You can see that Djotodia has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Djotodia is looking to clinch but Vogels is avoiding it.
Djotodia works the jab nicely. Djotodia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Nero Vogels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Djotodia motions for Vogels to come forward. Djotodia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight! Nero Vogels showed his dominance in that final round. I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 18:19 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 18:19 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 18:19
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolas Djotodia! After the fight, Nicolas Djotodia 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:
H8
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
#R1# Nice uppercut there from Djotodia. Djotodia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A jab from Frewin misses. #CL# Djotodia moves into the clinch. Frewin misses with a hook from the clinch. Djotodia content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Frewin working aggressively here.
Djotodia scores with a nice hook to the head. Frewin throws a punch but it's blocked by Djotodia. Djotodia scores a nice knee to the body.
Djotodia gets through Frewin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A right hook to the body lands for Djotodia.
Frewin looks winded! Djotodia lands a nice knee to the body. A knee to the head by Djotodia.
#CUT#It looks like Chuckie Frewin 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! Nice body punch from Djotodia - that landed with a thud.
#KD# Djotodia has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Frewin to the canvas! Can Frewin beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's going to allow it to continue!#CL# Djotodia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Djotodia lands a nice knee to the body. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Djotodia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #KD# Djotodia breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Frewin with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Frewin looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Frewin get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!#ROC#Frewin is rocked! Frewin leaves his chin hanging out and Djotodia seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Frewin crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicolas Djotodia! After the fight, Nicolas Djotodia 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:
H4
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
#R1# Pop gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Djotodia. Djotodia dips to his left and cracks Pop with an uppercut! Djotodia with a nice calf kick. Djotodia connects with an inside leg kick. Pop throws a looping overhand right but Djotodia ducks down to avoid it. Pop connects with a single shot there. Djotodia throws a leg kick but Pop sees it coming and moves out of range. Nicolas Djotodia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pop misses with a straight right. Djotodia misses with an uppercut. #CL# Pop clinches up against the ropes. Djotodia lands an uppercut. Pop tries to land knees in the clinch but Djotodia avoids the damage to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Pop throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pop with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Djotodia trying to stall but Pop improves his position.
Pop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Djotodia is defending well for now. Pop lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Nicolas Djotodia has been cut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Pop. #BC2# Djotodia breaks from the clinch.
Pop seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1# Pop tries to clinch but Djotodia is having none of it. A slapping body kick lands there for Djotodia. Pop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Djotodia. Djotodia throws a jab when Pop was well out of range. Djotodia cracks Pop with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A nice leg kick from Djotodia, right into the meat of the thigh.
Djotodia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Djotodia throws out a powerful jab. Djotodia throws a body shot but no joy. Pop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Nice defenses there by Pop. Pop blocks a head kick by Djotodia.
Pop avoids a kick to the body.
Djotodia scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Djotodia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Djotodia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2# Djotodia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. As Djotodia tries to get set, Pop tries to push him back and clinch up but Djotodia manages to avoid the attempt. Djotodia is looking to slow Pop down with leg kicks. Djotodia throws a hook but Pop blocks it. Pop tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Djotodia manages to circle out of the way. Djotodia tries to move into range but Pop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Djotodia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Djotodia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Djotodia throws a leg kick that misses. Djotodia avoids the body shot from Pop.
Djotodia throws a nice inside leg kick. Djotodia misses with a head kick.
Pop is looking to counter the offense by Djotodia and move into the clinch. Djotodia throws a head kick but Pop moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Djotodia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Djotodia misses with a low kick as Pop jumps back. Djotodia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pop. Pop wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Nice defenses there by Djotodia. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Djotodia dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nicolas Djotodia's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R2# Pop checks a leg kick. Pop throws a hook but Djotodia avoids it easily. Pop doesn't manage to clinch there - Djotodia circles away.
Djotodia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pop has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Djotodia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Djotodia throws a leg kick but Pop sees it coming and moves out of range. Djotodia misses with a head kick.
Pop is looking to counter the offense by Djotodia and move into the clinch. Djotodia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pop is out of range and Djotodia settles back down. Pop is looking to counter the offense by Djotodia and move into the clinch. Djotodia jabbing away but nothing is landing. Djotodia connects with a single shot there. Djotodia throws a body shot but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pop blocks a jab. Pop blocks a low kick nicely. A low kick lands for Djotodia.
Djotodia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Djotodia. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Djotodia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Iggy Pop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1# Djotodia misses with a leg kick. Nicolas Djotodia seems to be getting the better of the standup. Pop just misses with a punch to the body.
Djotodia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Djotodia throws a leg kick but Pop moved away. Djotodia is looking to slow Pop down with leg kicks. Pop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Pop connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Djotodia momentarily.
Djotodia with the inside leg kick. Djotodia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Djotodia avoids the body shot from Pop.
Djotodia throws a hook but Pop blocks it. Djotodia lands with a good body shot. Djotodia swings for the body but Pop moves out of range.
Pop is looking to clinch. Pop feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Djotodias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! 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! Pop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2# Djotodia misses with a kick to the body #CL# and Pop counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pop. Pop trying to land knees to the body.
Pop working Djotodia over with knees to the body. Pop lands a nice shot to the body. Djotodia is breathing heavily. Pop lands an uppercut. Pop crunches a lovely knee into Djotodia's ribcage. Djotodia has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Pop lands a damaging elbow. Pop gets through Djotodia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Djotodia tries to break free but Pop pushes him back against the ropes. Iggy Pop has scored more points in the clinch so far. Pop pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Djotodia avoiding damage as Pop throws knees to the body.
Pop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Djotodia is defending well for now. Pop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Pop lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Pop landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A body shot lands from Pop.
Pop scores with a shoulder strike. Pop lands an elbow inside.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Iggy Pop. I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 19:19 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 19:19 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 19:19
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
H1
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1# Teagarden loads up on a big right hand but Djotodia slips the punch. Teagarden throws a big shot that misses. Teagarden scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Teagarden throws a big shot that misses. Teagarden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Jab from Teagarden.#CL# Djotodia instigates a clinch. Djotodia lands on the inside with an uppercut. Knees to the body from Djotodia.
Teagarden wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Teagarden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Teagarden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Djotodia lands a shoulder strike. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Djotodia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Teagarden backwards. Djotodia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Teagardens head. Djotodia lands a knee to the head.
Djotodia lands a hook to the side of the head. Teagarden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Djotodia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Djotodia lands a nice knee to the body. Djotodia's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1# Teagarden is trying to break the clinch but Djotodia is controlling him. Djotodia landing knees to the head.
#BC2# Teagarden breaks from the clinch.
#KD# Djotodia scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Teagarden beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#ROC#Teagarden is rocked! Djotodia defending well as Teagarden loads up on a big left hand. Teagarden is still on wobbly legs! Can Djotodia finish him? Djotodia blocks a low kick nicely. Teagarden seems to have recovered his senses. We've been informed that Teagarden has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Djotodia throws a nice inside leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Djotodia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL# Djotodia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Teagarden is trying to break the clinch but Djotodia is controlling him. Djotodia cracks Teagarden with a nice body shot.#BC2# Teagarden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Djotodia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teagarden sees it coming and avoids it easily. Djotodia throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Teagarden crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nicolas Djotodia! Nicolas Djotodia 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:
DC 35: Nyla vs Niaz
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1# Djotodia throws a head kick but Marku moves out of range.
#KD2# Djotodia lands a big head kick that sends Marku tumbling to the mat! Djotodia takes a step backwards and waves Marku back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Bardhal Marku has been cut.#CL2# Djotodia clinches with his opponent.
Djotodia utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Djotodia missing with knees to the body.
Djotodia landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marku wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Knees to the body from Djotodia.
A short right from Djotodia. Marku throws a head punch that misses. Marku misses with some punches.
Marku misses with the head strike.
Djotodia landing knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Djotodia as Marku tries to tie him up. Djotodia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marku backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Marku. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Djotodia obliges. Djotodia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Marku is rocked!#T1# Knees to the body from Djotodia.
Oh Marku is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Marku is breathing heavily. Djotodia working the clinch nicely. Marku is working for position but Djotodia cracks him with a big knee to the head! Marku crumples up against the cage and Djotodia lands two more shots before the ref can save Marku! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Nicolas Djotodia! Nicolas Djotodia 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:
RISE 144
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Djotodia has Ogunwande Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Djotodia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ogunwande Jr backwards. Djotodia misses with a knee to the head. Ogunwande Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Ogunwande Jr can't get the takedown.
A short uppercut from Djotodia. Djotodia tries to land knees in the clinch but Ogunwande Jr avoids the damage to the body. Djotodia misses with a hook from the clinch. Djotodia prevents Ogunwande Jr from breaking the clinch. Djotodia crunches a lovely knee into Ogunwande Jr's ribcage.#KD# Djotodia drops Ogunwande Jr with a big knee straight up the middle! Ogunwande Jr is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT#It looks like David Ogunwande Jr has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Djotodia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Djotodia circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Ogunwande Jr drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Djotodia follows Ogunwande Jr to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolas Djotodia! Nicolas Djotodia 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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