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Event:
UCF 88: Kaiser v Dantes
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1# Da Prince misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jiurgite.
Da Prince misses with a body shot.
Jiurgite is looking to counter punch. Jiurgite keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiurgite looks to throw the jab but Da Prince is out of range. Jiurgite misses with an uppercut. A little jabbing left from Da Prince on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Da Prince lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Zé Jiurgite has been cut. Da Prince misses with an uppercut. An attempted straight right counter from Jiurgite misses the target. Da Prince misses with a straight left. It looked like Jiurgite wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Da Prince swinging wildly here.
Jiurgite takes a swing at Da Prince's ribcage but misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Da Prince lands a nice hook to Jiurgite's body. Jiurgite takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A lazy left from Jiurgite finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Hiyness Da Prince has been cut. Da Prince throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Jiurgite misses with a body shot.
Da Prince looks to throw the jab but Jiurgite is out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! A looping hook to the body misses from Da Prince. Jiurgite does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1# Da Prince throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Prince scores with a one two! Jiurgite had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Jiurgite lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Da Prince at a distance.
Jiurgite turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Jiurgite throws a hook but Da Prince blocks it. Jiurgite scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Jiurgite. That snapped Da Prince's head back.
Jiurgite takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jiurgite misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Prince counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Da Prince has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jiurgite finds it's way round the side to connect with Da Prince's head. Da Prince misses with an uppercut. Jiurgite saw that one coming. Jiurgite is looking to counter punch. Da Prince throws a body punch but Jiurgite moves out of range. A combination from Da Prince does no damage. Jiurgite misses with a body shot
and Da Prince counters with a right hand to the body. We've been informed that Da Prince has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Da Prince will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2# A slow jab from Jiurgite misses its intended target. Jiurgite throws an overhand right that lands on Da Prince's shoulder, as Da Prince tries to avoid the shot. Jiurgite misses with an uppercut. Jiurgite lands a nice shot that snaps Da Prince's head back.
Da Prince scores with a jab. Jiurgite getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#That has opened up Hiyness Da Prince's cut even more. That kick from Jiurgite tenderised Da Prince's leg. Da Prince is trying to keep his angry face on. Da Prince slips a straight right by Jiurgite. Da Prince throws a right and a left that Jiurgite avoids nicely. Jiurgite was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Jiurgite misses with a wild body shot. Da Prince is looking for the big counter here. Jiurgite lands with a good body shot.#KD# Jiurgite lands a big shot that drops Da Prince! Can he finish him?
#ROC#Da Prince is rocked! Da Prince trying to control the position here. Da Prince is still in real trouble! Can Jiurgite finish him?#T3# Jiurgite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Da Prince seems to have recovered his senses. Da Prince has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jiurgite has passed into side control.
Da Prince is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jiurgite is one step ahead and moves to full mount! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Da Prince wants to hold on but Jiurgite pushes him away. Jiurgite controlling the pace for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Da Prince is looking to improve his position but Jiurgite isn't that keen on the idea. Da Prince reaches up to try and control the position but Jiurgite seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Da Prince rolls and tries to escape and now Jiurgite has his back!
Da Prince is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jiurgite.
#T4# Da Prince just trying to survive but Jiurgite is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Da Prince is trying to break free.
Da Prince is still trying to improve position. Jiurgite is riding his opponent, not letting Da Prince buck him off. Jiurgite not allowing Da Prince to control his hands. Da Prince tries to roll but Jiurgite sticks to his back.
Da Prince trying to control the hands but Jiurgite breaks the grip. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zé Jiurgite dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Da Prince throws a combination that misses and Jiurgite counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Da Prince misses with an uppercut
and Jiurgite counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#The cut above Hiyness Da Prince's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Da Prince gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jiurgite feints and then cracks Da Prince's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Da Prince down. Da Prince misses with a looping right. Jiurgite moves away from the strike by Da Prince. Da Prince misses the shot to the body. Jiurgite avoids a punch combination nicely.
#KD# Jiurgite throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Da Prince tumbling to the canvas! 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! Da Prince lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Da Prince wants to control from the top but Jiurgite keeps moving. Jiurgite is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Prince can do to turn this around? Da Prince content to stall in guard here. #T1# Da Prince wants to control from the top but Jiurgite keeps moving. Jiurgite seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Da Prince controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB# Jiurgite is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Da Prince is aware though and is defending well. Da Prince really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jiurgite. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Jiurgite being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB# Da Prince content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Jiurgite has locked up a guillotine! Jiurgite's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Da Prince is holding on here and Jiurgite must be using up a lot of energy. Da Prince has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Jiurgite gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zé Jiurgite! |
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Event:
UCF 72: Boytsov v Puro
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1# Da Prince swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dennis. It looked like Da Prince was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dennis. Da Prince misses with a two punch combination.
Dennis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Dennis with a lazy takedown attempt and Da Prince counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Kemp Dennis has been cut.#TD2# Dennis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Da Prince wants to sweep but no luck. Dennis throws a big elbow that misses. Da Prince not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dennis stands up over Da Prince, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Da Prince is adopting a defensive guard. Da Prince looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dennis is one step ahead there. Da Prince keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully. Dennis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1# Dennis throwing strikes but missing. Dennis's corner is telling him to maintain position. Da Prince has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Da Prince looking to control.
Dennis controlling from the top position. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dennis working his ground and pound in the gym. Da Prince has momentary wrist control but Dennis slips an elbow through the middle. Da Prince is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Dennis throwing strikes from guard but Da Prince blocks nicely. Da Prince trying to keep a closed guard but Dennis is proving a slippery customer.
Dennis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Prince's head. Da Prince is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Da Prince knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dennis on the ground. Dennis scoring with some ground and pound. Da Prince not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Da Prince keeps moving. #T2# Da Prince trying to control the position here. Da Prince is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Dennis cracks Da Prince with a solid left hand. Da Prince keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully. Da Prince avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Dennis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Da Prince working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dennis. Da Prince utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Dennis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Dennis trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Prince is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Da Prince wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Da Prince bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dennis's guard. #REVR##T3# Da Prince preventing the sweep. Da Prince trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dennis trying to keep a closed guard but Da Prince is proving a slippery customer.
Dennis is pulling down on Da Prince's head to control his posture. Dennis looking for a sweep. Not yet Dennis, not yet. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dennis holds on and takes a little breather. Da Prince won't allow Dennis to sweep him here. Da Prince wants to control from the top but Dennis keeps moving. Da Prince's corner is telling him to maintain position.#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. Da Prince wants to stand but Dennis is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Hiyness Da Prince is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dennis takes one on the button. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dennis is defended easily by Da Prince. Hiyness Da Prince has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kemp Dennis. Dennis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Da Prince scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A decent looking cross lands there for Da Prince. Left hook, right uppercut from Da Prince. Da Prince swings for the body but Dennis moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiyness Da Prince dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kemp Dennis'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# Dennis shoots in looking for a takedown. Da Prince tries to sprawl out of it but Dennis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Da Prince manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Da Prince misses with a jab, cross combination.
Da Prince misses with a wild body shot. Dennis with the counter takedown but Da Prince avoids it easily. Da Prince misses with a jab to the body
#TD2# and Dennis counters with a shoot takedown. Da Prince fights it but they end up in guard. Da Prince is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Da Prince looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dennis is one step ahead there. Dennis lands a couple of elbows. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Da Prince wants to stand but Dennis is controlling the position. Da Prince keeping full guard, as Dennis tries to pass. Da Prince is looking to stand up but Dennis isn't so interested in that idea. Dennis working some strikes from top position.#T1# Dennis landing some decent shots from guard. Dennis works over Da Prince with some ground and pound from guard. Da Prince is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Da Prince wants to sweep here but Dennis controlling him for the moment. Dennis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Dennis wants to control from the top but Da Prince keeps moving. Da Prince is trying to keep Dennis in close.
Dennis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Da Prince's guard. Dennis slips a nice elbow through Da Prince's hands, connecting with Da Prince's forehead. Dennis sitting and controlling from the half guard. Kemp Dennis has got the better of the ground game so far. Dennis winds up and cracks Da Prince with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Dennis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Dennis lands with a punch from half guard. #T2# Dennis tries to pass to full mount but Da Prince defends it. Da Prince on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Da Prince tries to get out of the position. Dennis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Dennis trying to control the pace. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennis lands a nice short elbow. Da Prince tries to roll over but Dennis keeps him under control. Da Prince taking some punishment here, with Dennis in his half guard. Dennis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Da Prince defending well though. Dennis looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Da Prince wants to get back to full guard. Dennis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Dennis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Da Prince has a hand on Dennis's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dennis takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! 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! Dennis controlling his opponent. Dennis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T3# Dennis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Da Prince's face.
Da Prince wants to hold on but Dennis pushes him away. Dennis lands a big elbow. Dennis tries to control but Da Prince wriggling away. Dennis avoids the attempt from Da Prince to control. Dennis content just to control the position here. Dennis lands a heavy elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Hiyness Da Prince has been cut. Da Prince is trying desperately to improve position. Dennis with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2# Dennis looking for a guillotine from mount but Da Prince is having none of it. The referee warns Da Prince that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dennis avoids the attempt from Da Prince to control. Dennis landing shots from mount. Dennis lands with some strikes.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Da Prince tries to get back to half guard but can't. Da Prince is squirming around, avoiding Dennis's attempts to control the action. Dennis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Da Prince?
Dennis lands a couple of good shots and Da Prince has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Da Prince is trapped and Dennis is scoring with shots to the head and body. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Da Prince is trying to break free.
Dennis connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Da Prince to escape the position.
Da Prince wants to escape the position.
Da Prince is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Da Prince defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dennis is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dennis is not going to allow Da Prince to sit and survive in this position. Da Prince is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemp Dennis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Da Prince's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Dennis shoots in but no luck this time. Dennis has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dennis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Da Prince tries to avoid it but Dennis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Da Prince to the ground. Da Prince escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Dennis tries for a takedown but Da Prince sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Hiyness Da Prince has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kemp Dennis. Dennis walks into a stiff left hand from Da Prince. Hiyness Da Prince is winning the standup battle so far. Dennis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Da Prince sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dennis somewhat. Da Prince swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Dennis defending well as Da Prince loads up on a big left hand. Dennis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Da Prince defends it well.#TD2# Da Prince gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Dennis with a nice head shot there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dennis throwing strikes but missing. Dennis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Dennis tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Prince is retaining full guard. Da Prince keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully. Dennis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Da Prince haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1# Dennis scoring with some ground and pound. Da Prince looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Prince, not yet. Da Prince wants to stand but Dennis is controlling the position. Dennis throws a big elbow that misses. Dennis is working Da Prince over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Dennis is working Da Prince over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Dennis works over Da Prince with some ground and pound from guard. Da Prince manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dennis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Da Prince looking to sit in guard and control but Dennis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Dennis is in close to Da Prince's body, working some short punches and elbows. Dennis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Dennis landing some decent shots from guard. Dennis throws a big right hand that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Dennis content to stall in guard here. Dennis cracks Da Prince with a solid left hand. Dennis wants to pass the guard but Da Prince is keeping the position. Dennis postures up.
Dennis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Da Prince wants to sweep but no luck. Dennis working some strikes from top position. Dennis won't allow Da Prince to sweep him here. Dennis landing some decent shots from guard. Dennis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Prince is keeping the position for now. Dennis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Prince works some decent striking defense from the bottom. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dennis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3# Da Prince is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Da Prince is trying to control the position but Dennis postures up. Dennis lands a couple of digs. Da Prince utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Da Prince keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully. Da Prince is adopting a defensive guard. Da Prince keeping full guard, as Dennis tries to pass. Dennis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Da Prince keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Dennis looking to pass the guard. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Da Prince working a defensive guard here.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Dennis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Da Prince pinned against the cage. Da Prince gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2# Dennis looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Dennis wants to control from the top but Da Prince keeps moving. Dennis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Da Prince looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Dennis lands a couple of decent looking shots. Dennis chips away with some ground and pound. Da Prince being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight! Kemp Dennis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Dennis 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kemp Dennis! A victorious Kemp Dennis 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:
UCF 64: LaFleur v Chai Jr
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1# Da Prince jabbing away but nothing is landing. Da Prince wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Da Prince pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Da Prince ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away. Da Prince throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Prince has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Da Prince on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Da Prince moves out of range easily. A countering left hand to the body from Da Prince misses. Da Prince misses with a wild combination.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Johnson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch. Da Prince blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Da Prince lands a jab. Da Prince throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range. Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Da Prince sprawls and moves away. A big right from Da Prince misses. Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Da Prince sprawls and moves away.#T1# Da Prince lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Da Prince takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Da Prince throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range. Da Prince swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL# Johnson moves into the clinch. Da Prince is defending well against a takedown attempt. Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Da Prince lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. #TD# Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Da Prince trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Da Prince slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU2# Da Prince stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him. #T2# Da Prince looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely. Da Prince misses with a few strikes there.
Da Prince fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Da Prince uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react. Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Da Prince throws a right and a left that both miss. Da Prince avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson tries to clinch but Da Prince moves out of range. Da Prince just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Da Prince misses the jab. Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Da Prince's front leg but catches the back leg as Da Prince tries to avoid it. Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Da Prince swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Da Prince throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot. Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Prince. Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Da Prince sprawls and moves away.#T3# Johnson throws a head kick that misses. Some bone on bone action there as Da Prince checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL# Johnson moves into the clinch. Da Prince tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Da Prince back against the cage. Johnson misses with a knee to the head. Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Prince stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
#BC2# Da Prince's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Da Prince throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range. Johnson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Da Prince misses with an uppercut. Johnson tries to clinch up. Da Prince tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Da Prince throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot. #T4# Da Prince misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson lands a front kick. Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Da Prince. That did some damage! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Johnson tries to clinch up.#TD# Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Da Prince napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB# Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiyness Da Prince dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Da Prince has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Johnson. Da Prince lands a jab-cross combination. #CL# Johnson takes the fight into the clinch. Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Da Prince pulls him back up using the underhooks. Da Prince on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Da Prince.
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Da Prince blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Da Prince lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Da Prince prevents it.
#TD# Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1# Johnson being controlled here, momentarily. Johnson keeping moving, preventing Da Prince from controlling successfully. Da Prince really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Da Prince controlling him for the moment. Da Prince seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB# Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Da Prince has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Da Prince trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Da Prince has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from. Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Prince swivels though and keeps the full guard. Johnson postures up.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Prince is keeping the position for now. Johnson won't allow Da Prince to sweep him here. Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Prince is retaining full guard. Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Prince's head. Da Prince is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Da Prince working a defensive guard here.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing. #T3# Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Prince swivels though and keeps the full guard. Da Prince keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. Johnson wants to pass the guard but Da Prince is keeping the position.#SUB# Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Da Prince. Da Prince keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #SUB# Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Da Prince pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position. Zander Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Johnson advances to half guard. Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Da Prince defends it. Da Prince is trying to control but can't.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Da Prince's hands, connecting with Da Prince's forehead. Da Prince wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson passes to full mount! Johnson scoring with strikes but Da Prince is staying in there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Johnson with the ground and pound from mount. Da Prince is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB# Johnson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Da Prince is surviving well by controlling Johnson's body position as best he can. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander Johnson dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Da Prince throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily. Johnson thows a body kick. Da Prince tries to catch it but that hurt him. Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Da Prince swivels and escapes. A head kick misses from Johnson. Da Prince throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem. Da Prince just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD# Da Prince gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard. Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Johnson landing some decent shots from guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Da Prince controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. Da Prince looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Prince, not yet. Johnson looking to pass the guard. Da Prince looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1# Da Prince looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Johnson trying to control but Da Prince is working from the bottom. Johnson passes Da Prince's left leg - he's now in half guard. Da Prince trying to control here.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Da Prince knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Da Prince moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Da Prince is controlling Johnson's posture. Johnson wants to pass the guard but Da Prince is keeping the position. Da Prince looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Prince, not yet. Da Prince working a defensive guard here.
#SUB# Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Da Prince is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Da Prince manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Da Prince's guard. Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Prince is keeping the position for now. Da Prince is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3# Da Prince is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Da Prince perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Da Prince is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Da Prince from standing up. Da Prince slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
#REVR# Da Prince not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Da Prince looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Da Prince can do anything to dispel that myth. Da Prince wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4# Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Da Prince. Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Prince is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Da Prince trying to control the position.
Johnson preventing the sweep. Johnson passes into half guard. Da Prince won't allow Johnson to pass to mount. Johnson is working hard here to advance position. Da Prince wants to get back to full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Da Prince trying to get back to full guard but Johnson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Da Prince is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Zander Johnson showed his dominance in that final round. I think Johnson 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander Johnson! |
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Event:
UCF 56: Adunga Jr v LaFleur
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1# Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Prince. Tyson throws a body shot but no joy. Tyson scores with a nice strike. Da Prince looks to throw the jab but Tyson is out of range. Da Prince slips a jab from Tyson. Tyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Prince takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mick Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Da Prince needs to keep his hands up - Tyson had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Hiyness Da Prince has been cut. Tyson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Da Prince uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyson. Da Prince throws a hook but Tyson blocks it. Da Prince scores with a jab to the body. Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Tyson punishes Da Prince's body with a nice straight punch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tyson slips under a jab from Da Prince. An attempted straight right counter from Tyson misses the target. We've been told by Tyson's head coaches at Räkälä that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Da Prince ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Da Prince is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tyson with a body shot. Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Da Prince sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Da Prince throws out a counter right but Tyson avoids it with no problem.#T1# Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Prince. Tyson looks to land a right hand but Da Prince moved out of range. Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Prince misses with an uppercut. Tyson saw that one coming. Tyson misses with a hook. Da Prince ducked under it nicely. A little jabbing left from Da Prince on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Da Prince avoids the body shot from Tyson.
Da Prince steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyson. Da Prince swinging wildly here.
Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Da Prince moves out of range of the strikes. Da Prince with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tyson to score with a decent uppercut. Tyson lands a nice shot that snaps Da Prince's head back.
Tyson throws a body shot but no joy. A jab from Tyson misses. #T2# A punch lands to the side of Da Prince 's head but he takes it in his stride. This has been an exciting period of action! Da Prince tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Prince. Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Prince. Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Prince. Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Prince was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson. Da Prince looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Tyson dodges the punch combination from Da Prince.
Da Prince throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Tyson is looking to counter punch. Da Prince slips a jab from Tyson. Da Prince loads up on a big right hand but Tyson slips the punch. Da Prince throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Tyson throws a body shot but no joy. Tyson throws a series of punches but Da Prince avoids them all with ease. Tyson connects with a right hand. Da Prince shakes it off. Da Prince throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jab by Da Prince.#T3# Da Prince lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tyson at a distance.
Da Prince throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Tyson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Da Prince.
Donk. Da Prince catches Tyson right on the button with a cross. Tyson slips under a jab from Da Prince. Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on Da Prince's shoulder, as Da Prince tries to avoid the shot. Da Prince misses with a jab, cross combination.
Da Prince misses with a hook. Tyson ducked under it nicely. Da Prince misses with an uppercut
and Tyson counters with a lovely shot to the body. Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Prince. Da Prince looks to land a left hand but Tyson moved out of range nicely. Tyson moves away from the strike by Da Prince. Tyson slips under a jab. Da Prince lands with a nice combination. Tyson backs away looking to recover. Da Prince 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.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Da Prince uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson. Da Prince feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tysons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Tyson misses with an uppercut. Tyson moves out of range as Da Prince strikes. Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Tyson lands with a right hand. Tyson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Tyson throws a body shot but no joy. Tyson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#That has opened up Hiyness Da Prince's cut even more. Da Prince staying out of range there. Da Prince throws a right hand that Tyson ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyson also avoids with ease. A counter left hand to the body from Tyson misses its target. Da Prince fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tyson lands a right hook to the body.
Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Tyson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hiyness Da Prince's cut. That's time! Tyson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Tyson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Da Prince fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tyson is looking to counter punch. Da Prince swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Da Prince throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A combination from Tyson does no damage. Da Prince throws a combination. Tyson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Mick Tyson has been cut. Mick Tyson is winning the standup battle so far. Da Prince throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Tyson scores with a hook to the body. Da Prince takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Da Prince throws a nice looking combination but Tyson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Da Prince swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Da Prince 's head but he takes it in his stride. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Da Prince misses the jab. Tyson thuds a left hand into Da Prince's body. Tyson misses with a wild body shot. Da Prince missing with a left hand there. Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A counter left hand to the body from Tyson misses its target.#T1# Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Prince.
Da Prince misses with a body shot.
Tyson throws a hook to the side of Da Prince's head but Da Prince sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Tyson missing with a left hand there. Da Prince was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Tyson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Da Prince eats them both and turns towards Tyson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Da Prince missing with a left hand there. Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Da Prince takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Tyson punishes Da Prince's body with a nice straight punch. Da Prince ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away. Tyson lands a jab to the nose. Da Prince uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyson.
Tyson punishes Da Prince's body with a nice straight punch. Tyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Prince swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tyson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2# Da Prince walks into a stiff left hand from Tyson. Tyson misses with a wild body shot. Tyson missing with a left hand there. Da Prince was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Tyson cracks Da Prince with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Da Prince looks to land a right hand but Tyson moved out of range. Da Prince lands a nice hook to Tyson's body. Tyson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Nice body punch from Tyson. Da Prince displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyson throws out the jab. Tyson slips a jab and a cross from Da Prince.
Tyson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da Prince. Da Prince throws the left hand but Tyson avoids the punch easily. Tyson lands with a shot to the body. Tyson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Da Prince in his tracks. Tyson cracks Da Prince with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#The cut above Hiyness Da Prince's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Tyson throws a hook to the side of Da Prince's head but Da Prince sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3# Tyson throws out a loose jab but Da Prince uses good head movement to avoid it. Da Prince looks like he wants to counter punch here. Tyson scores with the left hand. Da Prince knows he should have avoided that one. Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Prince is just out of range. Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Prince throws a right and a left that Tyson avoids nicely. Da Prince takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Jab, jab by Tyson - just one landing. Da Prince closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Da Prince on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Nice body punch from Da Prince. Da Prince misses with a hook
and Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Tyson misses with a looping right. Tyson misses with a looping right. It seemed like Da Prince was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Da Prince scores with a nice head shot.#T4# Da Prince on the wrong end of a nice hook. Da Prince throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A big left from Tyson misses. Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Prince. Da Prince shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Tyson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Da Prince counters with a nice uppercut. Da Prince on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Da Prince keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Prince fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tyson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Da Prince throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Da Prince. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tyson moves out of range of the strikes. Tyson misses with a looping left. Da Prince throws out a counter right but Tyson avoids it with no problem. Tyson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#Hiyness Da Prince's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Tyson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Tyson dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Da Prince with a body punch. A glancing blow. Tyson misses with an uppercut. Tyson misses the shot to the body. A decent looking cross lands there for Tyson. No joy there for Da Prince, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Tyson punishes Da Prince's body with a nice straight punch. Da Prince uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyson.
Da Prince gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tyson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Da Prince misses with a straight right. Tyson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Tyson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Prince can do to turn this around? Da Prince takes a shot right to the bread basket. Da Prince throws a hook but Tyson avoids it easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Da Prince throws a hook but Tyson avoids it easily. Da Prince looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyson is just out of range.#T1# Da Prince misses with a wild body shot. A quick step to the side and Tyson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Tyson misses with a looping right. Da Prince ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Da Prince has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Da Prince drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Da Prince looks to land a right hand but Tyson moved out of range. Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Tyson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tyson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Da Prince takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Da Prince misses with a wild body shot. Tyson missing with a left hand there. Da Prince was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Da Prince's corner calls for a 1-2. Da Prince obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Tyson lands a nice shot that snaps Da Prince's head back.
Da Prince misses with an uppercut. Tyson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Da Prince takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Hiyness Da Prince has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Tyson lands a jab to the head.
Tyson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hiyness Da Prince's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mick Tyson! |
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Event:
UCF 48: Mulroney v Valdenius
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1# Wick misses with an uppercut
and Da Prince counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Joe Wick has been cut. Wick scores with a decent looking hook. Wick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Wick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Joe Wick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Da Prince lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Da Prince throws a hook but Wick avoids it easily. Wick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Nice body punch from Wick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wick takes one to the chin there. Da Prince misses with a wild body shot. Da Prince keeps the fight on the outside. Wick takes a swing at Da Prince's ribcage but misses. Da Prince swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A looping hook to the body misses from Wick. Da Prince does a little dance to reset his feet. Da Prince misses with a wild combination.
Wick lands a body shot.
Wick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1# Wick lands a jab to the nose. Wick digs a good hook to Da Prince's body.
Da Prince throws the left hand but Wick avoids the punch easily. Wick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Wick tries to land a leg kick but Da Prince saw it coming and moves away.
Da Prince throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Da Prince moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Wick throws a looping overhand right but Da Prince ducks down to avoid it. Da Prince misses with a double jab.
Wick works Da Prince's body with a nice hook. Da Prince misses with a hook. Wick motions for Da Prince to come forward. Wick throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Wick lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wick throws a good cross that connects.
Da Prince misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wick.
#CL2# Wick clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Da Prince creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2# Da Prince on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wick misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Da Prince creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Da Prince managing to block the knees to the body from Wick.
Wick lands a good knee to the midsection. Da Prince won't want to take too many of those. Wick working Da Prince over with knees to the body. Wick scores with a hook to the body. Da Prince is breathing heavily. Wick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Da Princes head. Da Prince has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Wick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Da Prince wants to get back to striking at distance but Wick won't allow it.
Da Prince throws a head punch that misses. Da Prince swings wildly with an uppercut but Wick uses good head movement to avoid it. Da Prince pushes Wick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Da Prince's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Da Prince digs a right hand underneath Wick's ribcage. Wick let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3# Da Prince on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Da Prince lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wick backwards. Wick trying to land knees to the body.
Da Prince has a couple of punches blocked by Wick.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wick. Da Prince on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wick struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Prince controls his hands.
Da Prince misses with a punch on the inside.
Wick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Prince misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wick. Da Prince prevents a body shot from Wick. A head punch on the inside from Da Prince fails to land. Wick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Da Prince backwards. Da Prince can't break the clinch.
Da Prince throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wicks head. Wick scores with a hook to the body.#T4# Da Prince throws a head punch that misses. Wick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Da Prince has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Da Prince on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Da Prince's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Wick with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Hiyness Da Prince has been cut. Wick has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Da Prince seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wick can turn it around. This has been an exciting period of action! Wick with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. The referee calls for Wick to work.
Wick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wick misses with a body punch.
Wick gets through Da Prince's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wick effectively controlling the action here. Wick tries to land knees in the clinch but Da Prince avoids the damage to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Da Prince misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Wick dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Wick connects with a jab. Wick lands a body shot.
Wick throws the left hand but Da Prince avoids the punch easily. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Da Prince checks a leg kick. Da Prince swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Wick swings away with a leg kick that misses. Da Prince ducks right into an uppercut from Wick. Wick has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Da Prince just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Prince checks a low kick from Wick. Da Prince on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wick throws a low kick but Da Prince moves out of range easily. Da Prince ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wick moves away. Da Prince misses with a straight left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wick takes a swing at Da Prince's ribcage but misses. Wick moves into range and connects with a jab. Wick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Prince.
#CL2# Wick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A right hook to the body lands for Wick.
#T1# Wick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Da Prince.
Wick lands a right hand. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wick. Wick crunches a lovely knee into Da Prince's ribcage. Wick swings wildly with an uppercut but Da Prince uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Prince. Wick works on Da Prince's body with a couple of short punches. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A short uppercut from Wick. Da Prince tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Da Prince lands a hook that snaps the head of Wick backwards. Da Prince misses with a short punch on the inside. Wick misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wick. Da Prince has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. A right hook to the body lands for Wick.
Still in the clinch, Wick scores with a nice short uppercut. Wick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Da Prince avoids it.#T2# Wick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A short left from Wick. Wick lands a good knee to the midsection. Da Prince won't want to take too many of those. Wick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Wick - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Da Prince throws a punch but it's blocked by Wick. Da Prince blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Wick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wick missing with knees to the body.
Wick crunches a lovely knee into Da Prince's ribcage. Joe Wick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Wick tries to land a knee to the head but Da Prince blocks with his arms.
Da Prince avoiding damage as Wick throws knees to the body.
Wick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Da Prince's efforts to push away. Wick landing knees to the body.
Da Prince prevents a body shot from Wick. #T3# Wick is leaning against Da Prince and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Wick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Da Prince. Wick missing with knees to the body.
Wick lands a knee to the body.
Wick gets through Da Prince's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Da Prince's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Wick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Da Prince.
Wick lands a right hand. Wick lands with a light punch inside. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wick obliges. The referee is keeping an eye on Wick - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wick pushes Da Prince back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wick tries to land knees in the clinch but Da Prince avoids the damage to the body. Wick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! A head punch on the inside from Wick fails to land. Wick lands a body punch. Wick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Da Prince tries a body shot but Wick blocks it.
Wick lands with a short shot to the head. Da Prince avoiding damage as Wick throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Wick. Wick lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Da Prince misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Wick.
Da Prince tries to break the clinch but Wick is controlling the position. Da Prince tries a body shot but Wick blocks it.
Da Prince letting Wick take a breather here. A frustrated look appears on Da Prince's face as he tries to break the clinch. Wick swings wildly with an uppercut but Da Prince uses good head movement to avoid it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Wick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Wick walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Da Prince checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Wick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Da Prince thows a left - swing and a miss! Da Prince throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Wick misses. Wick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Wick lands with a cross. Da Prince misses with an uppercut
and Wick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Da Prince thuds his right hand into Wick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Da Prince waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wick. Wick connects with a leg kick. Da Prince throws a jab when Wick was well out of range. Wick appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. A swing and a miss from Da Prince.#CL2# Wick gets in close and instigates a clinch. Da Prince managing to block the knees to the body from Wick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wick pushes Da Prince back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Wick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Da Prince.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1# Wick using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wick unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Da Prince backwards. Wick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wick lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wick tries a body shot but Da Prince blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wick.
A shot in the inside from Wick. Wick lands with a right to the head. Wick is leaning against Da Prince and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Wick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A knee to the head by Wick.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wick. Wick scores with a nice hook to the head. Hiyness Da Prince has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Wick controlling the action here for a moment.
Wick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Da Prince is defending well for now. A short right from Wick on the inside. Da Prince is trying to force a seperation but Wick has the dominant position. Wick lands a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Da Prince is rocked! Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wick obliges. Oh Da Prince is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Wick slows down the pace here.
Da Prince seems to have got his legs back now. Da Prince's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Wick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Da Prince avoids it. Da Prince throws a punch but it's blocked by Wick. Da Prince can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wick. #T3# Da Prince tries to work over Wick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wick. Da Prince is trying to break the clinch but Wick is controlling him. Wick is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wick missing with knees to the body.
Da Prince avoiding damage as Wick throws knees to the body.
Da Prince tries to break the clinch but Wick is controlling the position. Wick lands a right hand. A head punch on the inside from Da Prince fails to land. Da Prince tries to work over Wick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wick lands a shot to the body. Da Prince scores with a hook to the body. Wick scores with a hook to the body. Wick trying to land knees to the body.
#T4# Wick lands a good knee to the midsection. Da Prince won't want to take too many of those. Wick stalling.
Wick scores a nice knee to the body.
Da Prince misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Wick.
Wick lands with a light punch inside. Wick scores with a nice hook to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Wick. This has been an exciting period of action! Wick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Da Prince tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wick lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Da Prince. A right handed body shot lands from Wick.
Da Prince tries to circle away but Wick has him pinned against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Wick.
Wick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Wick lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Joe Wick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Wick has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Wick! Our winner, Joe Wick, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
UCF 37: Honda Jr v Valdenius
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1# Bautin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Bautin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Bautin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A nice combination there by Da Prince.
#CUT#It looks like Sergei Bautin has been cut. A telegraphed right hand from Da Prince misses the target. Sergei Bautin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Da Prince uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bautin. Bautin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Da Prince. Da Prince slips under a jab. Bautin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Da Prince throws a lazy right hand but Bautin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Da Prince ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bautin moves away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bautin throws the left hand but Da Prince avoids the punch easily. Bautin blocks a jab. Bautin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Bautin throws a jab when Da Prince was well out of range. Bautin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Prince. Bautin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Da Prince swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1# Bautin throws a hook to the side of Da Prince's head but Da Prince sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bautin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Da Prince counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bautin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Prince throws a jab when Bautin was well out of range. Bautin swings widly with a right hand
and Da Prince counters with a nice body shot. Bautin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Da Prince paws at him with a jab and circles away. Da Prince appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Bautin throws a right hand that misses
enabling Da Prince to counter with a crisp jab. Da Prince lands a body shot.
Da Prince misses with a combination
and Bautin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bautin misses with a right hand and Da Prince counters with a one-two to the body. Da Prince throws the left hand but Bautin avoids the punch easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Da Prince on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bautin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Prince. Da Prince scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Da Prince swings widly with a right hand
and Bautin counters with a series of strikes. Da Prince will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2# Da Prince tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bautin was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Prince. A telegraphed right hand from Da Prince misses the target. Bautin scores with a jab. Bautin avoids the body shot from Da Prince.
Bautin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Bautin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Da Prince eats them both and turns towards Bautin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Hiyness Da Prince has been cut. Da Prince drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Bautin moves into range and connects with a jab. Da Prince swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Prince moves away from the strike by Bautin. Bautin throws a shot to the body.
Da Prince throws a lazy uppercut
and Da Prince takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bautin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Da Prince had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Da Prince scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bautin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Bautin throws a one two combo.
Bautin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Prince sees it coming and avoids it easily. Da Prince swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3# A jab lands there for Bautin. Bautin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Da Prince loads up on a big right hand but Bautin slips the punch. Da Prince throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2# and Bautin moves into the clinch. Da Prince swings wildly with an uppercut but Bautin uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right from Bautin on the inside. Bautin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2# Bautin breaks from the clinch.
Bautin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. A telegraphed right hand from Bautin misses the target. Da Prince was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Da Prince uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bautin. Da Prince connects with a body shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Da Prince throws a right hand that misses
and Da Prince takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Bautin lands a jab to Da Prince's midsection. Bautin cracks Da Prince with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4# A swing and a miss from Bautin. Bautin slips a jab from Da Prince. Da Prince scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#That has opened up Sergei Bautin's cut even more. A jab from Da Prince misses. Da Prince misses with a double jab.
A big right from Da Prince misses. Da Prince throws a lazy right hand but Bautin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bautin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Da Prince ducks under a wild hook from Bautin. Da Prince avoids the body shot from Bautin.
Da Prince is looking for a counter combo. Da Prince 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.
Da Prince throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bautin getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Da Prince blocks a jab. Da Prince was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Da Prince throws a right and a left that both miss. The crowd cheers as Bautin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Da Prince doesn't seem phased though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Bautin dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Bautin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Da Prince keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bautin. Da Prince throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2# Bautin clinches. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bautin. Bautin scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC# Da Prince breaks the clinch.
Da Prince throws a body shot but no joy. Bautin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Bautin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bautin. Da Prince gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Da Prince misses with an uppercut. Bautin throws a right and a left that both miss. Da Prince connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Da Prince works the jab nicely. Bautin lands a nice hook to Da Prince's body. Da Prince takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Bautin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bautin dodges the punch combination from Da Prince.
#T1# Bautin misses with a left hand and Da Prince counters with a one-two to the body. Da Prince misses with an uppercut. Da Prince throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bautin sees it coming and avoids it easily. Da Prince lands a really nice looking cross but Bautin seems unphased.
Bautin misses the shot to the body. Bautin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC#Bautin is rocked! Da Prince thuds his right hand into Bautin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Bautin is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Prince finish him? Bautin dodges the punch combination from Da Prince.
Da Prince lands a nice shot to the body.
Da Prince wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bautin misses the shot to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bautin throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bautin lands with a nice body punch. Da Prince is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Da Prince shuts the power down on Bautin. Lights out, game over! Da Prince is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hiyness Da Prince! |
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Event:
UCF 25: Nguyen v Tochukwu
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1# Greene lands a jab to Da Prince's midsection. Da Prince uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene.
Da Prince lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greene circles away quickly and effectively. Da Prince just misses with a punch to the body.
Greene was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Da Prince scores with a jab. Greene acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Greene takes a swing at Da Prince's ribcage but misses. Da Prince throws out a counter right but Greene avoids it with no problem. Greene lands with a shot to the body. A jab from Greene does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Hiyness Da Prince has been cut. Da Prince is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greene. It looked like Greene was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Da Prince. Da Prince takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Da Prince on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Da Prince misses with a lunging right hand
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut. Jerome Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A looping hook to the body misses from Greene. Da Prince does a little dance to reset his feet. Da Prince looks to land a combination but Greene avoids it well. Greene with a hook. Greene misses with a straight left. Da Prince has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Da Prince there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1# The crowd cheers as Greene lands an impressive looking overhand right. Da Prince doesn't seem phased though. Greene jabs Da Prince right on the nose. Da Prince blinks but takes it well. It looks like Greene has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Greene takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Greene throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #KD# Greene lands a big right hand that sends Da Prince crashing to the mat! Greene stays standing though and waves Da Prince back to his feet!#ROC#Da Prince is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Hiyness Da Prince's cut even more. 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! Greene connects with a stiff jab that staggers Da Prince - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jerome Greene! During a confident post fight interview, Jerome Greene thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
UCF 9: Fontolan v Berishvili
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1# Da Prince scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Shorts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Da Prince avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2# Shorts drives through with a takedown into Da Prince's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Shorts is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Da Prince seems keen to control Shorts's posture. Shorts working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Da Prince is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Shorts with a flurry of punches that miss. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shorts throwing strikes but missing. Da Prince has control of Shorts's left arm, preventing Shorts from doing any damage. #T1# Shorts controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Shorts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Da Prince knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shorts on the ground. Da Prince wants to sweep but no luck. Da Prince looking to control.
Shorts preventing the sweep. Shorts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Shorts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Da Prince is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Shorts postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shorts working his ground and pound in the gym. Da Prince keeping moving, preventing Shorts from controlling successfully. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Shorts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Prince swivels though and keeps the full guard. Da Prince preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Shorts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Da Prince has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Da Prince working a defensive guard here.
#T2# Shorts postures up in Da Prince's guard and throws a big left but Da Prince blocks it. Shorts preventing the sweep. Shorts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Da Prince on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Da Prince tries to get out of the position. Shorts is working Da Prince over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Da Prince has control of Shorts's left arm, preventing Shorts from doing any damage. Da Prince wants to sweep but no luck. Da Prince manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shorts manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Shorts tries to land a sweep but no joy. Da Prince content to stall in guard here. Shorts has control of Da Prince's left arm, preventing Da Prince from doing any damage. Shorts keeping moving, preventing Da Prince from controlling successfully. #T3# Da Prince seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shorts holds on and takes a little breather. Shorts keeping moving, preventing Da Prince from controlling successfully. Da Prince is stalling in the full guard. Shorts is pulling down on Da Prince's head to control his posture. Da Prince is stalling in the full guard. Da Prince looking to sit in guard and control but Shorts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Shorts lands a couple of decent looking shots. Shorts content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Da Prince is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Da Prince trying to keep a closed guard but Shorts is proving a slippery customer.
Shorts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Shorts landing some decent shots from guard. Shorts chips away with some ground and pound. Da Prince is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shorts's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Shorts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Shorts is in close to Da Prince's body, working some short punches and elbows. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Shorts dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Da Prince tries to bum rush Shorts with a series of wild strikes but Shorts uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Da Prince throws a big shot that misses.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Shorts. Da Prince taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shorts working away. Shorts tries to move into full mount but can't pass Da Prince's legs. Da Prince tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shorts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Shorts landing strikes. Shorts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Prince keeps working. You can see the frustration on Da Prince's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Check out the look on Shorts's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Shorts has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Da Prince tries to improve position but can't. Shorts lands a few punches from side control. Shorts landing strikes. Shorts controls the position.#T1# Da Prince tries to bench press Shorts off him but Shorts keeps the position. Shorts is putting a hurting on Da Prince here, landing some big shots from side control. Da Prince tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shorts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Da Prince is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shorts connects with a decent elbow. Da Prince prevents Shorts from improving position. Da Prince takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Shorts in side control lands a decent elbow. Shorts wants to control but Da Prince is keeping him busy. Da Prince is trying to control Shorts's posture but Shorts avoids it. Da Prince on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Da Prince takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Shorts landing a few strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shorts is working Da Prince over with some ground and pound from side control. Shorts tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Da Prince is looking to regain half guard here but Shorts keeps moving and retains side control. Da Prince sneaks back into half guard.#T2# Da Prince tries to get to full guard but Shorts has control of the leg. Da Prince is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shorts scores with a couple of nice shots. Shorts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Da Prince with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Da Prince is staying active underneath Shorts, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Da Prince is looking for a sweep. Shorts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Da Prince wants to control but Shorts is keeping busy.
Shorts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Da Prince has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shorts is working away from the top position though. Henry Shorts has got the better of the ground game so far. Da Prince is looking for a sweep. Shorts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Shorts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Shorts lands with a punch from half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Da Prince is trying to stand up here but Shorts is controlling him well. #T3# Da Prince desperately trying to maintain half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shorts connects with a nice short shot to Da Prince's temple. Da Prince trying to control from the bottom.
Shorts lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Shorts scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Shorts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Ground and pound from Shorts. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shorts lands a nice short elbow. Shorts wants to free his trapped foot but Da Prince is holding on for dear life with his legs. Da Prince is looking for a sweep. Shorts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Shorts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Da Prince with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Shorts trying to control the pace. Shorts is trying to control. Da Prince wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4# Shorts trying to pass the guard but Da Prince defending well. Shorts winds up and cracks Da Prince with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Da Prince has hold of Shorts's hands but Shorts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Shorts is looking to take a break and control but Da Prince is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Da Prince works his way to full guard. Good work. Shorts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Da Prince wants to sweep here but Shorts controlling him for the moment. Shorts keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Prince's head. Da Prince not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Da Prince is really struggling to control Shorts but he's trying to hold on to the position. Da Prince has Shorts pulled in close to control his posture. Shorts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Da Prince has his hands on Shorts's head, controlling the position. Shorts trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Prince is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Shorts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Da Prince throws a hook but Shorts avoids it easily. Nice defenses there by Shorts. Da Prince stuffs the takedown attempt from Shorts. Shorts gets slowly back to his feet. Da Prince misses with a looping right. Da Prince is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shorts. Shorts drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Da Prince defends it well. Shorts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Da Prince's waist but Da Prince gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shorts off to one side. Da Prince fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Shorts tries for a takedown but Da Prince sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Hiyness Da Prince has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Shorts. Da Prince connects with a single shot there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Da Prince gets caught napping as Shorts dives in and scores a takedown. Da Prince manages to retain guard. Da Prince looking to control.
Da Prince has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1# Shorts tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Prince is retaining full guard. Shorts stands up over Da Prince, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Da Prince is adopting a defensive guard. Shorts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Shorts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Shorts won't allow Da Prince to sweep him here. Shorts trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Prince is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Shorts lands a couple of elbows. Shorts distracts Da Prince with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Shorts scoring with some ground and pound. Da Prince is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Shorts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Shorts won't allow Da Prince to sweep him here. Hiyness Da Prince has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Da Prince is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shorts's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Shorts won't allow Da Prince to sweep him here. Shorts scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Shorts wants to control from the top but Da Prince keeps moving. Shorts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Prince works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Shorts works over Da Prince with some ground and pound from guard. Da Prince bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shorts's guard. #REVR# Shorts is pulling down on Da Prince's head. It's preventing any offense from Da Prince, at least for the moment. Shorts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Da Prince manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Shorts works over Da Prince with some ground and pound from guard. Shorts is stalling in the full guard. Shorts scoring with some ground and pound. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3# Shorts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Shorts stands up over Da Prince, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Da Prince looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Prince, not yet. Shorts landing with the ground and pound. Da Prince looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Shorts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Da Prince is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Shorts is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Shorts works his way to full guard. Good work. Shorts is controlling Da Prince's posture.#SUB# Da Prince drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shorts looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shorts looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shorts! #REVB##T4# Da Prince wants to control but Shorts postures up. Da Prince gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Shorts winds up and cracks Da Prince with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Da Prince is trying to get back to full guard. Shorts lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Shorts is nestled in close to Da Prince, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Shorts working Da Prince over with strikes. Da Prince on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Shorts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Shorts winds up and cracks Da Prince with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Shorts stalling. Nice strikes from Shorts there.
And that's the end of the fight! Henry Shorts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Shorts 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Shorts! An out of breath Henry Shorts 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:
MMAH 110
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1# Da Prince listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Da Prince bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boytsov's head. Da Prince has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD# Boytsov gets a double leg takedown into Da Prince's guard. Boytsov wants to control from the top but Da Prince keeps moving. Da Prince controls Boytsov momentarily but Boytsov frees himself. Boytsov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Da Prince wants to get back to his feet but Boytsov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Boytsov trying to control but Da Prince is working from the bottom. #SUB# Boytsov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boytsov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boytsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Prince is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Da Prince really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boytsov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Da Prince seems keen to control Boytsov's posture. Da Prince keeping moving, preventing Boytsov from controlling successfully. Da Prince looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Prince, not yet. Da Prince controls Boytsov momentarily but Boytsov frees himself. #T1# Da Prince looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boytsov is one step ahead there. #SUB# Boytsov drops back looking for a leg! Da Prince is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Da Prince manages to kick Boytsov off! Boytsov jumps back into Da Prince's guard. #SUB# Boytsov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boytsov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB# Boytsov drops back looking for a leg! Da Prince is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Da Prince manages to kick Boytsov off! Boytsov jumps back into Da Prince's guard. Boytsov won't allow Da Prince to sweep him here. Da Prince not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boytsov is pushing down on Da Prince's leg trying to pass to half guard. Da Prince is fighting to maintain full guard but Boytsov has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB# Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Da Prince has managed to free his arm - good work. Boytsov trying to pass the guard but Da Prince defending well. #T2##SUB# Boytsov is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Da Prince is defending against the submission attempts here by Boytsov.
#SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Da Prince has managed to free his arm - good work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Da Prince tries to roll over but Boytsov keeps him under control.#SUB# Boytsov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Da Prince doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boytsov. #SUB# Boytsov is working for a kimura but Da Prince is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SUB# Boytsov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Da Prince defends it well. Boytsov is trying to control. Da Prince wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB# Boytsov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Da Prince doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boytsov. Boytsov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Prince keeps working. Da Prince is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Boytsov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Da Prince is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Boytsov wants to pass to mount but Da Prince is defending the position. #SUB# Boytsov seems to be working for a kimura but Da Prince defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Boytsov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Boytsov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Da Prince knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Da Prince is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boytsov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boytsov's back! Da Prince tries to keep control of the position but Boytsov is staying busy. Da Prince biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Da Prince has the hooks in. Boytsov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. A lull in the action here.
Da Prince is riding his opponent, not letting Boytsov buck him off. 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 Dmitry Boytsov will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Boytsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Prince. Da Prince swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Boytsov misses the target. Boytsov throws a hook but Da Prince avoids it easily. Boytsov misses with a left hand and Da Prince counters with a stiff right hand. Da Prince looks to land a right hand but Boytsov moved out of range. Da Prince misses with a few strikes there.
Da Prince on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boytsov is defended easily by Da Prince. Da Prince lands with a nice body punch. #T1# Da Prince throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. An attempted straight right counter from Boytsov misses the target. Boytsov doesn't succeed with the takedown letting Da Prince counter with a right hand. Da Prince has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. The fighters circling - Boytsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Boytsov shoots for a double leg takedown but Da Prince sprawls well. He's pushed Boytsov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boytsov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Da Prince throws a big shot that misses. Boytsov slips a jab and a cross from Da Prince.
#TD# Boytsov feints and as Da Prince raises his hands in defense, Boytsov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Da Prince bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boytsov's guard. #REVB# Da Prince controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Da Prince's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2##SUB# Boytsov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Prince can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Da Prince sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB# Boytsov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Prince doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Boytsov is tightening it up a little... Da Prince has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Da Prince reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Da Prince taps out! Nice BJJ there by Boytsov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dmitry Boytsov! An out of breath Dmitry Boytsov 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:
MMAH 100
Date: Dec 22, 2023 |
#R1##KD# Da Prince drops Zoerner with a right and a left! Da Prince comes rushing in but Zoerner regains his composure and manages to keep Da Prince in guard.
#CUT#It looks like Hubert Zoerner has been cut. Da Prince trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoerner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Da Prince stops Zoerner from standing up. Da Prince is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Da Prince's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Zoerner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zoerner keeping moving, preventing Da Prince from controlling successfully. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zoerner can do anything to dispel that myth. Da Prince controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1# Da Prince lands an overhand right. Da Prince swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoerner misses with a takedown attempt and Da Prince counters with a right hand to the body. Da Prince jabs Zoerner to the body, keeping him at a distance. Da Prince has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight. Da Prince lands a nice hook to Zoerner's body. Zoerner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Da Prince fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoerner manages to avoid it. Da Prince connects with a jab. Hiyness Da Prince is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Zoerner has his takedown stuffed and Da Prince counters with a big left hand that crumples Zoerner! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hiyness Da Prince! |
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Event:
GFC:6 Lune vs KIm
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1# Skoog lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Skoog lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Hiyness Da Prince has been cut. Skoog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Da Prince counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A looping hook to the body misses from Skoog. Da Prince does a little dance to reset his feet. No joy there for Skoog, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Da Prince takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2# Skoog moves into the clinch. Da Prince lands a body punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Skoog wants to get back to striking at distance but Da Prince won't allow it.
Skoog looking to slow down the pace here. Da Prince misses with a short punch on the inside. Skoog misses with some punches.
Skoog blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Da Prince creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Da Prince can't find room to land a body shot as Skoog controls the action.
Da Prince lands a nice uppercut. Da Prince lands with a light punch inside. Good body shot from Da Prince.
#T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Prince. Da Prince lands a nice uppercut. Skoog takes a shot to the head. Da Prince lands a shoulder strike. Da Prince lands a hook that snaps the head of Skoog backwards. Da Prince tries a body shot but Skoog blocks it.
Da Prince scores with an uppercut up the middle. Da Prince lands an uppercut. Skoog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Da Prince.
Da Prince blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Da Prince as the two fighters clinch.
Skoog looks winded! Da Prince works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Skoog's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Da Prince cracks Skoog with a nice body shot. Da Prince scores with a shot to the side of Skoog's head. Skoog takes a shot to the head. Da Prince lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skoog backwards. Da Prince lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Da Prince lands a left hand.
Da Prince lands with a left to the head. #T2# Da Prince softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Da Prince softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Skoog is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Skoog wants to get back to striking at distance but Da Prince won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Da Prince scores with a nice short uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skoog. Da Prince lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skoog backwards. Da Prince makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Prince. Skoog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Da Prince lands on the inside with an uppercut. Da Prince lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skoog backwards. Da Prince lands a hook that snaps the head of Skoog backwards. Da Prince tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Da Prince scores with a hook to the body. Still in the clinch, Da Prince scores with a nice short uppercut. Da Prince lands an uppercut. Da Prince scores with a shot to the side of Skoog's head. #ROC#Skoog is rocked! Da Prince tries a body shot but Skoog blocks it.
#T3# Skoog throws a head punch that misses. Da Prince lands with a right to the head. Da Prince lands a body punch in the clinch. Da Prince slowing the pace effectively. A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Prince. Da Prince lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Da Prince lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Skoog is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Prince finish him? Da Prince scores with an uppercut up the middle. Da Prince throws a head punch that misses. Da Prince lands a hook to the side of the head. Skoog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skoog seems to have recovered his senses. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Da Prince. Da Prince lands with a left to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Skoog misses with some punches.
Da Prince lands on the inside with an uppercut. Da Prince lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Skoog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Da Prince scores with a nice hook to the head. A left hand lands to the body for Da Prince.
#T4# Da Prince working some nice short punches in the clinch. A right hand to the body from Da Prince.
Da Prince pushes Skoog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Da Prince lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skoog. Da Prince lands a shoulder strike. Da Prince pushes Skoog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Da Prince scores with a shot to the side of Skoog's head. Da Prince pushes Skoog against the cage. Da Prince is working some dirty boxing. Da Prince pushes off with a quick right hook! Skoog goes down! Skoog tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Da Prince moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiyness Da Prince! |
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Event:
GFC 2: Bates vs Udar
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD# Bonga feints and as Da Prince raises his hands in defense, Bonga changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Da Prince is looking to sweep but instead, Bonga has passed into half guard.
Bonga missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Bonga not landing any meaningful shots this time. Da Prince controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Bonga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bonga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Da Prince's head. Da Prince controlling the position well. #T1# Da Prince tries to get to full guard but Bonga has control of the leg. Bonga tries to pass the half guard into mount. Da Prince knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Da Prince really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Da Prince manages to get to full guard.
Bonga is looking to work some ground and pound but Da Prince has wrist control.#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. Bonga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Da Prince pulls Bonga in close to prevent any damage. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD# Bonga shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Da Prince napping and manages to drive through into side control! Da Prince is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3# Bonga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Prince keeps working. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. You can see the frustration on Da Prince's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Bonga tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. What's Da Prince going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle. Bonga throws an elbow but Da Prince slips to the side and avoids it well.#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.#SUB# Bonga working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Da Prince tries to bench press Bonga off him but Bonga keeps the position. Bonga in the domination position with Da Prince hanging on. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Da Prince is trying to improve his position. Bonga wants to control but Da Prince is keeping him busy. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Bonga dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Bonga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Da Prince lands a nice shot to the body.
Da Prince lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Da Prince connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bonga's hands. Bonga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Prince was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonga. Bonga moves forwards but Da Prince connects with a nice, crisp jab. Bonga throws a sloppy head kick and Da Prince moves out of range easily. Bonga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Da Prince. That snapped Bonga's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Da Prince there. Da Prince lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Da Prince dips to his left and cracks Bonga with an uppercut! Da Prince fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Hiyness Da Prince seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bonga throws out a leg kick but Da Prince moves out of range and Bonga only half commits. #T1##CL2# Da Prince moves into the clinch. Bonga throws a head punch that misses. Da Prince lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Da Prince lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonga backwards. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Da Prince lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Da Prince lands on the inside with an uppercut. Da Prince throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bongas head. Da Prince lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonga backwards. Da Prince lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A short body shot lands from Da Prince as the two fighters clinch.
Da Prince scores with a shoulder strike. Bonga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Da Prince presses Bonga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Da Prince lands with a right to the head. Da Prince has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Da Prince makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bonga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hiyness Da Prince seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2##BC2# Da Prince breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Prince lands with a shot to the body. Da Prince lands with a good body shot. Bonga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Good exchange - Da Prince coming out on top.#ROC2#Bonga is rocked!#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Da Prince breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Da Prince lands with a nice body punch. Da Prince jabs Bonga to the body, keeping him at a distance. Bonga walks straight into a right hand from Da Prince - that's dropped him! Da Prince jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bonga from any more punishment! Bonga complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hiyness Da Prince! Omar Bonga was interviewed post fight and said 'Today Bonecrusher... he get crushed '. |
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