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Event:
DMMA 385: Kostov v Burgess
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1# Chapo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like EL Chapo has been cut.#CL# Jones forces Chapo back against the cage and clinches. Chapo is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chapo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chapo lands an uppercut. Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Chapo shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Chapo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chapo tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Chapo back against the cage. Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chapo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2# Chapo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. EL Chapo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chapo misses with a wild combination.
#T1# Jones throws an off balance right hand
enabling Chapo to counter with a crisp jab. EL Chapo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Chapo misses with a wild combination.
Chapo digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Chapo ducks right into an uppercut from Jones. Chapo tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Chapo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones. Jab by Jones. Chapo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chapo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2# Jones misses with a two punch combination.
#CL# Jones darts in and clinches Chapo up against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones. Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Chapo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jones moves to clinch but Chapo breaks away and Chapo counters with a one-two to the body. Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chapo swats him away and circles back towards the center. No joy there for Chapo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones throws a body punch but Chapo moves out of range. Chapo moves out of range of the strikes. Jones moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChapo. Chapo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chapo.#T3# Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Chapo misses with an uppercut. A punch combination from Chapo misses. Jones misses with a straight left. Chapo misses with a few strikes there.
Chapo lands a nice shot to the body.
Chapo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD# Jones scores with a takedown into Chapo's guard. Jones trying to control but Chapo is working from the bottom. #T4# Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Chapo is retaining full guard. Chapo trying to control the position here. Jones stops Chapo from standing up. Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Chapo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# 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! Jones wants to hit a sweep here but Chapo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
EL Chapo dominated that round. The cut man is working on EL Chapo's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Jones is looking to clinch. Chapo looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well. Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chapo sprawls and moves away. Jones wants to clinch but Chapo slips to the side letting Chapo counter with a right hand. Jones is looking to clinch but Chapo is avoiding it.
Jones connects with the punch. Chapo tries a head kick but it misses.
Chapo ducks under a wild hook from Jones. Jones staying out of range there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chapo jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jones closes the distance but Chapo moves to the side enabling Chapo to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Dan Jones has been cut.#T1# Chapo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones. Chapo tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#That has opened up EL Chapo's cut even more. EL Chapo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Chapo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut. Jones throws a combination that misses and Chapo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Chapo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones misses with a hook
and Chapo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nice straight punches there by Chapo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chapo. EL Chapo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD# Jones lands a big right hand that sends Chapo crashing to the mat! Jones stays standing though and waves Chapo back to his feet!#CUT#The cut above EL Chapo's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chapo sprawls and moves away.#KD2# Chapo lands a big uppercut and Jones crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jones looks OK. Chapo waves Jones back to his feet!#ROC2#Jones is rocked!#T2# Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chapo avoids it really well and circles away. Chapo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Chapo misses with a head kick.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Chapo breaks away and moves out of range.#CL# Jones instigates a clinch. Chapo working some nice short punches in the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Chapo's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2# Chapo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD2# Chapo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jones sprawling to the canvas! Jones rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Chapo finish him?!
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Decent striking displayed by Jones there. Jones seems to have got his legs back now. Chapo cracks Jones on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Jones falls backwards against the cage. Chapo follows up with more strikes that drop Jones to his knees. Chapo keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Jones! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). EL Chapo! |
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Event:
UCF 95: Hanma v Adunga Jr
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1# Chapo throws a right hand that McCarthy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCarthy also avoids with ease. McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick and Chapo moves out of range easily. A low kick lands for Chapo.
Chapo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. McCarthy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chapo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Chapo wants to clinch up but McCarthy keeps it at a distance. Chapo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCarthy. A kick lands to the mid section there for McCarthy. McCarthy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chapo. Chapo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Chapo swinging wildly here.
Chapo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McCarthy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1# Chapo misses with a low kick. Chapo checks a leg kick nicely. McCarthy motions for Chapo to come forward. McCarthy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Chapo takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses. Chapo misses with a double jab.
#CL2# Chapo closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Chapo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. McCarthy cracks Chapo with an open hand slap. McCarthy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. McCarthy throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#It looks like EL Chapo has been cut. Chapo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCarthy thinks about countering with a body kick. Chapo wants to clinch. Chapo misses with a double jab.
#T2# McCarthy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. McCarthy lands a leg kick that knocks Chapo off balance momentarily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McCarthy scoring well with a low kick there.
McCarthy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chapo. McCarthy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL2# Chapo clinches up with McCarthy and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Chapo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A big left from McCarthy misses. McCarthy is looking to chop away at Chapo's legs. Chapo blocks a head kick by McCarthy.
McCarthy scores with a hook. McCarthy connects with a looping right hand.
McCarthy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. McCarthy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chapo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3# McCarthy throws a leg kick but Chapo moved away. McCarthy connects with the punch. Chapo walks into a straight right hand from McCarthy. Chapo avoids a low kick by using good footwork. McCarthy goes for a high kick. It partially lands. McCarthy is looking to clinch but Chapo is avoiding it.
A low kick from McCarthy misses and Chapo counters with a lovely straight right hand! McCarthy misses with a looping left. Chapo unleashes a big counter combination but McCarthy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. McCarthy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Chapo darts in trying to clinch and McCarthy counters with a nice uppercut. McCarthy looks for the body kick but Chapo saw that one coming. McCarthy throws a jab when Chapo was well out of range.#T4##CL2# Chapo gets a clinch. #BC# McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chapo throws a jab when McCarthy was well out of range. McCarthy is looking to slow Chapo down with leg kicks. McCarthy scores with a leg kick.
Chapo avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Chapo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCarthy, as that shot connected.
McCarthy throws a poor cross that misses
and Chapo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Chapo tries to clinch up. McCarthy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Chapo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A cross from Chapo lands.#CUT2#It looks like Cormac McCarthy has been cut. Chapo is looking to clinch but McCarthy is avoiding it.
Chapo tries a head kick but it misses.
McCarthy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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# McCarthy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chapo is able to avoid easily. McCarthy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McCarthy here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Some bone on bone action there as Chapo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. McCarthy throws the kick towards the body but Chapo avoids it. A low kick from McCarthy misses #KD2# and Chapo counters with a crisp one two that drops McCarthy! Chapo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McCarthy to his feet! McCarthy is in big trouble!#KD2# Chapo cracks McCarthy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McCarthy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Chapo finish him?
#ROC2#McCarthy is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McCarthy thows a leg kick but Chapo checks it and Chapo counters with a big left hand that crumples McCarthy! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). EL Chapo! |
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Event:
UCF 85: Abrazos v Buakaw
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1# Sola misses with a series of wild punches.
Sola misses with a straight left. Chapo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Sola finds it's target. Chapo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chapo throws a series of punches but Sola avoids them all with ease. Sola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Sola backs off Chapo throws a huge counter combo but Sola manages to avoid it all. Sola punishes Chapo's body with a nice straight punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sola with a nice calf kick. Chapo throws a nice looking combination but Sola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Sola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Sola misses with the body kick and Chapo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Chapo misses with a leg kick. #T1# Chapo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Sola throws a right and a left that both miss. Chapo misses with a double jab
and Sola counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. That kick from Chapo tenderised Sola's leg. Sola is trying to keep his angry face on. A combination from Sola does no damage. EL Chapo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Chapo jabs Sola to the body, keeping him at a distance. Sola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sola avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2# Chapo rushes Sola and presses him up against the cage.#T2##BC# Sola breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The fight stays on the outside here - Chapo looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Sola scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Sola connects with a looping right hand.
Chapo tries to close the distance and clinch but Sola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Sola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chapo throws a sloppy head kick and Sola moves out of range easily. Chapo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sola. Yuri Sola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sola misses with an uppercut. Chapo saw that one coming. Chapo is looking to clinch. #T3# Chapo connects with a right hand. Sola shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Yuri Sola has been cut. Sola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chapo throws out the jab. It looked like Sola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Sola throws a shot from downtown. Chapo moves away and avoids it. Sola throws a right and a left that both miss. Chapo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Sola throws a nice looking combination but Chapo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Chapo throws a nice looking combination but Sola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Chapo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sola tries to counter with a takedown but Chapo is quick to defend against it. Chapo misses with a wild body shot. A head kick misses from Chapo. Sola throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chapo tries to clinch there but Sola circles away.
Sola went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4# A left lands for Chapo. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chapo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sola.#CL2# Chapo closes the distance and clinches. Chapo misses with a body punch.
Sola can't find room to land a body shot as Chapo controls the action.
#BC2# Chapo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Chapo misses with a hook. Sola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chapo circles away quickly and effectively. Chapo throws out a counter right but Sola avoids it with no problem. Sola misses with a low kick. Sola throws a head kick that misses. Chapo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Sola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chapo takes one to the chin there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Sola dominated that round. The cut man is working on Yuri Sola's cut. That's time! Sola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2# Chapo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chapo prevents a body shot from Sola. A left hand lands to the body for Sola.
#BC2# Chapo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yuri Sola is winning the standup battle so far. Sola misses with a few strikes there.
Yuri Sola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Chapo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sola swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Chapo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sola. Sola swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chapo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sola with a nice calf kick. Chapo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sola with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1# Sola misses with a leg kick. A head kick misses from Chapo. Sola misses with a few strikes there.
Chapo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Chapo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chapo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Chapo wants to clinch up but Sola keeps it at a distance. Sola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sola misses with a body shot.
#KD2# Oooooh!!! Chapo has knocked Sola down with a huge combo! Chapo steps away and waves a wobbly Sola back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Sola is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chapo tries to clinch there but Sola circles away.
#T2# Chapo tries to clinch up but Sola circles away and keeps his distance. Sola keeps Chapo at a distance using the push kick. #KD2# Chapo cracks Sola with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Chapo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sola to stand back up! Oh Sola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Sola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chapo. Sola seems to have got his legs back now. Sola throws a lazy right hand but Chapo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sola looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Sola.
Sola throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD2# and Chapo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sola! Chapo lets Sola back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Sola goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Sola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3# Chapo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Sola scores with a jab to the body. Chapo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Sola falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chapo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2# Chapo clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Sola manages to break the clinch.
Sola moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Chapo darts in trying to clinch#TD# and Sola counters with a shoot takedown. Chapo fights it but they end up in guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sola trying to control the position from guard on top but Chapo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# Chapo wants to stand up but Sola is controlling him. Chapo keeping full guard, as Sola tries to pass. Chapo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sola is controlling him. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chapo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Sola trying to control the position from guard on top but Chapo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but EL Chapo will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Yuri Sola's cut. That's time! Sola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# A head kick by Chapo misses and Sola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Sola moves away from the strike by Chapo. Chapo scores with a jab. Sola moves out of range of the strikes. Sola lands a right hook to the body.
Sola lands a right hook to the body.
Chapo throws an overhand right that lands on Sola's shoulder, as Sola tries to avoid the shot. Sloppy strikes from Sola. Those never looked like landing. Chapo is looking for the big counter here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sola lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sola. Sola looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Sola misses with a head kick.
#T1# A cross from Sola lands. Sola throws a hook to the side of Chapo's head but Chapo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nice shot by Chapo. Chapo throws a sloppy head kick and Sola moves out of range easily. Sola looks to land a combination. Chapo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Chapo tries to clinch but Sola is having none of it. Sola throws a body punch but Chapo moves out of range. Sola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chapo.
Sola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chapo. Chapo throws a chopping leg kick but Sola manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2# Chapo swings for the body but Sola moves out of range.
Chapo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sola circles away quickly and effectively. Chapo cracks Sola with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Sola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2# Chapo lands a left and a right that send Sola crashing to the mat, dazed. Chapo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Chapo fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Sola square on the jaw! Damn, Sola is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). EL Chapo! |
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Event:
UCF 76: Abrazos v Chapo
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1# Chapo dodges the punch combination from Abrazos.
Pablo Abrazos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A jab from Chapo does it's job there.#CUT2#It looks like Pablo Abrazos has been cut. Abrazos misses with a hook. Chapo ducked under it nicely. Abrazos misses with a double jab
#KD2# and Chapo counters with a crisp one two that drops Abrazos! Chapo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Abrazos to his feet! Abrazos is in big trouble! Chapo staying out of range there. A punch combination from Chapo misses. Abrazos misses with a looping right. Abrazos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chapo's hands.#CUT#It looks like EL Chapo has been cut. Abrazos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chapo. Chapo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Abrazos misses with a combination
and Chapo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. No joy there for Abrazos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chapo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Abrazos throws a big shot that misses.#T1# Chapo ducks under a wild hook from Abrazos. Abrazos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chapo was well out of range. Poor timing from Abrazos. Abrazos throws a right and a left that both miss. Abrazos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Chapo scores with a jab to the head.
Abrazos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chapo was well out of range. Poor timing from Abrazos.#CL2# Chapo closes the distance and clinches. Chapo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abrazos avoiding damage as Chapo throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abrazos. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abrazos. Chapo prevents a body shot from Abrazos. Chapo lands a right hand. Chapo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chapo. Abrazos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abrazos. Abrazos lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2# Chapo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Abrazos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chapo. Chapo looks winded! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Abrazos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Abrazos.
Abrazos scores with a hook to the body. Abrazos can't find room to land a body shot as Chapo controls the action.
Abrazos lands a body punch. Abrazos lands with a left to the head. Abrazos lands a body punch. Abrazos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chapo backwards. Abrazos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chapo's elbow. Abrazos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chapo backwards. Abrazos scores with an uppercut up the middle. Abrazos scores with a shoulder strike. Abrazos misses with a punch on the inside.
Abrazos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abrazos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chapo or not. Abrazos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3# Abrazos lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#That has opened up EL Chapo's cut even more. A quick uppercut on the inside from Abrazos. A short right hand to the side of the head by Abrazos. Abrazos misses with a punch to the body.
Abrazos lands a hook to the side of the head. Abrazos scores with a hook to the body. A short uppercut from Abrazos. Abrazos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chapo backwards. Abrazos lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Chapo is rocked! Abrazos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chapo. Abrazos lands a big right hand that drops Chapo! The killer instinct kicks in and Abrazos finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Abrazos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Abrazos! After the big win, Pablo Abrazos made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Tempo Athletics and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
UCF 60: Buddha v Puro
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1# Chapo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Urian Brlacher has been cut. Brlacher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Chapo throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2# and Brlacher counters with a takedown into side control. Brlacher prevents Chapo from escaping the position. Brlacher staying calm. Brlacher trying to control the action but Chapo is working from the bottom. Chapo's coaches at Sydney Top Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. A lull in the action here.#T1##ES# Chapo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Chapo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Brlacher tries to clinch up. Chapo jabbing away but nothing is landing. The fighters circling - Chapo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Chapo misses with a hook
#TD2# so Brlacher counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Chapo looking for a sweep. Not yet Chapo, not yet. #T2# Brlacher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Brlacher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chapo is keeping the position for now. Brlacher controlling from the top position. Brlacher trying to control the position from guard on top but Chapo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chapo wants to get back to his feet but Brlacher is in a dominant position and won't allow it. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3##ES# Chapo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Brlacher presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC# Chapo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Chapo throws a sloppy head kick and Brlacher moves out of range easily. Brlacher steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chapo. Brlacher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chapo circles away. Brlacher tries to clinch up and Chapo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jab from Chapo. Chapo loads up on a big right hand but Brlacher slips the punch.#T4# Brlacher wants to clinch up but Chapo keeps it at a distance. Brlacher moves out of range of the strikes. Chapo lands a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Urian Brlacher's cut even more. Brlacher fails with the takedown. EL Chapo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Decent striking displayed by Chapo there. EL Chapo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Brlacher on the wrong end of a nice hook. BOOM! Chapo lands a beautiful left hook that drops Brlacher. Brlacher tries to recover but Chapo is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Brlacher lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). EL Chapo! |
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Event:
UCF 49: Fantastico v Mfer
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1##KD2# Chapo drops Cafiero with a beautiful combination! Cafiero stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chapo is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Carlo Cafiero has been cut. Cafiero drops his hands momentarily and Chapo needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Cafiero just on the top of the head. Cafiero drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Cafiero - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). EL Chapo! |
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Event:
UCF 42: Dick Twist v Gray
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1# Chapo works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Ulisses Campbell has been cut. Chapo tests Campbell's chin there with a solid looking shot. A head kick misses from Chapo. Chapo throws a head kick that half lands.
Chapo misses with an uppercut. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Campbell! But no joy. Chapo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Chapo throws out a loose jab but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it. And Campbell tries to counter it with a takedown but Chapo pushes his down on his head and steps out. Look low, kick high! Chapo uses the oldest trick in the book to send Campbell tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Chapo is absolutely delighted - when Campbell wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). EL Chapo! |
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Event:
UCF 30: Kong v Wilder
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1# A head kick misses from Chapo. Adunga Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Chapo. Chapo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT#It looks like EL Chapo has been cut. A telegraphed right hand from Adunga Jr misses the target. Chapo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Adunga Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chapo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adunga Jr scrambles back to his feet. Nice defenses there by Chapo. Chapo slips under a jab from Adunga Jr. Chapo connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Kwadwo Adunga Jr has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adunga Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Adunga Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Adunga Jr there as he acknowledges the shot. Chapo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Kwadwo Adunga Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Adunga Jr jabs Chapo right on the nose. Chapo blinks but takes it well.#T1# Adunga Jr punishes Chapo's body with a nice straight punch. Adunga Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Chapo defending well as Adunga Jr loads up on a big left hand. Chapo lands with a straight right. Adunga Jr didn't see that one coming. Chapo tries to move into range but Adunga Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#That has opened up EL Chapo's cut even more. Chapo dodges the punch combination from Adunga Jr.
Despite the aggression on Chapo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Adunga Jr misses with a hook
and Chapo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Adunga Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Adunga Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Chapo counters with a nice uppercut. Adunga Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A lazy left from Chapo finds it's target.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chapo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adunga Jr. Adunga Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Adunga Jr. Adunga Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Chapo moves out of range easily. Adunga Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Chapo counters with a straight right hand. Chapo throws a combination. Adunga Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Adunga Jr looks to land a left hand but Chapo moved out of range nicely. Adunga Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Adunga Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Adunga Jr. Chapo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adunga Jr. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chapo! But no joy. Chapo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adunga Jr. #T3# Adunga Jr throws a right hand that misses
letting Chapo counter with a right hand. Adunga Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chapo, as that shot connected.
Adunga Jr misses with a left hand and Chapo counters with a nice body shot. #KD2# Chapo lands a big head kick that sends Adunga Jr tumbling to the mat! Chapo takes a step backwards and waves Adunga Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Adunga Jr is rocked! 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! Adunga Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. An attempted straight right counter from Adunga Jr misses the target. Decent striking displayed by Adunga Jr there.#CUT#The cut above EL Chapo's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Chapo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adunga Jr. Chapo feints a counter leg kick. Adunga Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Chapo's shoulder, as Chapo tries to avoid the shot. Adunga Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4# Chapo moves out of range of the strikes. Despite the aggression on Chapo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Chapo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Adunga Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD2# and Chapo counters with a nice right hand that sends Adunga Jr toppling to the canvas! Adunga Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chapo finish him?! Adunga Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#EL Chapo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Adunga Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD# Adunga Jr sends Chapo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Adunga Jr is motioning to the referee to let Chapo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Chapo is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at EL Chapo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kwadwo Adunga Jr! |
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Event:
UCF 20: Nice v Chuck
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1# Chapo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holmberg. Holmberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Chapo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT#It looks like Tim Holmberg has been cut. Holmberg swinging wildly here.
Chapo thinks about countering with a head kick. Holmberg fails with the takedown and Chapo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Holmberg closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chapo did well to prevent Holmberg getting side control. Holmberg is trying to control. Chapo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Holmberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Chapo wants to get back to full guard. Chapo is trying to stand up here but Holmberg is controlling him well. My spies in The Tank Factory inform me that Holmberg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Chapo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Holmberg working Chapo over with strikes. #CUT2#It looks like EL Chapo has been cut. Chapo taking some punishment here, with Holmberg in his half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Holmberg not landing any meaningful shots this time. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Holmberg in particular looking to stall. Holmberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Holmberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Holmberg is thwarting Chapo's attempts to control the position.#T2# Holmberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Holmberg controlling the action here. Chapo wants to get back to his feet. Holmberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Chapo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Holmberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Holmberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3# Holmberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Holmberg not landing any meaningful shots this time. Holmberg is controlling the pace.
Holmberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES# Chapo manages to escape and get back to his feet! Holmberg needs to keep his hands up - Chapo had a free shot at his head there. Holmberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4# A head kick misses from Chapo. Chapo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Holmberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Holmberg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chapo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Holmberg dips to his left and cracks Chapo with an uppercut! Holmberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chapo. Holmberg misses with a takedown attempt and Chapo counters with a lovely straight right hand! EL Chapo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Holmberg. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chapo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. It looked like Chapo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that EL Chapo will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Chapo throws a hook but Holmberg blocks it. Holmberg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Holmberg misses with a double jab.
Chapo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2# Chapo gets caught flat footed, as Holmberg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Chapo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Holmberg presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Chapo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Chapo has Holmberg pressed against the cage, preventing Holmberg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Chapo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. EL Chapo is winning the standup battle so far. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Horrible takedown attempt by Holmberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Chapo, which made it look bad. Chapo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Holmberg fails with the takedown and Chapo counters with a stiff right hand. #T1# Holmberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Chapo sprawls well. He's pushed Holmberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Chapo is looking for a counter combo. EL Chapo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Holmberg. Chapo throws an overhand right that lands on Holmberg's shoulder, as Holmberg tries to avoid the shot. Holmberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Holmberg doesn't succeed with the takedown and Chapo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Chapo throws a right hand that Holmberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Holmberg also avoids with ease. And Holmberg tries to counter it with a takedown but Chapo pushes his down on his head and steps out. Holmberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chapo counters with a stiff right hand. Holmberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2# Chapo thows a left - swing and a miss! Chapo moves out of range of the strikes. Chapo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chapo throws a right and a left that Holmberg avoids nicely. Holmberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chapo defends it well. EL Chapo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Chapo staying out of range there. Holmberg shoots in and drives through. Chapo sprawls well. Chapo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2# Holmberg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chapo was covering up waiting for the punch and Holmberg finishes the takedown easily into guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chapo keeping moving, preventing Holmberg from controlling successfully. #T3# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Chapo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Holmberg distracts Chapo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Holmberg cracks Chapo with a solid left hand. Chapo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Holmberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Holmberg working some strikes from top position.#CUT2#EL Chapo's cut is getting worse. Holmberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Holmberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Chapo wants to get back to his feet but Holmberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Holmberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Holmberg is in close to Chapo's body, working some short punches and elbows. Holmberg controlling from the top position. Holmberg looking to sit in guard and control but Chapo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Holmberg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
EL Chapo dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Holmberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Chapo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Chapo catches Holmberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Chapo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Tim Holmberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chapo misses with a looping right. Holmberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chapo defends it well. EL Chapo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Chapo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holmberg sees it coming and avoids it easily. Holmberg on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holmberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chapo was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmberg. Holmberg misses with an uppercut
and Chapo counters with a left to the body. Chapo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1# Chapo throws a head kick that Holmberg semi-blocks.
Chapo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Chapo misses with a head kick.
Holmberg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. A decent looking cross lands there for Chapo. Holmberg shoots and misses and Holmberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Chapo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2# Holmberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chapo to the mat! Chapo manages to get full guard. Holmberg prevents Chapo from getting back to his feet. #T2# Holmberg's corner is telling him to maintain position. Holmberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Chapo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Chapo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holmberg controls the pace. Holmberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Holmberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Chapo managing to control the position. Holmberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Holmberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chapo.#T3# Holmberg misses with an uppercut. Chapo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. A big right from Holmberg misses. Holmberg avoids the head kick by Chapo.
Nice body punch from Chapo. Holmberg darts in looking for a takedown but Chapo gets double underhooks and turns Holmberg into the cage. Good standup being displayed there by Chapo as he connects with a hook. Decent striking displayed by Chapo there. Chapo scores with a jab. Holmberg acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4# Chapo digs a good body shot into Holmberg's ribs. Chapo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#TD2# Holmberg shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chapo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Holmberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Holmberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Holmberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Tim Holmberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! EL Chapo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Holmberg throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! EL Chapo showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chapo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... EL Chapo! |
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Event:
UCF 11: Santoro v Galvarino
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1# Chapo looks to land a combination but Holmberg avoids it well. Chapo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Chapo looks to land a left hand but Holmberg moved out of range nicely. Chapo misses with a series of wild punches.
Chapo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Holmberg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chapo sprawls and moves away. The fighters circle momentarily. Chapo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Tim Holmberg has been cut. Chapo scores with a jab to the jaw. Chapo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Holmberg throws a body punch but Chapo moves out of range. No luck for Holmberg with that takedown attempt. Chapo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chapo throws a series of punches but Holmberg moves out of range. #T1# Holmberg ducks under a wild hook from Chapo. We've been told by Holmberg's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Chapo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Holmberg 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.
Chapo tries to bum rush Holmberg with a series of wild strikes but Holmberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Holmberg feinted with a counter takedown. Chapo misses with a looping left. Chapo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holmberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Holmberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chapo throws out the jab. #TD# Holmberg feints and as Chapo raises his hands in defense, Holmberg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Holmberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Holmberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Holmberg scoring with some ground and pound. Chapo wants to get back to his feet but Holmberg is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Holmberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2# Chapo is trying to control the position but Holmberg postures up. Holmberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chapo is keeping the position for now. Holmberg throws a big elbow that misses. Holmberg 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. Holmberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Holmberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chapo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Holmberg throwing strikes from guard but Chapo blocks nicely. Holmberg throws a big elbow that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Holmberg throwing strikes but missing. Holmberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3# Holmberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Holmberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chapo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Holmberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Chapo has wrist control. Holmberg cracks Chapo with a solid left hand. Holmberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Holmberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Chapo keeping moving, preventing Holmberg from controlling successfully. Holmberg cracks Chapo with a solid left hand. Holmberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Chapo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holmberg. #T4# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holmberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Holmberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Chapo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Holmberg with a flurry of punches that miss. Holmberg throws a big elbow that misses. Holmberg sitting in guard, not really doing much. Holmberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Holmberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT#It looks like EL Chapo has been cut. Holmberg lands a couple of digs.#CUT#That has opened up EL Chapo's cut even more. Holmberg throws a big elbow that misses. Holmberg throws a big right hand that misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tim Holmberg will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# No luck for Holmberg with that takedown attempt. Chapo feints a counter leg kick. Holmberg thuds his right hand into Chapo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Chapo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Chapo misses with a combination
#TD# and Holmberg counters with a nice double leg into guard. Chapo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Holmberg throwing strikes but missing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holmberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chapo swivels though and keeps the full guard. Holmberg throws a strike but Chapo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Holmberg looking to control.
Holmberg pulls Chapo in close to prevent any damage. Holmberg wants to sweep but no luck. Holmberg keeping moving, preventing Chapo from controlling successfully. Holmberg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Holmberg wants to sweep here but Chapo controlling him for the moment. Holmberg throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Chapo stopping the sweep attempt from Holmberg. Chapo trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Holmberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Holmberg is controlling Chapo's posture. Holmberg tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Chapo throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD# and Holmberg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chapo's guard. Chapo pushes Holmberg off and scrambles back to his feet.
Chapo throws a head kick that misses. Chapo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmberg.
Holmberg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Chapo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Holmberg throws a jab when Chapo was well out of range. Holmberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Chapo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Chapo throws a right hand that Holmberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Holmberg also avoids with ease.#T3# Chapo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Holmberg tries to counter with a takedown but Chapo is quick to defend against it. Chapo misses with a double jab
#TD# so Holmberg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Chapo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Holmberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. EL Chapo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chapo throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# so Holmberg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Holmberg stays in close to Chapo's body and controls the position. Holmberg postures up and lands a big shot to Chapo's brow. Holmberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Holmberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Chapo has momentary wrist control but Holmberg slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT#The cut above EL Chapo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at EL Chapo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tim Holmberg! |
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Event:
MMAH 104
Date: Jan 03, 2024 |
#R1# Chapo cracks a nice hook into Villanueva's ribs. A solid leg kick lands there for Chapo.
Chapo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Chapo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Villanueva throws a series of punches but Chapo moves out of range. Chapo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Villanueva. Chapo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Chapo connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Villanueva to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Chapo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). EL Chapo! |
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Event:
MMAH 97
Date: Dec 11, 2023 |
#R1# Aaronson throws a hook but Chapo blocks it. Chapo misses with a two punch combination.
Chapo cracks Aaronson with an open hand slap. Aaronson blocks a head kick by Chapo.
Aaronson cracks Chapo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like EL Chapo has been cut. Chapo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aaronson at a distance.
Aaronson scores with a nice head shot. Chapo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aaronson on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Aaron A. Aaronson has been cut. Chapo throws a body punch but Aaronson moves out of range. Nice jab there from Chapo. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chapo cracks Aaronson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Aaronson looks to land a left hand but Chapo moved out of range nicely. BOOM! Chapo lands a beautiful left hook that drops Aaronson. Aaronson tries to recover but Chapo is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Aaronson lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). EL Chapo! |
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Event:
MMAH 92
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1# Chi throws a lazy right hand but Chapo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Chapo lands with a hook. Chi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Chapo misses with a straight right. Chapo misses with a double jab
#CL2# and Chi counters by moving into the clinch. Chapo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Our sources have told us that Chapo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Chi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Chi fails to land. Chi tries to throw a body punch but Chapo avoids it by throwing Chi back against the cage. Chapo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chapo is trying to break free. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chi misses with a punch on the inside.
Chi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chapo's elbow. Chapo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chi has him pressed against the cage. Chi lands an uppercut. Chi misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1# Chi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#It looks like EL Chapo has been cut. Chi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chi fails to pull guard.
Chapo tries to circle away but Chi has him pinned against the cage. Chi misses with a short punch on the inside. A short uppercut from Chi. Chi tries to throw a body punch but Chapo avoids it by throwing Chi back against the cage. Chi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chapo backwards. Chi tries to work over Chapo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Chi has Chapo pressed against the cage, preventing Chapo from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Chi lands with a short head shot on the inside. Chapo blocks a body shot from Chi. Chapo is looking to break free of the clinch but Chi has double underhooks. Chi tries a body shot but Chapo blocks it.
#T2# Chapo blocking some punches.
Chapo has had enough of the clinch but Chi keeps him there for the moment. Chi has a couple of punches blocked by Chapo.
Chi lands with a left to the head. Chi can't find room to land a body shot as Chapo controls the action.
Chi pushes Chapo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Chi lands a nice shot to the body. Chapo tries to circle away but Chi has him pinned against the cage. Chi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chapo's elbow. Still in the clinch, Chi scores with a nice short uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chi misses with a hook from the clinch. Chapo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Chi misses with a punch to the body.
Chi is trying to pull guard but Chapo has him pressed against the cage.#T3# Chapo is trying to break free. A frustrated look appears on Chapo's face as he tries to break the clinch. Chapo is trying to break the clinch but Chi is controlling him. Chi throws a head punch that misses. Chi lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short right from Chi on the inside. Chapo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Chi swings wildly with an uppercut but Chapo uses good head movement to avoid it. Chi can't find room to land a body shot as Chapo controls the action.
Chi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Chi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4# Chi lands a nice uppercut. Chi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. We've been informed that Chi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Chi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chi struggles to land a body shot inside as Chapo controls his hands.
Chapo tries to circle away but Chi has him pinned against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chi. Chi tries to pull guard but Chapo won't allow it.
EL Chapo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colonel Chi. Chapo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Chi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Chapo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Chapo is trying to push Chi away but Chi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Chi working aggressively here.
Chi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A frustrated look appears on Chapo's face as he tries to break the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colonel Chi dominated that round. The cut man is working on EL Chapo's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Chapo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chapo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Chi swings for the body but Chapo moves out of range.
Chi cracks Chapo with a right hand to the side of the head. Chi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chapo. EL Chapo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chapo misses with a hook. Chi ducked under it nicely. Chapo ducks under a wild hook from Chi. Chapo scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chapo. Chi does a little dance to reset his feet. Chapo takes a body punch but keeps moving. Chapo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chi throws a jab but it's blocked by Chapo. It looked like Chapo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chi. Chapo throws a hook to the side of Chi's head but Chi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2# Chi closes the distance and clinches. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chapo prevents a body shot from Chi. Chapo is trying to force a seperation but Chi has the dominant position. Chi fails to pull guard.
#T1# Chi struggles to land a body shot inside as Chapo controls his hands.
Chi has Chapo pressed against the cage, preventing Chapo from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Chi tries to work over Chapo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Chi tries to throw a body punch but Chapo avoids it by throwing Chi back against the cage. Chi lands a left hand.
Chi lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#EL Chapo's cut is getting worse. Chi has Chapo pressed against the cage, preventing Chapo from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A shot in the inside from Chi. Chi struggles to land a body shot inside as Chapo controls his hands.
Chapo is trying to break free. Chapo prevents a body shot from Chi. Chapo is trying to force a seperation but Chi has the dominant position. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Chi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Chi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chapo backwards. Chi misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# Chapo blocks a body shot from Chi. Chi has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Chapo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chi has him pressed against the cage. Chapo blocking some punches.
Chi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chi misses with the head strike.
Chi tries a body shot but Chapo blocks it.
Chapo is trying to break the clinch but Chi has him pressed against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Chapo. Chi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Chi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Chi struggles to land a body shot inside as Chapo controls his hands.
Chi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Chi tries a body shot but Chapo blocks it.
Chapo tries to break the clinch but Chi is controlling the position. #T3# Chi scores with a shoulder strike. Chapo is trying to break free. Chapo has had enough of the clinch but Chi keeps him there for the moment. Chi misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chapo. Chapo blocks an uppercut.
Chi digs a right hand underneath Chapo's ribcage. Chapo let out a lung full of air as it connected. A nice right hand lands inside from Chi. Good body shot from Chi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Chi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chi digs a right hand underneath Chapo's ribcage. Chapo let out a lung full of air as it connected. Chi lands a shoulder strike. Chapo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4# Chi is leaning against Chapo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Chapo prevents a body shot from Chi. Chi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chapo backwards. Chi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chapo backwards. Chi can't find room to land a body shot as Chapo controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chi. #TD2# Chi pulls guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chi works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2# Chi has control of Chapo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chapo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Chapo has given up his back. Will we see Chi going for some submissions?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colonel Chi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on EL Chapo's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Chi slips under a jab from Chapo. Chi misses with the combination.
#CL2# Chi gets a clinch. Chi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chapo or not. Chi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chi tries to pull guard but Chapo holds him up against the cage and eventually Chi drops back down to his feet.
Chi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chapo prevents a body shot from Chi. Chapo tries to break the clinch but Chi is controlling the position. #T1# A frustrated look appears on Chapo's face as he tries to break the clinch. Chi struggles to land a body shot inside as Chapo controls his hands.
Chapo has had enough of the clinch but Chi keeps him there for the moment. Chi throws a head punch that misses. Chi struggles to land a body shot inside as Chapo controls his hands.
Chapo is trying to break free. Chi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chapo backwards. Chapo has had enough of the clinch but Chi keeps him there for the moment. Chapo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chi has him pressed against the cage. Chi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Chapo blocking some punches.
Chapo prevents a body shot from Chi. Chi misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# Chapo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Chapo tries to circle away but Chi has him pinned against the cage. Chi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Chi digs a right hand underneath Chapo's ribcage. Chapo let out a lung full of air as it connected. Chapo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Chapo wants to get back to striking at distance but Chi won't allow it.
Chapo is trying to break the clinch but Chi has him pressed against the cage. Chi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Chi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chapo backwards. Chi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chi throws a punch but it's blocked by Chapo. #TD2# Chi pulls Chapo into guard.
Chapo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Chi controlling Chapo's posture. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2# Chi working for a triangle but Chapo defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chi is on top in guard.
#REVB# Colonel Chi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Chi is stalling in the full guard. Chapo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4# Chi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Chi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Chi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chapo's guard. Chi is taking a breather. Chapo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Chi passes to full mount! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Chi looking to control and managing it successfully. EL Chapo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! More stalling from Chi.
And that's the end of the fight! Colonel Chi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Chi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colonel Chi! Colonel Chi gave a mention to Nevermore Clothing Co in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
MMAH 83
Date: Oct 18, 2023 |
#R1# Toney throws a body punch but Chapo moves out of range. Toney lands a jab-cross combination. Chapo misses with a two punch combination.
Chapo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Chapo misses the target. Toney appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. A cross from Chapo lands.#CUT#It looks like James Toney has been cut. Toney misses with a wild body shot. Toney misses with a hook. Chapo ducked under it nicely. Toney lands the left hand. Chapo missing with a left hand there. Toney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Toney connects with a looping right hand.
Toney misses with a hook.#KD# Chapo lands a big head kick that sends Toney tumbling to the mat! Chapo takes a step backwards and waves Toney back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Toney is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Chapo batters Toney with a massive right followed by a huge left! Toney is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Chapo lands a final crushing right hand to drop Toney to the mat with a gruesome thud! Chapo is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). EL Chapo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2023 |
#R1# Devil scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like EL Chapo has been cut. Devil takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT2#It looks like Tazmanian Devil has been cut. Devil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chapo scores with a sloppy right hand. Devil should have avoided that one. Devil could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Nice straight punches there by Devil. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Devil. Chapo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Devil is looking for a counter combo. Chapo defending well as Devil loads up on a big left hand. Chapo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Devil misses with a wild body shot. Devil throws a series of punches but Chapo avoids them all with ease. Devil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Devil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Devil throws a jab but it's blocked by Chapo. Devil tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action! Chapo throws a sloppy head kick and Devil moves out of range easily. Devil appears to be looking for a big counter. Devil throws a sloppy head kick and Chapo moves out of range easily. Devil scores with a one two! Chapo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#That has opened up EL Chapo's cut even more. A slow jab from Chapo misses its intended target. Devil is looking to counter with head kicks. Devil fails to land with a series of punches.
and Devil counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Chapo! He's just covering up as Devil starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tazmanian Devil! |
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