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Event:
NYF Fight Night 28
Date: Apr 26, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Miocic takes the fight into the clinch.
Miocic lands an elbow that stopped Adams in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Simon Adams has been cut.#TD2#
Adams jumps guard and drags Miocic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Miocic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miocic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic 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.
Miocic pushes down on Adams's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Adams is looking to escape.
Miocic looks to land a strike but Adams avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB#
Miocic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Adams dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Miocic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adams defends it easily.#SUB#
Miocic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Miocic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miocic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Adams is looking to stand up but Miocic won't let him.
Adams won't allow Miocic to sweep him here. #SUB#
Miocic pushes a forearm under Adams's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Adams is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Miocic! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 26
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Miocic throws a body punch but Swagger moves out of range.
Miocic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Swagger connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Jon Miocic has been cut.
Swagger throws a shot to the body.
Miocic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Miocic catches Swagger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Miocic takes one to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Miocic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Swagger on his heels. He'll look to pass Swagger's guard now, I'm sure.
Swagger manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Swagger.
Nice sprawl there from Swagger as Miocic shoots in.
Swagger throws a big counter combination but Miocic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Swagger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1##BC#
Swagger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miocic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Swagger delivers a nice body kick.
Miocic is looking to clinch.
Swagger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miocic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Swagger slips under a jab.
Miocic throws a sloppy body shot
and Swagger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Miocic closes the distance and clinches.
Miocic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swagger working hard to break the clinch.
Swagger gets underhooks to prevent Miocic's takedown attempt.
Spenser Swagger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Miocic.#BC#
Swagger breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Swagger misses. #T2#
Swagger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Swagger, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miocic misses the shot to the body.
Miocic 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.
Miocic takes a jab right on the kisser.
#KD#
Swagger drops Miocic with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Miocic looks back up at him and smiles so Swagger waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Miocic is rocked!
Swagger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swagger moves out of range of the body kick from Miocic.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Swagger - that will leave a mark!
Swagger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Miocic just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Swagger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miocic.
Swagger throws a right and a left that Miocic avoids nicely.
Miocic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Swagger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miocic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Miocic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Swagger rather than just go for the knockout.
Swagger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Swagger scores with a push kick.
Swagger is looking to land body kicks.
Miocic tries to counter with a clinch but Swagger shakes him off and moves away.
Swagger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miocic is still on wobbly legs! Can Swagger finish him?
Miocic moves out of range as Swagger strikes.
Miocic seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Miocic.
Swagger bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Swagger cracks Miocic with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Miocic looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Swagger finish him?
Miocic misses with a shot to the body
and Swagger counters with an outside leg kick.
#T4#
Swagger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swagger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miocic throws out the jab.
No luck for Miocic with that takedown attempt.
Miocic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swagger as he avoids it easily.
Swagger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Miocic if he has to take too many more of those.
Miocic looks winded!
Miocic tries to clinch
and Swagger counters with a right hand to the body.
Swagger scores with a body shot.
Miocic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swagger.
Swagger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Swagger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swagger lands a lovely overhand right.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Swagger has cracked Miocic with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Swagger lands another huge swinging hook and Miocic tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Miocic, before Swagger can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Spenser Swagger!
Spenser Swagger spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
NYF 57: Donal vs Dandrakulo
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
No luck for Mosa with that takedown attempt.
Mosa misses with a head kick.
Mosa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mosa misses with a kick to the body
and Miocic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miocic can pounce on him.
Miocic moves out of range of the body kick.
Mosa drops his hands momentarily and Miocic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mosa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miocic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jon Miocic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Miocic as Mosa shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mimo Mosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miocic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Miocic scores with a jab.#T1#
Miocic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD2#
Miocic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mosa was covering up waiting for the punch and Miocic finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU2#
Miocic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Miocic keeps the fight on the outside.
Mosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Miocic digs a good hook to Mosa's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miocic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#Mosa is rocked!
Miocic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oh Mosa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miocic can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miocic catches Mosa with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Mosa forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Miocic! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night Tokyo
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Miocic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juuj was well out of range. Poor timing from Miocic.#KD2#
Juuj drops Miocic with a beautiful combination! Miocic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Juuj is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Miocic is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jon Miocic has been cut.
Juuj falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miocic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Miocic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miocic tries for a takedown but Juuj sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miocic seems to have got his legs back now.
Miocic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juuj.
Juuj lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miocic at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miocic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Juuj paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Juuj with the counter takedown but Miocic avoids it easily.
Juuj wobbles Miocic with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Juuj dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Miocic to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yargon Juuj! |
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Event:
NYF 48: Carter vs Walsh
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Striker cracks Miocic's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Miocic slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Striker can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Solomon Striker!
After winning the bout, Solomon Striker 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:
NYF Fight Night 17
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Miocic tries to score with a low kick but Justen moves his leg out of the way.
Miocic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miocic throws a head kick but Justen moves out of range.
Justen throws a sloppy head kick and Miocic moves out of range easily.
Justen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Justen moves out of range as Miocic strikes.
Justen lands a high kick!
Miocic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Justen lands with an uppercut that bounces Miocic off the cage and back into range.
Justen shoots in for a double leg but Miocic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Justen slips under a jab from Miocic.
Justen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#KD2#
Justen lands a high kick to the side of Miocic's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Justen dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC2#Miocic is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jon Miocic has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miocic controlling the position.
Oh Miocic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miocic keeping moving, preventing Justen from controlling successfully.
Miocic seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Miocic looking for a guillotine here but Justen defends easily.
#T1##SUB#
Miocic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Justen defends it easily.
Justen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miocic is keeping the position for now.
Miocic can't keep his opponent in guard - Justen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Justen seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Justen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Justen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Miocic is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Herbert Justen!
A very excited looking Herbert Justen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 15
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Miocic tries to keep at a distance but Braccianti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miocic can't find room to land a body shot as Braccianti controls the action.
Miocic working hard to break the clinch.
Braccianti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Miocic is trying to pull guard but Braccianti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Miocic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Braccianti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Miocic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Braccianti misses with an elbow over the top.
Miocic looking to throw knees to the head but Braccianti is blocking nicely.
Braccianti lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Jon Miocic has been cut.
Braccianti throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Miocic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miocic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Miocic just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBraccianti.
Braccianti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Braccianti moves into the clinch.
Miocic tries to pull guard but Braccianti holds him up against the cage and eventually Miocic drops back down to his feet.
Mauro Braccianti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Miocic.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Miocic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miocic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Miocic avoiding damage as Braccianti throws knees to the body.
Braccianti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miocic avoids it.
Miocic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Braccianti walks away with a smile on his face. Miocic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Braccianti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Braccianti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Braccianti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Miocic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Braccianti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miocic.
Miocic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Braccianti to keep the fight standing.
Miocic is trying to break the clinch but Braccianti has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Miocic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2##CL#
Braccianti has managed to clinch.
Miocic is trying to pull guard but Braccianti has him pressed against the cage.
Miocic managing to block the knees to the body from Braccianti.
Braccianti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miocic is defending well for now.
Miocic avoiding damage as Braccianti throws knees to the body.
Miocic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Braccianti.
Miocic is trying to pull guard but Braccianti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Miocic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Braccianti lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miocic takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up Jon Miocic's cut even more.
Miocic tries to break the clinch but Braccianti is controlling the position.
Braccianti trying to land knees to the body.
Braccianti lands a good knee to the midsection. Miocic won't want to take too many of those.
Miocic looks winded!#KD#
Braccianti lands a vicious elbow to the side of Miocic's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Braccianti tries to finish him with strikes but Miocic still seems able to defend himself so Braccianti steps back and lets Miocic get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC#Miocic is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Jon Miocic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miocic is still on wobbly legs! Can Braccianti finish him?
Miocic misses with a body punch.
Miocic seems to have recovered his senses.
Braccianti throws an elbow but it misses.
#KD#
Braccianti lands a vicious elbow to the side of Miocic's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Braccianti tries to finish him with strikes but Miocic still seems able to defend himself so Braccianti steps back and lets Miocic get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#CUT#Jon Miocic's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jon Miocic's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mauro Braccianti! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 13
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1#
West avoids the head kick by Miocic.
Miocic throws a leg kick that misses.
West moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
West is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miocic.
The fighters circling - Miocic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miocic throws a wild body kick that West sees coming a mile off.
Miocic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Jon Miocic has been cut.
Miocic walks into a jab.
West sizes up Miocic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#Miocic is rocked!
Miocic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#KD2#
West throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Miocic tumbling to the canvas!
Oh Miocic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miocic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from West.
Miocic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miocic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miocic seems to have got his legs back now.
Miocic working a defensive guard here.
West postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
West throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Miocic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
West loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Miocic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. West stacks Miocic on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by West!
Miocic is looking to reverse the position.
West working away.
West fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Miocic is trying to control West's posture but West avoids it.
West throws an elbow but Miocic slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
Miocic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by West.
West throwing strikes but Miocic manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
West managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Miocic.
West is looking to regain half guard here but Miocic keeps moving and retains side control.
An elbow from Miocic crashes against the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Miocic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
West is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Miocic asserts his dominance and retains side control.
West is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Miocic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, West has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miocic working away.
Miocic trying to control the position but West is working away.
Miocic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but West is avoiding damage well.
Miocic trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Miocic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by West, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
West is trying to buck Miocic off.
West struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Miocic tries for a kimura but West is defending well.
West defending against the ground and pound.
West is looking to regain half guard here but Miocic keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ripley West dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Miocic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Miocic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
Miocic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Miocic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miocic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
West smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from West does no damage.
As West tries to get set, Miocic tries to push him back and clinch up but West manages to avoid the attempt.
Miocic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. West manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miocic fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from West misses.
West has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Miocic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Miocic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with West, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for West. #TD#
Miocic jumps into guard, dragging West to the mat.
#SUB#
Miocic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. West is aware though and is defending well.
Miocic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
West missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miocic 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#
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miocic trying to control from half guard but West is working away.
Jon Miocic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Miocic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but West sees it coming and defends easily.
Miocic trying to control from half guard but West is working away.
West is trying to stand up here but Miocic is controlling him well.
West is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Miocic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
West regains full guard. Nicely done.
West is adopting a defensive guard.
Miocic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. West swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
West keeping moving, preventing Miocic from controlling successfully.
West wants to get back to his feet but Miocic is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miocic goes for a double leg but West avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as West continues to drive forward.
Miocic jumps guard but West stands there with Miocic around his waist. Miocic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Miocic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miocic fails to pull guard.
Miocic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
West working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
West lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miocic backwards. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for West.
Miocic jumps guard but West turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Miocic tries to pull guard but West won't allow it.
West lands a nice shot to the body.
West lands with a right to the head.
Miocic jumps guard but West turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
West is leaning against Miocic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from West.
A short uppercut from West.
West throws a head punch that misses.
West lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for West to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right from West.
Miocic has West pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ripley West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jon Miocic'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#
West throws a good cross that connects.
Ripley West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miocic shoots in and drives through. West sprawls well.
West avoids the body shot from Miocic.
West batters Miocic with a massive right followed by a huge left! Miocic is out on his feet looking like a zombie as West lands a final crushing right hand to drop Miocic to the mat with a gruesome thud! West is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ripley West!
A less than humble Ripley West misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 10
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Miocic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baunegaard's guard.
Miocic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baunegaard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miocic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baunegaard is trying to keep Miocic in close.
Miocic is pushing down on Baunegaard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baunegaard is fighting to maintain full guard but Miocic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Miocic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Miocic passes to side control.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Miocic looks up at the clock and then as Baunegaard takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Miocic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Miocic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Baunegaard stops Miocic from passing to mount. #SUB#
Miocic has hold of Baunegaard's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Baunegaard tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Miocic cranks the arm and Baunegaard screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Baunegaard, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jon Miocic! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 8
Date: Aug 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Miocic tries to clinch but Black is having none of it.
Miocic shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense.
Black throws the kick towards the body but Miocic avoids it.
Miocic shoots in for a double leg but Black sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Black throws a big counter head kick but Miocic avoids it with no problem.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Miocic moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Black shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Black was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A lull in the action here.#SU2#
Black decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Some bone on bone action there as Miocic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Miocic missing with a left hand there. Black was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Black has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Miocic jumps guard but Black turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Miocic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miocic jumps guard but Black turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Black gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Black not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miocic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Miocic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Black with a flurry of punches that miss.
Black wants to control from the top but Miocic keeps moving.
Black landing with the ground and pound.
Black must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB#
Miocic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Miocic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miocic pulls Black in close to his closed guard and prevents Black from doing any damage or advancing position.
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Black sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black wants to control from the top but Miocic keeps moving. #SUB#
Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miocic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Miocic's legs - danger averted.
Miocic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Miocic looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
Black wants to control from the top but Miocic keeps moving.
Black really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miocic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB#
Miocic looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
Miocic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miocic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miocic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Miocic's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Miocic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Black dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Black shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Black was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Miocic sneaks back into half guard.
Miocic trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black wants to control but Miocic is keeping him busy.
Miocic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Miocic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Miocic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anthony Black has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Miocic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Miocic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Miocic 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.
Black looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Black keeping moving, preventing Miocic from controlling successfully.
Miocic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Miocic just content to control the position.
Black wants to get back to his feet but Miocic drags him back down.
Black gets back to half guard.
Miocic trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Miocic seems content to control.
Black tries to roll over but Miocic keeps him under control.#T3##SUB#
Miocic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Black is just riding it out for now. Miocic eventually gives up the hold.
Black looks like he's trying to stand up.
Miocic prevents Black from improving his position.
Miocic passes to side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miocic controls the position.
Miocic throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Miocic staying calm.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Miocic has been working on his balance at California Top Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Black.#TD2#
Black closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Miocic quickly recovers to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black is just content to waste time from the top position. Miocic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Black throwing strikes from guard but Miocic blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jon Miocic will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miocic misses the jab.
Black lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miocic circles away quickly and effectively.
Miocic scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Anthony Black has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Miocic. That snapped Black's head back.
Black fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Black darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miocic.
Miocic fails with the takedown.
Miocic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Miocic.
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miocic.
Black throws a nice looking combination but Miocic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Black darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Miocic is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Black is tapping! Great win for Miocic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jon Miocic!
Anthony Black spoke after the fight, saying 'I promise to learn from this. I'm going to come back badder than ever. '. |
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Event:
NYF 28: Ferguson vs Daxton
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Miocic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bigwood lands with a hook. Miocic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bigwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miocic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bigwood counters with a right hand to the body.
Miocic dives in and grabs Bigwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bigwood pushes down on Miocic's head and hops out.
Tony Bigwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Miocic.
Bigwood scores with a punch to the head.
Miocic shoots in for a takedown but Bigwood shows good takedown defense.
Bigwood scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bigwood. Miocic does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
Bigwood lands a big shot that drops Miocic! Can he finish him?
#ROC#Miocic is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jon Miocic 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!
Bigwood throws a big elbow that misses.
Miocic is still in real trouble! Can Bigwood finish him?
Bigwood gets to his feet and stands over Miocic, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Miocic felt that one! Bigwood unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Miocic from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Bigwood!
Tony Bigwood thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NYF 25: Donal vs Daxton
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Beukeboom swats away the attempt to clinch by Miocic.
Beukeboom connects with a right hand. Miocic shakes it off.
Beukeboom lands a jab to Miocic's midsection.#CL#
Miocic clinches up against the cage.
Beukeboom lands with a short shot to the head.
Miocic fails to pull guard.
Miocic tries to pull guard but Beukeboom holds him up against the cage and eventually Miocic drops back down to his feet.
Miocic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Beukeboom to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Miocic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beukeboom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beukeboom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Beukeboom.
Nice body punch from Beukeboom - that landed with a thud.
Miocic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Beukeboom to keep the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Beukeboom.
Miocic is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miocic fails to pull guard.
Beukeboom has had enough of the clinch but Miocic keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Beukeboom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miocic.
A shot in the inside from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beukeboom lands a left hand.
#ROC2#Miocic is rocked!
Beukeboom lands a body punch.
A short left from Beukeboom.
Oh Miocic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beukeboom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beukeboom cracks Miocic with a nice body shot.
Miocic seems to have got his legs back now.
Beukeboom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miocic or not.
Beukeboom lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Beukeboom drops Miocic onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Miocic is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Beukeboom lands a right hand.
Miocic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Beukeboom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beukeboom closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Miocic! Beukeboom dives in looking to finish! Miocic is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Probert Beukeboom! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 4
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Galarza tries to clinch up but Miocic circles away and keeps his distance.
Miocic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miocic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Galarza on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Daniel Galarza has been cut.
Miocic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Galarza looks for a takedown but Miocic sprawls well.
Galarza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miocic.
Miocic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Galarza tries to clinch up
and Miocic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galarza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Galarza does no damage. #TD#
Galarza drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Galarza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Galarza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##ES2#
Miocic throws Galarza to one side and escapes!#TD#
Galarza looking to score a takedown here. Miocic is defending well but Galarza drives through and ends up in Miocic's guard.
Galarza wants to control from the top but Miocic keeps moving. #ES2#
Miocic has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Galarza off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Galarza moves out of range of the strikes.
Miocic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miocic misses the shot to the body.
Miocic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2#
Miocic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galarza moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galarza fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miocic. Galarza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miocic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miocic lands a nice looking body shot.
Miocic avoids the head kick by Galarza.
Miocic connects with a nice looking jab.
Miocic avoids the head kick by Galarza.
Good standup being displayed there by Miocic as he connects with a hook.
Miocic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Miocic tries to sprawl but Galarza drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Miocic looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Miocic is trying to escape back to his feet but Galarza uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Miocic is trying to get back to his feet.#SU#
Galarza decides to stand back up.
Galarza tries to clinch but Miocic moves out of range.
Miocic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Miocic slaps away a takedown attempt from Galarza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice side step and Miocic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Miocic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Galarza rather than just go for the knockout.
Miocic clobbers Galarza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice shot lands for Miocic.
Miocic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Galarza avoids the body shot from Miocic.
Miocic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Galarza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miocic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galarza manages to avoid it.
Galarza swings for the body but Miocic moves out of range.
Miocic throws a big counter head kick but Galarza avoids it with no problem.
Miocic throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Miocic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Galarza's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Miocic throws the left hand but Galarza avoids the punch easily.
Galarza tries to clinch but Miocic moves out of range.
Miocic throws a counter combo.
Miocic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Galarza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Galarza scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Miocic has one foot on Galarza's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Donk. Miocic catches Galarza right on the button with a cross.
Miocic connects with a jab.
Galarza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miocic scores with a jab to the body.
Miocic connects with a jab.#CUT2#Daniel Galarza's cut is getting worse.
Galarza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miocic as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Galarza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1##BC#
Galarza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Galarza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miocic misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miocic connects with a body shot.
Miocic misses with a body shot.
Miocic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Galarza drops his hands momentarily and Miocic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Miocic lands with a right hand. #ROC2#Galarza is rocked!
Miocic fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Galarza out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jon Miocic! |
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