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Event:
KIFC 88-
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Lopez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT2#It looks like Jose Lopez has been cut.
Lopez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Soul defends well and Lopez ends up having to push Soul into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Soul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD2#
Soul lands a big head kick that sends Lopez tumbling to the mat! Soul takes a step backwards and waves Lopez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Soul connects with a superb combination that knocks Lopez out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Soul before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Lopez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daker Soul! |
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Event:
KIFC 79
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Lopez pushes Tetsuo up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Tetsuo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lopez regains guard immediately.
Tetsuo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tetsuo throwing strikes but missing.
Tetsuo is stalling in the full guard.
Tetsuo looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Lopez is working an open guard so Tetsuo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Tetsuo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lopez was covering up waiting for the punch and Tetsuo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tetsuo passes Lopez's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tetsuo slows the pace down in half guard.
Lopez is looking to control Tetsuo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lopez avoid being mounted?
Tetsuo is controlling the pace.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Lopez looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Tetsuo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tetsuo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lopez trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Lopez tries to get to full guard but Tetsuo has control of the leg.
Tetsuo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Tetsuo has closed the distance and engaged Lopez in a clinch.
Lopez tries for a takedown but Tetsuo manages to get underhooks.
Lopez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tetsuo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD2#
Tetsuo is trying to trip Lopez. He has hold of a leg but Lopez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tetsuo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tetsuo content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Tetsuo won't allow Lopez to sweep him here. #SUB#
Lopez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tetsuo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tetsuo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tetsuo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tetsuo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tetsuo wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
Tetsuo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiribayama Tetsuo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Tetsuo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tetsuo controlling the action here.
Lopez trying to get back to full guard but Tetsuo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Tetsuo controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetsuo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lopez?
Lopez can't escape the position.
Tetsuo controlling his opponent. #T1##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lopez squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tetsuo controlling from the full mount.
Tetsuo prevents Lopez from getting the reversal.
Tetsuo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lopez tries to reverse the position but Tetsuo maintains control.
Kiribayama Tetsuo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tetsuo looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lopez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tetsuo content just to control the position here.
Lopez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tetsuo controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tetsuo prevents Lopez from getting the reversal.
Tetsuo controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tetsuo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tetsuo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiribayama Tetsuo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Tetsuo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lopez's guard.
Tetsuo won't allow Lopez to get back to his feet.
Lopez being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Tetsuo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetsuo stands and throws Lopez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tetsuo is staying tight to Lopez's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1##SUB2#
Tetsuo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tetsuo controls the position.
Tetsuo working away.
Tetsuo controls the position.
Tetsuo is continuing to stall.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lopez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tetsuo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tetsuo advances nicely into full mount.
Tetsuo controlling his opponent.
Tetsuo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lopez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T3#
Tetsuo controlling the position easily from mount.
Tetsuo is landing with some decent strikes but Lopez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tetsuo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The adventures of Tetsuo the control monster continue. Boring.#T4#
Lopez tries to reverse the position but Tetsuo maintains control.
Tetsuo with shots to the head and body - Lopez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tetsuo controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiribayama Tetsuo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tetsuo 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiribayama Tetsuo! |
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Event:
KIFC 65
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Lopez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lopez tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Boy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boy stays in close to Lopez's body and controls the position.
Boy distracts Lopez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lopez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez trying to control from the bottom.
Boy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lopez for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Boy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boy controlling the position easily from mount.
Boy landing strikes from the mount.
Boy controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Lopez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lopez is trying to reverse the position but instead Boy has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Boy looking for the RNC.
Boy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Boy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lopez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Boy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T3#
Lopez is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Lopez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boy scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Lopez is looking for a way out.
Lopez is covering up but some of the strikes from Boy are getting through and doing damage.
#SUB#
Lopez 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 Boy gets his way!
#T4#
I would not like to be Lopez right now.
#SUB#
Boy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lopez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Boy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ola Boy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lopez.
Boy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lopez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boy gets back to full guard.
Boy pulls Lopez in close to his closed guard and prevents Lopez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boy pushing down on Lopez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boy moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lopez is trying to escape the position but Boy is controlling the position.
Boy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lopez!
Boy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SU#
Boy stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T3##TD2#
Lopez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Boy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lopez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Boy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lopez is aware though and is defending well.
Boy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lopez tries to roll over but Boy keeps him under control.
Boy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Boy drops an elbow to the side of Lopez's head.
Well, if Boy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Boy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lopez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lopez wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boy tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lopez controls his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ola Boy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Lopez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boy quickly recovers to half guard.
Lopez trying to control from half guard but Boy is working away. #SUB#
Boy looking for submissions off his back.
Boy is controlling Lopez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boy.#T1#
Boy wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Boy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lopez defends well.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Boy has control of Lopez's left arm, preventing Lopez from doing any damage. #SUB#
Boy looking for a guillotine here but Lopez defends easily.
Lopez wants to stand and escape but instead Boy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Boy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boy continues to stall.
Lopez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boy is controlling him.
Lopez is striking off his back. Boy thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #T3#
Lopez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Boy is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Boy is working for a kimura but Lopez is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Boy maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lopez could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Boy has cracked it and Lopez is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Boy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ola Boy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Lopez clinches up against the cage.
Lopez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bahs to keep the fight standing.
Lopez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bahs backwards. #TD#
Bahs jumps into guard, dragging Lopez to the mat.
Bahs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lopez looking to sit in guard and control but Bahs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bahs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bahs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bahs wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Bahs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bahs looking to pass the guard. #T1##SU#
Bahs stands and steps away. Lopez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lopez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lopez tries to clinch but Bahs is having none of it.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Bahs moves out of range easily.
We've been hearing reports that Bahs has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bahs just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Bahs clinches with his opponent.
Bahs keeps control of Lopez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bahs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bahs is trying to pull guard but Lopez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lopez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bahs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lopez managing to block the knees to the body from Bahs.
#T2##TD2#
Lopez lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
Bahs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lopez is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bahs is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bahs controls the pace.
Lopez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Bahs from controlling successfully.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Lopez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lopez looking to control.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Bahs tries to pass.
Bahs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bahs postures up.
Bahs pushes down on Lopez's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Bahs decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL#
Bahs darts in and clinches Lopez up against the cage.
Lopez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ilgonis Bahs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Lopez.
Bahs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bahs manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bahs wants to break free but Lopez has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Bahs gets control of Lopez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bahs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilgonis Bahs 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##CL#
Bahs forces Lopez back against the cage and clinches.
Lopez leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Bahs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bahs shoots in but Lopez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lopez fails with the takedown.#CL#
Bahs has closed the distance and engaged Lopez in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Lopez.
Lopez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bahs tries to pull guard but Lopez holds him up against the cage and eventually Bahs drops back down to his feet.
Lopez wants a takedown but no success here.
Ilgonis Bahs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Lopez.#T1#
Lopez goes for a takedown attempt but Bahs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lopez lands a high kick!
#TD#
Bahs shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lopez is trying to defend but Bahs finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lopez has one foot on Bahs's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bahs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Lopez swats away the attempt to clinch by Bahs.#TD#
Bahs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez is not content to let Bahs control the position.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Bahs is controlling well.
Bahs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lopez tries to get to full guard but Bahs has control of the leg.
Lopez keeps trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Bahs is working for an americana but Lopez has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Bahs was thinking about the submission.#SUB2#
Lopez looking for a guillotine here but Bahs defends easily.
Lopez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bahs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Lopez closes the distance and pushes Bahs back into the cage.
Lopez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bahs has had enough of the clinch but Lopez keeps him there for the moment.
Lopez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bahs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lopez's efforts to push away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Bahs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jose Lopez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Bahs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bahs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lopez wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Bahs stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T1#
Bahs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Bahs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Bahs ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bahs no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bahs is trying to control the position but Lopez postures up.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bahs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lopez chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Bahs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lopez is aware though and is defending well.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bahs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Lopez gets to his feet. Bahs looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Bahs stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Bahs drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Lopez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Lopez shoots in for a double leg but Bahs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bahs quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lopez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lopez tries for a takedown but Bahs circles away easily#CL#
and Bahs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ilgonis Bahs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Lopez.
Lopez leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Lopez breaks the clinch.
Bahs throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily. #T3#
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt - Bahs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Bahs shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Lopez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bahs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bahs is trying to keep Lopez in close.
Bahs trying to strike off his back.
Bahs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lopez tries to roll over but Bahs keeps him under control.#T4#
Lopez manages to get to full guard.
Lopez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bahs passes Lopez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilgonis Bahs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bahs 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilgonis Bahs! |
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Event:
KIFC 41
Date: Apr 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Lopez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balgav avoids it really well and circles away.
Balgav uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
An attempted straight right counter from Balgav misses the target.
Lopez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick from Lopez misses #KD#
and Balgav counters with a crisp one two that drops Lopez! Balgav thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lopez to his feet! Lopez is in big trouble!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Balgav was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lopez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Lopez doesn't manage to clinch there - Balgav circles away.
Balgav was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lopez tries for a takedown but Balgav sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Borscht Balgav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Lopez.
Balgav leaves Lopez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Balgav looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lopez looks for the body kick but Balgav saw that one coming.
Balgav went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Lopez.
And Balgav counters with a quick kick to the body but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez tries to clinch up.
Lopez takes a swing at Balgav's ribcage but misses.
Balgav looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Lopez tries to clinch up but Balgav circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Balgav wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Balgav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balgav throws a big counter combination but Lopez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lopez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Balgav defends well and Lopez ends up having to push Balgav into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lopez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lopez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balgav.
Balgav appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lopez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Borscht Balgav has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lopez is defended easily by Balgav.
Balgav appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Lopez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lopez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Balgav counters with a nice uppercut.
Jose Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez looks for a takedown but Balgav sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Balgav misses the target.
Lopez throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Balgav counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lopez! Balgav lets Lopez back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Jose Lopez has been cut.
Lopez with a poor takedown #KD#
and Balgav counters with a nice right hand that sends Lopez toppling to the canvas! Lopez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Balgav finish him?!#ROC#Lopez is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt
and Balgav counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Lopez to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Balgav!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Borscht Balgav! |
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1##KD2#
Lopez drops Suavaki with a beautiful combination! Suavaki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lopez is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Sonne Suavaki has been cut.
Lopez doesn't manage to clinch there - Suavaki circles away.
Suavaki avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Lopez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Suavaki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lopez.#CL#
Suavaki gets a clinch.
Lopez blocks a body shot from Suavaki.
Lopez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Suavaki lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Suavaki cracks Lopez with a nice body shot.
Suavaki works on Lopez's body with a couple of short punches.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Suavaki digs a right hand into Lopez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lopez's gas tank.
Suavaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Lopez looks winded!
Lopez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sonne Suavaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Lopez.
Suavaki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Suavaki breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Suavaki rushes Lopez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Suavaki lands with a left to the head.
Suavaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suavaki lands with a light punch inside.
Suavaki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Suavaki pushes Lopez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suavaki keeps control of Lopez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Suavaki.
#BC#
Suavaki breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Suavaki closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Suavaki. #BC#
Suavaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suavaki could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL#
Suavaki drives through and clinches with Lopez against the cage.
#BC#
Suavaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Suavaki rushes Lopez and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Suavaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lopez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Suavaki swivels and escapes.#CL#
Suavaki has closed the distance and engaged Lopez in a clinch.
#T2#
Suavaki is working Lopez over against the cage.#BC#
Suavaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Suavaki clinches up against the cage.
Suavaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Suavaki.
Lopez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lopez tries to pull guard but Suavaki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Suavaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Suavaki as the two fighters clinch.
Suavaki scores with a shot to the side of Lopez's head.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch but Suavaki keeps him there for the moment.
Suavaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Suavaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good work by Suavaki as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Suavaki has closed the distance and engaged Lopez in a clinch.
#T3#
Suavaki lands a nice uppercut.
Suavaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Suavaki lands an uppercut.#BC#
Suavaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Suavaki forces Lopez back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Suavaki. #BC#
Suavaki breaks from the clinch.
Lopez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Suavaki circles away.#CL#
Suavaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Suavaki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lopez or not.
Suavaki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Suavaki.
Lopez is trying to pull guard but Suavaki has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Suavaki.
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!
Suavaki lands a body punch.
Suavaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4##BC#
Suavaki manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Suavaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Suavaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Suavaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lopez goes for a double leg but Suavaki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Suavaki continues to drive forward.
Suavaki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Suavaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Suavaki lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Suavaki breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Suavaki moves into range and clinches up with Lopez.
Suavaki cracks Lopez with a nice body shot.
Suavaki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Suavaki.
#BC#
Suavaki manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Suavaki moves into range and clinches up with Lopez.#BC#
Suavaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonne Suavaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sonne Suavaki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Suavaki pushes Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Suavaki.
A short left from Suavaki. #BC#
Suavaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Suavaki pushes him off.
Suavaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Lopez.
Suavaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Lopez. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
Lopez shoots in for a double leg but Suavaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Suavaki has managed to clinch.
Suavaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Suavaki.
Suavaki scores with a shot to the side of Lopez's head.
Suavaki works on Lopez's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Suavaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##CL#
Suavaki gets a clinch.
Lopez tries to break the clinch but Suavaki is controlling the position.
Suavaki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Suavaki scores with a shot to the side of Lopez's head. #BC#
Suavaki manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Suavaki moves into range and clinches up with Lopez.#BC#
Suavaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Suavaki closes the distance and pushes Lopez back into the cage.#BC#
Suavaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Suavaki digs a right hand underneath Lopez's ribcage. Lopez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Suavaki lands a right hand.
Suavaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suavaki digs a right hand underneath Lopez's ribcage. Lopez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Suavaki. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suavaki lands a body punch. #BC#
Suavaki breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Suavaki moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suavaki.
Suavaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Suavaki pushes Lopez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suavaki lands a shot to the body.
Suavaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Suavaki is working Lopez over against the cage.
Suavaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?#BC#
Suavaki breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Suavaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lopez is looking to control Suavaki's arms but Suavaki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lopez has his back to the cage.
Lopez tries to break the clinch but Suavaki is controlling the position.
Suavaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Suavaki lands a left hand.
Lopez taking a breather. #T3#
Suavaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lopezs head.
Suavaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Lopez's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Suavaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Suavaki forces Lopez back against the cage and clinches.
Suavaki lands a left hand.
Suavaki lands a right hand.
Suavaki lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suavaki. #BC#
Suavaki breaks from the clinch.
Lopez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sonne Suavaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Lopez.#CL#
Suavaki rushes Lopez and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Suavaki. #T4#
Suavaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Suavaki manages to break the clinch.
Suavaki tries to clinch but Lopez is having none of it.
Suavaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Suavaki closes the distance and pushes Lopez back into the cage.
Suavaki pushes Lopez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Suavaki breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Suavaki moves into the clinch.
Suavaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Suavaki breaks the clinch.
Suavaki 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.
Lopez shoots for a takedown but Suavaki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Lopez tries to keep at a distance but Suavaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Suavaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonne Suavaki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sonne Suavaki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Suavaki clinches. #BC#
Suavaki breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suavaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suavaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Suavaki clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Suavaki manages to break the clinch.
Lopez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suavaki is fending him off so far but Lopez persists. Nope, Suavaki circles away and we're back to standing.
Sonne Suavaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez darts in looking for a takedown but Suavaki gets double underhooks and turns Lopez into the cage.
Sonne Suavaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopez tries to clinch but Suavaki moves away
and Suavaki counters with a left and a right that stings Lopez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Suavaki takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Suavaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lopez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Suavaki tries to avoid it but Lopez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Suavaki to the ground. Suavaki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sonne Suavaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Lopez.
Lopez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Suavaki closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Suavaki.
#BC#
Suavaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Lopez tries to keep at a distance but Suavaki has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Suavaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Suavaki has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Suavaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suavaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Suavaki moves into range and clinches up with Lopez.#BC#
Suavaki breaks the clinch.
Lopez looks to clinch
and Suavaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Suavaki rushes Lopez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Suavaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lopez tries to clinch up but Suavaki circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Suavaki misses its target.#T2#
Suavaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Suavaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Suavaki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lopez tries to land knees in the clinch but Suavaki avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Suavaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopez fails to land the takedown.
Sonne Suavaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez throws a right hand that Suavaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Suavaki also avoids with ease.
Suavaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Suavaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Suavaki has managed to clinch.
#T3##BC#
Suavaki breaks from the clinch.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suavaki is looking to clinch.
Suavaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopez circles away.
Suavaki tries to clinch up
and Lopez counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Suavaki clinches with his opponent.
Lopez is trying to force a seperation but Suavaki has the dominant position.
Suavaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Suavaki.
#BC#
Suavaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Suavaki has Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Suavaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4#
Still in the clinch, Suavaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Suavaki.
Suavaki scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Suavaki. #BC#
Suavaki manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Suavaki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Suavaki.
A hook to the body from Suavaki.
Suavaki lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Suavaki breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Suavaki gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suavaki.
Sonne Suavaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suavaki.
Jose Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Suavaki breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sonne Suavaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Suavaki 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonne Suavaki! |
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