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Event:
NYF 102: Carter vs Babcock III
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Tawake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackwater manages to avoid it.
Tawake lands a jab.
Blackwater misses with a kick to the body.
Tawake tries to clinch up.
Some bone on bone action there as Blackwater checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tawake's corner calls for a 1-2. Tawake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tawake looks to land a left hand but Blackwater moved out of range nicely.
Tawake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blackwater under the eye.
Blackwater is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tawake.
Blackwater looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blackwater circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Tawake does no damage.
Blackwater throwing a counter right hand but Tawake manages to avoid it.
Blackwater misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tawake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tawake. Blackwater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackwater tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tawake defends well and Blackwater ends up having to push Tawake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Tawake is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Blackwater is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tawake is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenz Blackwater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Tawake.
Blackwater blocks an uppercut.
Tawake lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blackwater jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tawake walks away with a smile on his face. Blackwater gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Tawake as he connects with a hook.
Blackwater swats away the attempt to clinch by Tawake.
A jab from Tawake does it's job there.
Tawake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tawake connects with a jab.
Tawake cracks Blackwater with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blackwater misses with a looping right.#T2#
Tawake misses with a hook. Blackwater ducked under it nicely.
Tawake throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tawake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blackwater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blackwater takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tawake keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tawake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Isoa Tawake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice combination there by Blackwater.
Blackwater shoots in but Tawake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tawake connects with an inside leg kick.
Tawake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blackwater swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Isoa Tawake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tawake lands with an overhand left.
Blackwater takes one on the button.
Tawake scores with a head kick. Blackwater tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice sprawl there from Tawake as Blackwater shoots in.#T3#
Blackwater looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tawake throws a combination. Blackwater tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tawake has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blackwater throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tawake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blackwater on the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tawake.
Blackwater pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Tawake misses.
Blackwater fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blackwater fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Tawake moves into the clinch.#BC#
Blackwater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blackwater misses with a straight left. #T4#
Blackwater needs to keep his hands up - Tawake had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Blackwater. Those never looked like landing.
A cross from Tawake lands.#CL2#
Blackwater gets tackled into the cage by Tawake. Tawake maintains the clinch.
Tawake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blackwater's defenses.
Tawake tries to throw a body punch but Blackwater avoids it by throwing Tawake back against the cage.
Tawake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tawake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tawake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tawake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blackwater.
Blackwater dodges an elbow strike from Tawake.
A short right from Tawake on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tawake misses with an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake dominated that round.
That's time! Blackwater's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Tawake moves into the clinch.
Blackwater blocks an elbow strike.
Tawake prevents the takedown attempt.
Blackwater is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tawake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackwater's elbow.
Tawake lands an elbow that stopped Blackwater in his tracks for a moment.
Tawake trying to land knees to the body.
Blackwater takes an elbow to the temple.
Tawake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Blackwater's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tawake pushes off an throws an elbow but Blackwater leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tawake lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawake misses with an elbow strike.
Tawake throws an elbow but it misses.
Blackwater avoids a wild elbow strike from Tawake.
Tawake effectively controlling the action here.
Isoa Tawake seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blackwater tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
Tawake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blackwater is defending well for now.
Blackwater dodges an elbow strike from Tawake.
#TD#
Blackwater ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blackwater no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Blackwater is trying to keep Tawake in close.
Tawake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tawake prevents Blackwater from getting back to his feet.
Blackwater looking to control.
Blackwater wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Blackwater wants to sweep here but Tawake controlling him for the moment. #T2#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tawake wants to get up but he can't break Blackwater's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Tawake takes the fight into the clinch.
Blackwater blocks the elbow strike.
Tawake misses with a body punch.
Blackwater wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenz Blackwater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tawake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tawake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blackwater drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tawake pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tawake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Blackwater lands a front kick.
Tawake scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tawake feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blackwaters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blackwater fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tawake avoids it really well and circles away.
Blackwater takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blackwater throws a shot from downtown. Tawake moves away and avoids it.
Blackwater loads up on a big right hand but Tawake slips the punch.
Tawake doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blackwater throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tawake throws a hook to the side of Blackwater's head but Blackwater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blackwater takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
Tawake misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Blackwater counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tawake!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackwater is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB#
Blackwater thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tawake pushes Blackwater away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Blackwater gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Blackwater working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tawake felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Blackwater lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Blackwater with a nice cross.
A low kick lands for Tawake.
Blackwater lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tawake.
Nice uppercut there from Tawake.
Tawake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tawake attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blackwater takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lorenz Blackwater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tawake tries to bum rush Blackwater with a series of wild strikes but Blackwater uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blackwater fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tawake just manages to avoid it.
Blackwater shoots for a double leg takedown but Tawake sprawls well. He's pushed Blackwater's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tawake unleashes a big counter combination but Blackwater bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tawake throws a series of punches but Blackwater avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot by Tawake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackwater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tawake lands a jab to the head.
Tawake lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blackwater will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Blackwater takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Tawake takes the fight into the clinch.
Tawake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blackwater is trying to drag Tawake to the mat but Tawake just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tawake is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenz Blackwater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tawake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tawake pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tawake is pressed up against the cage. Blackwater has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tawake down to the mat. Tawake avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tawake moves out of range as Blackwater strikes.
Blackwater gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tawake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackwater.
Tawake stalks Blackwater and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blackwater's face. Blackwater staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Blackwater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Tawake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Tawake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tawake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Blackwater manages to break the clinch.
Blackwater digs a good hook to Tawake's body.
Tawake throws a leg kick which misses Blackwater's front leg but catches the back leg as Blackwater tries to avoid it.
Tawake takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blackwater misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Tawake lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blackwater doesn't seem phased though.
Tawake throws a head kick that misses.
Blackwater ducks under a wild hook from Tawake.
Tawake throws a nice head kick!
Tawake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab by Tawake.#T3#
Tawake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tawake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tawake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackwater circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blackwater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tawake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blackwater takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blackwater gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tawake lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tawake throws a series of strikes that have Blackwater backpedaling.
Blackwater looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Blackwater shoots in and bounces Tawake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tawake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Isoa Tawake is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Blackwater looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Blackwater drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tawake dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Tawake stopping the sweep attempt from Blackwater.
Tawake wants to get up but he can't break Blackwater's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Blackwater wants to control the position but Tawake says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Blackwater is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isoa Tawake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tawake winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isoa Tawake!
In his post fight interview, Isoa Tawake started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 55
Date: Jan 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Tawake closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brewer counters with a good low kick that Tawake was not able to check.
Brewer lands with a good body shot.
A left and a right from Tawake both land. Nice combination.
Tawake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tawake thows a leg kick but Brewer checks it
and Brewer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tawake lands a head shot.
Brewer misses with a low kick.
A big left from Brewer misses.
Brewer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brewer dodges the punch combination from Tawake.
Brewer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab from Brewer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tawake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brewer was well out of range. Poor timing from Tawake.
Tawake paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Tawake closes the distance and clinches.
Brewer can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Tawake misses with an elbow over the top.
Brewer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tawake pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tawake. #BC2#
Brewer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tawake thows a leg kick but Brewer checks it
enabling Brewer to counter with a crisp jab.
Tawake just misses with a punch to the body.
Tawake misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Tawake's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brewer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tawake lands the left hand.
Brewer just misses with a punch to the body.
Tawake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tawake with a nice calf kick.
Tawake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Tawake. Those never looked like landing.
Brewer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brewer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tawake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brewer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tawake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Brewer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tawake throws out the jab.
Brewer misses with a low kick as Tawake jumps back.
Tawake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brewer.
Tawake misses with a double jab
and Brewer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tawake moves to clinch but Brewer breaks away
and Brewer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tawake thinking.
Tawake throws a poor cross that misses
and Brewer counters with an outside leg kick.
Tawake pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brewer back to the cage. Tawake follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tawake slips under a jab from Brewer.
Tawake swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brewer counters with a straight right hand.
Brewer looks to land a right hand but Tawake moved out of range.
Tawake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tawake swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brewer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tawake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tawake swings widly with a right hand
and Brewer counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Brewer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tawake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brewer.
Tawake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brewer can pounce on him.
#CL#
Tawake has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Brewer breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Tawake misses.
Brewer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brewer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A big right from Tawake misses.
Donk. Tawake catches Brewer right on the button with a cross.
Brewer scores with a decent looking hook.
Tawake swings widly with a right hand
and Brewer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tawake's knee momentarily.
Brewer cracks Tawake with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tawake wants to clinch but Brewer slips to the side
and Brewer counters with a nice uppercut.
Tawake misses with a head kick.
Isoa Tawake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brewer checks a leg kick.
Tawake takes a swing at Brewer's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Brewer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tawake lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tawake misses with a lunging right hand
and Brewer counters with a leg kick.
Brewer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tawake throws out the jab.
Tawake throws a shot from downtown. Brewer moves away and avoids it.
Tawake throws a shot from downtown. Brewer moves away and avoids it.
Brewer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tawake scores with a nice right hand.
Tawake stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tawake avoids the head kick by Brewer.
#CL#
Tawake clinches up with Brewer and pushes him back against the cage.
Tawake scores with a shot to the side of Brewer's head. #BC2#
Brewer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tawake takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brewer misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brewer looks to land a left hand but Tawake moved out of range nicely.
Brewer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tawake.
Tawake feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brewers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brewer is looking to score with low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tawake misses with an uppercut. Brewer saw that one coming.
Tawake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tawake misses with a hook. Brewer ducked under it nicely.
Tawake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brewer.
A little jabbing left from Brewer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brewer looks to land a left hand but Tawake moved out of range nicely.
Brewer lands with a straight right. Tawake didn't see that one coming.
Tawake is looking to chop away at Brewer's legs.
Brewer tries a quick counter leg kick but Tawake is wise to it.#CL#
Tawake rushes Brewer and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Brewer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tawake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tawake throws a right hand that Brewer ducks under and follows up with a left that Brewer also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Brewer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brewer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer blocks a jab.
Tawake moves out of range as Brewer strikes.
Isoa Tawake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brewer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brewer misses with a body shot.
Tawake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tawake backing away here, and Brewer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A combination from Brewer does no damage. #T1#
Tawake lands a two punch combo.
Brewer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brewer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brewer misses with a body punch
and Brewer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tawake tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brewer! But no joy.
Tawake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brewer.
Brewer moves out of range of the strikes.
Tawake tries to clinch up
and Brewer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Tawake finds it's way through Brewer's defenses.
Brewer ducks right into an uppercut from Tawake.
Tawake avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tawake connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tawake wants to clinch.#T2#
Brewer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tawake moves to clinch but Brewer breaks away
and Brewer counters with a straight right hand.
Tawake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tawake ducks under a wild hook from Brewer.
Brewer throws a good cross that connects.
Tawake throws a series of punches but Brewer moves out of range.
Tawake just misses with a punch to the body.
Brewer throws a body shot but no joy.
Tawake swings widly with a right hand
and Brewer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brewer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tawake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brewer feints and then cracks Tawake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tawake down.
No joy there for Tawake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T3#
Tawake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tawake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brewer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Isoa Tawake is winning the standup battle so far.
Tawake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brewer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tawake.
Tawake jabs Brewer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brewer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brewer throws a head kick that misses.
Brewer throws a jab but it's blocked by Tawake.
Brewer misses with a body shot.
Tawake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tawake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tawake throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Brewer counter with a right hand.
Brewer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tawake throws a jab when Brewer was well out of range.
Tawake backing away here, and Brewer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tawake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brewer with the inside leg kick.
Tawake misses with a double jab
and Brewer counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brewer moves away from the strike by Tawake. #CL#
Tawake fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brewer, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Brewer breaks the clinch.
Brewer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tawake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tawake there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tawake smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brewer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tawake looks to land a combination but Brewer avoids it well.
Brewer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tawake throws a leg kick which misses Brewer's front leg but catches the back leg as Brewer tries to avoid it.
Tawake thuds a left hand into Brewer's body.
Tawake throws a body shot but no joy.
Tawake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brewer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tawake in his tracks.
Brewer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tawake moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Isoa Tawake will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tawake throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brewer feints a counter leg kick.
A punch combination from Brewer misses.
Brewer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brewer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tawake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tawake tries to clinch there but Brewer circles away.
Tawake throws a big shot that misses.
Brewer is looking to chop away at Tawake's legs.
Tawake throws a big counter combination but Brewer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brewer with a nice calf kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tawake.
Tawake throws a nice looking combination but Brewer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer connects with a solid leg kick.
Brewer misses with a looping left.
Tawake throws a poor cross that misses
and Brewer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tawake with a jab.
Tawake pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tawake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brewer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brewer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brewer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Tawake misses with a wild body shot.
Tawake fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brewer. Tawake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tawake lands a right hook to the body.
Tawake wants to clinch
letting Brewer counter with a right hand.
Brewer tried to score with a low kick but Tawake checks it.
Brewer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tawake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tawake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tawake is looking to clinch.
Tawake throws a push kick but Brewer slaps the foot to one side.
Tawake throws a lazy uppercut
and Brewer counters with a low kick, right behind Tawake 's knee.
Tawake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brewer.
A little jabbing left from Brewer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tawake takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tawake throws a right hand that misses
and Brewer counters with a stiff right hand.
Tawake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Tawake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tawake misses with a hook
and Brewer counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tawake connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brewer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brewer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tawake. That did some damage!
Brewer slips a jab from Tawake.
Tawake misses with a straight left. #CL#
Tawake gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Brewer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leroy Brewer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tawake throws an off balance right hand
and Brewer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tawake.
Tawake looks to clinch
and Brewer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tawake moves out of range of the body kick.
Tawake is looking to counter punch.
Tawake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tawake looks to throw the jab but Brewer is out of range.
Brewer slips under a jab.#T3#
Tawake tries to clinch but Brewer moves out of range.
Tawake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brewer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tawake scores with a leg kick.
Tawake throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brewer's head.
Tawake throws a nice looking combination but Brewer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tawake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tawake throws a nice head kick!
Tawake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tawake lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brewer swings for the body but Tawake moves out of range.
Tawake lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good shot there by Brewer.#CUT2#It looks like Isoa Tawake has been cut.
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!
Tawake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#KD2#
Brewer lands a big right hand that sends Tawake crashing to the mat! Brewer stays standing though and waves Tawake back to his feet!#T4#
Brewer misses with an uppercut. Tawake saw that one coming.
Isoa Tawake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tawake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brewer misses with a looping left.
Tawake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brewer lands with a nice body punch.
Brewer with a nice calf kick.
Brewer throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tawake.
Tawake fails with an attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Brewer misses
and Brewer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brewer throws a body punch but Tawake moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Tawake as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brewer misses with a hook. Tawake ducked under it nicely.
Tawake scores with a jab.
Brewer lands a lovely overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leroy Brewer.
I think Tawake 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isoa Tawake!
Isoa Tawake bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
NYF 96: Carter vs River II
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Tawake with a nice cross.
Tawake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tawake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tawake tries to clinch up.
Tawake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Westen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Westen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tawake.
Westen misses with an uppercut. Tawake saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Tawake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tawake is looking to clinch but Westen is avoiding it.
Tawake misses the shot to the body.
Westen scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Isoa Tawake has been cut.
Tawake throws a front kick that sends Westen stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westen misses with a wild body shot.
Tawake throws a leg kick
and Westen counters with a nice leg kick.
Westen moves out of range of the strikes.
Westen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Tawake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tawake lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Westen at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Tawake.
Westen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Westen throws a hook to the side of Tawake's head but Tawake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Westen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Westen throws a jab but it's blocked by Tawake.
Tawake throws a series of punches but Westen avoids them all with ease.
We've been told by Tawake's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Westen throws a looping overhand right but Tawake ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Tawake.
Westen throws a lazy right hand but Tawake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tawake tries to clinch there but Westen circles away.
Westen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Westen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tawake wants to clinch up but Westen keeps it at a distance.
Westen ducks under a wild hook from Tawake.
Westen tries to clinch but Tawake is having none of it.
Westen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Tawake catches Westen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Tawake.
Westen looks to land a left hand but Tawake moved out of range nicely.
Westen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tawake throws out the jab.
Westen blocks a jab.
Westen avoids the body shot from Tawake.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Westen! But no joy.
Westen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tawake misses with a looping left.
Westen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Westen misses.
Tawake throws a right and a left that Westen avoids nicely.
Tawake slips under a jab from Westen.
Tawake scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Westen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tawake.
Tawake lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Westen at a distance.
#T3#
Tawake throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tawake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Tawake misses the target.
Westen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Westen misses with a wild combination.
Tawake moves out of range as Westen strikes.
Tawake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Westen defending well as Tawake loads up on a big left hand.
Westen moves out of range as Tawake throws a body kick.
Tawake jabs at Westen's body.
Tawake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tawake lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Westen misses with a wild body shot.
Westen scores with a hook to the body. Tawake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tawake slips a straight right by Westen.
Westen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T4#
Tawake turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Tawake there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westen misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tawake throws a hook to the side of Westen's head but Westen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Tawake tenderised Westen's leg. Westen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Westen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tawake moves out of range of the body kick.
Tawake scores with a punch to the head.
Tawake lands a nice shot to the body.
Tawake tries to bum rush Westen with a series of wild strikes but Westen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tawake throws a body shot but no joy.
Westen throws out a counter right but Tawake avoids it with no problem.
Tawake works Westen's body with a nice hook.
Westen misses with a straight left. #CL#
Tawake takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Westen fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isoa Tawake's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Westen throws a shot from downtown. Tawake moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Westen.
Tawake misses with a straight left.
Westen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tawake throws a chopping leg kick but Westen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tawake misses with a lunging right hand
letting Westen counter with a right hand.
Tawake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Westen.
Tawake misses with a wild combination.
Westen misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Tawake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Westen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tawake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawake scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tawake misses the shot to the body.
Westen throws out a counter right but Tawake avoids it with no problem.
Tawake throws a hook but Westen avoids it easily.
Tawake throws a body punch but Westen moves out of range.
Tawake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Westen.#T1#
Tawake is looking to clinch.
Westen throws a front kick that sends Tawake stumbling back into the cage.
Westen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Westen throws a looping overhand right but Tawake ducks down to avoid it.
Tawake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Westen can do to turn this around?
Westen misses with an uppercut. Tawake saw that one coming.
Donk. Westen catches Tawake right on the button with a cross.
Isoa Tawake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Westen misses with a looping right.
Tawake throws a lazy right hand but Westen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Westen misses with a hook.
Tawake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Tawake closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westen.
Tawake taking a breather.
Westen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tawake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tawake misses with a body punch.
Westen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Tawake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westen misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tawake just misses with a elbow thrown towards Westen's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Westen scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tawake throws an elbow but misses.
Westen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tawake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Westen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tawake lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Westen.
Westen has a couple of punches blocked by Tawake.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Westen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tawake.
Westen lands an uppercut.
Westen blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Westen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tawake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Westen blocks it with crossed arms.
Tawake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tawake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tawake.
Westen blocking some punches.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Westen.
Tawake missing with knees to the body.
Tawake throws a knee to the head but misses.
Westen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tawake backwards.
Tawake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Westen lands a nice shot to the body.
Westen working aggressively here.
Westen misses with some punches.
Westen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Westen.
Tawake misses with a punch on the inside.
Westen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tawake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Westen's defenses.
A nice left hand lands by Westen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Westen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tawake throws an elbow but it misses.
Westen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tawake backwards.
Westen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Westen scores with a shot to the side of Tawake's head. #ROC2#Tawake is rocked!#T4#
Westen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh Tawake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Westen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tawake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Westen.
Westen lands a body punch.
A short right from Westen on the inside.
Westen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Westen creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tawake with a big uppercut! Tawake tries to clinch up but Westen pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tawake to the mat! Tawake covers up and Westen unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Braun Westen!
An out of breath Braun Westen 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:
NYF Fight Night 48
Date: Nov 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Tawake fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Decker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tawake throws a head kick that half lands.
Isoa Tawake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tawake scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Tawake closes the distance and pushes Decker back into the cage.
Decker blocks the elbow strike.
Tawake pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Decker manages to break the clinch.
Decker throws a right and a left that Tawake avoids nicely.
A quick step to the side and Tawake tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tawake scores with a jab to the head.
Decker looks to score with a jab to the body but Tawake is just out of range.
Tawake misses with an uppercut
and Decker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tawake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Tawake gets a clinch.
Decker has Tawake pushed against the cage.
Decker has Tawake pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Decker's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Decker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Decker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Decker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Decker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Decker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've been told by Tawake's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tawake lands a head shot.
That kick from Tawake tenderised Decker's leg. Decker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tawake scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tawake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tawake jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Decker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Decker checks a low kick from Tawake.
Tawake lands with an uppercut that bounces Decker off the cage and back into range.
Tawake scores with a one two! Decker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Decker slips a jab and a cross from Tawake.
#T2#
Decker throws a right hand that Tawake ducks under and follows up with a left that Tawake also avoids with ease.
Decker connects with a single shot there.
Tawake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Decker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decker looks to land a right hand but Tawake moved out of range.
Tawake scores with a nice right hand.
Decker slips under a jab from Tawake.
Tawake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Decker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tawake misses with a wild combination.
Decker ducks under a wild hook from Tawake.
Decker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tawake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tawake connects with a good right hand that stumbles Decker. Decker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tawake lands an overhand right.#T3#
Tawake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Decker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tawake is out of range and Decker settles back down.
Tawake darts in trying to clinch
and Decker counters with an inside leg kick.
Tawake staying out of range there.
Tawake throws a body shot but no joy.
Tawake lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tawake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tawake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tawake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Decker counters with a straight right hand.
Decker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tawake finds it's way round the side to connect with Decker's head.
Tawake feints a jab promting Decker to slip. Tawake then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Decker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tawake throws a lazy right hand but Decker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Decker misses.#T4#
Tawake misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Decker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tawake is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Decker misses with a low kick.
Tawake doesn't manage to clinch there - Decker circles away.
A nice side step and Decker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Decker moves out of range of the strikes.
Tawake walks into a jab.
Tawake misses the shot to the body.
Decker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tawake misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tawake fakes the leg kick and cracks Decker in the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Decker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Decker throws a lazy head kick
and Tawake finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Decker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tawake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Decker can do to turn this around?
Decker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tawake tries to clinch but Decker moves out of range.
Decker throws a leg kick but Tawake moved away.
Tawake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tawake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tawake moves in looking to clinch but Decker pushes him off.
Decker ducks under a wild hook from Tawake.
Decker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawake misses with a looping left.
Decker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decker connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Tawake has Decker up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tawake.
Decker stalling in the clinch but Tawake improves position. #T1#
Tawake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Decker breaks from the clinch.
Decker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick from Tawake misses.
Tawake misses with a head kick.
Decker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Isoa Tawake has been cut.
Decker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tawake has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A slow jab from Tawake misses its intended target.
Decker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Isoa Tawake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tawake looks to clinch
and Decker counters with a stiff right hand.
Decker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tawake to score with a decent uppercut.
Tawake throws a nice looking combination but Decker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tawake backing away here, and Decker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Decker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tawake can pounce on him.
Tawake throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD2#
and Decker counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tawake! Decker lets Tawake back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Tawake is rocked!
Tawake moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Tawake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Tawake misses with an uppercut
and Decker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tawake fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Tawake backs off Decker throws a huge counter combo but Tawake manages to avoid it all.
Tawake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Decker.
Tawake's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tawake duly obliges.
Tawake seems to have got his legs back now.
Tawake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tawake!
Nice defenses there by Decker.
Decker throws out a counter right but Tawake avoids it with no problem.
Tawake throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Decker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tawake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Decker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tawake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
No joy there for Tawake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Decker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tawake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Decker throws a shot from downtown. Tawake moves away and avoids it.
Decker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Decker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Decker ducks under a wild hook from Tawake.
Decker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Decker throws a lazy uppercut
and Tawake counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Tawake.
Tawake wants to clinch.
Tawake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Tawake as he connects with a hook.
Decker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tawake jabs at Decker's body.
Tawake throws a series of punches but Decker moves out of range.
Tawake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tawake throws the left hand but Decker avoids the punch easily.
Decker flicks out a counter leg kick but Tawake steps away.
Tawake scores with a hook.
Decker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Decker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decker defending well as Tawake loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tawake scores with the left hand. Decker knows he should have avoided that one.
Tawake throws a right hand that Decker ducks under and follows up with a left that Decker also avoids with ease.
Decker misses with an uppercut.
Decker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Isoa Tawake'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Tawake thuds his right hand into Decker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tawake clobbers Decker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Tawake misses.
Tawake ducks under a wild hook from Decker.
Isoa Tawake is winning the standup battle so far.
Decker keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Decker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tawake connects with a crisp jab.
Tawake tries to bum rush Decker with a series of wild strikes but Decker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tawake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tawake throws an overhand right that lands on Decker's shoulder, as Decker tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Decker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawake lands a lovely overhand right.
Decker pushes Tawake away with a front kick.
Decker misses with a looping right.
Tawake looks to throw a body kick
and Decker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Tawake scores with a nice right hand.
Decker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Decker throws out a counter right but Tawake avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot lands for Tawake.
Tawake fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Decker checks it well.
Decker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tawake. Tawake obviously looking to wear him down.
Tawake scores with a decent looking hook.
Tawake scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Decker misses with a low kick.
Tawake wants to clinch.
It seemed like Decker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Tawake goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tawake throws a wild body kick that Decker sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Decker! But no joy.
Decker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tawake.
Decker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tawake misses with a two punch combination.
Tawake loads up on a big right hand but Decker slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Tawake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tawake moves in looking to clinch but Decker pushes him off.
Good standup being displayed there by Tawake as he connects with a hook.
Decker swats away the attempt to clinch by Tawake.
Tawake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Decker counters with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Tawake.
Decker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Decker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Decker dodges the punch combination from Tawake.
Decker dodges the punch combination from Tawake.
Tawake catches Decker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Decker throws a chopping leg kick but Tawake manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tawake scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tawake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Decker.
Jab, jab by Tawake - just one landing.
Tawake moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tawake misses with a looping left.#T4#
Tawake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Decker.
Isoa Tawake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tawake doesn't manage to clinch there - Decker circles away.
Tawake throws a lazy uppercut
and Decker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tawake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Decker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Tawake.
Tawake misses with a combination
and Decker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tawake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tawake throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD2#
and Decker counters with a nice right hand that sends Tawake toppling to the canvas! Tawake scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Decker finish him?!
Lucca Decker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tawake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isoa Tawake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tawake has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isoa Tawake!
Isoa Tawake 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:
OKFC - Tests
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Tawake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Tawake misses its intended target.
Tawake throws a body shot but no joy.
Tawake connects with a looping right hand.
Porfirigo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Porfirigo fails with a takedown attempt.
Tawake pivots, looking for a leg kick but Porfirigo is out of range and Tawake settles back down.
We've been told by Tawake's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tawake throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Porfirigo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tawake!
Tawake wants to get back to his feet but Porfirigo drags him back down.
Porfirigo trying to control the position but Tawake is working away. #T1#
Tawake is pushing Porfirigo's head away, looking to escape. Porfirigo manages to hold on to the position though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Porfirigo trying to control the action but Tawake is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Porfirigo keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Porfirigo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Isoa Tawake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Porfirigo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Porfirigo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tawake.
Porfirigo slips a jab and a cross from Tawake.
Tawake feints and then cracks Porfirigo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Porfirigo down.
Tawake throws a series of punches but Porfirigo avoids them all with ease.
Porfirigo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Porfirigo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tawake tries to avoid it but Porfirigo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tawake to the ground. Tawake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tawake fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Tawake pushes Porfirigo up against the cage in a clinch.
Tawake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Porfirigo.
Tawake lands a left hand.
Tawake wants to stall.
Tawake looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tawake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Porfirigo avoids it.
Porfirigo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tawake is defending well.
Isoa Tawake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayaen Porfirigo.#T3#
Tawake lands an elbow that stopped Porfirigo in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Tayaen Porfirigo has been cut.
Porfirigo tries to score a body lock takedown but Tawake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Porfirigo jumps guard but Tawake stands there with Porfirigo around his waist. Porfirigo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tawake lands a damaging elbow.
Tawake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tawake throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Porfirigo avoids a wild elbow strike from Tawake.#TD2#
Porfirigo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Porfirigo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Porfirigo is trying to work for a kimura but Tawake is defending well.
Tawake wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Tawake is staying active underneath Porfirigo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Porfirigo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tawake is just riding it out for now. Porfirigo eventually gives up the hold.
Tawake is trying to stand back up but Porfirigo is controlling him
Tawake trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tayaen Porfirigo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tawake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tawake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tawake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tawake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tawake just misses with a punch to the body.
Porfirigo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tawake throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Porfirigo on the side of the head.
Tawake throws a looping overhand right but Porfirigo ducks down to avoid it.
Tawake tries to clinch up
and Porfirigo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawake throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Porfirigo counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes there by Porfirigo.
Porfirigo trying to control the action but Tawake is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Porfirigo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tawake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tawake is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Porfirigo is controlling him well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Porfirigo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tayaen Porfirigo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Porfirigo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tawake tries to clinch up.
Tawake tests Porfirigo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tawake throws a right hand that Porfirigo ducks under and follows up with a left that Porfirigo also avoids with ease.
Tawake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Porfirigo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tawake. #TD2#
Porfirigo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Tawake is trying to stand up here but Porfirigo is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Porfirigo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tawake looks like he's trying to stand up.
Porfirigo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tawake keeps working.
Tawake pushes Porfirigo off but Porfirigo dives into side control.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tawake wants to get back to his feet.
Porfirigo lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Porfirigo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Porfirigo in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tawake tries to escape but Porfirigo is in control.
Porfirigo wants to control but Tawake is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tayaen Porfirigo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tayaen Porfirigo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tawake uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Porfirigo has time to react.
Tawake throws a head kick that misses
and Porfirigo counters with a nice uppercut.
Tawake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Isoa Tawake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tawake throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Porfirigo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tawake!
Tawake pushes Porfirigo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Porfirigo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU2#
Porfirigo stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Tawake.
Tawake is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tawake misses with a straight left. #T1#
Tawake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Porfirigo slips under a jab.
Porfirigo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tawake connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Porfirigo momentarily.
Porfirigo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Porfirigo blocks a head kick by Tawake.
Tawake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Porfirigo circles away quickly and effectively.
Tawake looks to land a combination. Porfirigo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tawake misses with the combination.
Tawake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tawake throws a sloppy head kick and Porfirigo moves out of range easily.
Isoa Tawake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tawake tries to clinch up but Porfirigo circles away and keeps his distance.
Porfirigo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Porfirigo closes the distance and clinches up with Tawake, looking for a takedown. Porfirigo pushes Tawake against the cage but Tawake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Porfirigo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tawake defends it nicely.
Isoa Tawake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayaen Porfirigo.#T2#
Porfirigo shoots for a double leg takedown but Tawake sprawls well. He's pushed Porfirigo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Porfirigo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tawake manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Porfirigo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Porfirigo blocks an elbow strike.
Tawake misses with an elbow over the top.
Porfirigo managing to block the knees to the body from Tawake.
Tawake trying to land knees to the body.
Tawake lands a nice elbow.
Porfirigo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tawake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tawake trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Tawake trying to land knees to the body.
Tawake lands a shot to the body.#TD2#
Porfirigo has Tawake pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Porfirigo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tawake tumbling to the mat - Porfirigo dives into Tawake's guard.
Tawake is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Porfirigo dives into side control.
#REVR#
Tawake is not content to let Porfirigo control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Porfirigo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4#
Tawake wants to clinch up but Porfirigo keeps it at a distance.
Porfirigo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tawake.
Porfirigo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tawake lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Porfirigo shoots for a double leg takedown but Tawake sprawls well. He's pushed Porfirigo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tawake lands the left hand.
Tawake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Porfirigo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Porfirigo shoots in for a double leg but Tawake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tawake throws a nice looking combination but Porfirigo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Porfirigo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tawake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Porfirigo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Porfirigo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tawake.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tawake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Porfirigo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isoa Tawake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tawake 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isoa Tawake!
Isoa Tawake 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.
Tayaen Porfirigo was interviewed post fight and said 'Now, I will kill myself...'. |
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Event:
OFK 444 -
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Tawake connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Late momentarily.
We've been told by Tawake's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Late fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tawake moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Tawake as Late shoots in.
Late loads up on a big right hand but Tawake slips the punch.
Late tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tawake was well out of range. Poor timing from Late.
Tawake lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Late backs up against the cage.
Tawake smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Late clinches up with Tawake and pushes him back against the cage.
Tawake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Late has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tawake has Late pressed against the cage, preventing Late from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Late prevents a body shot from Tawake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Late wants to get back to striking at distance but Tawake won't allow it.
#BC2#
Late breaks the clinch.
Tawake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Late.
Tawake avoids the head kick by Late.
Tawake wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tawake turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Late fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tawake checks it well.
Tawake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Late moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Late is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tawake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Late looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab from Tawake.#CL#
Tawake closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Late has had enough of the clinch but Tawake keeps him there for the moment.
Late tries a body shot but Tawake blocks it.
#BC2#
Late pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tawake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tawake misses with a head kick.
Late misses with a body shot.
Late ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tawake moves away.
Late throws a chopping leg kick but Tawake manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Late loads up on a big right hand but Tawake slips the punch.
Isoa Tawake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tawake lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tawake thumps Late with a low kick.
Late misses with a series of wild punches.
Late doesn't manage to clinch there - Tawake circles away.
No luck for Late with that takedown attempt.
Late misses with a wild body shot.
Late misses with an uppercut. Tawake saw that one coming.
Late shoots for a takedown but Tawake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Isoa Tawake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Late.
Tawake throws a head kick that Late semi-blocks.
#CUT#It looks like Little Late has been cut.
Late has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tawake bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Late's head.
Tawake connects with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Tawake misses.
Late thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tawake throwing a counter right hand but Late manages to avoid it.
Tawake connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tawake lands a jab to Late's midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Tawake blocks the leg kick.
Tawake lands a jab to Late's midsection.
Tawake wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Late. Tawake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tawake slips a jab and a cross from Late.
Tawake scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Tawake clinches with his opponent.
Tawake misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tawake throws an elbow but misses.
Late wants to break free but Tawake has control.
Tawake is struggling to control the position.
Late tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tawake's elbow. #T3#
Late blocks the elbow strike.
Tawake misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Late breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Late showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tawake.
Late tries to clinch but Tawake moves out of range.
Tawake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Late moves away.
Tawake misses with a body shot.
Tawake ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Late pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tawake back to the cage. Late follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tawake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tawake with a nice calf kick.
Tawake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tawake moves out of range as Late throws a body kick.
Late throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tawake moves out of range of the strikes.
Late lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tawake circles away quickly and effectively.
Tawake scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4#
Late throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tawake.
Tawake lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A punch combination from Late misses.
Late ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tawake doesn't manage to clinch there - Late circles away.
Some wild striking there from Late.
Tawake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Late moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Late closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tawake's guard.
Late in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Late lands a couple of elbows.
Late looking to sit in guard and control but Tawake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Tawake decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Tawake scores with a four punch combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Little Late's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Some wild striking there from Tawake.
Tawake lands a really nice looking cross but Late seems unphased.
Tawake moves out of range of the body kick from Late.
Late works Tawake's body with a nice hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Late takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tawake.
Sloppy strikes from Late. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Tawake has managed to clinch.
Late lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Late tries to score a body lock takedown but Tawake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Late managing to block the knees to the body from Tawake.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Late as Tawake tries to tie him up.
Tawake struggles to land a body shot inside as Late controls his hands.
#BC2#
Late breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Late stuns Tawake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Late thuds a left hand into Tawake's body.
A right-left combo lands from Tawake. #T1#
Tawake defending well as Late loads up on a big left hand.
Tawake seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tawake doesn't manage to clinch there - Late circles away.
Tawake lands a right hook to the body.
Tawake fakes the leg kick and cracks Late in the body. #CL#
Tawake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Late.
Tawake has Late pressed against the cage, preventing Late from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Late wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tawake has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tawake lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tawake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Late has had enough of the clinch but Tawake keeps him there for the moment.
Tawake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Late.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tawake throws an elbow but misses.
Tawake lands an elbow that stopped Late in his tracks for a moment.
Late wants to get back to striking at distance but Tawake won't allow it.
Tawake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Late can do to turn this around?#T2#
Tawake misses with a body punch.
Late misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tawake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tawake lands an elbow inside. #CUT#That has opened up Little Late's cut even more.
Late is trying to break the clinch but Tawake has him pressed against the cage.
Tawake lands an elbow inside that Late shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tawake lands an elbow inside that Late shrugs off. #CUT#The cut above Little Late's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tawake lands an elbow inside that Late shrugs off. #ROC#Late is rocked!
Nice body punch from Tawake.
Late is still on wobbly legs! Can Tawake finish him?
Late is breathing heavily.
Tawake comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#Little Late's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Little Late's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Isoa Tawake!
In his post fight interview, Isoa Tawake started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Little Late spoke after the fight, saying 'Duh?!'. |
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Event:
OFK 440-Esposito Vs Calrissian
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Rusev slips a jab and a cross from Tawake.
Tawake lands the left hand.
Tawake stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Rusev tries to keep at a distance but Tawake has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tawake misses with an elbow over the top.
Tawake throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tawake tries a body shot but Rusev blocks it.
Rusev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tawake gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tawake told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A short left from Tawake.
Rusev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tawake avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rusev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tawake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tawake looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tawake pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tawake lands a left hand.
Tawake prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rusev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tawake gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tawake lands a shot to the body.
Tawake misses with an elbow strike.
#T1#
Tawake landing knees to the body.
Rusev is breathing heavily.
Tawake stalling.
Tawake lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tawake misses with a knee to the head.
Rusev takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tawake.
Tawake pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tawake stalling in the clinch.
Tawake lands a damaging elbow.
Tawake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rusev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tawake after a bit of a struggle.
Tawake avoiding damage.
Tawake misses with an elbow strike.
Tawake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rusev's elbow.
Rusev avoids the elbow strike from Tawake, against the cage.
Tawake lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rusev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tawake fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tawake connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rusev's hands.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rusev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tawake is fending him off so far but Rusev persists. Nope, Tawake circles away and we're back to standing.
Rusev fails with a takedown attempt.
Tawake steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rusev.
Rusev misses with a takedown attempt - Tawake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tawake lands with a good body shot.
Tawake throws a head kick that half lands.
Tawake lands an overhand right.
Rusev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rusev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rusev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tawake.
Tawake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tawake is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tawake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tawake!
Rusev fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Rusev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tawake lands with a cross. #CL2#
Tawake fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rusev, pushing him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Tawake as the two fighters clinch.
Rusev blocks an elbow strike.
Tawake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rusev.
Rusev dodges an elbow strike from Tawake.
Rusev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tawake gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tawake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rusev's defenses.
Tawake has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tawake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rusev's defenses.
Rusev takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD#
Rusev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rusev manages to end up in side control.
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!
Tawake wants to get back to his feet but Rusev is dominant here and he's now got Tawake's back!#SUB#
Rusev working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rusev throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T4#
Tawake covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB#
Rusev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tawake wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Rusev tightening his grip on Tawake, looking for the choke.
Tawake is trying to get back to his feet but Rusev has full control of the position and if anything, Tawake has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rusev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tawake connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rusev momentarily.
Tawake scores with a jab. Rusev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rusev is defended easily by Tawake.
Both fighters circling a little - Tawake finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rusev shoots in for a takedown but Tawake shows good takedown defense.
Rusev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rusev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tawake works the jab nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Tawake. No joy for Rusev on that attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Tawake misses.
Rusev dives in for a single leg takedown but Tawake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawake lands an elbow just above Rusev 's eye.
Tawake lands an elbow inside that Rusev shrugs off.
Tawake comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Rusev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tawake smiles and moves away.
Tawake connects with a jab.#T1#
Tawake lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tawake.
Nice uppercut there from Tawake.
Isoa Tawake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rusev misses with a takedown attempt - Tawake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alexander Rusev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rusev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tawake's waist but Tawake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rusev off to one side.
Rusev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tawake.
Tawake slips a jab and a cross from Rusev.
Rusev shoots in for a double leg but Tawake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tawake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Tawake rushes Rusev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rusev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tawake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Rusev is rocked!
A short right from Tawake.
Oh Rusev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tawake dips a shoulder and cracks Rusev with a mighty uppercut! Rusev falls back against the cage and Tawake unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rusev is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Tawake screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isoa Tawake!
In his post fight interview, Isoa Tawake started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
OFK 432 -
Date: Aug 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Bakarow looks for a takedown but Tawake sprawls well.
Bakarow with a poor takedown
and Bakarow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sergey Bakarow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakarow moves away from the strike by Tawake.
Bakarow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Bakarow rushes Tawake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Tawake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Tawake's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bakarow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tawake avoids it really well and circles away.
Isoa Tawake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Bakarow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bakarow has Tawake up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Bakarow jumps guard but Tawake stands there with Bakarow around his waist. Bakarow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Tawake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakarow dives in and grabs Tawake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tawake pushes down on Bakarow's head and hops out.
Tawake tried to counter with a leg kick but Bakarow avoided it.
A nice leg kick from Tawake, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bakarow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tawake counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tawake dips to his left and cracks Bakarow with an uppercut!
Nice takedown defense from Tawake. No joy for Bakarow on that attempt.
Tawake throws a sloppy head kick and Bakarow moves out of range easily.
Tawake connects with a right hand. Bakarow shakes it off.
Bakarow shoots in for a double leg but Tawake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Bakarow manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tawake on his heels. He'll look to pass Tawake's guard now, I'm sure.#T2#
Tawake trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tawake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Bakarow gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bakarow fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Tawake misses the target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bakarow is defended easily by Tawake.
As Bakarow backs away, Tawake returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bakarow doesn't manage to clinch there - Tawake circles away.
Bakarow jabs Tawake to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bakarow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tawake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bakarow's coach down at Elite Combat Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bakarow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T3##TD2#
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tawake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tawake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bakarow wants to get back to his feet but Tawake is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tawake slips nicely into half guard.
Tawake is looking to stall here but Bakarow recovers full guard.
Bakarow wants to stand but Tawake is controlling the position. #SU#
Tawake decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Bakarow fails to land the takedown.
Bakarow wants to clinch up but Tawake keeps it at a distance.
Tawake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bakarow on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bakarow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tawake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bakarow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tawake 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 Bakarow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bakarow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tawake misses with a hook
and Bakarow counters with a stiff right hand.
Bakarow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tawake.#TD2#
Bakarow changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tawake looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bakarow moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Tawake tries to keep at a distance but Bakarow has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Bakarow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tawake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tawake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2#
Bakarow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bakarow is putting a hurting on Tawake here, landing some big shots from side control. #SU2#
Bakarow stands up.
No luck for Bakarow with that takedown attempt.
Bakarow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tawake is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Bakarow blocks a jab.
Bakarow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Isoa Tawake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Bakarow.
Tawake tests Bakarow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bakarow shoots in looking for a takedown. Tawake tries to sprawl out of it but Bakarow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tawake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Isoa Tawake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tawake swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bakarow is defended easily by Tawake.#T2#
Bakarow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tawake counters with a good low kick that Bakarow was not able to check.
Tawake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bakarow can do to turn this around?
Bakarow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tawake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bakarow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tawake is looking to control Bakarow's arms but Bakarow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tawake has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Bakarow breaks the clinch.
Tawake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bakarow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tawake connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bakarow scrambles back to his feet.
Bakarow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tawake can pounce on him.
#T3#
Tawake throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bakarow on the side of the head.
Bakarow takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL2#
Bakarow closes the distance and clinches.
Tawake lands a left hand.
Bakarow tries to work over Tawake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tawake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Tawake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Bakarow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bakarow has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tawake after a bit of a struggle.
Tawake is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tawake.
Still in the clinch, Tawake scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Tawake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakarow wants to clinch up but Tawake keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Bakarow tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Tawake misses the target.
Tawake scores with a body shot.
Bakarow shoots in and drives through. Tawake sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tawake lands a head kick!
Tawake circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tawake counters with an outside leg kick.
Isoa Tawake is winning the standup battle so far.
Tawake connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tawake takes a swing at Bakarow's ribcage but misses.
Tawake is looking to slow Bakarow down with leg kicks.
Bakarow moves out of range of the leg kick from Tawake.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bakarow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tawake tries to avoid it but Bakarow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tawake to the ground. Tawake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bakarow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tawake swivels and escapes.
Bakarow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tawake fakes the leg kick and cracks Bakarow in the body.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tawake sprawls well. Tawake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bakarow gets slowly back to his feet.
Tawake tried to counter with a leg kick but Bakarow avoided it.
Isoa Tawake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Bakarow.
Tawake throws the kick towards the body but Bakarow avoids it.
Bakarow is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Tawake gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bakarow to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawake is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tawake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bakarow is one step ahead there. #T1#
Bakarow postures up in Tawake's guard and throws a big left but Tawake blocks it.
Tawake thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tawake wants to improve his position but instead Bakarow has moved into half guard.
Tawake tries to kick Bakarow off but Bakarow keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Bakarow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tawake has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tawake is trying to get back to full guard.
Sergey Bakarow has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Bakarow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SU2#
Bakarow decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Tawake moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sergey Bakarow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tawake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tawake looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tawake is looking to land body kicks.
Bakarow is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bakarow is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Tawake misses the target.
Tawake misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Bakarow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tawake lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Bakarow swinging wildly here.
Tawake tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Bakarow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bakarow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tawake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bakarow dives in for a single leg takedown but Tawake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bakarow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tawake swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Bakarow clinches up with Tawake and pushes him back against the cage.
Tawake lands a body shot.
Bakarow blocks a body shot from Tawake.
Tawake misses with a punch on the inside.
Tawake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bakarow backwards.
Bakarow can't find room to land a body shot as Tawake controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Tawake. #T4##BC#
Tawake breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Tawake lands.
Bakarow checks a low kick from Tawake.
Bakarow looks to clinch
letting Tawake counter with a right hand.
Nice shot by Tawake.
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!#TD2#
Bakarow feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sergey Bakarow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bakarow trying to control the position from guard on top but Tawake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tawake wants to sweep here but Bakarow controlling him for the moment.
Tawake controls Bakarow momentarily but Bakarow frees himself.
Isoa Tawake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bakarow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isoa Tawake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tawake, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isoa Tawake!
Isoa Tawake seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
OFK 423-Anderson Vs Calrissian
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Tawake with a nice calf kick.
Wheeler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tawake! But no joy.
Tawake lands with a right hand.
Tawake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tawake scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tawake connects with a leg kick.
Wheeler looks to throw the jab but Tawake is out of range.
Tawake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tawake lands a leg kick that knocks Wheeler off balance momentarily.
Tawake moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Tawake releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wheeler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wheeler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tawake counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Wheeler.
Tawake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tawake connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Wheeler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tawake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wheeler misses with a double jab.
Tawake feints a counter leg kick.
Tawake throws a sloppy head kick and Wheeler moves out of range easily.
Rylan Wheeler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wheeler connects with a jab.
Wheeler throws a sloppy head kick
and Tawake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tawake avoids the head kick by Wheeler.
Tawake misses with a left hand
and Wheeler counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Isoa Tawake has been cut.
Wheeler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tawake throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wheeler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tawake blocks a low kick nicely.
Wheeler lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wheeler misses with a hook. Tawake ducked under it nicely. #T2##CL#
Wheeler moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Tawake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wheeler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Wheeler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tawake tries to roll over but Wheeler keeps him under control.
Tawake is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wheeler jumps into side control!
Wheeler works to advance to full mount. Tawake defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Tawake is looking to improve his position but Wheeler isn't that keen on the idea.
Tawake is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tawake regains half guard.
Wheeler stops Tawake from getting back to his feet.
Tawake tries to get to full guard but Wheeler has control of the leg.
Tawake gets full guard.
Tawake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wheeler trying to control the position from guard on top but Tawake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tawake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wheeler is one step ahead there. #T4##SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wheeler decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wheeler tries to clinch but Tawake moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Tawake. Those never looked like landing.
Wheeler throws a lazy right hand but Tawake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wheeler takes a swing at Tawake's ribcage but misses.
Tawake takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Wheeler takes the fight into the clinch.
Wheeler blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Tawake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tawake shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tawake is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wheeler thuds his right hand into Tawake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Isoa Tawake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Isoa Tawake's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wheeler cracks Tawake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wheeler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tawake has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wheeler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tawake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rylan Wheeler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wheeler is looking to clinch but Tawake is avoiding it.
Tawake let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tawake scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wheeler swings widly with a right hand
and Tawake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wheeler connects with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tawake.
Wheeler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tawake manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tawake throws a body punch but Wheeler moves out of range.
Wheeler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tawake on the side of the head.
Tawake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wheeler.#T1#
Tawake defending well as Wheeler loads up on a big left hand.
Tawake looks to land a right hand but Wheeler moved out of range.
Wheeler tries to clinch up but Tawake circles away and keeps his distance.
Wheeler throws a hook to the side of Tawake's head but Tawake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wheeler throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Wheeler has Tawake up against the cage in a clinch.
Wheeler is trying to pull guard but Tawake has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Wheeler breaks the clinch.
Wheeler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Isoa Tawake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tawake scores with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Wheeler as he connects with a hook.
Wheeler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tawake thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wheeler if he has to take too many more of those.
#T2#
Wheeler wants to clinch
and Tawake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Wheeler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tawake's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tawake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wheeler's guard. #REVB#
Wheeler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tawake is one step ahead there.
Tawake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wheeler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tawake wants to control from the top but Wheeler keeps moving.
Tawake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wheeler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tawake wants to stand but Wheeler is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3##SUB#
Wheeler has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tawake should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Wheeler has tightened it up now! Tawake should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rylan Wheeler!
Rylan Wheeler really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Stoner's Killer Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
OFK 418 - Green Vs Wulf
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Hakansson blocks the body kick.
Jack Hakansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakansson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hakansson wants to clinch up but Tawake keeps it at a distance.
Tawake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hakansson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hakansson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tawake under the eye.
Tawake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tawake!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawake throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tawake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hakansson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tawake tried to counter with a leg kick but Hakansson avoided it.
Tawake has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Hakansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tawake is looking to counter punch.
Tawake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tawake throws a shot from downtown. Hakansson moves away and avoids it.
Hakansson avoids the body shot from Tawake.
Tawake scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hakansson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hakansson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tawake with a nice calf kick.
Hakansson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hakansson throws a lazy right hand but Tawake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hakansson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hakansson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tawake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Isoa Tawake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hakansson.#T2#
A lazy left from Tawake finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakansson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Tawake to counter with a crisp jab.
Hakansson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tawake defends well and Hakansson ends up having to push Tawake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Tawake gets caught flat footed, as Hakansson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tawake uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tawake is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tawake connects with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tawake. That's going to slow Hakansson down.
Hakansson scores with a nice strike.
Tawake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tawake throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Tawake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tawake throws a low kick but Hakansson avoids it.
Tawake goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tawake misses with a wild body shot.
Hakansson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tawake. That one must have hurt.
Tawake misses with a combination
and Hakansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tawake lands an overhand right.
A head kick misses from Tawake.
Hakansson shoots for a double leg takedown but Tawake sprawls well. He's pushed Hakansson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hakansson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tawake half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Hakansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tawake moves away.
Tawake throws a lazy right hand but Hakansson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hakansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Hakansson dives in and scores a takedown into Tawake's guard.
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!
Tawake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hakansson is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tawake wants to reverse the position here. Hakansson has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Tawake is forced to tap! Tawake looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jack Hakansson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jack Hakansson made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
OFK 411 - Garrincha Vs Green
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Tawake takes one on the button.
Late misses with a jab to the body
and Tawake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Late throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tawake feints a counter leg kick.
Tawake misses with a body kick.
Late scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Isoa Tawake has been cut.#CL#
Late clinches. #BC2#
Tawake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Late throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tawake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Late misses with the combination.
Late tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tawake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tawake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Late misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Late misses with a double jab.
Late tries to clinch but Tawake moves away
and Late takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tawake cracks Late with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tawake dodges the punch combination from Late.
Tawake throws out a counter right but Late avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Late misses with a combination
and Tawake counters with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Late looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tawake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tawake.
Late misses with a left hand
enabling Tawake to counter with a crisp jab.
Late wants to clinch up but Tawake keeps it at a distance.
Tawake missing with a left hand there. Late was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tawake misses with a kick to the body.
Tawake slips a straight right by Late.
Late throws a head kick that misses
and Tawake counters with a nice uppercut.
Late misses with a body shot.
#T2#
A nice combination there by Late.
Late throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Late shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tawake counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Late misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tawake.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tawake! But no joy.
Late rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tawake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Late swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tawake scores with a sloppy right hand. Late should have avoided that one.
Late misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tawake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tawake blocks a low kick nicely.
Tawake feints a counter leg kick.
Tawake lands a glancing blow to the side of Late's head.
Tawake stalks Late and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Late's face. Late staggers backwards, shaken.
Late fails with an attempt to clinch.
Late throws a nice looking combination but Tawake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Late uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Late misses with a body punch
and Tawake counters with a good low kick that Late was not able to check.
A punch lands to the side of Late 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Late lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tawake circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Tawake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tawake is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Late had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tawake lands a nice looking body kick.
Late avoids the head kick by Tawake.
Little Late seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tawake lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tawake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Late decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tawake has one foot on Late's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Late misses with a right hand
and Tawake counters with a low kick, right behind Late 's knee.
Isoa Tawake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Late throws a combination. Tawake tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Late is breathing heavily.
Late is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Late is looking to wear down Tawake with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Late on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tawake. Tawake obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4#
Late swings for the body but Tawake moves out of range.
Tawake doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tawake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Late on the side of the head.
Tawake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Late.
Tawake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Late.
Tawake cracks a nice hook into Late's ribs.
Tawake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Late looks to score with a jab to the body but Tawake is just out of range.
Late checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Late throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Tawake counter with a right hand.
Tawake lands a jab-cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isoa Tawake'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#
Late avoids a kick to the body.
Late uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Late throws a low kick but Tawake moves out of range easily.
Late looks to score with a jab to the body but Tawake is just out of range.
Late backing away here, and Tawake unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tawake lands a leg kick that knocks Late off balance momentarily.
Late just misses with a punch to the body.
Late throws a body punch but Tawake moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tawake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tawake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Late throws a series of punches but Tawake moves out of range.
Tawake is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tawake lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Late.
Tawake scores with a nice right hand.
Late tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tawake was well out of range. Poor timing from Late.
Late fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tawake feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Tawake with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Late tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tawake was well out of range. Poor timing from Late.
Tawake connects with a solid leg kick.
Late throws a right and a left that Tawake avoids nicely.
Late with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tawake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tawake stuns Late with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Late throws a combination that misses
and Tawake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tawake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Late. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Late takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Isoa Tawake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Late misses with a looping right.
Tawake looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Late is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Late fails with a takedown attempt.
Tawake looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Late misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Late throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tawake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Late tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tawake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tawake was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Late swinging wildly here.
Late throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tawake counters with a straight right hand.
Late throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Late swings for the body but Tawake moves out of range.
Late lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tawake at a distance.
Late misses with a shot to the body
and Tawake counters with an inside leg kick.
Late looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Late misses with a series of wild punches.
Little Late is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tawake lands a really nice looking cross but Late seems unphased.
Tawake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tawake tries a head kick but it misses.
Late closes the distance and clinches up with Tawake, looking for a takedown. Late pushes Tawake against the cage but Tawake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tawake.
Tawake with the inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tawake, as that shot connected.
Tawake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tawake scores with a jab to the jaw.
Late fails to land with a series of punches.
Late misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tawake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Late misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tawake.
Late misses with a combination
and Tawake counters with an outside leg kick.
Late throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tawake counters with an outside leg kick.
Tawake scores with a nice head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tawake.
Jab, jab by Tawake - just one landing.
Late shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tawake defends it nicely.
Tawake only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tawake lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Isoa Tawake's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tawake misses with a head kick.
Late misses with a body punch
and Tawake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Late tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tawake was well out of range. Poor timing from Late.
Late misses with a double jab.
Late misses with a combination
and Tawake counters with a solid body kick.
Late throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tawake is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Late with a body shot.
Late on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Late throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tawake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left and a right from Late both land. Nice combination.
A shot to the body from Late misses
and Tawake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tawake delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Late fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tawake manages to avoid it.
Late on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Late fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tawake manages to avoid it.#T1#
Tawake throws a shot to the body.
Tawake scores with a nice head shot.
Some wild striking there from Late.
Late misses with a two punch combination.
Tawake feints a counter leg kick.
Late pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tawake throws a big counter head kick but Late avoids it with no problem.
Tawake with a nice calf kick.
Late tries to clinch up but Tawake circles away and keeps his distance.
Late swings widly with a right hand
and Tawake counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick lands for Tawake.
Late swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tawake counters with a nice body shot.
Late tried to score with a low kick but Tawake checks it.
Tawake counters with a body kick.
Tawake swats away the attempt to clinch by Late.#T2#
Late misses with a body shot
and Late takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Late steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tawake. That one must have hurt.
Late takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Little Late has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Late throws a sloppy head kick
and Tawake counters with a nice uppercut.
Late takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tawake lands a glancing blow to the side of Late's head.#ROC2#Late is rocked!
Tawake moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Late is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Late shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tawake counters with a nice body shot.
Late seems to have got his legs back now.
Tawake lands a high kick!
Late gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tawake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tawake lands a high kick!
#T3#
Late fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tawake manages to avoid it.
Late takes one on the button.
Late doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tawake counters with a straight right hand.
Tawake lands with a good body shot.
Late on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Late rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tawake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Late throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tawake finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tawake is looking to slow Late down with leg kicks.
Tawake digs a good body shot into Late's ribs.
Tawake dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Late. That did some damage!
Late is looking to land body kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tawake, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tawake on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Tawake fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tawake fakes the leg kick and cracks Late in the body.
Tawake dodges the punch combination from Late.
Good shot there by Tawake.
Late sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tawake darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Late throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Late is predictable there
and Tawake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tawake ducks under a wild hook from Late.
Tawake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Late looks for the body kick but Tawake saw that one coming.
Isoa Tawake is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Late stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tawake.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isoa Tawake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tawake winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isoa Tawake!
Isoa Tawake decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Little Late had this to say: 'Duh?!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: May 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Saul Goodman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Isoa Tawake!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tawake drives through and clinches with Goodman against the cage.
Tawake tries for a takedown. No joy.
Our sources have told us that Goodman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Goodman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goodman tries to score a body lock takedown but Tawake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goodman is pressed up against the cage. Tawake has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Goodman down to the mat. Goodman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Goodman tries to clinch but Tawake is having none of it. #CL2#
Tawake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goodman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tawake prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Goodman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tawake is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Goodman wants a takedown but no success here.
Goodman is looking for a takedown.
Tawake is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Goodman gets underhooks to prevent Tawake's takedown attempt.
Goodman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tawake avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tawake is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goodman.
Goodman wants a takedown.
Tawake can't get the takedown.
Goodman has Tawake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tawake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tawake can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Goodman has Tawake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tawake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Goodman looking for a takedown.
Tawake prevents the takedown attempt.
Goodman is breathing heavily.
Tawake drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Goodman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Goodman tries to score a body lock takedown but Tawake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goodman wants to take the fight to the mat but Tawake manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tawake wants a takedown.
Tawake is looking for a takedown.
Tawake tries to score a body lock takedown but Goodman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tawake is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tawake wants a takedown but no success here.
Tawake gets underhooks to prevent Goodman's takedown attempt.
Tawake prevents the takedown attempt.
Tawake wants a takedown.
Tawake has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Goodman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Goodman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tawake pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Tawake rushes Goodman and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Goodman has Tawake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tawake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Goodman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tawake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tawake tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tawake tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goodman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tawake avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Goodman wants a takedown.
Tawake drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tawake is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Goodman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tawake is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Goodman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Goodman has Tawake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tawake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tawake is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Goodman is defending well.
Tawake gets underhooks to prevent Goodman's takedown attempt.
Tawake is pressed up against the cage. Goodman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tawake down to the mat. Tawake avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Goodman tries to clinch up but Tawake circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Tawake drives through and clinches with Goodman against the cage.
#T3#
Tawake is looking for a takedown.
Tawake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goodman.
Tawake is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Goodman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Goodman gets underhooks to prevent Tawake's takedown attempt.
Goodman stops a takedown attempt from Tawake.
Tawake changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goodman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Goodman fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Goodman closes the distance and clinches.
Goodman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tawake prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tawake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goodman.
Tawake wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4#
Tawake goes for a takedown in the clinch but Goodman prevents it.
Tawake is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Goodman is defending well.
Goodman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tawake after a bit of a struggle.
Goodman wants to take the fight to the mat but Tawake manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tawake goes for a takedown in the clinch but Goodman prevents it.
Tawake tries to score a body lock takedown but Goodman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goodman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tawake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tawake has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Goodman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Goodman goes for a takedown attempt but Tawake pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Goodman tries to clinch but Tawake moves out of range.
Goodman is looking to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tawake wants a takedown but no success here.
Tawake is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Tawake tightens his grip and picks Goodman up, before dumping him to the ground. Goodman manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goodman (0) vs (2) Tawake#T5#
Goodman keeping full guard, as Tawake tries to pass.
Goodman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tawake manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (2) vs (2) Tawake
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Tawake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tawake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tawake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goodman postures up.
#SUB2#
Goodman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tawake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goodman has managed to get both his arms back between Tawake's legs - danger averted.
Tawake wants to sweep here but Goodman controlling him for the moment. #T6##SUB2#
Tawake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goodman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tawake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goodman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (2) vs (4) Tawake
Tawake tries to free his leg and advance position but Goodman is retaining full guard.
Tawake slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Tawake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T7#
Goodman is not content to let Tawake control the position.
Tawake wants to pass to mount but Goodman is defending the position.
Tawake is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Goodman reverses the position - he's now on top in Tawake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (4) vs (4) Tawake
Tawake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tawake is still trying to improve position.
Tawake is looking to sweep but instead, Goodman has passed into half guard.
#T8#
Tawake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goodman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goodman's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goodman (4) vs (8) Tawake#SUB2#
Goodman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tawake.
Tawake tries to get the hooks in deep but Goodman pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Tawake is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Goodman is defending well though. Tawake let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Tawake is persistently looking for the submission but Goodman is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Tawake working for a choke but Goodman is defending well. #T9##SUB2#
Tawake has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Goodman has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Tawake looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Goodman is controlling Tawake 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (6) vs (8) Tawake
Tawake looking to control.
#T10##SUB2#
Tawake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goodman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goodman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tawake looking for a sweep. Not yet Tawake, not yet. #SUB2#
Tawake working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Goodman has passed into half guard!
Tawake moves into full guard.
Goodman won't allow Tawake to sweep him here. #T11#
Tawake trying to control the position.
Goodman trying to control but Tawake is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tawake wants to sweep but no luck.
Tawake looking to control but Goodman passes into half guard.
Tawake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tawake is looking to sweep but instead, Goodman has passed into half guard.
Tawake wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tawake tries to roll over but Goodman keeps him under control.
Tawake keeps trying to improve his position.
Tawake wants to control but Goodman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tawake is looking to improve his position.
#T13##SUB2#
Tawake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goodman pulls his head out easily.
Tawake felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman trying to control from half guard but Tawake is working away.
Tawake wants to get back to full guard.
Tawake has a hand on Goodman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Goodman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (9) vs (8) Tawake
Tawake slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Goodman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tawake is looking for a sweep. Goodman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Tawake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tawake controls Goodman momentarily but Goodman frees himself.
Goodman 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tawake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goodman is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goodman takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Saul Goodman is the new heavyweight champion!
Saul Goodman made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Isoa Tawake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Jahsem Onfoy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Onfoy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Onfoy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tawake (0) vs (4) Onfoy
Tawake manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tawake (2) vs (4) Onfoy
Onfoy has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tawake tries to pass to full mount but Onfoy defends it.
Onfoy is looking for a sweep. Tawake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tawake uses his free foot to push down on Onfoy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Onfoy. Score +3 for passing guard: Tawake (5) vs (4) Onfoy
Tawake wants to take his opponent's back but Onfoy doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Tawake has hold of Onfoy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Onfoy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Onfoy is squirming around, avoiding Tawake's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onfoy is working to get back to half guard.
Tawake trying to control but Onfoy is having none of it. #T1#
Onfoy is desperately trying to improve his position but Tawake has a good base and remains in mount.
Tawake looking to control but Onfoy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Tawake has hold of Onfoy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Onfoy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Tawake looking for a guillotine from mount but Onfoy is having none of it.
Onfoy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tawake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Onfoy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tawake moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Tawake (8) vs (4) Onfoy
Tawake trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Tawake is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Onfoy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Onfoy for a finish. #T2##SUB#
Tawake working for a choke but Onfoy is defending well. #SUB#
Tawake looking for the choke from the back.
Tawake doesn't have the hooks in and Onfoy manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tawake (8) vs (6) Onfoy
Onfoy wants to control from the top but Tawake keeps moving.
Tawake wants to sweep here but Onfoy controlling him for the moment.
Onfoy stays in close to Tawake's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Tawake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Onfoy stands and throws Tawake's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tawake (8) vs (9) Onfoy#T3#
Tawake sneaks back into half guard.
Tawake regains full guard. Nicely done.
Onfoy slips nicely into half guard.
Tawake gets back to full guard.
Onfoy wants to pass the guard but Tawake is keeping the position.#SUB#
Tawake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Onfoy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Onfoy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Onfoy stopping the sweep attempt from Tawake.
Onfoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Tawake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tawake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tawake (10) vs (9) Onfoy#T4#
Tawake is looking to take a break and control but Onfoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Tawake wants to work for an arm triangle but Onfoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tawake is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tawake (13) vs (9) Onfoy#SUB#
Tawake is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Onfoy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Onfoy is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Tawake working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Onfoy looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Tawake! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Isoa Tawake!
A very excited looking Isoa Tawake made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dusan Petrovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Isoa Tawake!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petrovic.
Dusan Petrovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Petrovic. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petrovic (4) vs (0) Tawake
Tawake gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tawake tries to roll over but Petrovic keeps him under control.
Tawake felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tawake regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petrovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Tawake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovic stands and throws Tawake's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (7) vs (0) Tawake
Tawake tries to buck Petrovic off but Petrovic is having none of it.
Tawake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Petrovic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tawake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Tawake sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tawake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petrovic is working away from the top position though.
Petrovic prevents Tawake from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrovic works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (10) vs (0) Tawake
Tawake sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Petrovic seems to be looking for submissions.
Tawake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petrovic is working away from the top position though.
Tawake is looking for a sweep. Petrovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Petrovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Tawake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tawake tries to get to full guard but Petrovic has control of the leg. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrovic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tawake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tawake.
Petrovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tawake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrovic preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Petrovic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tawake is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tawake has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrovic (10) vs (2) Tawake
Tawake preventing the sweep.
Tawake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrovic is keeping the position for now.
Tawake wants to control from the top but Petrovic keeps moving. #T3#
Tawake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrovic is keeping the position for now.
Tawake forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Petrovic looking for submissions off his back.
Tawake trying to pass the guard but Petrovic defending well. #SUB2#
Tawake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Petrovic is just riding it out for now. Tawake eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Petrovic manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Tawake stands and throws Petrovic's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (10) vs (5) Tawake#SUB2#
Tawake thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tawake tries to advance to mount but Petrovic denies him.
Tawake working away.
Tawake passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Petrovic! Score +2 for reaching mount: Petrovic (10) vs (7) Tawake
Tawake is trying to take his opponent's back.
Petrovic tries to reverse the position but Tawake maintains control.
Petrovic sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tawake trying to pass the guard but Petrovic defending well. #T5##SUB#
Petrovic looking for submissions off his back.
Tawake is thwarting Petrovic's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Tawake 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.
#SUB#
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tawake pulls his head out easily.
Tawake trying to pass the guard but Petrovic defending well.
Petrovic is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Petrovic won't allow Tawake to pass to mount. #SUB#
Petrovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tawake is looking to take a break and control but Petrovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petrovic is looking for a sweep. Tawake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Petrovic actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Petrovic actively working from the bottom here.
Tawake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petrovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Tawake is working for a kimura but Petrovic is defending it quite comfortably.
Tawake has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (10) vs (10) Tawake#T7#
Tawake is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Petrovic is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Petrovic (10) vs (13) Tawake#SUB2#
Petrovic defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tawake's arms. #SUB2#
Tawake working for the choke. #SUB2#
Tawake looking for the choke from the back.
Will Tawake go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tawake has the hooks in. Petrovic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Petrovic turns into Tawake and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrovic (12) vs (13) Tawake
Petrovic won't allow Tawake to sweep him here. #T8#
Tawake working a defensive guard here.
Tawake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrovic (12) vs (15) Tawake#SUB2#
Tawake is working for a kimura but Petrovic is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Tawake is working for a kimura but Petrovic is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Petrovic looking for submissions off his back.
Tawake tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petrovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Petrovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tawake pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Tawake passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Petrovic! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (12) vs (18) Tawake
Petrovic prevents Tawake from taking his back.#SUB2#
Tawake is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Petrovic is surviving well by controlling Tawake's body position as best he can.
Petrovic tries to hold on but Tawake pushes him away.
Tawake wants to take Petrovic's back here but Petrovic is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Tawake working for a guillotine from mount but Petrovic is in no mood to give up.
Petrovic is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Petrovic is just holding on here. Tawake manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Petrovic (12) vs (21) Tawake#SUB2#
Petrovic showing good submission defense here.
Petrovic trying to control but not successfully.
Petrovic looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tawake.
#SUB2#
Petrovic is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tawake gets his way!
Petrovic wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Tawake working for the choke. #T11#
Petrovic breaks Tawake's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrovic (14) vs (21) Tawake
Petrovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Tawake is retaining full guard.
Petrovic won't allow Tawake to sweep him here. #SUB#
Petrovic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tawake controls Petrovic momentarily but Petrovic frees himself. #SUB#
Petrovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Petrovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petrovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tawake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petrovic's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrovic (14) vs (23) Tawake
Tawake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petrovic's guard.
Tawake passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Petrovic! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (14) vs (26) Tawake#SUB2#
Tawake is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Petrovic has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T12#
Petrovic wants to control but Tawake is having none of it.
Tawake tries to control but Petrovic wriggling away.
Tawake wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Petrovic tries to reverse the position but Tawake maintains control.#SUB2#
Tawake goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Petrovic is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrovic (16) vs (26) Tawake#T13#
Tawake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Petrovic drops back looking for a leg! Tawake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tawake manages to kick Petrovic off! Petrovic jumps back into Tawake's guard.
Tawake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petrovic manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrovic (16) vs (28) Tawake
Tawake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (16) vs (31) Tawake
Petrovic stops Tawake from passing to mount. #T14#
Petrovic wants to control but Tawake postures up.
Tawake advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petrovic (16) vs (33) Tawake
Petrovic sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Tawake is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Petrovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tawake passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrovic (16) vs (36) Tawake
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tawake pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tawake wins on points by 36 to 16.
During a confident post fight interview, Isoa Tawake thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Isoa Tawake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Thomas Bolleke!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bolleke doesn't manage to clinch there - Tawake circles away.
Bolleke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tawake wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bolleke wants to clinch up but Tawake keeps it at a distance.
Tawake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bolleke manages to circle out of the way.
Bolleke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tawake is looking to counter the offense by Bolleke and move into the clinch.
Bolleke is looking to clinch but Tawake is avoiding it.
Bolleke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tawake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tawake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bolleke is looking to clinch but Tawake is avoiding it.
#CL#
Bolleke tries to keep at a distance but Tawake has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Tawake is trying to trip Bolleke. He has hold of a leg but Bolleke is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tawake persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tawake (2) vs (0) Bolleke
Tawake stands and throws Bolleke's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tawake (5) vs (0) Bolleke
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tawake is trying to get an arm triangle but Bolleke is defending well.
Tawake has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bolleke! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tawake (7) vs (0) Bolleke#T1##SUB#
Tawake looking to secure an arm triangle but Bolleke defends it well. #SUB#
Tawake looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tawake moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Tawake (10) vs (0) Bolleke
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tawake is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Tawake looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Tawake has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bolleke is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tawake off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T2##SUB#
Tawake has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Tawake working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Tawake is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tawake is persistently looking for the submission but Bolleke is defending it well.
Bolleke looks winded!
Tawake biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Bolleke fending off the submission attempt from Tawake. #T3##SUB#
Tawake has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Tawake has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bolleke has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Tawake patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Tawake is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bolleke knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bolleke for a finish. #SUB#
Tawake is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bolleke is defending well though. Tawake let's go of the attempt for now.#T4##SUB#
Bolleke preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tawake. #SUB#
Bolleke defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Tawake is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bolleke has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Tawake tries to get the hooks in deep but Bolleke pushed the leg off. #T5##SUB#
Tawake sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Bolleke taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isoa Tawake!
Isoa Tawake decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
OFK 398 - Anderson Vs Maki
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Herrera goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Paul Herrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herrera defending well as Tawake loads up on a big left hand.
Herrera doesn't manage to clinch there - Tawake circles away.
Herrera tries for a takedown but Tawake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tawake throws a quick counter head kick but Herrera was just out of range.
Herrera throws a head kick but Tawake moves out of range.
Herrera shoots in looking for a takedown. Tawake tries to sprawl out of it but Herrera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tawake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tawake paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Herrera shoots in and bounces Tawake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Herrera wants to control from the top but Tawake keeps moving. #ES#
Tawake scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herrera tries for a takedown but Tawake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tawake is looking to counter punch.
Isoa Tawake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Herrera.#T1#
A punch combination from Herrera misses.
Tawake tried to counter with a leg kick but Herrera avoided it.
Tawake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Herrera's sensitive parts.
Herrera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Herrera darts in and clinches Tawake up against the cage.#BC#
Tawake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tawake scores with a hook to the body. Herrera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Herrera gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Tawake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tawake with the inside leg kick.
Tawake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Herrera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Herrera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2##CL2#
Herrera rushes Tawake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Tawake on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Tawake breaks from the clinch.
Herrera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tawake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Herrera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Herrera shoots in looking for a takedown but Tawake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Herrera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Herrera's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Herrera's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tawake fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Herrera checks a leg kick.
Herrera with the counter takedown but Tawake avoids it easily.
Herrera dives in for a single leg takedown but Tawake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Herrera tries to clinch
and Tawake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Herrera fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Herrera is looking to clinch but Tawake is avoiding it.
Herrera tries for a takedown but Tawake circles away easily
and Tawake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tawake displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Herrera.
Tawake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Herrera looks for a takedown but Tawake sprawls well.
Tawake blocks a head kick by Herrera.
Herrera throws a body punch but Tawake moves out of range.
Tawake cracks Herrera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Herrera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tawake connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Herrera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tawake swivels and escapes.
Tawake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tawake connects with a leg kick.
Herrera fails with the takedown
and Tawake counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Tawake's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch but Tawake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Herrera has a takedown stuffed.
Tawake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Tawake, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herrera checks a leg kick.
Tawake lands with a shot to the body.
Herrera moves in looking to clinch but Tawake pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch but Tawake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tawake is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tawake throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Herrera shoots in and drives through. Tawake sprawls well.
Tawake stuffs the takedown.
Tawake stuffs the takedown attempt from Herrera. Herrera gets slowly back to his feet.
Isoa Tawake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Herrera.#TD2#
Herrera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Herrera lands in his opponent's guard.
Tawake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Herrera is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Herrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Tawake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tawake tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Herrera gets to his feet - Tawake follows without any prompting.
Tawake feints and then cracks Herrera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Herrera down.
Tawake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tawake throwing a counter right hand but Herrera manages to avoid it.
Tawake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Herrera on the side of the head.
Herrera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tawake looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Herrera tries to close the distance and clinch but Tawake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Herrera fails with a takedown attempt.
Tawake is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
Tawake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Herrera.
Tawake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Herrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tawake pinned against the cage. Tawake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paul Herrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herrera scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tawake looks to land a left hand but Herrera moved out of range nicely.
Herrera misses with a takedown
and Tawake counters with a thumping low kick.
Tawake looks for the body kick but Herrera saw that one coming. #T3#
Herrera shoots in and drives through. Tawake sprawls well.
Herrera shoots for a double leg takedown but Tawake sprawls well. He's pushed Herrera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tawake with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Herrera has managed to clinch.
Tawake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Tawake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herrera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice sprawl there from Tawake as Herrera shoots in.
Tawake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tawake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herrera can do to turn this around?
Herrera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tawake counters with a big head kick but Herrera shrugs it off.
Herrera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Herrera blocks a head kick by Tawake.
Herrera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A clash of legs there as Herrera blocks the low kick.
Tawake jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Herrera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tawake defends it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Tawake.
Tawake lands a leg kick that knocks Herrera off balance momentarily.
Tawake lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Herrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tawake lands with a slapping head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Tawake gets caught flat footed, as Herrera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tawake is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Herrera breaks from the clinch.
Tawake connects with a leg kick.
Tawake throws an overhand right that lands on Herrera's shoulder, as Herrera tries to avoid the shot.
Tawake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tawake throws out a leg kick but Herrera moves out of range and Tawake only half commits. #CL2#
Herrera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tawake, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tawake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tawake misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Tawake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Herrera throws a right hand that Tawake ducks under and follows up with a left that Tawake also avoids with ease.#T1#
Tawake pushes Herrera away with a front kick.
Herrera shoots and misses
and Tawake counters with a leg kick.
Herrera misses with the combination.
Herrera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herrera doesn't manage to clinch there - Tawake circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Tawake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Tawake.
Herrera moves in looking to clinch but Tawake pushes him off.
Herrera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tawake as he jumps to the side.
Isoa Tawake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Herrera.
Tawake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tawake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Herrera fails with the takedown
and Tawake counters with an inside leg kick.
Herrera fails with the takedown
and Tawake counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tawake lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herrera takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Herrera is defended easily by Tawake.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tawake. Herrera shrugs it off though. #T3#
Herrera misses with a takedown attempt
and Tawake counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Tawake, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tawake scores with a shot to the body.
Tawake misses with a low kick as Herrera jumps back.
And Herrera tries to counter it with a takedown but Tawake pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A cross from Tawake lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Herrera.
Herrera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Herrera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Herrera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tawake defends it nicely.
Herrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tawake pinned against the cage. Tawake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Herrera tries to clinch up but Tawake circles away and keeps his distance.
Herrera walks into a straight right hand from Tawake.
Tawake misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tawake throws a leg kick which misses Herrera's front leg but catches the back leg as Herrera tries to avoid it.
Tawake just misses with a punch to the body.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tawake but Tawake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Herrera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herrera misses with a takedown attempt - Tawake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isoa Tawake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tawake, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isoa Tawake!
During a confident post fight interview, Isoa Tawake thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Paul Herrera spoke after the fight, saying 'I love you all!'. |
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Event:
AFC #27
Date: Oct 20, 2023 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Tawake.
Tawake throws out a loose jab but Walton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tawake tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Walton is able to avoid easily.
Walton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tawake lands an overhand right.
Walton doesn't manage to clinch there - Tawake circles away.
Walton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Walton clinches with his opponent.
Tawake stalling in the clinch but Walton improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tawake throws a punch but it's blocked by Walton.
Tawake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walton gets through Tawake's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tawake tries to throw a body punch but Walton avoids it by throwing Tawake back against the cage.
Tawake can't find room to land a body shot as Walton controls the action.
Tawake tries to break the clinch but Walton is controlling the position. #T1#
Walton blocks an uppercut.
Tawake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walton taking a breather.
Tawake misses with a punch to the body.
Walton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Walton.
Walton is pushing Tawake up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tawake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Walton.
Walton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tawake misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tawake.
Tawake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tawake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tawake wants to break free but Walton has control.
#T2#
Walton lands with a short shot to the head.
Tawake takes a shot to the head.
Walton blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tawake misses with some punches.
Walton lands with a left to the head.
Walton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tawake misses with some punches.
Tawake tries to break the clinch but Walton is controlling the position.
Walton stalling the fight.
Tawake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tawake scores with a shot to the side of Walton's head.
Tawake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tawake lands a shot to the body.
Walton leaning against his opponent.
Tawake tries to circle away but Walton has him pinned against the cage.
Tawake tries a body shot but Walton blocks it.
Tawake is trying to break the clinch but Walton has him pressed against the cage.
Walton effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Tawake swings wildly with an uppercut but Walton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walton is pushing Tawake up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Walton blocks an uppercut.
Tawake tries to circle away but Walton has him pinned against the cage.
Walton lands a right hand.
Walton lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Tawake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tawake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tawake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Walton's sensitive parts.
Tawake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Walton darts in and clinches Tawake up against the cage.#T4#
Walton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tawake working hard to break the clinch.
Tawake has a couple of punches blocked by Walton.
Still in the clinch, Walton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Walton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Tawake fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Walton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tawakes head.
A short uppercut from Walton.
Tawake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tawake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walton just leaning against Tawake, taking a breather.
Walton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tawake misses with a punch on the inside.
Tawake stalls.
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 Benjamin Walton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Walton closes the distance and pushes Tawake back into the cage.
Tawake misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Tawake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tawake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Walton avoids the head kick by Tawake.
Tawake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Walton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tawake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walton ducks under a wild hook from Tawake.
Tawake lands a body shot.
Tawake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walton throws out the jab. #T1#
Walton wants to clinch
and Tawake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Tawake darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Walton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tawake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Isoa Tawake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tawake misses with a leg kick.
Tawake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tawake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tawake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Walton misses the target.
Walton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tawake.
Tawake only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Walton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tawake misses with a looping left.
Tawake throws a leg kick
and Walton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walton lands a head kick. Tawake smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tawake motions for Walton to come forward. Tawake throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Walton checks a leg kick.
It looked like Walton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tawake.
Walton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tawake.
Tawake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tawake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Tawake throws a hook but Walton avoids it easily.
Walton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tawake lands a right hook to the body.
Tawake throws a leg kick that is checked
and Walton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Tawake misses
and Walton counters with a stiff right hand.
Tawake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walton makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tawake really felt that one!
A slow jab from Walton misses its intended target.
Walton backing away here, and Tawake unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tawake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Isoa Tawake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tawake throws a leg kick that misses.
Tawake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Walton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Walton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Tawake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tawake takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Walton misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Tawake.
Walton throws a wild body kick that Tawake sees coming a mile off.
Walton misses with an uppercut
and Tawake counters with a good low kick that Walton was not able to check. #CL#
Walton closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Walton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Walton dominated that second round.
That's time! Walton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tawake connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tawake blocks a head kick by Walton.
Tawake appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Walton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tawake shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tawake blocks a head kick by Walton.
Walton tries to clinch up but Tawake circles away and keeps his distance.
Tawake tried to score with a low kick but Walton checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawake goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tawake gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tawake throws a leg kick but Walton moved away.
Walton thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
Walton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tawake throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Walton rushes Tawake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tawake throws a head punch that misses.
Walton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Walton.
Walton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tawake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tawake avoids it.
Tawake misses with the head strike.
Tawake misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tawake fails to land. #BC2#
Tawake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walton tries to clinch but Tawake moves out of range. #T2#
Tawake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tawake throws a lazy body kick
and Walton counters with a stiff right hand.
Walton doesn't manage to clinch there - Tawake circles away.
#CL#
Walton clinches up with Tawake and pushes him back against the cage.
Tawake wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Walton controlling the action here for a moment.
Come on Walton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Walton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Tawake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walton is looking to clinch but Tawake is avoiding it.
#T3#
Walton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tawake.
It appears Walton was looking to counter with a kick there.
Walton misses the jab.
Walton moves out of range of the body kick from Tawake.
Walton is looking to clinch but Tawake is avoiding it.
Walton throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Tawake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tawake throws the left hand but Walton avoids the punch easily.
Walton lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tawake cracks Walton with a good jab.
Walton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tawake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tawake on the side of the head. #T4#
A nice leg kick from Tawake, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tawake misses with a low kick as Walton jumps back.
Tawake misses with a double jab.
Walton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tawake clobbers Walton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Walton throws a shot from downtown. Tawake moves away and avoids it.
Tawake throws a fast counter high kick but Walton manages to duck under it in time.
Walton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tawake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walton defending well as Tawake loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Isoa Tawake.
I think Walton 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Walton!
A less than humble Benjamin Walton 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:
AFC #18
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Jordan misses the target.
Tawake ducks under a wild hook from Jordan.
A swing and a miss from Tawake.
Good leg kick by Tawake.
Jordan misses with a double jab
enabling Tawake to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Tawake.
Jordan throws a lazy uppercut
and Jordan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tawake. That's going to slow Jordan down.
Jordan misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jordan throws out a loose jab but Tawake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tawake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tawake moves out of range as Jordan strikes.
Tawake connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tawake.
Jordan throws a looping overhand right but Tawake ducks down to avoid it.
Tawake throws a nice head kick!
#T1#
Jordan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Isoa Tawake has been cut.
Jordan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jordan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tawake ducks under a wild hook from Jordan.
Jordan just misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tawake is looking to counter punch.
Sky Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tawake.
Jordan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jordan throws a right hand that Tawake ducks under and follows up with a left that Tawake also avoids with ease.
Jordan misses with a hook
and Tawake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tawake lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tawake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tawake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tawake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan misses with a left hand
and Tawake counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Tawake to counter with a crisp jab.
Tawake lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jordan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jordan misses with a looping left.
Tawake jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Tawake.
Nice shot lands for Tawake.
Tawake throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Tawake.
Tawake scores with a leg kick.
Jordan walks into a jab.
Tawake throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tawake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jordan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tawake thinking.
Jordan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tawake.
Jordan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tawake.
Jordan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tawake is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tawake throws a front kick that sends Jordan stumbling back into the cage.
Jordan digs a good body shot into Tawake's ribs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tawake - that will leave a mark!
Tawake scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jordan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jordan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jordan missing with a left hand there. Tawake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Jordan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jordan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good exchange - Tawake coming out on top.
Jordan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jordan misses with a hook.
Tawake slips a jab from Jordan.
Jordan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jordan throws a hook but Tawake avoids it easily.
Jordan drops his hands momentarily and Tawake takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Jordan misses the target.
Jordan looks to throw the jab but Tawake is out of range.
Tawake is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab, jab by Tawake - just one landing.
Jordan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Jordan misses its intended target.
Jordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tawake moves away.
Jordan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jordan there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Tawake connects with a solid leg kick.
Donk. Tawake catches Jordan right on the button with a cross.
Jordan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tawake getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tawake counters with an outside leg kick.
Tawake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jordan.
Jordan misses with a looping left.
Jordan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jordan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jordan throws a series of punches but Tawake moves out of range.
Jordan misses with a left hand
and Tawake counters with a stiff right hand.
Jordan misses with a hook.
Tawake dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jordan. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jordan scores with a three punch combo!
Jordan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tawake. Jordan shrugs it off though.
Jordan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isoa Tawake's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jordan misses with a hook. Tawake ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tawake.
Tawake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jordan.
A big left from Jordan misses.
A low kick lands for Tawake.
Jordan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tawake slips under a jab from Jordan.
Tawake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jordan can do to turn this around?
Jordan misses with a lunging right hand
and Jordan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jordan lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jordan. Tawake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jordan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tawake doesn't seem bothered though.
Jordan misses with a right hand
and Jordan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tawake counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jordan's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tawake, as that shot connected.
Jordan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tawake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Tawake.
Jordan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tawake sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
A big left from Jordan misses.
Jordan misses with a lunging right hand
and Tawake makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tawake throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jordan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tawake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Tawake to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Jordan misses.
Tawake scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jordan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tawake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jordan is breathing heavily.
Tawake connects with a body shot that sends Jordan's belly button to the back.
We've been informed that Jordan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jordan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tawake.
Jordan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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!
Jordan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tawake finds it's way round the side to connect with Jordan's head.
Jordan dodges the punch combination from Tawake.
#T2#
Tawake looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tawake moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jordan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jordan throws an off balance right hand
letting Tawake counter with a right hand.
Jordan throws an off balance right hand
and Tawake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Isoa Tawake is winning the standup battle so far.
Tawake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tawake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jordan under the eye.
Tawake moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tawake scores with a decent looking hook.
Tawake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tawake takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jordan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tawake on the side of the head.
Tawake throws an overhand right that lands on Jordan's shoulder, as Jordan tries to avoid the shot.
Tawake cracks Jordan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch lands to the side of Tawake 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#Tawake is rocked!#T3#
Tawake staying out of range there.
Tawake seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jordan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Tawake tenderised Jordan's leg. Jordan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tawake misses with a looping left.
Jordan misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tawake gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tawake throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jordan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tawake.
Jordan throws a hook to the side of Tawake's head but Tawake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jordan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tawake makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jordan really felt that one!
Jordan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tawake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jordan throws an overhand right that lands on Tawake's shoulder, as Tawake tries to avoid the shot.
Jordan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tawake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jordan tries to bum rush Tawake with a series of wild strikes but Tawake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick from Tawake, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jordan looks to land a left hand but Tawake moved out of range nicely.
Tawake lunges at Jordan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jordan's hand.
Jordan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tawake connects with the punch.
Jordan throws an off balance right hand
and Tawake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tawake scores with the left hand. Jordan knows he should have avoided that one.
Jordan throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jordan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tawake can pounce on him.
Jordan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tawake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Isoa Tawake's cut.
That's time! Tawake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Jordan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jordan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot lands for Tawake.
Tawake plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC#Jordan is rocked!
Jordan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jordan is still on wobbly legs! Can Tawake finish him?
Jordan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jordan seems to have recovered his senses.
Jordan walks into a straight right hand from Tawake.
Tawake cracks Jordan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A shot to the body from Jordan misses
and Tawake counters with a head kick.
Tawake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Tawake misses the target.
Tawake lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tawake's head backwards.
Jordan misses with a straight right.
Tawake throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good exchange - Jordan coming out on top.
Tawake jabs at Jordan's body.#T1#
Jordan misses with a left hand
and Tawake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jordan jabs Tawake right on the nose. Tawake blinks but takes it well.
A nice leg kick from Tawake, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jordan takes a swing at Tawake's ribcage but misses.
Jordan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tawake.
Tawake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jordan.
Jordan scores with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Tawake lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jordan doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Jordan misses.
Tawake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jordan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jordan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Tawake.
Jordan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jordan misses the jab.
Tawake slips a straight right by Jordan.
Tawake thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jordan throws an overhand right that lands on Tawake's shoulder, as Tawake tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Tawake.
Sky Jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tawake lands a really nice looking cross but Jordan seems unphased.
Tawake cracks Jordan with an open hand slap.
Jordan throws an off balance right hand
and Tawake counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tawake. That's going to slow Jordan down.
Jordan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jordan throws a nice looking combination but Tawake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tawake was well out of range. Poor timing from Jordan.
Tawake listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jordan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tawake. Tawake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jordan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tawake counters with a good low kick that Jordan was not able to check.
Tawake thumps Jordan with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Tawake.
Jordan swings widly with a right hand
and Jordan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jordan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tawake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jordan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Jordan throws a looping overhand right but Tawake ducks down to avoid it.
Jordan looks to land a combination but Tawake avoids it well.
Tawake lands a nice shot that snaps Jordan's head back.
Jordan misses the jab.
Jordan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tawake counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tawake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A right-left combo lands from Tawake.
Tawake dips to his left and cracks Jordan with an uppercut!
Tawake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tawake throwing a counter right hand but Jordan manages to avoid it.
Tawake fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jordan misses with a right hand
and Tawake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jordan misses with an uppercut
and Tawake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tawake tests Jordan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jordan walks straight into a right hand from Tawake - that's dropped him! Tawake jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Jordan from any more punishment! Jordan complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Isoa Tawake!
A victorious Isoa Tawake 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:
AFC #13
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Tawake throws a low kick but Mendiola moves out of range easily.
Tawake misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Mendiola decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tawake's guard.
Tawake has momentary wrist control but Mendiola slips an elbow through the middle.
Tawake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendiola is one step ahead there.
Mendiola working some strikes from top position.
Tawake thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tawake is striking off his back. Mendiola thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Mendiola 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.
Tawake regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mendiola is working Tawake over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mendiola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendiola scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendiola is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tawake has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mendiola has passed into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendiola lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mendiola working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Mendiola working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC2#Tawake is rocked!
Mendiola lands a few punches from side control.
Oh Tawake is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendiola is looking to take a break and control but Tawake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendiola scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tawake to see if he's OK.
Tawake is looking to regain half guard here but Mendiola keeps moving and retains side control.
Mendiola working the head and body with strikes.
Mendiola is working Tawake over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tawake's coaches at Glory 4 Boxing have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Tawake tries to buck Mendiola off but Mendiola is having none of it.
Tawake is being controlled here.
Tawake is looking for a sweep.
Tawake seems to have got his legs back now.
Tawake is working hard here to advance position.
Mendiola working the ground and pound.#CUT2#It looks like Isoa Tawake has been cut.#T2#
A big shot lands for Mendiola! That's hurt Tawake! Will he recover? Mendiola fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sabas Mendiola! |
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Event:
AFC #10
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Tawake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tawake lands with a cross. #ROC2#Lothbrok is rocked!
We've been told by Lothbrok's head coaches at The Office that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tawake throws a push kick but Lothbrok slaps the foot to one side.
Oh Lothbrok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tawake connects with a solid leg kick.
Tawake fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lothbrok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lothbrok moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lothbrok swings for the body but Tawake moves out of range.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tawake! Lothbrok is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isoa Tawake!
A victorious Isoa Tawake 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:
AFC #6
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Tawake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tawake throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mora looks to land a left hand but Tawake moved out of range nicely.
Lui Mora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mora misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tawake to counter with a crisp jab.
Mora misses with a jab to the body
letting Tawake counter with a right hand.
Tawake misses with a hook
#TD#
and Mora counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tawake won't be happy with that.
Mora taking a breather here.
Tawake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mora wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tawake tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Mora sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tawake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mora. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tawake taking shots to the head. #T1#
Mora punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mora is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tawake can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tawake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mora has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tawake's face.
Mora prevents Tawake from getting the reversal.
Mora tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mora lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mora tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mora 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.
Tawake is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.#T2#
The referee warns Tawake that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tawake is working to get back to half guard.
Mora scoring with strikes but Tawake is staying in there.
Tawake felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
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!
Tawake is looking to get to half guard.
Mora controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mora seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tawake for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Tawake manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tawake is not content to let Mora control the position.
Tawake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mora wants to control from the top but Tawake keeps moving.
Tawake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mora stays in close to Tawake's body and controls the position.
Tawake tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tawake trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Tawake wants to sweep here but Mora controlling him for the moment.
Mora might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mora with a nice head shot there.
Tawake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mora content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mora passes into half guard.
Mora has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mora can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tawake is looking to escape.
Mora dominating with strikes here.
Tawake is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lui Mora dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice jab there from Tawake.
Tawake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mora closes the distance but Tawake moves to the side
and Mora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mora shoots in for a double leg but Tawake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mora looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mora is defended easily by Tawake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawake looks to score with a jab to the body but Mora is just out of range.
Mora shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tawake counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lui Mora. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Tawake lands an overhand right.
Mora throws a body punch but Tawake moves out of range.
Tawake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mora misses with a body shot.
Mora shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice takedown defense from Tawake. No joy for Mora on that attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Tawake.#ROC2#Mora is rocked!
Mora misses with a takedown
and Tawake counters with a big left hand that crumples Mora! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isoa Tawake!
Isoa Tawake thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AFC #3
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Tawake scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tawake throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tawake. Urman does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Urman shoots in and bounces Tawake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Urman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Urman landing some decent shots from guard.
Urman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tawake is keeping the position for now.
Tawake looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urman forces his way into half guard.
Urman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Urman looks to land a strike but Tawake avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Urman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Urman throws a big right hand that misses.
Tawake controlling Urman's posture.
Urman tries to free his leg and advance position but Tawake is retaining full guard.
Urman lands a couple of digs.
Urman 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.
Urman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tawake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Urman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Urman landing with the ground and pound.
Urman passes Tawake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Urman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tawake's head. #T2#
Tawake wants to get back to full guard.
Urman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Urman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Urman working over Tawake with some ground and pound. Tawake looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Urman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tawake keeps working.
Urman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Urman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Urman raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Tawake wants to hold on but Urman pushes him away.
Urman wants to control the pace but Tawake is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Urman with good strikes from the mount here!
Urman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC#Tawake is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Isoa Tawake has been cut.
Tawake wants to hold on but Urman pushes him away.
Tawake is still in real trouble! Can Urman finish him?
Urman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tawake hang on?
Urman loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Tawake scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Urman land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Urman stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saheem Urman!
Saheem Urman 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:
AFC #1 : First Blood
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Bits throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tawake scores with a jab to the body.
Tawake misses with a hook.
Tawake throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bits's head.
Tawake misses with a hook. Bits ducked under it nicely.
Bits appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tawake is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bits.#CUT#It looks like Isoa Tawake has been cut.
Tawake lands a leg kick that knocks Bits off balance momentarily.
Bits ducks under a wild hook from Tawake.
Tawake throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Isoa Tawake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tawake throws out a leg kick but Bits moves out of range and Tawake only half commits.
Bits gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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 combination from Bits does no damage. #T1#
Bits is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Bits there.
Tawake scores with a decent looking hook.
Bits connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tawake. Tawake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tawake throws a chopping leg kick but Bits manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tawake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bits counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bits steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tawake.
Bits listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bits throws an overhand right that lands on Tawake's shoulder, as Tawake tries to avoid the shot.
Tawake loads up on a big right hand but Bits slips the punch.
Tawake avoids the body shot from Bits.
#T2#
Bits falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tawake counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Tawake coming out on top.
Tawake throws an overhand right that lands on Bits's shoulder, as Bits tries to avoid the shot.
Bits is looking to counter punch.
Bits walks into a stiff left hand from Tawake.
Bits tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tawake was well out of range. Poor timing from Bits.
Bits dips to his left and cracks Tawake with an uppercut!
Tawake slips under a jab.
Tawake flicks out a counter leg kick but Bits steps away.
Tawake lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tawake lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tawake with a nice cross.
Tawake connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Tawake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tawake misses with a lunging right hand
and Bits cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tawake works Bits's body with a nice hook.
Bits with a jab.
Tawake throws a jab when Bits was well out of range.
As Tawake looks to move away, Bits throws a big counter combo but Tawake just gets out of the way.
Bits tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tawake throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bits cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bits misses with a looping right.
Tawake lands with a shot to the body.
Tawake lunges at Bits with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bits's hand.
A head kick from Tawake lands but Bits takes it in his stride. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bits lands with a right hand.
Tawake ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tawake shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bits eats them both and turns towards Tawake to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tawake misses with a lunging right hand
and Bits counters with a one-two to the body.
Bits is breathing heavily.
Bits looks to land a combination. Tawake sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bits on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tawake connects with a crisp jab.
Bits looks to score with a jab to the body but Tawake is just out of range.
Tawake is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tawake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bits.
Tawake is looking for the big counter here.
Bits slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Isoa Tawake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Isoa Tawake's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tawake throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bits throws a body shot but no joy.
Bits blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Bits misses its target.
Bits looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tawake throws a chopping leg kick but Bits manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tawake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tawake scores with a punch to the head.
Tawake throws a nice looking combination but Bits bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bits seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawake misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bits waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tawake.
Tawake misses with a lunging right hand
and Bits counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Tawake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bits sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bits avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Bits misses the target.
Tawake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tawake fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been informed that Tawake has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Bits. Those never looked like landing.
Bits throws a right hand that misses
and Tawake counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tawake, as that shot connected.
Tawake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tawake connects with a nice looking jab.
Tawake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tawake.
Bits stalks Tawake and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tawake's face. Tawake staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Tawake throws an overhand right that lands on Bits's shoulder, as Bits tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Bits was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tawake.
Tawake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bits was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tawake lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tawake misses with an uppercut. Bits saw that one coming.
Bits throwing a counter right hand but Tawake manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Tawake. Beautiful body shot.
Tawake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tawake looks to land a combination but Bits avoids it well.
Bits slips a straight right by Tawake.
Tawake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Isoa Tawake seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Tawake misses with a right hand
and Tawake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tawake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Bits misses.
Bits connects with a looping right hand.
Tawake goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bits steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tawake.
Bits staying out of range there.
Tawake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bits keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bits throws a nice looking combination but Tawake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Bits has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tawake.
Tawake misses with a straight right.
Bits swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bits lands a glancing blow to the side of Tawake's head.
Tawake bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bits's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bits looks to land a body kick but Tawake moved away.
Tawake misses with a hook. Bits ducked under it nicely.
Tawake throws out a loose jab but Bits uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bits was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bits tests Tawake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tawake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isoa Tawake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Isoa Tawake's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tawake throws a good cross that connects.
Bits swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tawake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bits counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bits avoids the head kick by Tawake.
Bits was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tawake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bits misses with a double jab.
Tawake lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bits moves out of range of the strikes.
Bits was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tawake throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawake missing with a left hand there. Bits was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bits moves away from the strike by Tawake.
A quick step to the side and Bits tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tawake misses with a straight left.
Bits is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Tawake keeps Bits at a distance using the push kick.
Tawake looks to throw the jab but Bits is out of range.
Bits stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bits throws a big shot that misses.
Tawake throws out a counter right but Bits avoids it with no problem.
Bits drops his hands momentarily and Tawake takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bits is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tawake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tawake scores with a head kick. Bits tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A slow jab from Tawake misses its intended target.
Bits swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tim Bits is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Bits bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tawake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bits staying out of range there.
Bits was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tawake misses with a straight right.
Bits throws a lazy right hand but Tawake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tawake defending well as Bits loads up on a big left hand.
Tawake scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bits ducks right into an uppercut from Tawake.
Tawake is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bits staying out of range there.
Bits uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tawake.
An attempted straight right counter from Bits misses the target.
Tawake moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Tawake misses with a right hand
and Bits connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Bits, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bits looks to score with a jab to the body but Tawake is just out of range.
Tawake with a hook.
Tawake lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jab by Tawake.
Tawake connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bits. Bits circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tawake misses with a left hand
and Bits counters with a straight right hand.
Tawake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bits.
It looked like Bits was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tawake.
Tawake dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bits. That did some damage!#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Tawake.
Nice defenses there by Tawake.
Bits uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tawake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tawake throws a looping overhand right but Bits ducks down to avoid it.
Bits misses with a series of wild punches.
Tawake lands a right hook to the body.
Bits ducks under a wild hook from Tawake.
Tim Bits has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Isoa Tawake is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tawake throws a jab when Bits was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bits misses its target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isoa Tawake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tawake 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isoa Tawake!
During a confident post fight interview, Isoa Tawake thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Tawake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chalidov under the eye.
Tawake missing with a left hand there. Chalidov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tawake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tawake throws out a loose jab but Chalidov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tawake lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chalidov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tawake lands with an overhand left.
Chalidov slips under a jab.
Chalidov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Chalidov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tawake napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tawake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chalidov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chalidov happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Chalidov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Tawake is trying to escape and Chalidov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Tawake is forced to tap! Nice work there by Chalidov! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mamed Chalidov! |
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