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Event:
UCF 82: Santoro v Honda Jr
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Traynor moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones thows a body kick. Traynor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A jab from Jones misses.
Traynor avoids the head kick by Jones.
#CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Traynor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Traynor.
#BC2#
Traynor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Traynor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Traynor slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Traynor scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Muthafucka Jones has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Traynor misses the shot to the body.
Traynor throws a big shot that misses.
Traynor misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones scores with a spinning back kick!
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Traynor off the cage and back into range.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Traynor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Traynor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Traynor.
Jones with a hook.
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones misses with a hook.
Traynor lands a jab to the nose.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at The Nest that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones clobbers Traynor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Traynor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Traynor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#Traynor is rocked!
Traynor wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones throws a counter high kick but Traynor was just alert enough to avoid it.
Traynor is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Traynor seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Traynor misses with a wild body shot.
Muthafucka Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Traynor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones with a nice calf kick.
Traynor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Traynor lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand. #T2#
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Traynor defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Traynor tries to counter by closing the distance.
Traynor throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Traynor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Traynor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones moves away from the strike by Traynor.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Traynor throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Traynor with a hook.
Donk. Jones catches Traynor right on the button with a cross.
Traynor clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones cracks Traynor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Traynor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Traynor lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones cracks Traynor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Traynor gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Jones gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Traynor is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muthafucka Jones!
After winning the bout, Muthafucka Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
UCF 75: Mfer v Jones
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Halleck as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Charles Traynor has been cut.
Traynor misses with a wild body shot.
Halleck is looking to counter punch.
Traynor misses with a looping right.
Halleck doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Traynor finds it's way through Halleck's defenses.
Traynor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Traynor.#CUT2#It looks like Gurney Halleck has been cut.
Traynor ducks under a wild hook from Halleck.
Halleck misses the jab.
Traynor connects with a nice looking jab.
Traynor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halleck counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halleck throws a poor cross that misses
and Traynor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Traynor dances in with a quick combination. Halleck is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Traynor snaps Halleck's head back. Halleck stumbles backwards against the cage. Traynor steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Halleck's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Halleck just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charles Traynor!
A relieved looking Charles Traynor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
UCF 67: Nice v Traynor
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Traynor keeps the fight on the outside.
Traynor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice moves out of range as Traynor strikes.#CL2#
Traynor has closed the distance and engaged Nice in a clinch.
#BC2#
Traynor breaks from the clinch.
Traynor tries to bum rush Nice with a series of wild strikes but Nice uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice tries to counter with a takedown but Traynor is quick to defend against it.
Traynor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#It looks like Jack Nice has been cut.
Traynor misses with a two punch combination.
Nice is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Traynor.#CL2#
Traynor gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Nice scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Traynor breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Traynor forces Nice back against the cage and clinches.
Nice misses with the head strike.
Traynor blocking some punches.
Traynor blocks a body shot from Nice. #T1#
Traynor lands a body shot.
Traynor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nice.
Traynor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice throws a punch but it's blocked by Traynor.
Nice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice tries to work over Traynor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice tries a body shot but Traynor blocks it.
#BC2#
Traynor manages to break the clinch.
Traynor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nice.
Nice dodges the punch combination from Traynor.
Nice has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironbound MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Traynor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Nice drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice lands a head shot.
Charles Traynor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Traynor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Traynor misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Nice to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traynor throws a series of punches but Nice moves out of range.
Traynor misses the jab.
Nice half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Traynor rushes Nice and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Traynor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Nice.
Nice misses with a body punch.
Traynor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Traynor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Traynor. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nice creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traynor.
Nice's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Traynor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Traynor wants to break free but Nice has control.
Traynor lands an elbow just above Nice 's eye. #BC2#
Traynor manages to break the clinch.
Traynor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nice moves away.
Traynor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice feinted with a counter takedown.
Traynor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nice.
A jab from Traynor misses.
Traynor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Traynor and sends Nice crashing to the mat! Traynor follows him down to the mat - Nice regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#Nice is rocked!#CUT2#Jack Nice's cut is getting worse.
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!
Nice is trying to get back to full guard.
Oh Nice is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice wants to get back to full guard but Traynor has passed into side control.#T4#
Nice is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nice seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice regains half guard.
Nice is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice is trying is best to control the position here.
Nice is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Traynor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Nice's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Traynor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nice.
Traynor takes a swing at Nice's ribcage but misses.
Nice moves away from the strike by Traynor.
Nice feinted with a counter takedown.
Traynor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nice moves away.
Traynor lands a body shot.
Traynor is looking to clinch.
Nice tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Traynor manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Nice clinches.
Nice tries to work over Traynor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Traynor manages to break the clinch.
Traynor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Traynor throws a hook but Nice blocks it.
Traynor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD2#
Traynor lands a left and a right that sends Nice crashing to the canvas! Traynor dives into mount looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nice is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nice looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Nice trying to control the hands but Traynor won't let him.
Traynor really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nice.
Nice turns into Traynor and is now in his guard.
Nice wants to control from the top but Traynor keeps moving.
Traynor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Traynor keeping moving, preventing Nice from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nice drops back, looking for a kneebar! Traynor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Traynor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Traynor! #REVB#
Nice tries to buck Traynor off but Traynor is having none of it.#T3#
Nice is working hard here to advance position.
Nice manages to get back to half guard.
Nice is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Traynor moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Nice.#T4#
Nice is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Traynor decides to stand back up.
Traynor scores with a body shot.
Traynor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Traynor counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Jack Nice's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#CL2#
Traynor clinches with his opponent.
Traynor takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Traynor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Nice's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Traynor moves into range and clinches up with Nice.
Nice lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Traynor backwards. #BC2#
Traynor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Charles Traynor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traynor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Traynor throws a lazy right hand but Nice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Traynor throws a hook but Nice avoids it easily.
Charles Traynor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice doesn't manage to clinch there - Traynor circles away.
Traynor misses with an uppercut. Nice saw that one coming.
Nice is looking to counter punch.
Traynor looks to land a left hand but Nice moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traynor's corner calls for a 1-2. Traynor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Traynor tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Nice misses its target.
Traynor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Traynor.
Jack Nice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Traynor works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheers as Traynor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nice doesn't seem phased though.
Nice slips a jab from Traynor.
Nice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Traynor looks to score with a jab to the body but Nice is just out of range.
Nice appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Traynor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nice circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice is looking to counter punch.
Nice walks into a left hand.
Traynor misses with an uppercut
and Nice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Traynor moves to clinch but Nice breaks away
and Nice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Traynor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice is looking to counter the offense by Traynor and move into the clinch.#T2#
Traynor tests Nice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Traynor takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice lands a body shot.
Traynor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice swings wildly with an uppercut but Traynor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice lands a left hand that snaps the head of Traynor backwards. #BC2#
Traynor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Traynor swings for the body but Nice moves out of range.
Traynor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nice was well out of range. Poor timing from Traynor.#T3#
Nice works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#Traynor is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Charles Traynor has been cut.#CL#
Nice closes the distance and pushes Traynor back into the cage.
Nice tries to throw a body punch but Traynor avoids it by throwing Nice back against the cage.
Nice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Nice scores with a nice short uppercut.
Traynor is still on wobbly legs! Can Nice finish him?
Nice misses with the head strike.
Nice throws a punch but it's blocked by Traynor.
Nice misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jack Nice has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Traynor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice has a couple of punches blocked by Traynor.
Traynor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nice.
Nice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice misses with the head strike.
Traynor seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Traynor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Traynor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Traynor throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#Jeez, Jack Nice's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice catches Traynor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Traynor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Traynor lands with a big right hook that stumbles Nice - he's out on his feet here! Traynor follows up with another monster hook that separates Nice from consciousness! Nice falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Traynor stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charles Traynor!
After winning the bout, Charles Traynor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
UCF 59: Qwerty v Soprano
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Traynor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Charles Traynor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traynor lands with a hook. Skibbo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Skibbo catches Traynor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Skibbo looks to throw the jab but Traynor is out of range.
A punch combination from Traynor misses.
Skibbo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Traynor.
Skibbo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skibbo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice jab there from Skibbo.
Traynor misses with a straight right. #KD2#
Traynor drops Skibbo with a left and a right! Oh, Skibbo is hurt - Traynor dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC2#Skibbo is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Uno Skibbo has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skibbo tries to bench press Traynor off him but Traynor keeps the position.
Oh Skibbo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Traynor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Traynor controlling the position from side mount. #SU2#
Traynor decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Traynor sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Skibbo's defenses. It connects perfectly with Skibbo's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Traynor!
During a confident post fight interview, Charles Traynor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
UCF 46: Hanma v Hunter
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Traynor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Traynor scores with a hook.
Traynor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Charles Traynor has been cut.
Bits misses the body punch #CL2#
and Traynor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Traynor.
Traynor struggles to land a body shot inside as Bits controls his hands.
#BC#
Bits escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Traynor moves into range and clinches up with Bits.
Traynor misses with an elbow over the top.
Traynor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bits scores with a shot to the side of Traynor's head.
Traynor blocks a body shot from Bits. #BC#
Bits breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bits lands a really nice looking cross but Traynor seems unphased.
Bits looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traynor misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Traynor fails to land with a series of punches.
Bits misses with a looping left.
Traynor misses with a few strikes there.
Bits lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Traynor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#Traynor is rocked!
Bits slips a jab and a cross from Traynor.
Traynor is still on wobbly legs! Can Bits finish him?
Bits uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Traynor.
Traynor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Bits moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Traynor! Bits continues to tee off on Traynor, landing with a left and a right! Bits connects with a right hand that leaves Traynor sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Bits!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tim Bits!
A very excited looking Tim Bits 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:
RSE 84:
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1#
A big left from Marius misses. #CL2#
Traynor forces Marius back against the cage and clinches.
Marius lands a hook that snaps the head of Traynor backwards.
Marius lands with a light punch inside.
Traynor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marius throws a head punch that misses.
Traynor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traynor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Traynor can't find room to land a body shot as Marius controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Traynor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Traynor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Traynor.
Marius blocks an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Traynor.
Traynor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marius digs a right hand underneath Traynor's ribcage. Traynor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Traynor told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Traynor prevents a body shot from Marius.
Traynor misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Traynor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marius manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Marius can't find room to land a body shot as Traynor controls the action.
Traynor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traynor misses with a punch to the body.
Traynor can't find room to land a body shot as Marius controls the action.
Traynor misses with a punch to the body.
Traynor misses with a body punch.
Marius lands a shoulder strike.
Traynor blocks an uppercut.
Traynor tries to work over Marius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Traynor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marius's elbow.
Marius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Traynor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Marius.
#T2#
Traynor tries to work over Marius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Traynor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Traynor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traynor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traynor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Traynor tries a body shot but Marius blocks it.
Traynor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marius blocks the elbow strike.
Marius blocks the elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Marius as the two fighters clinch.
Traynor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traynor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Traynors head.
Marius manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Traynor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Traynor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marius's elbow.
Marius misses with a punch to the body.
Marius tries to throw a body punch but Traynor avoids it by throwing Marius back against the cage.
Traynor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Traynor misses with a punch to the body.
Traynor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traynor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Traynor backwards.
Traynor presses Marius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Traynor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traynor's elbow.
Nice body punch from Traynor.
Traynor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Traynor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Traynor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marius is breathing heavily.
Traynor throws an elbow that misses.
Marius takes an elbow to the temple.
Marius blocks an elbow strike.
Traynor lands a shot to the body.#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Traynor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traynor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traynor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traynor throws a head punch that misses.
Marius blocks a body shot from Traynor.
A right hook to the body lands for Traynor.
Traynor struggles to land a body shot inside as Marius controls his hands.
Traynor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marius's elbow.
Traynor blocking some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marius is working Traynor over against the cage.
Marius lands a left hand.
Marius lands a body punch.
Marius tries to throw a body punch but Traynor avoids it by throwing Marius back against the cage.
Marius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traynor's elbow.
Traynor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Traynor tries to throw a body punch but Marius avoids it by throwing Traynor back against the cage.
Marius blocks a body shot from Traynor.
Traynor lands an elbow inside.
Traynor tries to work over Marius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traynor can't find room to land a body shot as Marius controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charles Traynor will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Marius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marius walks into a left hand.
Marius slips a jab and a cross from Traynor.
A right-left combo lands from Traynor.
Traynor tries to clinch but Marius is having none of it.
Traynor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traynor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marius keeps the fight on the outside.
Marius seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Traynor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marius throws out the jab.
It seemed like Traynor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been told by Marius's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Traynor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Marius counters by clinching up.
Traynor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mariuss head.
Marius lands a body shot.
Traynor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marius digs a right hand underneath Traynor's ribcage. Traynor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Charles Traynor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marius swings wildly with an uppercut but Traynor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marius blocks an uppercut.
Traynor misses with a body punch.
Marius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marius blocks a body shot from Traynor.
Traynor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marius lands a body shot.
Nice elbow from Traynor.
Marius has a couple of punches blocked by Traynor.
Traynor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marius blocks an elbow strike from Traynor.
#T2#
Traynor tries to work over Marius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Traynor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traynor can't find room to land a body shot as Marius controls the action.
Traynor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traynor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marius's elbow.
Traynor lands a body shot.
Marius lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traynor tries a body shot but Marius blocks it.
Marius prevents a body shot from Traynor.
Marius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Traynor misses with a body punch.
Marius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Traynor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Traynor is leaning against Marius and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Traynor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traynor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traynor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Marius pushes Traynor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marius taking a breather.
Traynor struggles to land a body shot inside as Marius controls his hands.
Traynor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traynor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traynor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traynor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marius's elbow.
Marius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marius.
Good body shot from Traynor.
Traynor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Traynor or not.
A right hand to the body from Traynor.
Marius cracks Traynor with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Traynor.
Marius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Marius.
Traynor can't find room to land a body shot as Marius controls the action.
#T4#
Marius working aggressively here.
Traynor misses with a body punch.
Traynor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marius's elbow.
Traynor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Traynor prevents a body shot from Marius.
Traynor can't find room to land a body shot as Marius controls the action.
Traynor throws a punch but it's blocked by Marius.
Traynor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marius's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traynor pushes Marius back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Traynor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Marius avoids the elbow strike from Traynor, against the cage.
Marius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Traynor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Traynor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marius misses with some punches.
Marius lands a shot to the body.
Traynor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Traynor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Traynor throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Marius counters by clinching up.
Marius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Traynor backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marius.
Marius throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Marius.
A short right from Marius on the inside.
Traynor struggles to land a body shot inside as Marius controls his hands.
Marius prevents a body shot from Traynor.
Marius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Traynor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Traynor.
Traynor throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traynor prevents a body shot from Marius.
Traynor misses with a punch to the body.
Marius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Traynors head.
Marius scores with a hook to the body.
Traynor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marius.
Marius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Traynor backwards.
Marius misses with a body punch.
Traynor tries to throw a body punch but Marius avoids it by throwing Traynor back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Marius.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marius.
Marius tries a body shot but Traynor blocks it.
Marius scores with a shoulder strike.
Marius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Traynor tries to work over Marius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traynor tries to throw a body punch but Marius avoids it by throwing Traynor back against the cage.
Marius misses with some punches.
Marius blocks a body shot from Traynor.
Traynor struggles to land a body shot inside as Marius controls his hands.
Marius dodges an elbow strike from Traynor.
Marius pushes Traynor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marius dodges an elbow strike from Traynor.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marius.
Marius cracks Traynor with a nice body shot.#T2#
Traynor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Traynor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marius's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traynor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traynor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marius throws a punch but it's blocked by Traynor.
Traynor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Caius Marius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Traynor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Traynor tries to work over Marius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traynor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Traynor digs a right hand into Marius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marius's gas tank.
Traynor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marius scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Marius.
Traynor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Traynor is rocked!
Marius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Traynor is still on wobbly legs! Can Marius finish him?
Marius lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Traynor to his knees! Marius keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caius Marius! |
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Event:
RSE 75:
Date: May 08, 2024 |
#R1#
TheNineteenth keeps the fight on the outside.
Traynor throws a predictable looking body shot
and TheNineteenth counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from TheNineteenth.
Traynor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
TheNineteenth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
TheNineteenth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Traynor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Traynor fails to land with a series of punches.
RollBack TheNineteenth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by TheNineteenth there.
TheNineteenth thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - TheNineteenth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
TheNineteenth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Traynor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traynor defending well as TheNineteenth loads up on a big left hand. #T1##KD#
Traynor drops TheNineteenth with a nice combination! Traynor dives into TheNineteenth's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC#TheNineteenth is rocked!
TheNineteenth wants to stand and escape but Traynor is having none of it.
TheNineteenth is still in real trouble! Can Traynor finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TheNineteenth is adopting a defensive guard.
TheNineteenth seems to have recovered his senses.
TheNineteenth working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
TheNineteenth wants to stand but Traynor is controlling the position.
TheNineteenth wants to hit a sweep here but Traynor passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for TheNineteenth there! #SU#
Traynor is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traynor scores with a sloppy right hand. TheNineteenth should have avoided that one. #T3#
TheNineteenth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Traynor in his tracks.
Traynor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
TheNineteenth slips a jab and a cross from Traynor.
TheNineteenth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
TheNineteenth misses with a hook to the body
enabling Traynor to counter with a crisp jab.
TheNineteenth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
TheNineteenth catches Traynor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Traynor misses with a left hand
and TheNineteenth counters with a nice body shot.
TheNineteenth with a jab.
TheNineteenth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
TheNineteenth misses with an uppercut
and Traynor counters with a three punch combo that has TheNineteenth backing up. TheNineteenth nods at Traynor to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TheNineteenth tries to bum rush Traynor with a series of wild strikes but Traynor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
TheNineteenth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T4#
A slow jab from Traynor misses its intended target.
It seemed like TheNineteenth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
TheNineteenth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Traynor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
TheNineteenth misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Traynor's head coaches at Rough House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
TheNineteenth takes a swing at Traynor's ribcage but misses.
Traynor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Traynor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps TheNineteenth's head backwards.#CL#
Traynor rushes TheNineteenth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
TheNineteenth wants to get back to striking at distance but Traynor won't allow it.
TheNineteenth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Traynor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
TheNineteenth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Traynor clinches.
Traynor misses with a body punch.
Traynor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traynor tries to throw a body punch but TheNineteenth avoids it by throwing Traynor back against the cage. #BC2#
TheNineteenth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Traynor 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#
TheNineteenth misses with a looping left.
Traynor ducks under a wild hook from TheNineteenth.
Traynor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
TheNineteenth scores with a nice strike.
Traynor scores with a nice strike.
Traynor misses with the combination.
Traynor doesn't manage to clinch there - TheNineteenth circles away.
#KD#
Traynor drops TheNineteenth with a big left hand and mounts him. TheNineteenth is in big trouble!
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!
Traynor controlling the position easily from mount.
TheNineteenth is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T1#
Traynor avoids the attempt from TheNineteenth to control.#SU#
Traynor gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Traynor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
TheNineteenth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Traynor wants to clinch up but TheNineteenth keeps it at a distance.
TheNineteenth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
TheNineteenth might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
TheNineteenth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
TheNineteenth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Traynor.
Traynor misses with an uppercut.
Traynor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from TheNineteenth.
Traynor 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.#T2#
TheNineteenth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Traynor.
Traynor moves away from the strike by TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth swinging wildly here.
Traynor is looking for a counter combo.
A shot to the body from TheNineteenth misses #CL#
and Traynor counters by clinching up.
Traynor blocking some punches.
Traynor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Traynor keeps control of TheNineteenth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Traynor has TheNineteenth pressed against the cage, preventing TheNineteenth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
TheNineteenth takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traynor misses with a body punch.
TheNineteenth is trying to break free.
Traynor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from TheNineteenth. #T3#
Traynor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
TheNineteenth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Traynor lands an elbow inside that TheNineteenth shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Traynor. #KD#
Traynor lands a big elbow that sends TheNineteenth down! TheNineteenth recovers to guard. #CUT#It looks like RollBack TheNineteenth has been cut.
TheNineteenth wants to stand but Traynor is controlling the position. #SU#
Traynor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traynor throws a right and a left that both miss.
TheNineteenth blocks a jab.
TheNineteenth misses with a lunging right hand
and Traynor counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for TheNineteenth to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Traynor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Charles Traynor!
An out of breath Charles Traynor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
RSE 67: Death Atlas
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Blood swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Traynor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Traynor defending well as Blood loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Blood feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Blood throwing strikes but missing.
Blood throws a strike but Traynor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Blood wants to improve his position but instead Traynor has moved into half guard.
Blood is looking for a sweep. Traynor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Traynor passes to side control.
Traynor in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1##SU2#
Traynor stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Blood cracks Traynor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blood dodges the punch combination from Traynor.
A quick step to the side and Blood tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Traynor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Traynor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Traynor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blood pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Traynor back to the cage. Blood follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
Traynor is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Blood misses its intended target.
Blood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Traynor.
Blood scores with a decent looking hook.
Blood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traynor.
Traynor fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traynor scores with a sloppy right hand. Blood should have avoided that one.
Blood staying out of range there.
Blood misses with an uppercut
#KD2#
and Traynor counters with a big uppercut that knocks Blood off his feet! Traynor dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC2#Blood is rocked!
Blood manages to work his way to half guard, despite Traynor's best efforts.
Blood wants to improve his position but Traynor is controlling well.
#T3#
Blood missing with punches from the bottom.
#SU2#
Traynor stands up from half guard. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Traynor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Blood's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Traynor tries to work over Blood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traynor digs a right hand into Blood's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blood's gas tank.
Traynor lands an elbow inside.
Traynor lands an elbow inside that Blood shrugs off.
I was talking to Blood's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Traynor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Captain Blood has been cut.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Traynor.
Traynor tries to throw a body punch but Blood avoids it by throwing Traynor back against the cage. #BC#
Blood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traynor manages to avoid it.
Traynor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Traynor looks to land a combination but Blood avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traynor manages to avoid it.
Captain Blood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traynor manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Traynor bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Blood! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Oh Blood is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Traynor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Blood, up you get!
Charles Traynor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Traynor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Traynor ducks under a wild hook from Blood.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Traynor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Captain Blood's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Blood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blood seems to have got his legs back now.
Traynor throws an overhand right that drops Blood like a sack of potatoes! Traynor dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Traynor!
During a confident post fight interview, Charles Traynor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RSE 57: Thorns Of Desolation
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Laurez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laurez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Laurez .
Traynor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teofomo Laurez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laurez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Laurez misses the shot to the body.
Traynor unleashes a big counter combination but Laurez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Laurez lands a jab to the head.
Traynor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laurez .
Traynor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laurez at a distance.
Laurez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Laurez throws a big shot that misses.
Laurez throws a big shot that misses.
Laurez connects with a solid leg kick.
Laurez throws a body punch but Traynor moves out of range.
Traynor throws a hook but Laurez avoids it easily.
Laurez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laurez tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Traynor clobbers Laurez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Traynor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Traynor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laurez 's elbow.
Traynor tries a body shot but Laurez blocks it.
Laurez prevents a body shot from Traynor.
Traynor misses with a punch to the body.
Laurez lands a nice shot to the body.
Laurez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Traynor blocks a body shot from Laurez .
Laurez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traynor tries to work over Laurez 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traynor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Laurez prevents a body shot from Traynor.
Traynor tries to throw a body punch but Laurez avoids it by throwing Traynor back against the cage.
Laurez blocks a body shot from Traynor.
Laurez tries a body shot but Traynor blocks it.
Laurez misses with some punches.
Traynor blocks a body shot from Laurez .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laurez .
Traynor digs a right hand underneath Laurez 's ribcage. Laurez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Traynor.
#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Traynor.
Traynor misses with a body punch.
Laurez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Traynor.
Laurez 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laurez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traynor can't find room to land a body shot as Laurez controls the action.
Laurez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Traynor lands a nice elbow.
Laurez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Traynor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Laurez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Traynor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laurez can't find room to land a body shot as Traynor controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Laurez .
Traynor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laurez 's elbow.
Traynor digs a right hand underneath Laurez 's ribcage. Laurez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Traynor.
A short left from Traynor.
Traynor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Laurez can't find room to land a body shot as Traynor controls the action.
Traynor pushes Laurez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Traynor misses with a punch to the body.
Traynor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Traynor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laurez 's elbow.
Laurez lands with a right to the head.
Laurez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Traynor backwards.
Laurez prevents a body shot from Traynor.
Laurez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laurez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Traynor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Traynor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Traynor tries to work over Laurez 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traynor lands an elbow that stopped Laurez in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Teofomo Laurez has been cut.
Laurez tries to throw a body punch but Traynor avoids it by throwing Laurez back against the cage.
Laurez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traynor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Traynor tries to throw a body punch but Laurez avoids it by throwing Traynor back against the cage.
Laurez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traynor's elbow.
Traynor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Laurez misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Traynor prevents a body shot from Laurez .
A right hook to the body lands for Traynor.
Traynor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traynor gets through Laurez 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Traynor digs a right hand into Laurez 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laurez 's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traynor blocks a body shot from Laurez .
Traynor lands an elbow inside.
Traynor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Laurez misses with a punch to the body.
Traynor can't find room to land a body shot as Laurez controls the action.
Traynor struggles to land a body shot inside as Laurez controls his hands.
Traynor tries a body shot but Laurez blocks it.
Traynor tries a body shot but Laurez blocks it.
Laurez misses with a punch to the body.
Traynor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laurez takes a shot to the head.
Laurez can't find room to land a body shot as Traynor controls the action.
Traynor presses Laurez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Laurez avoids a wild elbow strike from Traynor.
Laurez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traynor scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Traynor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teofomo Laurez '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.#R2#
Laurez staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Laurez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laurez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Traynor avoids the body shot from Laurez .
A right-left combo lands from Traynor.
Laurez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laurez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Traynor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Laurez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Traynor counters with a left and a right... And another left! Laurez is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Traynor!
After winning the bout, Charles Traynor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
RSE 47: Unleashed
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Traynor tries to bum rush Dory with a series of wild strikes but Dory uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Traynor misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Dory counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dory takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dory tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traynor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Traynor lands with a right to the head.
Traynor throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traynor being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dory fails to land.
Dory gets through Traynor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Traynor misses with a body punch.
Traynor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Dory lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Traynor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dory is struggling to control the position.
Dory goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traynor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Dory on the inside.
A short left from Dory.
Dory misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dory scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Traynor is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Charles Traynor has been cut.
Dory lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Traynor is still on wobbly legs! Can Dory finish him?
Dory creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Traynor's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Traynor drops to his knees and Dory pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dory!
A victorious John Dory thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RSE 37: Sources To Agonies
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Traynor tries to clinch but Ilmarinen moves out of range.
Traynor throws an off balance right hand
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Traynor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ilmarinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Traynor circles away from the clinch attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ilmarinen.
Traynor misses with a shot to the body
letting Ilmarinen counter with a right hand. #TD#
Ilmarinen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Traynor tries to get to full guard but Ilmarinen has control of the leg.
Traynor tries to kick Ilmarinen off but Ilmarinen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ilmarinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ilmarinen wants to take a breather but Traynor is having none of it.
Traynor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ilmarinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ilmarinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Ilmarinen works his way into side control.
Ilmarinen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Traynor is avoiding damage well.
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position but Traynor is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but Traynor manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
You can see the frustration on Ilmarinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Ilmarinen's face as Traynor controls the position. #T2#
Ilmarinen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Traynor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ilmarinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Traynor wants to stand but Ilmarinen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Traynor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ilmarinen tries to roll over but Traynor keeps him under control.
Ilmarinen is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Ilmarinen manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Ilmarinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Traynor defends well.
Traynor is looking to stand up but Ilmarinen won't let him.
Ilmarinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ilmarinen trying to keep a closed guard but Traynor is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Traynor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Traynor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ilmarinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Traynor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ilmarinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Traynor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ilmarinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ilmarinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Traynor sprawls and moves away.
A cross from Traynor lands.
Traynor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ilmarinen tries to clinch up but Traynor circles away and keeps his distance.
Traynor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ilmarinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Traynor throws out the jab.
Ilmarinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Traynor takes one on the button.
Traynor is looking to clinch.
Ilmarinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charles Traynor will probably get the nod.
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#
Traynor scores with the left hand. Ilmarinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Traynor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ilmarinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Traynor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ilmarinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Charles Traynor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Traynor misses #TD#
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nice strikes from Ilmarinen there.
Ilmarinen throwing shots but Traynor is blocking nicely.
Traynor wants to get back to his feet.
Ilmarinen trying to control the action but Traynor is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ilmarinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ilmarinen not doing much here.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Traynor is keeping him busy.
Ilmarinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ilmarinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ilmarinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Traynor defending well though.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Traynor is keeping him busy.
Traynor felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
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.
Traynor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen working the head and body with strikes.
Ilmarinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ilmarinen lands with a punch from half guard.
Ilmarinen stalling away here and it's allowed Traynor to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ilmarinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Traynor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#ES2#
Traynor kicks Ilmarinen off and gets to his feet.
Ilmarinen lands with a nice body punch.
Ilmarinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Traynor misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ilmarinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Traynor misses with a body shot.
Ilmarinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ilmarinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Traynor misses with an uppercut. Ilmarinen saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Ilmarinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traynor fails to land with a series of punches.
Traynor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ilmarinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Traynor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ilmarinen.
Traynor misses with a straight right.
Traynor misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Ilmarinen has closed the distance and engaged Traynor in a clinch.
Ilmarinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ilmarinen lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traynor.
Ilmarinen blocking some punches.
#T4#
Traynor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ilmarinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Traynor controls his hands.
Ilmarinen digs a right hand underneath Traynor's ribcage. Traynor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Traynor is breathing heavily.
Ilmarinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Traynors head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ilmarinen cracks Traynor with a nice body shot.
Traynor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ilmarinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Traynor backwards. #ROC#Traynor is rocked!
Traynor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traynor is still on wobbly legs! Can Ilmarinen finish him?
Ilmarinen is working Traynor over against the cage.
Traynor seems to have recovered his senses.
Ilmarinen lands with a light punch inside.
Traynor tries a body shot but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Traynor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ilmarinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Traynor.
Ilmarinen lands a shot to the body.
Ilmarinen lands a shot to the body.
Traynor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ilmarinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Traynor backwards. #CUT#It looks like Charles Traynor has been cut.
Ilmarinen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Traynor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Traynor tries a body shot but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Traynor misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jalo Ilmarinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charles Traynor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Traynor looks to land a right hand but Ilmarinen moved out of range.
Traynor gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Ilmarinen gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Traynor is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jalo Ilmarinen! |
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Event:
RSE 26: Night Crowned
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Traynor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Maman Suraman has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Suraman misses the target.
Traynor scores with a decent looking hook.
Suraman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Traynor throws a series of punches but Suraman moves out of range.
Suraman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Traynor misses with a wild combination.
Traynor throws a looping overhand right but Suraman ducks down to avoid it.
Traynor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Traynor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Suraman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Traynor swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Traynor there.
Traynor throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Suraman counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Suraman in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Suraman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Suraman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Suraman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Suraman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Suraman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Traynor keeps working.
The ground and pound from Suraman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Suraman is looking to take a break and control but Traynor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Suraman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Traynor is not content to let Suraman control the position.
Suraman controls the position.
Suraman working away.
The strikes coming from Suraman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Suraman advances nicely into full mount.
Suraman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Suraman throws a sloppy strike and Traynor uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Traynor has ended up in Suraman's guard.
#T3#
Suraman is trying to keep Traynor in close.
Suraman throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Suraman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Traynor stacks Suraman on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Traynor!
Suraman wants to control but Traynor postures up.
Suraman is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Suraman wants to control but Traynor postures up.
Suraman 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.
Suraman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Traynor's best efforts.
Suraman wants to improve his position but Traynor is controlling well.
Suraman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Suraman looking for a guillotine here but Traynor defends easily.
#SUB#
Suraman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Traynor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Traynor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maman Suraman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Suraman on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Traynor tries to sprawl but Suraman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Suraman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Suraman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Suraman is keen to just control but Traynor is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suraman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1##SUB#
Suraman wants to work for an arm triangle but Traynor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Suraman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Suraman thows a huge punch but Traynor dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Suraman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Traynor felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Suraman tries to control but Traynor wriggling away.
Traynor manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Traynor is not content to let Suraman control the position.#T2#
Suraman prevents Traynor from standing back up.
Suraman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Suraman winds up and cracks Traynor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Suraman throwing shots but Traynor is blocking nicely.
Suraman with the ground and pound but Traynor uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Traynor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suraman throwing strikes from guard but Traynor blocks nicely.
Suraman trying to control the position from guard on top but Traynor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Suraman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Traynor is keeping the position for now.
Traynor wants to sweep here but Suraman controlling him for the moment.
Traynor keeping moving, preventing Suraman from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Suraman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maman Suraman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Traynor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Suraman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Traynor throws a hook but Suraman blocks it.
Traynor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Traynor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Traynor stuns Suraman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Suraman has a takedown stuffed.
Charles Traynor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Traynor. Suraman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suraman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Traynor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Suraman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Traynor won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traynor is looking to regain half guard here but Suraman keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Traynor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maman Suraman's cut.
That's time! Suraman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jab by Traynor.
Suraman throws a lazy right hand but Traynor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Traynor jabs Suraman right on the nose. Suraman blinks but takes it well.
Traynor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Traynor wants it to stay on the feet.
Traynor throws a jab but it's blocked by Suraman.
Charles Traynor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suraman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Traynor avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traynor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Suraman fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Traynor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maman Suraman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Traynor presses Suraman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Traynor lands with a short shot to the head.
Traynor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Traynor stalls.
Traynor content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good body shot from Traynor.
Traynor tries to throw a body punch but Suraman avoids it by throwing Traynor back against the cage.
Traynor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Traynor - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Suraman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Traynor has one foot on Suraman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suraman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Traynor cracks Suraman with a good jab.#T2#
Traynor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Suraman backs up against the cage.
Traynor connects with a body shot.
Nice cross by Traynor.
Traynor scores with a punch to the head.
Traynor cracks Suraman with an open hand slap.
Nice body punch from Traynor.
Traynor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab from Traynor.
Suraman fails with the takedown
letting Traynor counter with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Traynor. No joy for Suraman on that attempt.
Traynor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Suraman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Suraman throwing strikes from guard but Traynor blocks nicely. #T3#
Traynor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Traynor is pulling down on Suraman's head to control his posture.
Traynor keeping moving, preventing Suraman from controlling successfully.
Traynor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Suraman trying to control the position from guard on top but Traynor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Traynor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Traynor throws a leg kick but Suraman moved away.
Suraman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Traynor looks to land a combination but Suraman avoids it well.
Suraman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Traynor sprawls and moves away.
Suraman fails with a takedown attempt.
Traynor lands with an uppercut that bounces Suraman off the cage and back into range.
Suraman moves forwards but Traynor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Charles Traynor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Traynor lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Suraman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maman Suraman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suraman advances nicely into full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Traynor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Traynor 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Traynor!
After winning the bout, Charles Traynor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
RSE 20: A Fine Day To Die
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Blackwater throws a body kick that misses.
Traynor tries to counter by clinching up but Blackwater breaks away and moves out of range.
Blackwater is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Traynor.
We've been told by Traynor's head coaches at Rough House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blackwater swinging wildly here.
A jab lands there for Blackwater.
Traynor with a nice cross.
Traynor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Traynor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackwater moves away.
Blackwater throws a lazy right hand but Traynor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Traynor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Traynor misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Traynor misses its intended target.
A shot to the liver by Traynor. Beautiful body shot.
Traynor takes a swing at Blackwater's ribcage but misses.
Blackwater misses the shot to the body.
Blackwater throws a push kick but Traynor slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Traynor misses.
Blackwater blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traynor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Blackwater throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Traynor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blackwater throws the kick towards the body but Traynor avoids it.
Blackwater misses with a kick to the body.
Traynor just misses with a punch to the body.
Traynor throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackwater looks to land a right hand but Traynor moved out of range.
Blackwater throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Traynor.
Traynor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch combination from Blackwater misses.
Traynor is looking to wear down Blackwater with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Traynor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Traynor throws a series of punches but Blackwater moves out of range.
Blackwater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traynor manages to avoid it.
Traynor throws out a powerful jab.
Jab from Traynor.
Blackwater slips under a jab.
Traynor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackwater.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackwater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Traynor.#T2#
Blackwater gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Traynor.
Blackwater tries to move into range but Traynor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Traynor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blackwater. Blackwater circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blackwater throws a series of punches but Traynor avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackwater misses the target.
A left and a right from Blackwater both land. Nice combination.
Blackwater is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Traynor.
Traynor just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackwater moves out of range of the strikes.
Traynor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blackwater looks to land a combination but Traynor avoids it well.
Blackwater throws a hook but Traynor avoids it easily.
Traynor lands an overhand right.
A lazy left from Traynor finds it's target.
Blackwater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Traynor throws out the jab.
No joy there for Blackwater, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Traynor throws a series of punches but Blackwater moves out of range. #T3#
Traynor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackwater.
Traynor blocks a jab.
Traynor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Traynor.
Traynor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Traynor misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Traynor there.
Traynor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blackwater in his tracks. #ROC#Blackwater is rocked!
Traynor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blackwater is still on wobbly legs! Can Traynor finish him?
Good standup being displayed there by Traynor as he connects with a hook.
Blackwater looks up at the clock. Bad move! Traynor lands a right hand from hell, dropping Blackwater. Traynor pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Traynor!
A victorious Charles Traynor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RSE 14: Scars
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Traynor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Traynor tries to bum rush Takahashi with a series of wild strikes but Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takahashi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Traynor lands a jab to Takahashi's midsection.
A left lands for Traynor.
Traynor connects with a jab.
Traynor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takahashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Takahashi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donk. Traynor catches Takahashi right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takahashi. Traynor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Traynor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Traynor.
We've been hearing reports that Takahashi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
Traynor lands a jab.
Traynor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Traynor lands with a nice combination. Takahashi backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Takahashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Traynor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Traynor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takahashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Traynor lands a glancing blow to the side of Takahashi's head.
Traynor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Traynor throws a shot to the body.
Traynor with a nice cross.
Traynor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Traynor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Traynor digs a good hook to Takahashi's body.
Traynor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Charles Traynor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi shoots in for a takedown but Traynor shows good takedown defense.
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!
Traynor lands an overhand right.
Traynor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Traynor thows a leg kick but Takahashi checks it
and Takahashi counters with a left and a right that stings Traynor. #T2#
Traynor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Takahashi eats them both and turns towards Traynor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Takahashi dives in for a single leg takedown but Traynor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Traynor manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Traynor. No joy for Takahashi on that attempt.
Takahashi sets himself, and Traynor steps forward looking for the clinch! Takahashi avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Takahashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Traynor works Takahashi's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Traynor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Traynor tries to land a leg kick but Takahashi saw it coming and moves away.
Traynor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Takahashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC2#Takahashi is rocked!
Traynor throws a monster overhand right that drops Takahashi! Traynor follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Traynor!
Charles Traynor thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WCMMA Final (& 3rd Place)
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Traynor lands a jab-cross combination.
Traynor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peacock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Traynor misses with a body shot
and Peacock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Peacock slips a jab and a cross from Traynor.
Peacock tries to close the distance and clinch but Traynor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Traynor misses the target.
Traynor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Peacock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Traynor.
Peacock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from Peacock misses.
Peacock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Traynor throws a lazy right hand but Peacock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Traynor stalks Peacock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Peacock's face. Peacock staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peacock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peacock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Peacock throws a shot from downtown. Traynor moves away and avoids it.
Peacock moves out of range as Traynor strikes.
Peacock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Traynor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Traynor. Peacock does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Peacock misses.#T1#
Traynor throws the left hand but Peacock avoids the punch easily.
Traynor misses with a body punch
and Peacock counters with a right hand to the body.
Traynor just misses with a punch to the body.
Traynor misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Peacock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Peacock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peacock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peacock lands a right hand.
Traynor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peacock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Traynor is trying to maintain a safe position but Peacock gets an underhook and turns Traynor into the cage.
A hook to the body from Peacock.
Peacock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traynor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peacock misses with a body punch.
Peacock tries to throw a body punch but Traynor avoids it by throwing Peacock back against the cage.
Traynor trying to stall but Peacock improves his position.
Peacock tries to throw a body punch but Traynor avoids it by throwing Peacock back against the cage.
Peacock lands with a left to the head.
Peacock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Peacock blocks a body shot from Traynor.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peacock. #BC#
Traynor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peacock tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Peacock moves into range and clinches up with Traynor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peacock tries to throw a body punch but Traynor avoids it by throwing Peacock back against the cage. #BC#
Traynor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peacock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Traynor moves away.
Traynor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Peacock.
Traynor looks to land a right hand but Peacock moved out of range.
Traynor blocks a jab.
Traynor sizes up Peacock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Traynor throws a hook to the side of Peacock's head but Peacock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Peacock.
Sloppy strikes from Traynor. Those never looked like landing.
Traynor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Traynor throws a series of punches but Peacock moves out of range.
Peacock moves out of range of the strikes.
Peacock moves in looking to clinch but Traynor pushes him off.
Traynor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Traynor misses with a looping left.
Peacock defending well as Traynor loads up on a big left hand.
Traynor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Traynor scores with a nice strike.
Traynor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peacock under the eye.#CL2#
Peacock instigates a clinch. #BC#
Traynor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Traynor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Traynor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peacock was well out of range. Poor timing from Traynor.
Peacock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Traynor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Traynor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peacock moves away.
Peacock swings for the body but Traynor moves out of range.
#T4#
Traynor throws a right hand that misses
and Peacock counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traynor misses with a combination
enabling Peacock to counter with a crisp jab.
Traynor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Traynor lands a leg kick that knocks Peacock off balance momentarily.
Traynor misses with a jab to the body
and Peacock counters with a nice uppercut.
Traynor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peacock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peacock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Traynor.
Traynor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Peacock's head.
Peacock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Traynor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Traynor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peacock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Traynor misses with an uppercut. Peacock saw that one coming.
Traynor moves out of range as Peacock strikes.
A shot to the body from Traynor misses
and Peacock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Traynor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Peacock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peacock stuns Traynor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Traynor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Peacock tries to clinch but Traynor is having none of it.
Traynor wants to land a leg kick but Peacock is out of range.
Charles Traynor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traynor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Traynor looks to land a left hand but Peacock moved out of range nicely.
Traynor throws a good cross that connects.
Peacock moves out of range of the strikes.
Traynor scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Peacock has Traynor up against the cage in a clinch.
Peacock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peacock has a couple of punches blocked by Traynor.
Peacock tries to work over Traynor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traynor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traynor blocks a body shot from Peacock. #T1#
Traynor trying to control the position but instead, Peacock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Traynor into the cage.#BC#
Traynor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Traynor lands with a nice body punch.
Charles Traynor is winning the standup battle so far.
Traynor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Traynor lands a slapping body shot.
Peacock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Traynor misses with a body punch
and Peacock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Traynor throws a body shot but no joy.
Traynor misses with an uppercut.
Traynor misses with a hook.
Peacock tries to clinch but Traynor moves out of range.
Traynor connects with a body shot that sends Peacock's belly button to the back.
Traynor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Peacock doesn't manage to clinch there - Traynor circles away.
Peacock moves out of range of the strikes.
Traynor throws a hook to the side of Peacock's head but Peacock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!#CL2#
Peacock pushes Traynor up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peacock.
Peacock lands with a short shot to the head.
Traynor lands an uppercut.
Traynor cracks Peacock with a nice body shot.#BC#
Traynor manages to break the clinch.
Traynor scores with a hook to the body. Peacock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Traynor throws a hook but Peacock avoids it easily.
Traynor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peacock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Traynor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Traynor throws a lazy uppercut
and Peacock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Traynor loads up on a big right hand but Peacock slips the punch.
Traynor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Traynor.
Traynor walks into a straight right hand from Peacock.
Traynor throws a body shot but no joy.
Peacock takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice jab there from Peacock.
Traynor throws a lazy right hand but Peacock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peacock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peacock throws a shot from downtown. Traynor moves away and avoids it.
Traynor tries to counter by clinching up but Peacock breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Peacock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Traynor misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Peacock.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Peacock.
Traynor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Traynor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peacock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Traynor backwards.
Nice body punch from Peacock.
Peacock can't find room to land a body shot as Traynor controls the action.
Traynor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drew Peacock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Peacock struggles to land a body shot inside as Traynor controls his hands.
Peacock tries to throw a body punch but Traynor avoids it by throwing Peacock back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Peacock fails to land.
Peacock can't find room to land a body shot as Traynor controls the action.
Peacock scores with a shot to the side of Traynor's head.
Peacock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Traynor misses with a punch on the inside.
Traynor prevents a body shot from Peacock.
Traynor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peacock lands with a light punch inside.
Peacock tries to throw a body punch but Traynor avoids it by throwing Peacock back against the cage. #BC#
Traynor breaks from the clinch.
Traynor throws a hook but Peacock blocks it.
Good shot there by Traynor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Charles Traynor will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Traynor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Traynor throws a jab when Peacock was well out of range.
Peacock defending well as Traynor loads up on a big left hand.
Traynor throws a jab but it's blocked by Peacock.
Traynor throws a body punch but Peacock moves out of range.
Peacock tries to clinch but Traynor moves out of range.
Traynor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Peacock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Peacock moves out of range of the strikes.
Peacock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Traynor misses the target.
Peacock is looking to clinch but Traynor is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peacock tries to clinch up but Traynor circles away and keeps his distance.
Traynor misses with a hook. Peacock ducked under it nicely.
Traynor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Traynor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Peacock! But no joy.
Traynor swings widly with a right hand
and Peacock counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Peacock blocks the low kick.
Peacock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Traynor walks into a jab.#CL2#
Traynor tries to keep at a distance but Peacock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Peacock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Peacock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Traynor tries a body shot but Peacock blocks it.
Peacock misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Traynor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Peacock moves into the clinch successfully.
Peacock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traynor misses with a punch to the body.
Traynor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Traynor tries to break free but Peacock pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Traynor.
A short body shot lands from Peacock as the two fighters clinch.
Peacock pushes Traynor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Traynor can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Peacock fails to land.
Peacock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peacock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Traynor.
Peacock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peacock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traynor has had enough of the clinch but Peacock keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Traynor breaks from the clinch.
Peacock looks to score with a jab to the body but Traynor is just out of range.#CL2#
Peacock clinches with his opponent.
Peacock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Traynor breaks the clinch.
Jab, jab by Peacock - just one landing.
Traynor slips a jab from Peacock.#CL2#
Peacock takes the fight into the clinch.
Peacock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Peacock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peacock misses with a punch to the body.
Traynor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peacock's elbow.
Traynor tries to throw a body punch but Peacock avoids it by throwing Traynor back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peacock.
Peacock misses with a punch on the inside.
Peacock working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Traynor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Traynor misses with a looping left.
Traynor throws a shot to the body.
Traynor lands a nice shot to the body.
Traynor throws a solid leg kick but Peacock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Traynor.
Peacock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Traynor with a body shot.
Traynor lands a jab to the nose.
Peacock throws a poor cross that misses
and Traynor counters with a one-two to the body.
The fighters circling - Peacock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Traynor misses with a two punch combination.
Drew Peacock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Traynor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traynor misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Peacock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Peacock blocks a body shot from Traynor.
Peacock misses with a body punch.
Peacock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peacock tries a body shot but Traynor blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peacock.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peacock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peacock misses with a body punch.
Peacock throws a punch but it's blocked by Traynor.
Peacock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Traynor backwards. #BC#
Traynor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Charles Traynor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Traynor pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Peacock closes the distance and pushes Traynor back into the cage.
Traynor is trying to break the clinch but Peacock is controlling him.
Traynor takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Peacock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Traynor 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Traynor!
A relieved looking Charles Traynor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WCMMA Semi-Final
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Bolkvadze misses with a straight left.
Bolkvadze goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Traynor misses.
Bolkvadze lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bolkvadze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Traynor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bolkvadze throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bolkvadze tries to land a leg kick but Traynor saw it coming and moves away.
Traynor tries to counter with a clinch but Bolkvadze shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Traynor drives through and clinches with Bolkvadze against the cage.
Bolkvadze missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Traynor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Traynor managing to block the knees to the body from Bolkvadze.
Traynor misses with a punch to the body.
Bolkvadze throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolkvadze tries to land knees in the clinch but Traynor avoids the damage to the body.
Traynor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Traynor blocking some punches.
Bolkvadze putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Traynor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Traynor breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolkvadze misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Traynor moves out of range of the body kick.
Traynor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Traynor misses with a low kick.
Bolkvadze throws a hook but Traynor blocks it.
Bolkvadze lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Bolkvadze misses.
Bolkvadze is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Charles Traynor has been cut.
Bolkvadze pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Traynor moves into the clinch.
Bolkvadze throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolkvadze. #BC2#
Traynor breaks from the clinch.
Bolkvadze seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bolkvadze bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Traynor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bolkvadze is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bolkvadze misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traynor staying out of range there.#T2#
Bolkvadze cracks Traynor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Traynor moves into range and clinches up with Bolkvadze.
Traynor misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Traynor.
Traynor is pushing Bolkvadze up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Traynor lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Traynor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Bolkvadze.
Traynor throws a head punch that misses.
Traynor lands with a left to the head.
Bolkvadze lands a shot to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bolkvadze obliges.
Traynor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Traynor is leaning against Bolkvadze and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Traynor tries to work over Bolkvadze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Traynor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Traynor.#BC2#
Traynor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Bolkvadze drives through and clinches with Traynor against the cage.
Traynor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bolkvadze lands a nice knee to the body.
Bolkvadze tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bolkvadze looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Traynor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Traynor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolkvadze was well out of range. Poor timing from Traynor.
Bolkvadze lands a nice looking kick to the body. Traynor takes a step back to recover.
Traynor throws a right hand that Bolkvadze ducks under and follows up with a left that Bolkvadze also avoids with ease.
Traynor avoids the head kick by Bolkvadze.
Traynor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bolkvadze.
Traynor connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Buck Bolkvadze has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traynor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Bolkvadze lands with a slapping head kick.
Traynor misses with a body shot.
Bolkvadze jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A jab from Traynor misses.
Bolkvadze misses with a kick to the body
and Bolkvadze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolkvadze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bolkvadze digs a good body shot into Traynor's ribs.
Bolkvadze throws a wild body kick that Traynor sees coming a mile off.
Traynor moves out of range of the leg kick from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze lands with an overhand left.
Traynor fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Bolkvadze gets a clinch.
Bolkvadze tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Traynor avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Traynor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bolkvadze with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bolkvadze digs a good body shot into Traynor's ribs.
Bolkvadze fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Traynor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Bolkvadze dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bolkvadze scores with a jab to the body.
Charles Traynor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Traynor takes a swing at Bolkvadze's ribcage but misses.
Bolkvadze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Traynor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bolkvadze just misses with a punch to the body.
Traynor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Traynor looks to land a right hand but Bolkvadze moved out of range.
Bolkvadze misses with a wild body shot.
Traynor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bolkvadze.
Bolkvadze moves in looking to clinch but Traynor pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Traynor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bolkvadze digs a good body shot into Traynor's ribs.
Bolkvadze scores with a body shot.
Traynor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bolkvadze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Traynor can do to turn this around?
Bolkvadze throws a low kick but Traynor avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Traynor! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolkvadze throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Traynor to counter with a crisp jab.
Bolkvadze throws a front kick that sends Traynor stumbling back into the cage.
Traynor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Bolkvadze finds it's way through Traynor's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Traynor misses. #T1#
Bolkvadze lands a jab.#ROC#Traynor is rocked!
Buck Bolkvadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolkvadze measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Traynor! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Buck Bolkvadze!
A victorious Buck Bolkvadze thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WCMMA Quarter-Final A
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Traynor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gordon.
Traynor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gordon shoots for a takedown but Traynor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Traynor. That snapped Gordon's head back.
#TD#
Gordon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Traynor tries to escape but Gordon is in control.
Gordon trying to control the position but Traynor is working away.
Gordon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Traynor is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Traynor is pushing Gordon's head away, looking to escape. Gordon manages to hold on to the position though.
Traynor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gordon working the ground and pound but Traynor is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon trying to control the position but Traynor is working away.
Gordon looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Traynor is avoiding damage well.
#T1#
Traynor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Traynor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gordon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gordon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gordon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gordon working the ground and pound but Traynor is defending the strikes.
Traynor is not content to let Gordon control the position.
A lull in the action here.
Gordon misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
Traynor wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gordon wants to control but Traynor is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Traynor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gordon prevents Traynor from escaping the position.
Gordon working the ground and pound but Traynor is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Gordon crashes against the mat.
Traynor is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gordon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Traynor dodges the ground and pound from Gordon.
Gordon trying to control the action but Traynor is working from the bottom.
Gordon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Gordon trying to control the action but Traynor is working from the bottom.
Traynor is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gordon is controlling him well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gordon fails to land the takedown.
Gordon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon shoots and misses
and Traynor counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left lands for Traynor.
Traynor throws a low kick but Gordon moves out of range easily. #TD#
Traynor gets caught napping as Gordon dives in and scores a takedown. Traynor manages to retain guard.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses. Traynor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gordon's guard. Nice move by Traynor!#REVB#
Traynor wants to stand but Gordon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gordon has Traynor pulled in close to control his posture.
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 Ryan Gordon 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#
Gordon fails with a takedown attempt.
Charles Traynor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gordon dives in for a single leg takedown but Traynor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gordon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Traynor after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Traynor lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Traynor breaks the clinch.
Traynor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Traynor connects with a nice looking jab.
Traynor scores with a body shot.
Gordon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Traynor.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Traynor and sends Gordon crashing to the mat! Traynor follows him down to the mat - Gordon regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#Gordon is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traynor prevents Gordon from improving his position.
Oh Gordon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Traynor tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Traynor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Gordon is looking to improve his position.
Gordon seems to have got his legs back now.
Gordon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Traynor won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
Traynor tries to stand but Gordon is controlling from the bottom.
Gordon is pulling down on Traynor's head. It's preventing any offense from Traynor, at least for the moment.
Gordon working a defensive guard here.
Traynor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gordon holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gordon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gordon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Traynor counters with a stiff right hand.
Traynor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Traynor duly obliges.
Gordon fails with a takedown attempt.
Traynor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Charles Traynor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but Traynor shows good takedown defense.
Ryan Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Gordon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Traynor did well to prevent Gordon getting side control.
Gordon trying to advance position but Traynor counters by regaining guard. #T3#
Gordon postures up in Traynor's guard and throws a big left but Traynor blocks it.
Gordon trying to control but Traynor is working from the bottom.
Traynor wants to stand up but Gordon is controlling him.
Gordon postures up and lands a big shot to Traynor's brow.
Gordon postures up in Traynor's guard and throws a big left but Traynor blocks it.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Traynor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Traynor is looking to stand up but Gordon isn't so interested in that idea.
Traynor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #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.
Gordon is in close to Traynor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Traynor has momentary wrist control but Gordon slips an elbow through the middle.
Gordon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gordon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gordon throwing strikes from guard but Traynor blocks nicely.
Traynor keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Traynor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gordon with a poor takedown
and Traynor counters with a stiff right hand.
Gordon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gordon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Charles Traynor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gordon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gordon dives in and grabs Traynor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Traynor pushes down on Gordon's head and hops out.
Traynor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Traynor tries to avoid it but Gordon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Traynor to the ground. Traynor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gordon shoots in but no luck this time.
Gordon with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Traynor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gordon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Traynor to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Traynor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Traynor tries to bum rush Gordon with a series of wild strikes but Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryan Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Traynor does it's job there.#CL2#
Traynor gets a clinch.
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!#BC2#
Traynor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gordon misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Traynor moves into the clinch.#T1#
Traynor lands a body shot. #TD#
Gordon pulls guard effortlessly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gordon pulls Traynor in to control the position.
Gordon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Traynor has passed into side control.
Gordon is looking for a sweep.
Gordon manages to get back to half guard.
Traynor wants to stand up but Gordon has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Traynor is thwarting Gordon's attempts to control the position.
Gordon is holding on to half guard well.
Gordon 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.#T2#
Gordon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gordon is working hard here to advance position.
Gordon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gordon wants to sweep here but Traynor controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Gordon trying to keep a closed guard but Traynor is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gordon managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Traynor.#TD#
Gordon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Traynor defending against the ground and pound.
Gordon is staying tight to Traynor's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Traynor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordon looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Traynor is avoiding damage well.
#T4#
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Traynor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gordon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Traynor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordon landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Traynor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Traynor 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Traynor!
Charles Traynor thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WCMMA Group B Round 3
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Traynor lands a nice hook to MacDonald's body. MacDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacDonald misses with a hook. Traynor ducked under it nicely.
MacDonald tries to bum rush Traynor with a series of wild strikes but Traynor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice combination there by Traynor.
#CUT2#It looks like Brody MacDonald has been cut.
MacDonald misses with a combination
and Traynor counters with a left to the body.
A lazy left from Traynor finds it's target.
MacDonald misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Traynor counters by clinching up.
Traynor prevents a body shot from MacDonald. #BC2#
Traynor manages to break the clinch.
Traynor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traynor scores with a three punch combo!
MacDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Traynor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Brody MacDonald's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Traynor clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Traynor misses with a body punch.
Traynor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Traynor scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Traynor controls the action.
Traynor lands a nice uppercut.
Traynor lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacDonald tries to circle away but Traynor has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, MacDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Traynor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacDonalds head. #BC2#
Traynor breaks from the clinch.
MacDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Traynor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacDonald misses with a shot to the body
enabling Traynor to counter with a crisp jab.
Traynor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circling - MacDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Traynor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Traynor slips under a jab from MacDonald.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Traynor with a nice cross.
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Traynor counters with a right hand to the body.
MacDonald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacDonald misses with an uppercut. Traynor saw that one coming.
Brody MacDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacDonald misses with a right hand
and Traynor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Traynor misses.
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Traynor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Brody MacDonald's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Traynor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacDonald on the side of the head.
Traynor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
MacDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Traynor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Traynor connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT2#Jeez, Brody MacDonald's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Traynor slips under a jab.
Traynor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Traynor and MacDonald goes tumbling to the canvas! Traynor follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#MacDonald is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brody MacDonald's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Charles Traynor!
During a confident post fight interview, Charles Traynor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WCMMA Group B Round 2
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Mullen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mullen tries to close the distance and clinch but Traynor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mullen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mullen misses with a series of wild punches.
Mullen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Traynor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Traynor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mullen on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Robbie Mullen has been cut.
Mullen's coach down at Dillo's Deadly Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mullen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Traynor swats away the attempt to clinch by Mullen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullen wants to clinch but Traynor slips to the side
and Traynor counters with a three punch combo that has Mullen backing up. Mullen nods at Traynor to acknowledge the strikes.
Traynor swats away the attempt to clinch by Mullen.
Traynor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mullen.
Mullen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Traynor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Traynor's head coaches at Rough House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Mullen darts in trying to clinch
and Traynor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mullen thinking.
Mullen wants to clinch.#CL2#
Mullen clinches up with Traynor and pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Traynor misses with a body punch.
Traynor scores with a shot to the side of Mullen's head.
Traynor prevents Mullen from breaking the clinch.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mullen.
Mullen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Traynor scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Traynor.
Traynor tries a body shot but Mullen blocks it.
Mullen working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Traynor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Traynor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Traynor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mullen.
Traynor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mullen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mullen throws a hook to the side of Traynor's head but Traynor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mullen tries to clinch
and Traynor counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Traynor has closed the distance and engaged Mullen in a clinch.
Traynor tries to work over Mullen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mullen.
Mullen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Mullen breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Nice shot by Traynor.
Traynor lands with a nice body punch.
Mullen walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Traynor! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Traynor!
After winning the bout, Charles Traynor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WCMMA Group B Round 1
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Gray misses with a lunging right hand
and Traynor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gray lands a jab.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Traynor moves away.
Gray definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Traynor loads up on a big right hand but Gray slips the punch.
Traynor punishes Gray's body with a nice straight punch.
Gray throws a hook but Traynor avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Gray coming out on top.
Gray lands a jab to the nose.
Gray throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Traynor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gray lands a nice shot to the body.
Traynor slips under a jab from Gray.
Traynor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Traynor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gray moves away.
Gray appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alex Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Traynor misses
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gray cracks Traynor with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Gray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gray scores with a hook.
Traynor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gray looks to land a left hand but Traynor moved out of range nicely.
Traynor cracks Gray with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gray lands with a shot to the body.
Gray misses with a body shot
and Traynor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gray looks to score with a jab to the body but Traynor is just out of range.
Traynor feints the counter takedown.
Gray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Traynor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Traynor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gray throws a body shot but no joy.
As Gray backs off Traynor throws a huge counter combo but Gray manages to avoid it all.
Gray looks to score with a jab to the body but Traynor is just out of range.
Traynor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Traynor misses with the combination.
#T2#
Gray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traynor was well out of range. Poor timing from Gray.
Traynor scores with a jab to the head.
Gray walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Traynor misses with a body shot.
Traynor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gray throwing a counter right hand but Traynor manages to avoid it.
Gray throws out a loose jab but Traynor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traynor misses with a straight left.
Traynor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Traynor misses with a looping left.
Gray looks to score with a jab to the body but Traynor is just out of range.
Traynor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Traynor misses with a straight left.
Traynor blocks a jab.
Traynor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Traynor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Traynor throws a nice looking combination but Gray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Traynor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gray defends it nicely.
Gray throws a right hand that misses
and Traynor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gray smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Traynor. That snapped Gray's head back.
Gray stuns Traynor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gray lunges at Traynor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Traynor's hand. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Traynor cracks a nice hook into Gray's ribs.
Traynor misses with a body shot.
Gray throwing a counter right hand but Traynor manages to avoid it.
Gray misses with a shot to the body
and Traynor counters with a straight right hand.
Gray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Traynor thuds his right hand into Gray's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Traynor misses with a takedown attempt - Gray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alex Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Traynor.
Traynor needs to keep his hands up - Gray had a free shot at his head there.
Traynor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Traynor misses with a few strikes there.
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 Alex Gray will probably get the nod.
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#
Traynor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
Traynor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Traynor.
Gray throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Gray has managed to clinch.
Gray lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Traynor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gray.
Gray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gray working aggressively here.
Traynor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Gray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gray jabs Traynor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gray lands a head shot.
Traynor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gray but Gray pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Traynor moves out of range as Gray strikes.
Gray staying out of range there.
Gray misses the shot to the body.
Traynor ducks under a wild hook from Gray.
Traynor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gray at a distance.
Alex Gray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gray takes a swing at Traynor's ribcage but misses.
Gray misses with a body shot.
Traynor looks to land a right hand but Gray moved out of range.
Gray misses with a hook to the body
and Traynor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gray misses with a wild body shot.
Gray on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gray lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T2#
Traynor avoids the body shot from Gray.
It seemed like Traynor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Traynor connects with a nice looking jab.
Gray misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Gray misses the target.
Traynor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gray looks to land a right hand but Traynor moved out of range.
Traynor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gray is looking for a counter combo.
Alex Gray is winning the standup battle so far.
Traynor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Traynor lands with a straight right. Gray didn't see that one coming.
Gray looks to land a combination. Traynor sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gray throws a poor cross that misses
and Traynor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good standup being displayed there by Traynor as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Gray jabs at Traynor's body.
Gray misses with a left hand
and Traynor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gray throws a hook but Traynor blocks it.
Gray throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Traynor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Traynor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Charles Traynor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gray connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Traynor momentarily.
Gray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Traynor.
Traynor throws a jab when Gray was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Gray.
Traynor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gray misses with a hook
and Traynor counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gray throws the left hand but Traynor avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Traynor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Traynor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gray works Traynor's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Gray instigates a clinch.
Gray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Traynor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Traynor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Traynor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gray's hands.
Traynor tries to clinch up.
Traynor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Traynor throws a right hand that Gray ducks under and follows up with a left that Gray also avoids with ease.
Traynor scores with a decent looking hook.
Gray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Gray will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Traynor scores with a one two! Gray had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Traynor moves away.
Traynor misses with a looping left.
Gray looks to score with a jab to the body but Traynor is just out of range.
Traynor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick from Traynor is predictable there
and Gray counters with a left to the body.
Traynor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gray swivels and escapes.
Traynor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gray throws a shot from downtown. Traynor moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gray moves into range and clinches up with Traynor.
Gray pushes Traynor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gray lands an uppercut.
Gray is working Traynor over against the cage.#T1#
Gray misses with the head strike.
Gray misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Traynor taking a breather.
Traynor is looking to break free of the clinch but Gray has double underhooks.
Gray tries a body shot but Traynor blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gray.
Gray lands with a left to the head.
Gray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gray stops a takedown attempt from Traynor.
Gray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traynor's elbow.
Gray misses with some punches.
Traynor pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gray swings wildly with an uppercut but Traynor uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Traynor misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Traynor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gray misses with a straight right.
Gray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Traynor.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Traynor moves away.
Traynor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gray.
Traynor throws a right and a left that Gray avoids nicely.
Gray misses with a shot to the body
and Traynor counters with a right hand to the body.
Gray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Traynor walks into a stiff left hand from Gray.
Gray staying out of range there.#T3#
Gray walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gray swings away with a body shot that misses
and Traynor counters with a stiff right hand.
Gray tries to clinch but Traynor moves out of range.
Gray slips under a jab.
Traynor ducks under a wild hook from Gray.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Traynor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Traynor fails to land the takedown.
Alex Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Traynor.
A combination from Traynor does no damage.
Gray is looking to counter punch.
Gray closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Traynor throws a lazy uppercut
and Gray counters with a stiff right hand.
Traynor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
A jab from Gray misses.
Gray throws a hook but Traynor avoids it easily.
Traynor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gray.
Charles Traynor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Traynor connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gray misses with a hook to the body
and Traynor counters with a straight right hand.
Gray looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gray thuds a left hand into Traynor's body.
Gray misses with a hook. Traynor ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Traynor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gray blocks a jab.
Traynor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gray's head.
Gray scores with the left hand. Traynor knows he should have avoided that one.
Gray just misses with a punch to the body.
Traynor swinging wildly here.
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 Alex Gray.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gray, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Gray! |
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Event:
WCMMA Trials 6
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.
Price misses with a body shot.
Traynor wants to counter with a clinch but Price pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Price. Traynor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Traynor wants to counter the offense by Price and move into the clinch position.
Traynor misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Price misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Traynor.
Traynor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Traynor misses with a body shot.
Price wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Price misses the shot to the body.
Traynor tries to counter with a clinch but Price shakes him off and moves away.
Traynor looks to score with a jab to the body but Price is just out of range.
Price wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
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.
Price takes a swing at Traynor's ribcage but misses.
Traynor avoids the body shot from Price.
Traynor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Price throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traynor wants to counter the offense by Price and move into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Price keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clifford Price showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Price 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 10:9
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 10:9
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifford Price! |
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