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Event:
MMAH 97
Date: Dec 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Idowu tries to close the distance and clinch but Rianin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rianin misses the shot to the body.
Rianin throws a push kick but Idowu slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Rianin moves into the clinch successfully.
Rianin pushes Idowu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rianin lands a hook that snaps the head of Idowu backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rianin.
Idowu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rianin walks away with a smile on his face. Idowu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Idowu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rianin but Rianin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rianin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idowu staying out of range there.
Idowu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Idowu works over Rianin's head and body with a nice combination.
We've been told by Rianin's head coaches at Shark Tank Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rianin scores with a head kick. Idowu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rianin misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Idowu fails with a takedown attempt.
Nikita Rianin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chinweike Idowu.
Idowu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rianin swivels and escapes.#CL#
Rianin closes the distance and clinches.
Rianin stops a takedown attempt from Idowu.
Idowu tries to break the clinch but Rianin is controlling the position.
Idowu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rianin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Idowu's elbow.
Rianin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Idowu tries to pull guard but Rianin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Rianin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Idowu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Idowu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rianin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Idowu somewhat.
Rianin throws a front kick that sends Idowu stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Rianin closes the distance and clinches.
Rianin lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Rianin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Idowu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rianin circles away quickly and effectively.
Idowu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rianin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rianin throws a head kick that half lands.
Nikita Rianin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Idowu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rianin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rianin lands with a kick to the temple. Idowu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3##CL2#
Idowu has managed to clinch.
Rianin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Idowu up against the cage.
Rianin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Idowu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rianin is defending well.
Rianin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Idowu backwards.
Idowu is trying to break free.
Idowu takes a shot to the head.
Idowu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rianin lands with a right to the head.
Idowu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rianin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Rianin.
#T4#
Rianin tries a body shot but Idowu blocks it.
Rianin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Idowu backwards.
Rianin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Idowu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rianin uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rianin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikita Rianin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rianin just misses with a punch to the body.
Rianin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Idowu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rianin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rianin lands with a right hand.
Chinweike Idowu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Idowu gets tackled into the cage by Rianin. Rianin maintains the clinch.
Rianin misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Rianin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Idowu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rianin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rianin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Idowu throws a head kick but Rianin moves out of range.
Rianin thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Idowu clinches.
Idowu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rianin smiles and moves away.
Idowu misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Rianin pushes Idowu up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rianin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rianin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Idowu can do to turn this around?
Rianin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nikita Rianin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Idowu can't get the takedown.
Rianin lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rianin. #BC#
Rianin manages to break the clinch.
Idowu tries to clinch up.
Rianin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Idowu's head.#ROC#Idowu is rocked!#CL#
Rianin moves into the clinch.
Idowu is still on wobbly legs! Can Rianin finish him?
Idowu tries to land a knee to the head but Rianin blocks with his arms.
Idowu seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rianin.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rianin.#T2#
Rianin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Idowu backwards.
Rianin throws a punch but it's blocked by Idowu.
Rianin 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.
Idowu is trying to break the clinch but Rianin has him pressed against the cage.
Rianin lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Chinweike Idowu has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rianin lands a body shot.
Idowu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rianin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nikita Rianin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chinweike Idowu.
Rianin lands with a nice body kick.
Idowu is breathing heavily.#CL#
Rianin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rianin avoiding damage.
Rianin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rianin misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Idowu trying to land knees to the body.
Rianin throws a punch but it's blocked by Idowu.
Idowu looking for a takedown.
Rianin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Idowu tries for a takedown but Rianin manages to get underhooks.
Idowu can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Rianin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Idowu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rianin circles away.
It looked like Rianin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Idowu.
Idowu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rianin throws a shot from downtown. Idowu moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Rianin rushes Idowu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rianin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rianin lands a left hand.
#T4#
Rianin pushes Idowu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Rianin scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rianin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rianin stalling the fight.
Idowu takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!
Rianin throws a punch but it's blocked by Idowu.
Idowu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rianin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rianin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Idowu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rianin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rianin taking a breather.
Rianin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Rianin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rianin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Idowu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikita Rianin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chinweike Idowu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rianin lands with a nice combination. Idowu backs away looking to recover.
Idowu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Idowu staying out of range there.
Nikita Rianin is winning the standup battle so far.
Rianin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Idowu slips a jab and a cross from Rianin.
Rianin keeps the fight on the outside.
Idowu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Idowu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rianin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Idowu has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rianin lands a big head kick that sends Idowu to the canvas! Rianin follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikita Rianin!
After the fight, Nikita Rianin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
MMAH 92
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Idowu moves into the clinch.
Runner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Chinweike Idowu has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Idowu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Runner lands with a short shot to the head.
Idowu can't get the takedown.
Runner pushes Idowu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Idowu is trying to drag Runner to the mat but Runner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Runner letting Idowu take a breather here.
Runner lands an elbow that stopped Idowu in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner lands a knee to the body.
Runner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Idowu avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Runner fails to land.
Idowu tries for a takedown but Runner manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chinweike Idowu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Runner lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Idowu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Runner scores with a shot to the side of Idowu's head.
Runner missing with knees to the body.
Runner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Idowu managing to block the knees to the body from Runner.
Idowu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Runner to keep the fight standing.
Idowu is breathing heavily.
Idowu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Runner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Runner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Runner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Runner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Idowu.
Runner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Idowu is trying to pull guard but Runner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Runner.
Runner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Idowu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Idowu avoiding damage as Runner throws knees to the body.
Idowu avoiding damage as Runner throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Idowu fails to pull guard.
Runner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Idowu or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runner working Idowu over with knees to the body.
Runner connects with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Runner.
Runner has Idowu pressed against the cage.
Idowu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Runner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Runner - that will leave a mark!
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Runner has knocked Idowu down with a huge combo! Runner steps away and waves a wobbly Idowu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Idowu is rocked!
Runner connects with a solid leg kick.
Oh Idowu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Runner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Idowu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Idowu seems to have got his legs back now.#T3##CL2#
Runner darts in and clinches Idowu up against the cage.
Runner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Idowu blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Runner.
Runner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Runner pushes Idowu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Runner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Runner working Idowu over with knees to the body.
Runner lands a nice knee to the body.
Runner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Runner lands a shoulder strike.
Runner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Runner obliges.#T4#
Runner is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Runner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Idowu's defenses.
Runner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#Chinweike Idowu's cut is getting worse.
Runner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Idowu backwards.
Idowu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Runner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Idowu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Runner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Runner managing to block the knees to the body from Idowu.
The referee is keeping an eye on Runner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Runner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Runner utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Idowu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Runner.
Runner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilander Runner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chinweike Idowu'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##TD2#
Runner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Runner working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Runner is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Runner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idowu is looking to control Runner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Idowu avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Idowu strikes from the bottom but Runner uses the opportunity to move to side control.
#T1#
Runner scores with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Runner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Runner working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Idowu defending against the ground and pound.
Idowu regains half guard there - taking advantage of Runner's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Idowu is trying to maintain the position but Runner is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Runner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Runner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Runner uses his free foot to push down on Idowu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Idowu.
Runner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Runner misses with a head shot.
Runner seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Idowu is holding on tight.
Idowu wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T3#
Runner misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB2#
Idowu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Runner.
Ilander Runner has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Runner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Idowu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Idowu for a finish.
Runner connects with a big shot to the side of Idowu's head.
Idowu looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #ES#
Idowu manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. #T4#
Idowu throws a head kick that misses
and Runner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Idowu's knee momentarily.#CL2#
Runner gets a clinch.
Runner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Runner struggles to land a body shot inside as Idowu controls his hands.
Runner lands an elbow just above Idowu 's eye.
Runner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Runner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Idowu's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Runner.
Stalling in the clinch from Runner.
A knee to the head by Runner.
Knees to the body from Runner.
Runner gets through Idowu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Runner lands a knee to the body.
Runner is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Runner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Idowu's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilander Runner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chinweike Idowu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Runner has managed to clinch.
Runner throws an elbow but it misses.
Idowu looking for a takedown.
Runner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Runner working Idowu over with knees to the body.
Runner misses with a knee strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Runner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Idowu's face.
Runner lands a nice elbow.
Runner missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idowu jumps guard but Runner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Runner obliges.
Runner crunches a lovely knee into Idowu's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Runner lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Runner.
#T1#
Runner looking to throw knees to the head but Idowu is blocking nicely.
Runner lands an elbow inside.
Runner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Idowu up against the cage.
Runner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Idowu is defending well for now.
A short right from Runner on the inside.
Idowu tries to stall but Runner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Idowu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chinweike Idowu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Runner stalls.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Runner lands an elbow inside that Idowu shrugs off.
Runner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Runner struggles to land a body shot inside as Idowu controls his hands.
#T2#
Runner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from Runner.
Runner lands a nice shot to the body.
Ilander Runner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Runner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Runner.
Idowu letting Runner take a breather here.
Runner lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runner has Idowu pressed against the cage.
Runner misses with a knee strike.
Idowu missing with knees to the body.
Runner struggles to land a body shot inside as Idowu controls his hands.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Runner obliges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Runner.
Runner working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Runner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Runner trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Runner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Runner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Runner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Idowu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Runner tries to throw a body punch but Idowu avoids it by throwing Runner back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Runner.
Runner lands a big knee! That's hurt Idowu! Oh, he's all over the place! Runner lands another knee that sends Idowu to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilander Runner!
An out of breath Ilander Runner 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:
TL Fight Night 27
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Idowu dives in for a single leg takedown but Kalliope sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Idowu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Idowu seems to be working for a kimura but Kalliope defends the submission attempt.
Kalliope wants to improve his position but Idowu is controlling well.
Kalliope controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Idowu wants to pass the guard but Kalliope is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalliope slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kalliope is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Kalliope bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Idowu's guard. #REVR#
Kalliope lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kalliope lands a couple of elbows.
Kalliope lands a couple of digs.
Kalliope throwing strikes but missing.
Kalliope keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Idowu's head.
Idowu controls Kalliope momentarily but Kalliope frees himself.
Idowu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kalliope has passed into side control.
Kalliope lands an elbow.
Idowu dodges the ground and pound from Kalliope.
Kalliope lands an elbow.
Kalliope connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Idowu some visible discomfort.
#T2#
Kalliope trying to control the position but Idowu is working away.
Kalliope is putting a hurting on Idowu here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#Idowu is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Idowu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kalliope's best efforts.
Idowu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kalliope scores with a couple of nice shots.
Idowu is still in real trouble! Can Kalliope finish him?
Kalliope trying to control the action but Idowu is working from the bottom.
Idowu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Idowu seems to have recovered his senses.
Kalliope throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Idowu has hold of Kalliope's hands but Kalliope slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kalliope lands with a punch from half guard.
Idowu is not content to let Kalliope control the position.
Kalliope is looking to advance position but Idowu won't allow it.
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. Kalliope connects with a nice short shot to Idowu's temple. #T3#
Idowu is not content to let Kalliope control the position.
Ground and pound from Kalliope.
Kalliope landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kalliope has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kalliope lands a nice short elbow.
Idowu is looking to improve his position.
Kalliope looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Kalliope is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Idowu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kalliope.
Idowu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kalliope scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Ground and pound from Kalliope.
Kalliope drops an elbow to the side of Idowu's head.
Kalliope is thwarting Idowu's attempts to control the position.
Idowu has hold of Kalliope's hands but Kalliope slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kalliope scores with a big shot! Idowu's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Idowu! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Metaxas Kalliope!
After winning the bout, Metaxas Kalliope thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 24
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Nino lands with a right hand.
Idowu with a poor takedown
and Nino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Nino moves into the clinch.
Nino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nino lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Nino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nino throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Nino clinches.
Nino lands a hook that snaps the head of Idowu backwards. #ROC#Idowu is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Chinweike Idowu has been cut.
Nino jumps guard but Idowu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Idowu is trying to force a seperation but Nino has the dominant position.
Nino unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Nino jumps into guard, dragging Idowu to the mat.
Nino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Idowu's guard. #REVR##SU#
Nino gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Nino gets a clinch. #T1#
Idowu taking a breather.
Nino has Idowu pushed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nino.
Idowu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nino just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nino lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Nino drags the fight down to the ground.
Nino wants to get back to his feet but Idowu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nino lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nino throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##ES2#
Idowu pushes Nino off and gets back to his feet.
Idowu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Idowu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nino lands a really nice looking cross but Idowu seems unphased.
#CL#
Nino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Nino as the two fighters clinch.
Nino lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Nino jumps guard and drags Idowu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nino wants to sweep but no luck.
Nino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nino wants to stand up but Idowu is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nino 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##T3#
Nino is thwarting Idowu's attempts to control the position.
Nino thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Idowu's head. #SUB2#
Idowu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Idowu wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Idowu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nino pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nino is trying to control the action in half guard but Idowu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nino prevents Idowu from improving his position.
Idowu is trying to maintain the position but Nino is very close to passing his half guard.
Idowu is looking to improve his position.
Nino throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Idowu manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jah Nino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chinweike Idowu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Nino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jah Nino has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Nino pulls guard effortlessly.
Nino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES#
Nino wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Nino moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Nino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nino pulls guard effortlessly.
Idowu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Idowu is looking to advance position but Nino has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Jah Nino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Idowu is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T1#
Idowu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Idowu trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Nino throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Idowu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Idowu really wants to buck Nino off and get back to his feet.
Idowu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Idowu regains half guard.
Nino throwing shots but Idowu is blocking nicely.
Idowu is trying to control but can't.
We've been informed that Idowu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nino prevents Idowu from standing back up.
Idowu tries to get to full guard but Nino has control of the leg.
Idowu is trying to control but Nino passes into side control!
Nino working away.#T3#
Idowu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nino's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nino missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Nino is working for a kimura but Idowu is defending it quite comfortably.
Nino throwing shots but Idowu is blocking nicely. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Idowu is trying to control but Nino passes into side control!
The ground and pound from Nino seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nino gets to mount! Idowu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Idowu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Idowu tries to hold on but Nino postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Idowu is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jah Nino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chinweike Idowu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nino scores with a hook to the body. Idowu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Nino gets a clinch.
Idowu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nino utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nino avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Idowu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nino lands with a light punch inside.
Nino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Idowu backwards.
Idowu is still on wobbly legs! Can Nino finish him?#T1#
Nino has Idowu pushed against the cage.
Idowu seems to have recovered his senses.
Nino utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nino utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD#
Nino pulls guard.
Nino wants to stand up but Idowu is controlling him.
Idowu being controlled here momentarily. #ES#
Nino uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T2##CL#
Nino rushes Idowu and presses him up against the cage.
Idowu taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nino takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Nino manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES#
Nino has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Idowu is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Idowu is looking to control Nino's arms but Nino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Idowu has his back to the cage.
Nino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Idowu tries to pull guard but Nino won't allow it.
Jah Nino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chinweike Idowu.#TD#
Nino pulls guard.
Idowu stopping the sweep attempt from Nino.#T3#
Idowu looking to sit in guard and control but Nino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Idowu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Idowu wants to hit a sweep here but Nino passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Idowu there!
Idowu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Nino throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Idowu because Nino loaded up on that one.
Idowu is desperately trying to improve his position but Nino has a good base and remains in mount.
Nino is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Idowu goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Nino!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jah Nino! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 19
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Usman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Idowu bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Idowu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Usman is pulling down on Idowu's head. It's preventing any offense from Idowu, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Idowu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Idowu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Usman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Idowu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Usman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Idowu escapes and throws Usman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Usman tries to control but Idowu manages to take his back.
Usman staying busy and making it hard for Idowu to control. #T1#
Usman wants to control his opponent's hands but Idowu gets his hands free.
Usman covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Idowu tries to get the hooks in deep but Usman pushed the leg off.
Usman trying to control the action but Idowu just sinks the hooks in.
Idowu trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Usman is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Idowu working for a choke but Usman is defending well.
Usman looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Idowu's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T2#
Usman tries to escape but Idowu has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Usman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Idowu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Usman is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Usman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Idowu is thwarting Usman's attempts to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Usman can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Usman is controlling Idowu's trapped leg to prevent Idowu from advancing to side control.
Usman is staying active underneath Idowu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Usman trying to control but Idowu postures up.
Usman is trying to control but Idowu passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Usman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Idowu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Usman is trying to control Idowu's posture but Idowu avoids it.
Idowu in side control, throwing shots but Usman defends.
Idowu working away.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Usman tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Idowu easily slips into full mount!
Idowu punching from mount but Usman doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Idowu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Usman is looking to escape.
Usman wants to control but Idowu is having none of it.#SUB#
Idowu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Usman tries to hold on but Idowu postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Idowu throws some wild stikes that Usman manages to avoid easily.
Usman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Usman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chinweike Idowu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Idowu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Usman's half guard.
Usman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Idowu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Usman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Usman is trying is best to control the position here.
Idowu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Usman can do to turn this around?
Usman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Idowu is working away from the top position though.
Usman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Idowu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman is refusing to be controlled, as Idowu sits in half guard. #SUB#
Idowu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Usman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Usman wants to control but Idowu is keeping busy.
#T1#
Chinweike Idowu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Idowu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Usman wants to control but Idowu is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Idowu scores with a takedown into Usman's guard.
Usman looking to control but Idowu passes into half guard.
Idowu wants to stand up but Usman is controlling the position.
#T2#
Usman is looking for a sweep. Idowu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Usman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Idowu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Idowu is trying to control. Usman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Usman won't allow Idowu to pass to mount.
Usman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Idowu.
Usman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Idowu is thwarting Usman's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Idowu is looking for a kimura here.
Usman is concentrating on defense, preventing Idowu from advancing position. #T3#
Usman tries to roll over but Idowu keeps him under control.
Idowu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Usman is positioning himself well to prevent Idowu advancing to mount.
Idowu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Usman keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Usman drives through with a takedown into Idowu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Usman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Idowu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Usman has Idowu in his guard.#REVR#
Idowu wants to control from the top but Usman keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Usman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Idowu is aware though and is defending well.
Idowu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU#
Idowu stands and steps away. Usman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Idowu tries to clinch up but Usman circles away and keeps his distance.
Usman shoots in for a takedown but Idowu shows good takedown defense.
Usman is breathing heavily.#CL#
Idowu forces Usman back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Idowu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Idowu working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Idowu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Usman keeping his opponent close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chinweike Idowu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Idowu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Usman to the mat! Usman manages to get full guard.
Idowu trying to control but Usman is working from the bottom.
Usman controlling Idowu's posture.
Idowu tries to free his leg and advance position but Usman is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Usman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Idowu wanted to stand there but Usman had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Usman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Usman is pulling down on Idowu's head. It's preventing any offense from Idowu, at least for the moment.#T1#
Usman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Usman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Usman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Usman keeping moving, preventing Idowu from controlling successfully.
Usman pulls Idowu in close to his closed guard and prevents Idowu from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Usman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Idowu defends it easily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Idowu looking to pass the guard.
Usman pulls Idowu in close to his closed guard and prevents Idowu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Idowu wants to pass the guard but Usman is keeping the position.
Usman trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Usman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Usman working for a triangle but Idowu defends it easily.
Usman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Idowu controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Idowu tries to bum rush Usman with a series of wild strikes but Usman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Usman shoots in and drives through. Idowu sprawls well.
Usman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Idowu pinned against the cage. Idowu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Usman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Idowu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Idowu wants to control but Usman postures up.#SUB2#
Usman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4##SUB2#
Usman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Usman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Idowu wants to control but Usman postures up.#SUB2#
Usman is trying to get an arm triangle but Idowu is defending well.
Idowu struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Usman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Umaru Usman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chinweike Idowu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Idowu wants to control but Usman postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Umaru Usman.
Well Idowu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chinweike Idowu! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 7
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Janda throws a head kick but Idowu moves out of range.
Idowu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Janda misses with a low kick.
Idowu tries to counter with a clinch but Janda shakes him off and moves away.
Idowu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Janda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Idowu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Janda's waist but Janda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Idowu off to one side.
Janda throws a sloppy head kick and Idowu moves out of range easily.
Idowu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Janda lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Chinweike Idowu has been cut.
Janda tries a head kick but it misses.
Janda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Idowu tries to clinch but Janda moves out of range.
Idowu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Janda counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idowu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Janda as he avoids it easily.
Pjiotr Janda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chinweike Idowu.
Janda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Janda as Idowu shoots in.
Janda throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Janda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Idowu forces Janda back against the cage and clinches.#T1##BC2#
Idowu breaks the clinch.
Janda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Janda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Idowu throws a series of punches but Janda moves out of range.
Janda throws a head kick but Idowu moves out of range.
Idowu misses with a takedown attempt
and Janda counters with a slapping leg kick.
Idowu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Janda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Idowu looks winded!
Janda scores with a head kick. Idowu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A slapping body kick lands there for Janda.
Janda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Idowu. That did some damage!
Idowu shoots in for a takedown but Janda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Janda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Idowu's sensitive parts.
Idowu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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!
Janda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Idowu. That did some damage!#KD#
Janda throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Idowu stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Janda follows into mount! #ROC#Idowu is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2##SU#
Janda get's back to his feet.
Idowu is still on wobbly legs! Can Janda finish him?
Janda keeps Idowu at a distance using the push kick.
Idowu seems to have recovered his senses.
Janda lands a brutal head kick. Idowu looks out on his feet and Janda throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Pjiotr Janda! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Idowu defending well as Brunson loads up on a big left hand.
Idowu darts in looking for a takedown but Brunson gets double underhooks and turns Idowu into the cage.
Brunson throws a punch but it's blocked by Idowu.
Brunson working aggressively here.
Brunson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Idowu blocks an uppercut.
Idowu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brunson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chinweike Idowu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Brunson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brunson 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.
Idowu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson dodges the punch combination from Idowu.
Chinweike Idowu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Idowu moves into the clinch.#T1#
Idowu tries to break free but Brunson pushes him back against the cage.
Brunson is working for takedown but Idowu is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Brunson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Idowu misses with a takedown
enabling Brunson to counter with a crisp jab.
Brunson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Idowu throws a right hand that misses
and Brunson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Idowu misses.
Idowu has a takedown stuffed.
Idowu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brunson throws a nice looking combination but Idowu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Idowu looks for a takedown but Brunson sprawls well.
Brunson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Idowu with a poor takedown
and Brunson counters with a nice uppercut.
Idowu is breathing heavily.
Brunson tests Idowu's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Idowu is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Chinweike Idowu has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idowu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brunson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brunson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brunson circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Brunson counters with a shoot takedown. Idowu fights it but they end up in guard.
Oh Idowu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Brunson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Idowu seems to have got his legs back now.
Brunson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brunson postures up in Idowu's guard and throws a big left but Idowu blocks it.
Brunson throws a big right hand that misses.
Idowu keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Idowu has his foot on Brunson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brunson works his way back into a safe position though.
Brunson works over Idowu with some ground and pound from guard.
Brunson looking to pass the guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brunson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brunson works over Idowu with some ground and pound from guard.
Brunson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brunson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brunson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Idowu's head.
Brunson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Idowu's head.
Brunson is looking to work some ground and pound but Idowu has wrist control.
Brunson lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Brunson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chinweike Idowu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Idowu tries for a takedown but Brunson circles away easily#TD2#
and Brunson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Idowu!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Idowu throws Brunson to one side and escapes!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Idowu.
Brunson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brunson wants it to stay on the feet.
Brunson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chinweike Idowu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Idowu.
Chinweike Idowu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brunson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Idowu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brunson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Brunson.
Jared Brunson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brunson misses with the combination.
#T1#
Brunson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Idowu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brunson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brunson, as that shot connected.
Idowu darts in trying to clinch
and Brunson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Idowu throws the kick towards the body but Brunson avoids it.
Brunson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Idowu has time to react.#T2##CL#
Idowu clinches.
Brunson throws an elbow that misses.
Idowu tries to break the clinch but Brunson is controlling the position.
Idowu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Idowu trying to control the position but instead, Brunson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Idowu into the cage.
Brunson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Idowu blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Brunson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brunson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Brunson misses the target. #T3#
Brunson looks to land a right hand but Idowu moved out of range.
Brunson just misses with a punch to the body.
Idowu shoots for a double leg takedown but Brunson sprawls well. He's pushed Idowu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Idowu fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brunson! But no joy.
Brunson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Idowu scores with a one two! Brunson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brunson with a nice cross.
Brunson lands with an overhand left.
Idowu walks into a jab.
Idowu tries to clinch
and Brunson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Brunson throws a big shot that misses.
Idowu attempts a counter takedown but Brunson avoids it well and moves away.
Idowu wants to clinch up but Brunson keeps it at a distance.
Idowu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brunson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Brunson throws a hook to the side of Idowu's head but Idowu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Idowu slips a straight right by Brunson.
Brunson misses with a double jab
and Idowu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Idowu shoots in for a takedown but Brunson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brunson!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Brunson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chinweike Idowu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Brunson 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.
Idowu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brunson scores with a punch to the head.
Brunson throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Brunson.
Idowu takes a swing at Brunson's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Brunson as Idowu shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Idowu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brunson.#T1#
Idowu misses with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brunson lands an overhand right.
Jared Brunson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Idowu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brunson throws out the jab.
Idowu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brunson throws out the jab.
Brunson 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.
Brunson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Idowu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brunson throws a looping overhand right but Idowu ducks down to avoid it.
Idowu shoots for a takedown but Brunson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chinweike Idowu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Idowu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brunson swivels and escapes.
Idowu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Idowu shoots for a double leg takedown but Brunson sprawls well. He's pushed Idowu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brunson flicks out a counter leg kick but Idowu steps away.#T2#
Brunson misses with a double jab.
Idowu staying out of range there.
Idowu feinted with a counter takedown.
Idowu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Idowu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brunson.
Idowu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brunson throws a lazy right hand but Idowu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Idowu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brunson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Idowu's hands.
Brunson throws a right hand that Idowu ducks under and follows up with a left that Idowu also avoids with ease.#T3#
Brunson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Idowu has his takedown stuffed
and Brunson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brunson swinging wildly here.
Idowu throws a head kick but Brunson moves out of range.
Brunson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Idowu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brunson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Idowu somewhat.
Jared Brunson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Idowu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brunson.
Brunson keeps the fight on the outside.
Idowu shoots for a takedown but Brunson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brunson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brunson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brunson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brunson misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jared Brunson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brunson 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jared Brunson! |
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