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Event:
UCF 92: Abrazos v Chongching
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Darius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gooding counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darius throws a lazy uppercut
and Gooding counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gooding avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benny Darius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gooding shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gooding avoids the body shot from Darius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darius is looking to land body kicks.
Darius loads up on a big right hand but Gooding slips the punch.
Darius throws a lazy uppercut
and Gooding counters with a nice uppercut.
Darius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gooding.#T1#
Jab from Darius.
Darius misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gooding! But no joy.
Darius throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Gooding to counter with a crisp jab.
Darius misses with a left hand
and Gooding counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Darius.
Darius misses with a hook. Gooding ducked under it nicely.
Darius misses with a left hand
and Gooding counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Darius misses with a left hand
and Gooding counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Darius misses
and Gooding counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gooding has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Darius misses with a double jab
and Gooding counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Darius lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darius misses with a looping right.
Gooding now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Darius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gooding bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Gooding was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Darius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gooding counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gooding keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darius misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Gooding was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Darius throws a sloppy head kick and Gooding moves out of range easily.
Gooding is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Darius with a body shot.
Darius throws a push kick but Gooding slaps the foot to one side.
Darius cracks Gooding with a good jab.
Gooding is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Darius had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Darius lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Cuba Gooding has been cut.
Darius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Darius misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gooding! But no joy.
Darius misses with a body shot
and Gooding counters with a straight right hand.
Darius throws a combination that misses
and Darius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darius goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A punch combination from Darius misses.
Gooding swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Gooding releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Darius misses the body punch
and Gooding connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darius fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gooding is out of range. #T4#
Darius throws a lazy uppercut
and Gooding connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gooding cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Darius is rocked!
Darius throws a sloppy body shot
and Gooding scores with a counter punch that sends Darius to the canvas! Gooding smells blood - he's punishing Darius with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Darius has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cuba Gooding!
An out of breath Cuba Gooding thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Benny Darius had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
UCF 83: Mfer v Fantastico
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Arrms fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Arrms drives through with a takedown into Gooding's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms stopping the sweep attempt from Gooding.
Gooding keeping moving, preventing Arrms from controlling successfully.
Gooding knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arrms on the ground.
Gooding is trying to keep Arrms in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Arrms wants to control from the top but Gooding keeps moving.
Arrms being controlled here momentarily.
Gooding being controlled here, momentarily.
Gooding looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arrms is one step ahead there.
Arrms throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arrms postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gooding controlling Arrms's posture.
Gooding wants to sweep here but Arrms controlling him for the moment.
Arrms working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gooding's head.
Gooding tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arrms distracts Gooding with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but Gooding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arrms pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gooding is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Gooding has control of Arrms's left arm, preventing Arrms from doing any damage.
Arrms throwing strikes from guard but Gooding blocks nicely.
Gooding on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gooding tries to get out of the position.
Arrms pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gooding is keeping the position for now.
Arrms missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arrms scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Arrms throwing strikes but missing.
Gooding working a defensive guard here.
Gooding pulls Arrms in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gooding not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Arrms looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arrms has his takedown stuffed
and Gooding counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taekn Arrms dominated that round.
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#
Arrms tries for a takedown but Gooding circles away easily
letting Gooding counter with a right hand.
Arrms dives in and grabs Gooding's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gooding pushes down on Arrms's head and hops out.#TD2#
Arrms looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gooding keeping control of the position.
Arrms sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gooding defending well though. #T1#
Gooding avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arrms.
Gooding controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Gooding is defending against the submission attempts here by Arrms.
Arrms has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Arrms is working for a submission of some sort.
Arrms is thwarting Gooding's attempts to control the position.
Arrms has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arrms working over Gooding with some ground and pound. Gooding looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Arrms throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gooding to regain full guard.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but Gooding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arrms stopping the sweep attempt from Gooding.
Arrms passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Arrms wants to control but Gooding is keeping him busy.
A control attempt from Gooding but he's now mounted!
Gooding is in all sorts of trouble here.
Arrms sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Arrms landing shots from mount.
Gooding is in a horrible position here. Arrms smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Arrms working his ground and pound in the gym.
Gooding takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Arrms landing strikes, looking to finish!
Arrms sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
Arrms throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gooding is looking to get to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Arrms there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gooding holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Arrms tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
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!
Arrms with a couple of short strikes.
Arrms cracks Gooding with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Taekn Arrms has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gooding is in a horrible position here. Arrms smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Arrms quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Arrms but it's paid off an Gooding is forced to tap! Nice work by Arrms.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taekn Arrms!
In his post fight interview, Taekn Arrms started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
UCF 67: Nice v Traynor
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
No luck for Belmiro with that takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gooding!
#CUT2#It looks like Enzo Belmiro has been cut.
Belmiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gooding throws a big shot that misses.
Gooding displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belmiro.
Gooding swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gooding looks to throw the jab but Belmiro is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gooding connects with a body shot.
Enzo Belmiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gooding throws a body punch but Belmiro moves out of range.
Gooding waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belmiro.
It looked like Belmiro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gooding.
Belmiro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gooding takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Gooding tries to bum rush Belmiro with a series of wild strikes but Belmiro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belmiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gooding cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gooding stuffs the takedown attempt from Belmiro. Belmiro gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Belmiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gooding scores with a jab to the head.
Belmiro with a nice cross.
Gooding lands with a hook. Belmiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gooding takes one to the chin there.
Belmiro throws a looping overhand right but Gooding ducks down to avoid it.
Belmiro looks to land a right hand but Gooding moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Gooding on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Belmiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Gooding counters with a stiff right hand.
Gooding has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Belmiro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gooding connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Belmiro scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belmiro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gooding has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gooding jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Belmiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gooding throws out the jab.
Belmiro is looking to counter punch.
A left lands for Belmiro.
Gooding swings for the body but Belmiro moves out of range.
Belmiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gooding catches Belmiro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gooding connects with a right hand. Belmiro shakes it off.
Belmiro moves out of range as Gooding strikes.
Belmiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belmiro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Belmiro misses with an uppercut
#KD2#
and Gooding counters with a nice right hand that sends Belmiro toppling to the canvas! Belmiro scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gooding finish him?!#ROC2#Belmiro is rocked!
Gooding misses with a looping left.
Gooding throws a shot to the body.
Gooding throws a lazy right hand but Belmiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belmiro misses with an uppercut.
Gooding moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belmiro scores with a nice head shot.
Belmiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Belmiro moves out of range as Gooding strikes.
Belmiro throws a shot from downtown. Gooding moves away and avoids it.
Gooding looks to land a left hand but Belmiro moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Gooding.
Gooding displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belmiro throws out the jab. #T4#
Gooding throws an overhand right that lands on Belmiro's shoulder, as Belmiro tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Gooding misses.
Gooding takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gooding loads up on a big right hand but Belmiro slips the punch.
Jab by Belmiro.
Gooding lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gooding avoids the body shot from Belmiro.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gooding! But no joy.
Belmiro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Belmiro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Belmiro scores with a nice strike.
Belmiro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belmiro darts in looking for a takedown but Gooding gets double underhooks and turns Belmiro into the cage.
Gooding misses with some punches.
Belmiro tries to pull guard but Gooding won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cuba Gooding dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enzo Belmiro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Belmiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belmiro lands a nice looking body shot.
Gooding is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gooding lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Belmiro at a distance.
A slow jab from Belmiro misses its intended target.
Gooding lands a jab.
Belmiro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gooding's head.
Belmiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gooding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Belmiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gooding slips a straight right by Belmiro.#T1#
Gooding throws a lazy right hand but Belmiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belmiro just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Gooding on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cuba Gooding seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Belmiro dives in and scores a takedown into Gooding's guard.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belmiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gooding wants to sweep here but Belmiro controlling him for the moment.
Belmiro throwing strikes from guard but Gooding blocks nicely.
Belmiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Belmiro is working Gooding over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gooding 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.
Gooding is trying to keep Belmiro in close.
Belmiro throws a big elbow that misses.
Belmiro connects with a couple of short punches.
Gooding is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gooding working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belmiro. #SUB#
Belmiro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gooding manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belmiro has Gooding in his guard.#REVB#
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Gooding from controlling successfully. #T3#
Gooding stopping the sweep attempt from Belmiro.#SUB#
Belmiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gooding has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belmiro keeping moving, preventing Gooding from controlling successfully.
Belmiro has his hands on Gooding's head, controlling the position.
Belmiro being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Belmiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gooding trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Belmiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gooding can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmiro keeping full guard, as Gooding tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Belmiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Enzo Belmiro'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##TD#
Belmiro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gooding's half guard.
Belmiro prevents Gooding from improving his position.
Belmiro wants to control but Gooding is keeping him busy.
Belmiro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gooding's head.
Gooding won't allow Belmiro to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Belmiro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gooding is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belmiro throwing shots but Gooding is blocking nicely. #T1##SUB#
Belmiro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Belmiro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gooding's head.
Gooding really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belmiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Belmiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Belmiro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gooding defending well though.
Belmiro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gooding's head.
Belmiro stops Gooding from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Belmiro thows a huge punch but Gooding dodges it nicely.
Belmiro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Belmiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Gooding is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Belmiro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Belmiro is keen to just control but Gooding is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gooding throws a looping overhand right but Belmiro ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Gooding misses.
Belmiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Belmiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Belmiro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gooding!
Gooding tries to bench press Belmiro off him but Belmiro keeps the position.
Belmiro misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Gooding is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Belmiro working the ground and pound.
Belmiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gooding keeps working.
Belmiro lands a decent elbow from side control.
Belmiro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gooding is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gooding takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gooding avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Belmiro.
Gooding can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Belmiro grinds an elbow into Gooding's temple.
Belmiro misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Belmiro 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.
Belmiro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Belmiro fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gooding is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmiro looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gooding is avoiding damage well.
Gooding taking a bit of punishment here - Belmiro scoring with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Belmiro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Belmiro 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Belmiro! |
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Event:
UCF 57: Berishvili v Schnitzer
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Weaver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weaver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gooding! But no joy.
Gooding connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Weaver has his takedown stuffed
letting Gooding counter with a right hand.
Weaver throws out a loose jab but Gooding uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gooding! But no joy.
Weaver bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gooding's head backwards.
Gooding scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gooding with a nice cross.
Weaver takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weaver throws a right and a left that Gooding avoids nicely.
Weaver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weaver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gooding sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Weaver does it's job there.#TD#
Weaver scores with a takedown into Gooding's guard.
Weaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Gooding is retaining full guard. #T1#
Gooding pulls Weaver in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gooding controls Weaver momentarily but Weaver frees himself.
Weaver wants to control from the top but Gooding keeps moving.
Gooding is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gooding keeping moving, preventing Weaver from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Weaver looking to sit in guard and control but Gooding gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Weaver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gooding must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Weaver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gooding stopping the sweep attempt from Weaver.#SUB#
Weaver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gooding wants to pass the guard but Weaver is keeping the position.#T3#
Weaver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Weaver is looking for a triangle but Gooding pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Weaver looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gooding passes into half guard.
Weaver is looking to control Gooding's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Weaver avoid being mounted?
Gooding trying to advance position but Weaver counters by regaining guard.
Weaver looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Gooding trying to control the position from guard on top but Weaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weaver 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.
Weaver pulls Gooding in close to prevent any damage.
Gooding content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gooding works over Weaver with some ground and pound from guard.
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 Shaman Weaver will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Weaver closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gooding throws a body punch but Weaver moves out of range.
Weaver scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Cuba Gooding has been cut.
Weaver fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Weaver throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gooding counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weaver throws a shot from downtown. Gooding moves away and avoids it.
Gooding takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gooding lands a nice shot to the body.
Gooding cracks Weaver with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weaver lunges at Gooding with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gooding's hand.
Weaver lands a really nice looking cross but Gooding seems unphased.
Gooding uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Gooding - just one landing.
Gooding gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weaver.#T1#
Weaver misses with a body shot
and Gooding counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gooding moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Weaver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gooding sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Gooding tries to sprawl but Weaver drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gooding wants to get back to full guard.
Gooding taking some punishment here, with Weaver in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gooding tries to get to full guard but Weaver has control of the leg.
Weaver moves into full mount! Gooding won't be happy about that!
Weaver lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weaver scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T2#
Gooding regains half guard.
Gooding really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weaver. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Weaver is looking to take a break and control but Gooding is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Weaver frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! Weaver connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Weaver cracks Gooding with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Weaver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gooding is looking to escape.
Gooding is in a horrible position here. Weaver smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Weaver working for a guillotine from mount but Gooding is in no mood to give up.
Weaver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gooding can do to turn this around?#T3#
Weaver is landing with some decent strikes but Gooding is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Weaver lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gooding hang on?
Gooding working to try and regain half guard.
Weaver looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Weaver punching from mount but Gooding doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gooding really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Weaver working the ground and pound effectively.
Weaver wants to control the pace but Gooding is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Gooding bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gooding postures up.
Weaver 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.
Weaver manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gooding manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weaver wants to control from the top but Gooding keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaman Weaver dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cuba Gooding'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Gooding lands a really nice looking cross but Weaver seems unphased.
Cuba Gooding has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gooding fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Weaver looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shaman Weaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gooding slips under a jab.
Gooding throws out a counter right but Weaver avoids it with no problem.
Weaver missing with a left hand there. Gooding was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Weaver scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gooding wants to improve his position but Weaver is controlling well.
Gooding blocking the ground and pound attempt from Weaver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gooding wants to get back to full guard.
Shaman Weaver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weaver trying to control the action but Gooding is working from the bottom.
Weaver lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gooding can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Weaver is looking to advance position but Gooding won't allow it.
Weaver is taking a breather. Gooding says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Weaver 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.
Gooding is refusing to be controlled, as Weaver sits in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Weaver missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Weaver slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Weaver is looking for a kimura here.
Gooding is trying is best to control the position here.
Weaver controlling the action here.
Gooding tries to get to full guard but Weaver has control of the leg. #T3#
Gooding is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Weaver scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Weaver is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gooding manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Weaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Gooding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Weaver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gooding wants to sweep here but Weaver controlling him for the moment.
Weaver works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Weaver is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gooding is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shaman Weaver!
During a confident post fight interview, Shaman Weaver thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
UCF 45: Smith v Tochukwu
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Gooding works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gooding throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gooding clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Caleb Jones has been cut.
Jones moves away from the strike by Gooding.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gooding with a body shot.
Gooding misses with a straight right.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Gooding's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gooding blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Gooding blocks an uppercut.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Gooding controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gooding.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gooding struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Gooding blocks an uppercut.
Gooding tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gooding tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gooding.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Gooding throws a head punch that misses.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Gooding.
Gooding has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones cracks Gooding with a nice body shot.
Jones throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gooding.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gooding working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Gooding avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gooding blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones working aggressively here.
#BC#
Gooding breaks the clinch.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones walks into a jab.
Gooding missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gooding connects with the punch.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T3#
Jones tries to clinch up but Gooding circles away and keeps his distance.
Gooding misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Gooding throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones tries to clinch but Gooding is having none of it.
Gooding was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gooding moves out of range of the body kick.
Gooding appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gooding will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones feints a counter leg kick.
Gooding circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Gooding has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Gooding scores with a jab to the body.
Gooding uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gooding scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is looking to slow Gooding down with leg kicks.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cuba Gooding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gooding is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gooding misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cuba Gooding dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caleb Jones's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gooding displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Gooding is looking to counter punch.
Gooding misses with a looping left.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gooding.
Gooding is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Gooding walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gooding manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones looks to clinch
and Gooding cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gooding swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gooding counters with a straight right hand.
Gooding connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gooding throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Jones scores with a push kick.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gooding's hands.#CUT2#It looks like Cuba Gooding has been cut.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gooding is able to avoid easily.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gooding misses the jab.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gooding slips a jab from Jones.
Gooding throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones is looking to clinch but Gooding is avoiding it.
#T2#
Gooding fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab from Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Gooding has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gooding there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gooding shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gooding checks a leg kick.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3#
A swing and a miss from Gooding.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gooding slips a straight right by Jones.
Cuba Gooding is winning the standup battle so far.
Gooding misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Gooding.
Jones lands an uppercut.#BC#
Gooding breaks the clinch.
Gooding pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A shot to the body from Gooding misses
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gooding ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Gooding fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gooding swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws out a counter right but Gooding avoids it with no problem.
Gooding misses the shot to the body.
Gooding throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Jones clinches.
Jones tries to work over Gooding's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Caleb Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Gooding controls his hands.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gooding backwards.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Gooding.
Jones working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gooding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gooding blocks a body shot from Jones.
Gooding lands an uppercut.
Gooding blocks an uppercut.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gooding's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Gooding uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gooding.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Gooding.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gooding backwards.
Gooding tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gooding.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gooding.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Gooding uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Jones blocks a body shot from Gooding. #BC#
Gooding breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones moves to clinch but Gooding breaks away
and Gooding counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Jones misses
and Gooding counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Gooding gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
A short left from Jones.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Gooding blocking some punches.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Gooding throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gooding.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gooding's elbow.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Gooding lands a nice uppercut.
Gooding fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gooding working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones misses with some punches.
Gooding tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Gooding escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gooding throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Gooding's head but Gooding sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gooding is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jones slips a straight right by Gooding.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Gooding swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gooding throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Gooding counters with a two punch combo.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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 swing and a miss from Jones.
Gooding lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Caleb Jones.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Caleb Jones! |
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Event:
UCF 37: Honda Jr v Valdenius
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1#
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Cuba Gooding has been cut.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gooding counters with a straight right hand.
Gooding dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dangerous Fight Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Gooding.
Gooding throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gooding scores with a jab to the head.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Gooding counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gooding connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Gooding is just out of range.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gooding.
Gooding throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Gooding.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gooding.
Jones tries to work over Gooding's front leg with a kick but Gooding checks it.
Jambalaya Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Gooding throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
letting Gooding counter with a right hand.
Gooding moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Gooding scores with a hook.
Gooding defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Gooding ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gooding! But no joy.
Gooding throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gooding is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jones had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones tries to bum rush Gooding with a series of wild strikes but Gooding uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gooding's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gooding slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gooding has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Gooding pounces like a tiger and cracks Jones with a vicious hook! Jones is down but not out! Gooding follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cuba Gooding!
Cuba Gooding thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RSE 72:
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Halvorsen tried to score with a low kick but Gooding checks it.
Halvorsen with a nice calf kick.
Gooding walks into a left hand.
A jab from Halvorsen misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gooding on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Halvorsen misses with a body punch
enabling Gooding to counter with a crisp jab.
Gooding throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Halvorsen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Halvorsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halvorsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gooding lands a nice uppercut.
Halvorsen misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halvorsen.
A right handed body shot lands from Halvorsen.
I was talking to Gooding's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Halvorsen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gooding can't fight it off and eventually Halvorsen manages to take the fight to the floor. Gooding looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gooding is trying to keep Halvorsen in close.
#T1#
Gooding pulls Halvorsen in close to prevent any damage.
Gooding tries to strike from the bottom.
Halvorsen slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Halvorsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Halvorsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Gooding is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gooding has hold of Halvorsen's hands but Halvorsen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gooding wants to control but Halvorsen is keeping busy.
Gooding is looking for a sweep. Halvorsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB2#
Gooding is trying to control Halvorsen's posture. Halvorsen takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Gooding! Halvorsen is rotating here... this could be the end... Gooding is out! Halvorsen has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Adrian Halvorsen! |
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Event:
RSE 66: Funeral Fog
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gooding jabs Bauweraerts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bauweraerts throws a right hand that misses
letting Gooding counter with a right hand.
Bauweraerts throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gooding counters with a straight right hand.
Bauweraerts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bauweraerts connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Bauweraerts looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gooding!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gooding is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Bauweraerts postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bauweraerts gets to mount! Gooding was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bauweraerts with shots to the head and body - Gooding looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bauweraerts controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bauweraerts cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bauweraerts scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gooding taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gooding is trying desperately to improve position.
Bauweraerts looking to finish Gooding with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gooding!
Bauweraerts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gooding is looking to escape.
Gooding tries to reverse the position but Bauweraerts maintains control.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bauweraerts with shots to the head and body - Gooding looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bauweraerts controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Bauweraerts.#CUT#It looks like Cuba Gooding has been cut.
Gooding is bucking up trying to escape but Bauweraerts cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bauweraerts postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gooding looks a forlorn figure.
Bauweraerts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Bauweraerts unloading with bombs!
Bauweraerts landing shots from mount.
Bauweraerts landing shots from mount.
Bauweraerts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gooding is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gooding is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bauweraerts is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gooding can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#CUT#That has opened up Cuba Gooding's cut even more.
Bauweraerts raining down shots from the mount!#CUT#The cut above Cuba Gooding's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bauweraerts 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.
Bauweraerts is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#Gooding is rocked!#CUT#Cuba Gooding'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 Cuba Gooding's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Koen Bauweraerts!
Koen Bauweraerts decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WCMMA Group A Round 3
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Eriksson shoots in for a takedown but Gooding shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Gooding on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gooding lands with an overhand left.
Eriksson shoots and misses
and Gooding counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eriksson is defended easily by Gooding.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludvig Eriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eriksson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ludvig Eriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gooding sizes up Eriksson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Ludvig Eriksson has been cut.
Gooding keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gooding looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eriksson fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gooding lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gooding cracks Eriksson with a hook to the temple - Eriksson is on wobbly legs here! Gooding swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Eriksson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Gooding wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cuba Gooding!
A very excited looking Cuba Gooding 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:
WCMMA Group A Round 2
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1#
A cross from Bolkvadze lands.#TD#
Gooding shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bolkvadze's guard.
Gooding working some strikes from top position.
Gooding knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bolkvadze on the ground.
Gooding working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bolkvadze's head.#SUB2#
Bolkvadze is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gooding rolls with it to try and escape but Bolkvadze cranks on the arm and Gooding is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buck Bolkvadze!
Buck Bolkvadze thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WCMMA Group A Round 1
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Peacock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gooding is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice jab there from Gooding.
Gooding keeps the fight on the outside.
Gooding is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gooding. Peacock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peacock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gooding.
Gooding uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peacock.
Peacock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Peacock takes one to the chin there.
Drew Peacock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peacock throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Gooding counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gooding drops an elbow to the side of Peacock's head.
Gooding seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peacock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Peacock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gooding scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gooding controlling the pace.
Gooding thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Peacock's head.
Peacock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gooding is trying to control the action in half guard but Peacock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Gooding is thwarting Peacock's attempts to control the position.
Gooding trying to control from Peacock's half guard. Peacock has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Peacock keeping moving, preventing Gooding from controlling successfully.
Peacock has momentary wrist control but Gooding slips an elbow through the middle.
Gooding is looking to work some ground and pound but Peacock has wrist control.#SUB#
Gooding avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gooding with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gooding working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peacock pulls Gooding in to control the position.
Gooding trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gooding 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.
Gooding loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gooding looks to score with a jab to the body but Peacock is just out of range.
Gooding ducks under a wild hook from Peacock.
Peacock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Peacock misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Gooding counters with a takedown into side control.
Peacock gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gooding misses with a head shot. Peacock uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3#
Gooding trying to control the position from guard on top but Peacock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gooding controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Peacock is looking for a triangle but Gooding pushes his legs off easily.
Gooding must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gooding sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gooding postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Peacock is pulling down on Gooding's head. It's preventing any offense from Gooding, at least for the moment.
Gooding stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peacock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peacock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Peacock continues to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gooding missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Gooding shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gooding was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cuba Gooding 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#
Peacock throws a jab when Gooding was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Gooding lands an impressive looking overhand right. Peacock doesn't seem phased though.
Gooding dips to his left and cracks Peacock with an uppercut!
Peacock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gooding scores with a jab to the jaw.
No luck for Gooding with that takedown attempt.
Gooding fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gooding scores with the left hand. Peacock knows he should have avoided that one.
Peacock 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.
Peacock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drew Peacock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cuba Gooding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Peacock misses. #CL#
Peacock rushes Gooding and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Peacock can't find room to land a body shot as Gooding controls the action.
Gooding has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peacock working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Gooding is looking to take this one to the mat.
Peacock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gooding tries to break the clinch but Peacock is controlling the position.
Peacock works on Gooding's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Peacock.
Peacock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gooding wants a takedown but no success here.
Peacock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peacock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gooding is breathing heavily.
Gooding is trying to force a seperation but Peacock has the dominant position.
Peacock tries to work over Gooding's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peacock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peacock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Peacock.
A body shot lands from Peacock.
A hook to the body from Peacock.
Peacock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gooding.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hook to the body lands for Peacock.
#T2#
Peacock lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Peacock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peacock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gooding backwards.
Peacock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gooding backwards.
Peacock digs a right hand underneath Gooding's ribcage. Gooding let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Peacock.
Peacock digs a right hand into Gooding's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gooding's gas tank.
Peacock pushes Gooding back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Peacock.
Good body shot from Peacock.
Peacock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodings head.
Peacock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peacock presses Gooding against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Peacock lands a body shot.
A short left from Peacock.
Peacock lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Peacock.
A short right from Peacock. #T3#
Gooding takes a shot to the head.
Peacock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gooding or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peacock.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peacock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Peacock.
Peacock lands a body shot.
Peacock digs a right hand underneath Gooding's ribcage. Gooding let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gooding has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short left from Peacock.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peacock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Peacock scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Cuba Gooding has been cut.
Gooding has a couple of punches blocked by Peacock.
Still in the clinch, Peacock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peacock.
A short body shot lands from Peacock as the two fighters clinch.
Peacock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Peacock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Peacock.
Peacock cracks Gooding with a nice body shot.#T4#
A right hand to the body from Peacock.
Gooding misses with some punches.
Peacock lands a hook that snaps the head of Gooding backwards.
Peacock pushes Gooding back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gooding has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Peacock after a bit of a struggle.
A right hook to the body lands for Peacock.
Peacock lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Peacock.
Peacock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Peacock.
Peacock lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Peacock.
Nice body punch from Peacock.
Peacock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gooding backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peacock scores with a hook to the body.
Peacock is working Gooding over against the cage.
Peacock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Peacock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Peacock lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Peacock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cuba Gooding's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Peacock scores with a jab. Gooding acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Peacock wants to clinch.
Peacock tries to clinch up but Gooding circles away and keeps his distance.
Peacock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Peacock works the jab nicely.
Peacock takes one to the side of the head.
Gooding misses with a body shot.
It looked like Peacock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gooding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gooding tests Peacock's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Peacock darts in and clinches Gooding up against the cage.
Gooding takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gooding wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gooding drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1#
Peacock presses Gooding against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Peacock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peacock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peacock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peacock.
Peacock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gooding backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peacock.
Peacock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gooding.
Peacock is working Gooding over against the cage.
Peacock lands a right hand.
Peacock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Peacock lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peacock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gooding backwards.
Peacock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gooding backwards.
Gooding looking for a takedown.
Gooding takes a shot to the head.
Peacock is working Gooding over against the cage.#T2#
A short uppercut from Peacock.
Peacock lands a hook that snaps the head of Gooding backwards.
Peacock presses Gooding against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Peacock lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peacock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Peacock digs a right hand into Gooding's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gooding's gas tank.
Peacock lands with a light punch inside.
Drew Peacock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Peacock lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Peacock.
A nice left hand lands by Peacock.
Peacock digs a right hand underneath Gooding's ribcage. Gooding let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Peacock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Peacock lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peacock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Peacock lands an uppercut.
Peacock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodings head.
Peacock lands with a short shot to the head.
Peacock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Peacock lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Peacock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peacock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gooding backwards.
Peacock lands a body shot.
Peacock pushes Gooding back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Peacock struggles to land a body shot inside as Gooding controls his hands.
Peacock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Peacock lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Gooding is rocked!
Peacock lands with a left to the head.
Gooding is still on wobbly legs! Can Peacock finish him?
Peacock lands a body punch.
Gooding seems to have recovered his senses.
Peacock pushes Gooding back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Peacock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Peacock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Peacock lands a nice shot to the body.
Peacock lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peacock is working Gooding over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Peacock.
Peacock lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Gooding's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peacock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Peacock lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Peacock.
Peacock is working Gooding over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Peacock.
Peacock lands a body shot.
Peacock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Peacock pushes Gooding back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Peacock lands with a short shot to the head.
Peacock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Peacock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Peacock 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 hook to the body from Peacock.
A short right from Peacock.
Peacock lands a shot to the body.
Peacock lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peacock.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Peacock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Peacock 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Peacock!
Drew Peacock thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WCMMA Trials 5
Date: Apr 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD2#
Teston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Testington pushes Teston off but Teston dives into side control.
#SU2#
Teston decides to stand up, so the ref orders Testington to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Testington shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Teston is trying to defend but Testington finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Teston wants to get back to his feet.
#SU#
Testington stands up from half guard. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Testington. #T2#
Teston wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Test Testington.
Well Testington 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 10:9
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Testington! |
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