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Event:
UCF 24: Thorn v Casbon
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Kurtovic walks into a stiff left hand from Patterson.
Patterson lands a jab to the head.
Patterson throws a shot to the body.
#KD#
Patterson cracks Kurtovic with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kurtovic looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Patterson finish him?
#ROC#Kurtovic 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!
Kurtovic tries for a takedown but Patterson circles away easily
and Patterson counters with a big right hand! Oh Kurtovic is in trouble here! Patterson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Patterson! |
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Event:
UCF 3: Peterson v Spartan
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Kurtovic with a poor takedown #CL2#
and McKenna moves into the clinch.#TD2#
McKenna pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McKenna is pulling down on Kurtovic's head to control his posture.
Kurtovic prevents McKenna from getting back to his feet.
McKenna controlling the position.
McKenna throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
McKenna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kurtovic wants to control from the top but McKenna keeps moving.
Kurtovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McKenna controls Kurtovic momentarily but Kurtovic frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtovic sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
McKenna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McKenna.#T1#
McKenna pressing his opponent against the cage.
McKenna prevents the takedown attempt.
Kurtovic has McKenna pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McKenna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismet Kurtovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
McKenna manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Kurtovic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kurtovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kurtovic tries to move into full mount but can't pass McKenna's legs.
Kurtovic wants to control for a moment but McKenna uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
McKenna flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kurtovic scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Kurtovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Kurtovic is looking for a kimura but McKenna is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kurtovic to get the leverage.
McKenna is refusing to be controlled, as Kurtovic sits in half guard.
McKenna is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Kurtovic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McKenna is trying to get back to full guard.
Kurtovic drops an elbow to the side of McKenna's head.
Kurtovic is trying to control. McKenna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Kurtovic is working for a submission of some sort.
McKenna works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Kurtovic sitting in guard, not really doing much. #ES2#
McKenna pushes Kurtovic off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A combination from McKenna does no damage. #TD2#
McKenna shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kurtovic manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
McKenna drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kurtovic dives on top into guard.#REVR##T4#
McKenna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kurtovic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kurtovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McKenna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kurtovic looking to sit in guard and control but McKenna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKenna looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurtovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle McKenna dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
McKenna feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kyle McKenna has got the better of the ground game so far.
McKenna trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kurtovic's guard.
McKenna looking to pass the guard.
McKenna stopping the sweep attempt from Kurtovic.
Kurtovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McKenna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kurtovic controls McKenna momentarily but McKenna frees himself.
Kurtovic wants to sweep here but McKenna controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kurtovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. McKenna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kurtovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McKenna throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD2#
McKenna shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kurtovic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McKenna content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Kurtovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McKenna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Kurtovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtovic is trying to control the position but McKenna postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Kurtovic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McKenna quickly recovers to half guard.
McKenna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurtovic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kurtovic is trying to control. McKenna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kurtovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kurtovic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kurtovic trying to control the action but McKenna is working from the bottom.
Kurtovic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McKenna is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
McKenna trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kurtovic is looking for a kimura but McKenna is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kurtovic to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKenna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McKenna.
McKenna wants to stand and escape but Kurtovic is having none of it.
McKenna trying to keep a closed guard but Kurtovic is proving a slippery customer.
McKenna is looking to stand up but Kurtovic isn't so interested in that idea.
Kurtovic postures up.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform us that McKenna has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKenna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Kurtovic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McKenna looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kurtovic working the head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle McKenna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kurtovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
McKenna forces Kurtovic back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
McKenna is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kurtovic can't fight it off and eventually McKenna manages to take the fight to the floor. Kurtovic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kurtovic is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McKenna dives into side control.
McKenna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REVR#
McKenna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurtovic keeps working.
Kurtovic regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna tries to stand and escape but Kurtovic is controlling the position.
McKenna throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kurtovic to regain full guard. #T1#
McKenna wants to stand and escape but instead Kurtovic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Kurtovic throwing strikes from guard but McKenna blocks nicely.
McKenna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kurtovic is one step ahead there.
McKenna keeping moving, preventing Kurtovic from controlling successfully.
McKenna has momentary wrist control but Kurtovic slips an elbow through the middle.
McKenna keeping moving, preventing Kurtovic from controlling successfully.
Kurtovic stopping the sweep attempt from McKenna.
McKenna striking off his back but it's not causing Kurtovic any problems. #T2#
Kurtovic being controlled here momentarily.
McKenna keeping moving, preventing Kurtovic from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McKenna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kurtovic defends well.
McKenna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kurtovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurtovic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kurtovic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kurtovic is looking to take a break and control but McKenna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McKenna struggling a bit here.#T3#
Kurtovic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McKenna is not content to let Kurtovic control the position.
Kurtovic tries to move to mount but McKenna blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Kurtovic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kurtovic looks up at the clock and then as McKenna takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kurtovic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McKenna tries to bench press Kurtovic off him but Kurtovic keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on McKenna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Kurtovic is trying to get an arm triangle but McKenna is defending well. #T4#
McKenna manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kurtovic's best efforts.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kurtovic lands a nice short elbow.
McKenna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kurtovic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kurtovic moves into full mount! McKenna won't be happy about that!
Kurtovic wants to control the pace but McKenna is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKenna is trying desperately to improve position.
Ismet Kurtovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyle McKenna is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McKenna taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ismet Kurtovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McKenna has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle McKenna! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Dixon stuffs the takedown attempt from Kurtovic. Kurtovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Dixon as Kurtovic shoots in.
Kurtovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dixon sprawls well. Dixon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kurtovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Johan Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ismet Kurtovic.
Kurtovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kurtovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Dixon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kurtovic defends well and Dixon ends up having to push Kurtovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dixon is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Dixon pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dixon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kurtovic postures up and lands a big shot to Dixon's brow.
Dixon working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Kurtovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kurtovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurtovic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dixon wants to sweep here but Kurtovic controlling him for the moment.
Dixon is trying to control the position but Kurtovic postures up.
Kurtovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dixon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kurtovic on the ground.
Kurtovic wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Dixon is trying to keep Kurtovic in close.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kurtovic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Kurtovic from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kurtovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dixon avoids it really well and circles away.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kurtovic as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kurtovic.
Ismet Kurtovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurtovic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dixon's waist but Dixon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kurtovic off to one side.
Kurtovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dixon as he jumps to the side.
Kurtovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Kurtovic looks winded!#TD#
Dixon dives in and scores a takedown into Kurtovic's guard.
Kurtovic has his feet on Dixon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
Dixon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kurtovic defends well and Dixon ends up having to push Kurtovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kurtovic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Dixon has clasped his hands together around Kurtovic's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kurtovic throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kurtovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dixon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dixon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dixon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kurtovic swivels and escapes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Dixon scores with a takedown into Kurtovic's guard.
Kurtovic pushes Dixon off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dixon stuffs the takedown.
Dixon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kurtovic pinned against the cage. Kurtovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kurtovic has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Kurtovic closes the distance and clinches up with Dixon, looking for a takedown. Kurtovic pushes Dixon against the cage but Dixon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dixon tries for a takedown but Kurtovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kurtovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kurtovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dixon but Dixon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dixon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kurtovic. #TD#
Dixon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kurtovic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kurtovic explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Kurtovic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dixon did well to prevent Kurtovic getting side control.
Dixon tries to roll over but Kurtovic keeps him under control.
Dixon trying to control from the bottom.
Dixon is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtovic wants to control but Dixon is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ismet Kurtovic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kurtovic shoots for a takedown but Dixon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kurtovic shoots in for a double leg but Dixon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kurtovic shoots in but Dixon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johan Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ismet Kurtovic.
Kurtovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dixon tries to avoid it but Kurtovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dixon to the ground. Dixon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dixon.
Kurtovic feints the counter takedown.
Kurtovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Dixon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kurtovic sprawls well initially but Dixon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kurtovic manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kurtovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kurtovic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dixon quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurtovic is thwarting Dixon's attempts to control the position.
Kurtovic is breathing heavily.
Kurtovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dixon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Kurtovic is thwarting Dixon's attempts to control the position.
Dixon is looking to improve his position.
Dixon is working hard here to advance position.
Kurtovic thows a huge punch but Dixon dodges it nicely.
Kurtovic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kurtovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dixon tries to get to full guard but Kurtovic has control of the leg.
Kurtovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dixon defending well though.
Kurtovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dixon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kurtovic not doing much here.
Kurtovic is keen to just control but Dixon is a slippery customer.
Dixon wants to get back to full guard.
Kurtovic is trying to control. Dixon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dixon has hold of Kurtovic's hands but Kurtovic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Kurtovic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kurtovic thows a huge punch but Dixon dodges it nicely.
Dixon trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Dixon tries to get to full guard but Kurtovic has control of the leg.
Dixon is trying to control but can't.
Dixon is not content to let Kurtovic control the position.
Kurtovic wants to free his trapped foot but Dixon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kurtovic is keen to just control but Dixon is a slippery customer.
Dixon wants to control but Kurtovic is keeping busy.
Kurtovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kurtovic is pressing down on Dixon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dixon is holding on for now.
Dixon wants to control but Kurtovic is keeping busy.
Well, if Kurtovic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dixon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kurtovic is working away from the top position though.
Kurtovic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kurtovic looking to finish Dixon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dixon!
Kurtovic looking to finish Dixon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dixon!
Dixon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dixon tries to hold on but Kurtovic postures up.
Dixon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kurtovic looking to control but Dixon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Kurtovic is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Kurtovic extends the arm and Dixon is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ismet Kurtovic! |
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Event:
MMAH 96
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Braga stuffs the takedown attempt from Kurtovic. Kurtovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Kurtovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Braga slaps away a takedown attempt from Kurtovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Braga misses the target.
Braga cracks Kurtovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kurtovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Braga throws out the jab. #TD2#
Kurtovic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Braga to the mat! Braga manages to get full guard.
Kurtovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kurtovic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kurtovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Braga is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Braga has his feet on Kurtovic's thighs here. He's pushed Kurtovic off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kurtovic screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alberto Braga! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Sun. No joy for Kurtovic on that attempt.
Kurtovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sun cracks Kurtovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sun.
Kurtovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kurtovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sun counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Sun lands a left and a right that send Kurtovic crashing to the mat, dazed. Sun thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Kurtovic is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Sun takes the fight into the clinch.
Oh Kurtovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kurtovic tries for a takedown but Sun manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismet Kurtovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sun lands with a short shot to the head.
Sun lands a big right hand that drops Kurtovic! The killer instinct kicks in and Sun finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sun!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyoshi Sun! |
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