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Event:
CCC 27 : Creenshaw vs Kruczek
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Ma defending well as Iverson loads up on a big left hand.
Ma missing with a left hand there. Iverson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iverson.
Ma connects with a looping right hand.
Iverson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iverson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ma at a distance.
#T1#
Iverson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iverson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Iverson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Ma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Iverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Iverson.
Iverson misses with a hook to the body
and Ma counters with a stiff right hand.
Iverson with a jab.
Ma goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Iverson misses with a right hand
and Ma counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
A lazy left from Ma finds it's target.
Ma moves away from the strike by Iverson.
Iverson misses with a low kick.
Iverson has his takedown stuffed
and Ma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ma lands with a hook. Iverson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iverson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Iverson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ma counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Donk. Ma catches Iverson right on the button with a cross.
Iverson misses with a series of wild punches.
Iverson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ma missing with a left hand there. Iverson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ma.
Iverson throws out a loose jab but Ma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen Iverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ma has closed the distance and engaged Iverson in a clinch.
#T4#
Ma throws an elbow but it misses.
Iverson prevents the takedown attempt.
Iverson gets underhooks to prevent Ma's takedown attempt.
Ma tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ma has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Iverson after a bit of a struggle.
Iverson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD#
Iverson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iverson slips nicely into half guard.
Iverson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Iverson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ma for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Hyun Ma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Iverson goes for a double leg but Ma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ma continues to drive forward.
Ma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Ma has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Iverson uses from the top position.
Iverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iverson sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ma trying to keep a closed guard but Iverson is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Iverson looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Iverson defends well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Iverson wants to control from the top but Ma keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Iverson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ma is fending him off so far but Iverson persists. Nope, Ma circles away and we're back to standing.
Allen Iverson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iverson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ma's head.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Iverson throws a series of punches but Ma moves out of range.
Iverson connects with an inside leg kick.
Iverson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ma.
Iverson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Ma shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Iverson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ma is working Iverson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ma wants to control from the top but Iverson keeps moving.
Iverson looking to control but Ma passes into half guard.
#T3#
Iverson trying to control here.
Iverson is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Ma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Iverson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ma.
Iverson is trying to maintain the position but Ma is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ma stalling. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Iverson is trying to control but can't.
Iverson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Iverson is staying active underneath Ma, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Iverson avoids the head kick by Ma.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iverson misses with an uppercut. Ma saw that one coming.
Iverson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ma is fending him off so far but Iverson persists. Nope, Ma circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Ma misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Hyun Ma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Iverson darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Ma counters with a single leg into guard. Iverson didn't expect that.
Ma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Iverson looking to control.
Ma is pushing down on Iverson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Iverson is fighting to maintain full guard but Ma has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ma is working for a submission of some sort.
Ma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Iverson is trying to maintain the position but Ma is very close to passing his half guard.
Ma is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Ma has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ma is looking to take a break and control but Iverson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Iverson.
Iverson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ma defends well and Iverson ends up having to push Ma into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ma tries to land knees in the clinch but Iverson avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Iverson has clasped his hands together around Ma's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ma has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Iverson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Iverson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Iverson scores with punches from side control. #T3##SU#
Iverson stands up.
Iverson misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iverson. Ma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iverson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ma defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Iverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Iverson misses with a right hand
and Iverson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Iverson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Iverson looking to control but instead Ma has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ma is in trouble now - Iverson has advanced to mount!
Ma trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Allen Iverson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dong Hyun Ma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Iverson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dong Hyun Ma.
Well Ma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dong Hyun Ma!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dong Hyun Ma made sure he mentioned Sakura Style, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CCC 16 : Gretel vs Case
Date: Mar 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Ma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ma with a poor takedown
and Hoodwell counters with a nice uppercut.
Ma misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoodwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoodwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Ma circles away.
Hoodwell keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Ma misses. #T1#
Ma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hoodwell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hoodwell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ma is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hoodwell shoots in and drives through. Ma sprawls well.
Hoodwell avoids the head kick by Ma.
And Hoodwell tries to counter it with a takedown but Ma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hoodwell throws a combination that misses
and Ma counters with a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Ma. Those never looked like landing.
Ma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Hoodwell scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Ma wants to clinch up but Hoodwell keeps it at a distance.
Hoodwell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ma misses with a wild body shot.
Hoodwell with the counter takedown but Ma avoids it easily.
Ma shoots in but no luck this time.
And Hoodwell tries to counter it with a takedown but Ma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Hyun Ma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoodwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ma seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hoodwell lands with a straight right. Ma didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ma tries to clinch there but Hoodwell circles away.
Hoodwell feints the counter takedown.
Dong Hyun Ma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoodwell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Ma misses with the combination.
Hoodwell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Ma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ma looks to throw the jab but Hoodwell is out of range.
Ma misses with a hook
and Hoodwell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Ma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Ma clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hoodwell prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Hoodwell pulls Ma into guard.
#ES2#
Hoodwell has his feet on Ma's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ma throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Hoodwell counters by moving into the clinch.
Hoodwell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KJ Hoodwell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hoodwell misses with the combination.
Ma is looking for a counter combo.
Ma misses with an uppercut
and Hoodwell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hoodwell cracks Ma with a good jab.
Hoodwell slips a jab from Ma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoodwell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ma.
Hoodwell feints the counter takedown.
Ma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Ma throws a series of punches but Hoodwell moves out of range.
Ma tries to clinch up.
Hoodwell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hoodwell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hoodwell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ma circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoodwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ma.
Hoodwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ma.
Ma throws a big counter combination but Hoodwell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Hoodwell dodges the punch combination from Ma.
KJ Hoodwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoodwell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hoodwell works over Ma's head and body with a nice combination.
Ma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoodwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ma misses with a right hand
and Hoodwell counters with a series of strikes. Ma will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoodwell counters with a series of strikes. Ma will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Ma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoodwell circles away quickly and effectively.
Ma swinging wildly here.
Hoodwell lands with a straight right. Ma didn't see that one coming.
Ma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoodwell is fending him off so far but Ma persists. Nope, Hoodwell circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoodwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ma throws a right hand that Hoodwell ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoodwell also avoids with ease.
Hoodwell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ma defends it well.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ma.
Hoodwell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ma defends it well.
Ma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ma throws a series of punches but Hoodwell avoids them all with ease.
And Hoodwell tries to counter it with a takedown but Ma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hoodwell misses with a wild combination.
Hoodwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KJ Hoodwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ma throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Hoodwell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hoodwell. #SUB#
Hoodwell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoodwell has managed to get both his arms back between Ma's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hoodwell stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Ma throws up his legs and catches Hoodwell in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Hoodwell tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Ma! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dong Hyun Ma!
After the big win, Dong Hyun Ma made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sakura Style and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CCC 2 :Blackadder vs Creenshaw
Date: Jan 26, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Magomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ma is trying to hold Magomedov in close to prevent damage but Magomedov has managed to pass into half guard.
Ma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magomedov on the ground.
Magomedov stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ma is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ma is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Magomedov controlling the pace.
Ma wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ma tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magomedov works his way into full mount! #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magomedov landing shots from mount. #T3#
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov prevents Ma from getting the reversal.
Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Magomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More stalling from Magomedov.
Ma is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Magomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ma 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.
Ma blocks a leg kick.
Ma shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov shows good takedown defense.
Ma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Magomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ma to the ground. Magomedov is now in Ma's guard.
Ma wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Magomedov manages to pass to side control.
We've been informed that Magomedov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Ma defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ma tries to kick Magomedov off but Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ma wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ma is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Magomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice strikes from Magomedov there.
Ma tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Magomedov manages to move to mount!
Dimitri Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Magomedov with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Magomedov lands a couple of good shots and Ma has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Magomedov controlling from the back.
Ma is trying to get back to his feet but Magomedov has full control of the position and if anything, Ma has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Magomedov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4#
Ma manages to reverse the position and now he's in Magomedov's guard. Nice work there by Ma.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Ma from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov throws a body kick that misses.
Ma keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Magomedov looking to score a takedown here. Ma is defending well but Magomedov drives through and ends up in Ma's guard.
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Magomedov stands and throws Ma's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov controls the position from side control.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov lands a nice forearm strike.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov taking a breather here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Magomedov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ma gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Magomedov working for a submission but Ma is keeping him at bay.
Magomedov controlling from the full mount.
Ma is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Magomedov breaks from Ma's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice elbow there by Magomedov.
Dong Hyun Ma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dimitri Magomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC2#Ma is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov controlling from mount.
Oh Ma is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magomedov dominating with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Magomedov 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Magomedov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Helix fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#KD#
Helix lands a big right hand that sends Ma crashing to the mat! Helix stays standing though and waves Ma back to his feet!#ROC#Ma is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Dong Hyun Ma has been cut.
Ma loses concentration momentarily and Helix pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Ma crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Helix finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bodie Helix!
After winning the bout, Bodie Helix thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Boxaaja 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.
Boxaaja is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boxaaja showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boxaaja pushes down on Ma's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja prevents Ma from standing back up.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Ma is defending well.
#T1##SUB#
Boxaaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ma sees it coming and defends easily.
Ma is trying to stand up here but Boxaaja is controlling him well. #SUB#
Boxaaja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boxaaja looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boxaaja stops Ma from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Boxaaja not doing much here.
Boxaaja wants to stand up but Ma has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but Ma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boxaaja to get the leverage.
Boxaaja perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but Ma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boxaaja to get the leverage.
Boxaaja controlling the pace. #T3##SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a kimura but Ma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boxaaja to get the leverage.
Boxaaja controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Ma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boxaaja pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Boxaaja seems to be working for a kimura but Ma defends the submission attempt.
Boxaaja is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Boxaaja looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Ma is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Boxaaja dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Boxaaja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ma as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boxaaja or perhaps it was just good defense by Ma, which made it look bad. #TD#
Boxaaja is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ma's half guard.
Boxaaja sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ma is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Boxaaja not doing much here.
#SUB#
Boxaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Boxaaja looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ma tries to roll over but Boxaaja keeps him under control.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boxaaja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boxaaja's back!
Boxaaja is really stuck here.
Boxaaja looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ma.
Boxaaja breaks Ma's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Boxaaja slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boxaaja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Boxaaja advances to half guard.
Boxaaja content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boxaaja wants to stand up but Ma is controlling the position.
Boxaaja content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Boxaaja dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Boxaaja closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ma quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boxaaja is controlling the pace.
Ma is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ma is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Boxaaja is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Ma is defending against the submission attempts here by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Boxaaja is trying for a kimura here. Ma looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Boxaaja wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phol Boxaaja!
Our winner, Phol Boxaaja, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ma circles away.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee with a poor takedown
and Ma counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ma throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Ma sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Ma is trying to trip Lee. He has hold of a leg but Lee is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ma persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
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.
Ma seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ma slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is trying to stand up here but Ma is controlling him well.
Lee is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Ma maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lee could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ma has cracked it and Lee is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dong Hyun Ma!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dong Hyun Ma waved his t-shirt featuring Sakura Style's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Ma closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Redman is trying to maintain the position but Ma is very close to passing his half guard.
Redman pushes Ma off looking to stand but Ma dives back in and keeps control.
Ma keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Redman trying to control from the bottom.
Redman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Redman is trying to control but can't.
Ma is controlling the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
It looks like Ma might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ma shoots in but Redman avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Redman dives in and grabs Ma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ma pushes down on Redman's head and hops out.
Redman misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Ma decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Redman's guard.
Redman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ma showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Redman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ma postures up.
#T2#
Redman wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Redman has his foot on Ma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ma works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ma controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice body kick there by Redman.
Redman throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Ma counters with a shoot takedown. Redman fights it but they end up in guard.
Ma sitting in guard here, content to control.
Redman is looking to stand up but Ma isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Ma controlling from the top position.
Ma lands a couple of digs.
Ma stops Redman from standing up.
Ma passes Redman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Redman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Redman trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Ma has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Redman defend it? Ma steps over the head and cranks it - Redman is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dong Hyun Ma!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dong Hyun Ma thanked Sakura Style for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zakrzewski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ma - the referee stops the clock and Zakrzewski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ma. Zakrzewski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zakrzewski is breathing heavily.
Zakrzewski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Ma fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zakrzewski sprawls well initially but Ma persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ma trying to control the pace.
Zakrzewski is in trouble now - Ma has advanced to mount!
Zakrzewski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ma controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Ma pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ma takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ma cracks Zakrzewski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ma takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zakrzewski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T2#
Ma controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Ma is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zakrzewski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zakrzewski shrugs it off.
Ma controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ma lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Ma controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Ma is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Zakrzewski can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ma looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Ma working for a guillotine from mount but Zakrzewski is in no mood to give up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ma controlling from mount.
Ma scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zakrzewski?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Hyun Ma dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Ma looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ma looking to pass the guard.
Ma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ma advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Ma stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Ma lands an elbow.
Ma takes a little break here. Zakrzewski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Let's hope that Ma has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Ma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zakrzewski is trying to improve his position.
Ma is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Ma connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zakrzewski some visible discomfort.
Ma controlling the position from side mount.
Zakrzewski takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dong Hyun Ma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ma is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Ma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zakrzewski is being controlled here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Hyun Ma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Ma gets a takedown into half guard.
Ma looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ma.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Ma is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Zakrzewski is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dong Hyun Ma!
Dong Hyun Ma made sure to mention his sponsor, Sakura Style in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
MMAL
Date: Nov 16, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Ma looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Castro!
Castro wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro tries to buck Ma off but Ma is having none of it.
Ma trying to control the action but Castro is working from the bottom.
Ma is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that 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.
Castro is looking to reverse the position.
Castro throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #T1#
Castro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ma controlling the position.
Castro is looking to regain half guard here but Ma keeps moving and retains side control.
Ma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castro keeps working.
Castro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ma not doing much here.
Castro throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ma is trying to control. Castro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ma stuffs the takedown attempt from Castro. Castro gets slowly back to his feet.
Castro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Castro misses with a takedown
and Ma counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Castro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ma decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Castro trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Castro looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Castro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ma trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Castro trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Castro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ma wants to control from the top but Castro keeps moving.
Castro pulls Ma in close to his closed guard and prevents Ma from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Castro looking for a guillotine here but Ma defends easily.
#T4#
Ma wants to pass the guard but Castro is keeping the position.
Castro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Castro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Ma drops back looking for a leg! Castro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Castro manages to kick Ma off! Ma jumps back into Castro's guard. #SUB#
Castro has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ma should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Castro has tightened it up now! Ma should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ty Castro!
Ty Castro is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Baxter moves in looking to clinch but Ma pushes him off.
Ma throwing a counter right hand but Baxter manages to avoid it.#TD#
Ma fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Baxter to the ground. Ma is now in Baxter's guard.
Ma stays in close to Baxter's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baxter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Baxter is trying to control the position but Ma postures up. #SUB2#
Ma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baxter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ma has managed to get both his arms back between Baxter's legs - danger averted.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Ma drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Baxter tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ma controlling his opponent.
Baxter tries to lock up and control but Ma gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ma controlling the pace for now.
Ma fails to advance to Baxter's back. #T2#
Ma sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Baxter tries to hold on but Ma postures up.
Ma takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Baxter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Ma controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ma wants to take Baxter's back but he can't do it this time.
Baxter gets back to half guard.
Ma controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baxter manages to get to full guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Baxter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ma has passed into half guard!
Ma is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ma has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Hyun Ma dominated that round.
That's time! Ma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Baxter misses with a double jab.
Baxter tries for a takedown but Ma circles away easily#TD#
and Ma counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ma's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ma's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ma seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Baxter striking off his back but it's not causing Ma any problems.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#ES2#
Baxter is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Baxter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ma has him pressed against the cage.
Ma managing to block the knees to the body from Baxter.
Ma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baxter can do to turn this around?
Baxter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ma.
Ma misses with a punch to the body.
Baxter wants a takedown but no success here.
Baxter wants to get back to striking at distance but Ma won't allow it.
Baxter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ma smiles and moves away.
Dong Hyun Ma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Baxter.#T2##TD#
Ma drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Baxter kicks Ma off and gets to his feet.
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!
Ma shoots in for a takedown but Baxter shows good takedown defense.
Baxter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baxter wants to clinch.
Baxter tries to clinch up.
Ma went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Baxter is looking to clinch.
No luck for Baxter with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Ma closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Baxter's guard.
Baxter is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ma presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Baxter wants to take the fight to the mat but Ma manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Ma has clasped his hands together around Baxter's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Ma controlling the position from side mount.
Baxter is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Baxter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Baxter wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ma is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baxter trying to control here.
Baxter wants to improve his position but Ma is controlling well.
Ma stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Baxter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Baxter fails to land the takedown.
Baxter slaps away a takedown attempt from Ma, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baxter steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ma.
Baxter shoots in but no luck this time.
Ma goes for a double leg but Baxter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baxter continues to drive forward.
Baxter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ma after a bit of a struggle.
Dong Hyun Ma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Baxter.
Baxter trying to control the position but instead, Ma has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baxter into the cage.
Ma tries to pull guard but Baxter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Baxter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Baxter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baxter is pressed up against the cage. Ma has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baxter down to the mat. Baxter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ma keeps the fight on the outside.
Baxter moves in looking to clinch but Ma pushes him off.
Dong Hyun Ma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baxter as he avoids it easily.
Baxter tries to clinch up.
Ma has a takedown stuffed.
Dong Hyun Ma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baxter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baxter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baxter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ma shoots for a takedown but Baxter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Baxter connects with a high kick.
Ma on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ma throwing a counter right hand but Baxter manages to avoid it.
Baxter scores with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baxter is defended easily by Ma.#TD#
Ma shoots in and bounces Baxter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T3#
Baxter wants to sweep here but Ma controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baxter controls Ma momentarily but Ma frees himself. #SUB2#
Baxter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baxter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ma seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ma connects with a jab.
Baxter tries for a takedown but Ma sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ma shoots in for a takedown but Baxter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dong Hyun Ma.
I think Ma has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dong Hyun Ma!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dong Hyun Ma thanked Sakura Style for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
EFL 2: Double Main Event
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Melps dives in and scores a takedown into Ma's guard.
Melps distracts Ma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Melps wants to control from the top but Ma keeps moving.
Melps passes Ma's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ma is staying active underneath Melps, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Melps with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Melps. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Melps is working for a kimura but Ma is defending it quite comfortably.
Melps trying to control the action but Ma is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melps keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Melps working Ma over with strikes.
Melps thows a huge punch but Ma dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Melps is trying for a kimura here. Ma looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Melps wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phichael Melps! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Ma drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Ma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ma advances nicely into full mount.
Ma takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ma takes Kahawaimauna's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kahawaimauna is in trouble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ma controlling the positon.#T1#
It looks like Ma might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ma's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Ma looking for the choke from the back.
Ma biding his time, controlling Kahawaimauna. #T2##SUB2#
Ma working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Kahawaimauna is doing well to defend. Ma seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Kahawaimauna is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dong Hyun Ma! |
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