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Event:
DMMA 388: Barbosa v Easterly
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Bensol on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Proh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bensol.
Bensol misses with a hook. Proh ducked under it nicely.
Proh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bensol looks to land a left hand but Proh moved out of range nicely.
Bensol throws a shot to the body.
Proh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Proh.
Bensol just misses with a punch to the body.
Proh connects with a right hand. Bensol shakes it off.
Proh lunges at Bensol with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bensol's hand.
Proh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bensol sprawls well. Bensol wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Proh gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Proh looking to score a takedown here. Bensol is defending well but Proh drives through and ends up in Bensol's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Proh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Proh 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.#T1#
Bensol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Proh.
Bensol controlling Proh's posture.
Proh postures up in Bensol's guard and throws a big left but Bensol blocks it.
Bensol really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Proh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bensol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bensol has his hands on Proh's head, controlling the position.
Proh postures up in Bensol's guard and throws a big left but Bensol blocks it.
Proh stopping the sweep attempt from Bensol.
Proh stands and throws Bensol's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Proh in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bensol wants to control but Proh postures up.#T2#
Bensol is trying to buck Proh off.
Proh working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Proh working the ground and pound but Bensol is defending the strikes.
Bensol is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Bensol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bensol is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Proh seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Proh looks up at the clock and then as Bensol takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Proh smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sloppy strikes there by Proh.#T3#
Proh works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Proh throws an elbow but Bensol slips to the side and avoids it well.
Proh creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Proh postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Proh working the ground and pound but Bensol is defending the strikes.
Bensol takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bensol is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Bensol dodges the ground and pound from Proh.
Bensol is trying to get back to half guard.
Proh tries to score with some ground and pound. Bensol controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bensol tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Proh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Bensol is still trying to improve position.
Proh cracks Bensol with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Proh lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bensol down.
Bensol takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bensol sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bensol moves into full guard.
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!
Bensol bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Proh's guard. #REVB#
Proh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've been hearing that Proh has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Proh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Proh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bensol wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riel Proh dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Proh misses with a looping left.
Proh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bensol is fending him off so far but Proh persists. Nope, Bensol circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Proh fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bensol to the ground. Proh is now in Bensol's guard.
Bensol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Proh is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bensol is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bensol wants to pass the guard but Proh is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proh trying to control the position here.
Proh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bensol can do to turn this around?
Bensol trying to control the position from guard on top but Proh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Proh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bensol controls the pace.
Bensol trying to control but Proh is working from the bottom.
Proh controlling the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bensol won't allow Proh to sweep him here.
Proh is pulling down on Bensol's head to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Riel Proh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bensol wants to control from the top but Proh keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Proh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Proh shoots and misses
and Bensol counters with a nice uppercut.
Proh throws a body punch but Bensol moves out of range.
A big right from Bensol misses.
Proh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bensol sprawls and moves away.
Proh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bensol.#T3#
Proh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bensol.
Bensol looks to throw the jab but Proh is out of range.
Proh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bensol throws a looping overhand right but Proh ducks down to avoid it.
Proh 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.
Proh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bensol.
Proh loads up on a big right hand but Bensol slips the punch.#TD#
Proh gets a takedown into half guard.
Proh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bensol is looking to improve his position.
Bensol on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Proh working over Bensol with some ground and pound. Bensol looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Proh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bensol wants to improve his position but Proh is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Proh.
Bensol felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Proh drops an elbow to the side of Bensol's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bensol is pressing down on Proh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Proh stops Bensol from standing up.
Proh throwing strikes from guard but Bensol blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bensol looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Proh puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bensol trying to get back to full guard but Proh takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Proh pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Proh raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riel Proh dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bensol dips to his left and cracks Proh with an uppercut!
Proh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bensol.
Bensol ducks under a wild hook from Proh.
Bensol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Proh misses with a wild body shot.
Proh slips a jab from Bensol.
Proh misses with an uppercut.
Proh lands with a hook. Bensol tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bensol jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Proh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bensol looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proh tries for a takedown but Bensol circles away easily
and Bensol counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bensol darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bensol might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Proh moves out of range of the strikes.
Proh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bensol circles away.#T1##TD#
Proh scores with a takedown into Bensol's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Proh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bensol keeping moving, preventing Proh from controlling successfully.
Bensol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Proh works over Bensol with some ground and pound from guard.
Bensol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Proh is one step ahead there.
Bensol keeping full guard, as Proh tries to pass.
Bensol can't keep his opponent in guard - Proh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tobi Bensol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Proh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bensol's head.
Proh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bensol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bensol has hold of Proh's hands but Proh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bensol is looking for a sweep. Proh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bensol wants to get back to his feet.
Proh wants to control but Bensol is keeping him busy.
Bensol gets full guard.
Proh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bensol is keeping the position for now.
Proh working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Bensol is looking to stand up but Proh isn't so interested in that idea.
Proh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Proh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bensol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bensol working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Proh.
Proh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Proh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Proh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Proh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bensol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Proh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Proh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bensol's head.#T4#
Proh preventing the sweep.
Proh works over Bensol with some ground and pound from guard.
Bensol manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Proh manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Proh controlling the position.
Bensol looking to sit in guard and control but Proh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Proh distracts Bensol with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Proh distracts Bensol with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bensol trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riel Proh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Proh, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riel Proh!
A less than humble Riel Proh misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
UCF 89: Boytsov v Butcher
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Skoog throws out a loose jab but Proh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skoog will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Proh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Proh dives in and grabs Skoog's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skoog pushes down on Proh's head and hops out.
Skoog cracks a nice hook into Proh's ribs.
Skoog throws a series of punches but Proh avoids them all with ease.
Skoog misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Proh counters with a single leg into guard. Skoog didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skoog keeping full guard, as Proh tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Proh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skoog not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Proh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Skoog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skoog is controlling Proh's posture.#T1#
Proh with a nice head shot there.
Proh throws a big elbow that misses.
Skoog pulls Proh in close to prevent any damage.
Proh working some strikes from top position.
Skoog managing to control the position.
Proh throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Proh with a nice head shot there.
Proh landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skoog is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Proh scoring with punches to the head and body.
Skoog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Proh chips away with some ground and pound.
Proh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skoog is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Skoog looks to land a right hand but Proh moved out of range.
Skoog closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Riel Proh has been cut.
Donk. Skoog catches Proh right on the button with a cross.
Skoog lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Skoog.
We've been told by Skoog's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Skoog bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Skoog falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Proh counters with a shoot takedown. Skoog fights it but they end up in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Proh working his ground and pound in the gym.
Skoog not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Proh distracts Skoog with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Proh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Proh connects with a couple of short punches.
Skoog is pulling down on Proh's head to control his posture.
Proh landing some decent shots from guard.
Proh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Proh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Skoog working a defensive guard here.
Proh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Proh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Proh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Proh stands up over Skoog, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Proh trying to control the position from guard on top but Skoog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Proh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Proh postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Skoog looking to control but Proh passes into half guard.
Skoog is trying is best to control the position here.
Proh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Proh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Skoog on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Riel Proh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Riel Proh's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Skoog falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
so Proh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Proh looking to pass the guard.
Proh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Proh cracks Skoog with a solid left hand.
Proh landing with the ground and pound.
Proh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proh throwing strikes from guard but Skoog blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Proh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Proh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skoog works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skoog is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Proh is looking to work some ground and pound but Skoog has wrist control.
Proh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skoog scores with a jab.
Skoog stuffs the takedown attempt from Proh. Proh gets slowly back to his feet.
Skoog tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Proh manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Proh fails with the takedown.
Nice body punch from Skoog.
Jimmy Skoog is winning the standup battle so far.
Skoog darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Proh counters with a single leg into guard. Skoog didn't expect that.
Skoog trying to control the position here.
Skoog keeping full guard, as Proh tries to pass.
Proh is looking to work some ground and pound but Skoog has wrist control.#T3#
Proh working some strikes from top position.
Skoog pulls Proh in to control the position.
Skoog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jimmy Skoog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Proh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Proh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skoog.
Skoog misses with a series of wild punches.
Proh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Skoog looks to land a left hand but Proh moved out of range nicely.
Proh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Proh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Proh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Proh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Proh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skoog misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Proh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Proh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Proh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Skoog looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Proh content to stall in guard here.
Skoog is trying to control the position but Proh postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skoog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Proh postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Riel Proh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Riel Proh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Proh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Skoog defends well and Proh ends up having to push Skoog into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Proh manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Skoog on his heels. He'll look to pass Skoog's guard now, I'm sure.
Proh throwing strikes from guard but Skoog blocks nicely.
Skoog 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.#SUB#
Skoog looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Proh passes into half guard.
Skoog is looking to control Proh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skoog avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skoog is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Proh scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Proh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Skoog wants to control but Proh is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Proh lands a nice short elbow.
Skoog is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Proh working the head and body with strikes.
Proh winds up and cracks Skoog with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Proh passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Skoog!
Skoog is desperately trying to improve his position but Proh has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Skoog wants to hold on but Proh pushes him away.
Proh raining down hammerfists from mount.
Skoog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Proh raining down shots from the mount!
Proh tries to control but Skoog wriggling away.
Proh looking to finish Skoog with some ground and pound. This is bad for Skoog!
Proh landing strikes from the mount and Skoog is in trouble!
Proh lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Proh tries to control but Skoog wriggling away.
Proh lands with some strikes.#T3#
Proh cracks Skoog with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Proh with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Proh.#ROC2#Skoog is rocked!
Skoog tries to hold on but Proh pushes him away.
Oh Skoog is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Proh cracks Skoog with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Skoog tries to hold on but Proh postures up.
Skoog is bucking up trying to escape but Proh cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Proh wants to control the pace but Skoog is squirming around nicely.
Skoog seems to have got his legs back now.
Proh lands a heavy elbow.
Skoog is in a horrible position here. Proh smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Skoog taking shots to the head.
Proh with good strikes from the mount here!
Proh controlling his opponent.
Proh lands a nice shot to the head.
Proh loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Skoog scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Proh land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Proh stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riel Proh!
After the fight, Riel Proh was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
UCF 79: Hunter v McCarthy
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Proh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Buddha moves in looking to clinch but Proh pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Proh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buddha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Proh with the counter takedown but Buddha avoids it easily.
Buddha misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Proh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Buddha is trying to keep Proh in close.
Proh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buddha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Proh is in close to Buddha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Buddha pulls Proh in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Proh is looking to work some ground and pound but Buddha has wrist control.
Proh stands up over Buddha, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Proh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Buddha trying to control the position.
#T1#
Proh stands and throws Buddha's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Proh cracks Buddha with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Buddha is trying to control Proh's posture but Proh avoids it.
Proh working the ground and pound.
Proh lands an elbow.
Proh is looking to take a break and control but Buddha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Proh in side control, throwing shots but Buddha defends.
Buddha is trying to control Proh's posture but Proh avoids it.
Proh working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
Proh trying to control the position but Buddha is working away.
Proh lands a decent elbow from side control.
Proh working the ground and pound from side control.
Proh grinds an elbow into Buddha's temple.
Proh working the ground and pound.
Proh is working Buddha over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Proh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Buddha takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Buddha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Proh scores with punches from side control.
Proh wants to control but Buddha is keeping him busy.
Proh cracks Buddha with a big elbow. #T3#
Buddha is trying to get back to half guard.
Buddha defending against the ground and pound.
Buddha is trying to control Proh's posture but Proh avoids it.
Proh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buddha keeps working.
Proh lands some shots froms side control.
Proh working the body and head with strikes.
Proh is working Buddha over with some ground and pound from side control.
Proh working away.
Proh misses with the ground and pound.
Proh in side control lands a decent elbow.
Buddha is not content to let Proh control the position.
Proh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Proh lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Proh lands some shots froms side control.
Proh fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Buddha sneaks back into half guard.
Proh working the head and body with strikes.
Buddha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Proh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Proh throws an elbow that misses. Buddha uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Proh's guard. Nice move by Buddha!#REVR#
Proh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Proh is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Proh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riel Proh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Buddha slaps away a takedown attempt from Proh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Buddha tries to counter by clinching up but Proh breaks away and moves out of range.
Proh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buddha.
Proh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Buddha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Buddha tries to clinch but Proh is having none of it.
Proh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Buddha tries to clinch but Proh is having none of it.
Proh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Buddha misses the shot to the body.
Proh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed right hand from Buddha misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha missing with a left hand there. Proh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Proh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buddha defends it well.
Buddha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Proh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Buddha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Proh was well out of range. Poor timing from Buddha.
Proh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Buddha lands a head shot.
Buddha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Buddha connects with a jab.
Proh dives in and grabs Buddha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buddha pushes down on Proh's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Buddha misses the target.
Jab Buddha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riel Proh.
Buddha connects with a body shot that sends Proh's belly button to the back.
Buddha throws out a loose jab but Proh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Buddha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Proh, pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Buddha.
Proh has Buddha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Buddha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Buddha misses with the head strike.
Buddha lands a hook that snaps the head of Proh backwards.
Proh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Buddha pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
Buddha misses the shot to the body.
Proh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buddha defends it well.
Buddha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Proh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Proh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Buddha is looking to clinch but Proh is avoiding it.
Buddha throws an overhand right that lands on Proh's shoulder, as Proh tries to avoid the shot.
Proh tries for a takedown but Buddha circles away easily
and Buddha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buddha throws a series of punches but Proh moves out of range.
Proh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Buddha throws a jab but it's blocked by Proh.
Buddha tries to clinch but Proh moves out of range.
Buddha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Buddha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Proh manages to avoid it.
Proh with the counter takedown but Buddha avoids it easily.
Buddha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buddha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Buddha missing with a left hand there. Proh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Proh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Proh lands in his opponent's guard.
Proh advances position into side control!
Proh creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Buddha sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Buddha tries to improve position but can't.
Proh is looking to take a break and control but Buddha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Proh grinds an elbow into Buddha's temple.
Buddha avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Proh.
Proh working the head and body with strikes.
Buddha managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Proh.
Proh misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Proh is putting a hurting on Buddha here, landing some big shots from side control.
Riel Proh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buddha avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Proh.
Proh grinds an elbow into Buddha's temple.
Buddha is working to avoid the ground and pound but Proh connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Proh working the strikes but Buddha uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Proh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jab Buddha dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Buddha misses with a straight left.
Buddha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Proh shoots in for a double leg but Buddha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Buddha scores with a kick to the body.
Jab Buddha is winning the standup battle so far.
Buddha tries to clinch up.
Buddha misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Proh counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Buddha kicks Proh off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proh moves away from the strike by Buddha.
Proh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Buddha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Buddha is looking to clinch but Proh is avoiding it.
Buddha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Proh was well out of range. Poor timing from Buddha.
Proh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good exchange - Buddha coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Proh.
And Proh tries to counter it with a takedown but Buddha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Buddha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Proh.
Jab Buddha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riel Proh.
Buddha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Proh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Buddha.
Proh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buddha.#T2#
Proh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Proh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buddha's waist but Buddha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Proh off to one side.
Proh looks for a takedown but Buddha sprawls well.#CL#
Buddha has Proh up against the cage in a clinch.
Proh blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Proh pulls guard effortlessly.
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!
Proh looking for a sweep. Not yet Proh, not yet.
Buddha would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Proh has his hands on Buddha's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Buddha wants to stand but Proh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Proh pulls Buddha in close to his closed guard and prevents Buddha from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Buddha misses with a straight right.
And Proh tries to counter it with a takedown but Buddha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Proh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buddha.
Buddha scores with a sloppy right hand. Proh should have avoided that one.
Buddha tries to close the distance and clinch but Proh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Proh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Buddha rushes Proh and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buddha lands a body punch.
Buddha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Proh lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Buddha taking some punishment here, with Proh in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jab Buddha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Buddha 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jab Buddha!
Jab Buddha managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, © Trap House, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
UCF 70: Kimura v Gordon
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Buddha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Proh, pushing him back against the cage.
Proh tries to pull guard but Buddha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Buddha as the two fighters clinch.
#TD2#
Proh pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Buddha stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Proh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Proh.
Proh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buddha defends it well.
Proh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buddha swivels and escapes.
The fighters circling - Buddha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buddha connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL#
Buddha clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Proh jumps into guard, dragging Buddha to the mat.
Proh looking for a sweep. Not yet Proh, not yet.
Buddha wanted to stand there but Proh had control of the position. #SU#
Buddha stands up and waves to Proh to follow him. #T1##TD2#
Proh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Buddha to the mat! Buddha manages to get full guard.
Buddha working a defensive guard but Proh passes into half guard.
Proh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Proh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Buddha defending well though.
Buddha wants to control but Proh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buddha keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Buddha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Proh is working away from the top position though.
Proh wants to control but Buddha is keeping him busy. #T2#
Proh thows a huge punch but Buddha dodges it nicely.
Buddha is looking to control Proh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Buddha avoid being mounted?
Buddha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Proh.
Proh lands with a punch from half guard.
Proh thows a huge punch but Buddha dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Proh lands a nice short elbow.
Proh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Proh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Buddha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Proh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Buddha's head.
Proh controlling the action here.
Proh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Proh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Proh throwing shots but Buddha is blocking nicely.
Proh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Proh wants to pass the guard but Buddha is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Proh in particular looking to stall.
Proh lands with a punch from half guard.
Proh lands with a punch from half guard.
Proh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Buddha with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Proh lands a nice short elbow.
Proh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Buddha defending well though.
Proh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Proh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Buddha is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Proh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Proh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Proh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Buddha's head.
Proh is thwarting Buddha's attempts to control the position.
Proh working over Buddha with some ground and pound. Buddha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Proh working over Buddha with some ground and pound. Buddha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Proh there.
Proh thows a huge punch but Buddha dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buddha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Proh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Proh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Proh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Proh thows a huge punch but Buddha dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riel Proh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Buddha throws a shot from downtown. Proh moves away and avoids it.
Proh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Buddha swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Proh counters with a takedown into side control.
Proh working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Proh throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Buddha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Buddha dodges the ground and pound from Proh.
You can see the frustration on Buddha's face as Proh controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proh cracks Buddha with a big right hand but Buddha just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Proh working the ground and pound.
Proh grinds an elbow into Buddha's temple.
Proh in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Buddha is not content to let Proh control the position. #T1#
Proh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Buddha is trying to control Proh's posture but Proh avoids it.
Proh working the head and body with strikes.
Proh scoring with punches and elbows.
Buddha parries the strikes from Proh easily there. Proh is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Buddha to escape.
Buddha avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Proh.
Buddha is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Proh off and has taken his back!
Proh keeps the fight on the ground as Buddha tries to escape.
Buddha keeps control of the position as Proh tries to break free.
Proh keeps the fight on the ground as Buddha tries to escape.#T2##SU#
Buddha has Proh's back but decides to stand back up... Obviously he fancies his chances in the standup department!
Buddha fails to land with a series of punches.
Proh feints the counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Proh.
Buddha tries to counter by clinching up but Proh breaks away and moves out of range.
Proh shoots in and drives through. Buddha sprawls well.
Proh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha throws a right hand that Proh ducks under and follows up with a left that Proh also avoids with ease.#CL#
Buddha moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Proh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Buddha smiles and moves away.
Jab Buddha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riel Proh.
Buddha misses with a body kick. #T3#
Buddha misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Proh counters with a single leg into guard. Buddha didn't expect that.
Buddha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Proh.
Buddha keeping moving, preventing Proh from controlling successfully.
Proh working some strikes from top position.
Riel Proh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buddha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Proh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Proh looking to pass the guard.
Proh trying to control but Buddha is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Proh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Proh postures up.
Proh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Buddha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Proh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Buddha instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Proh decides to pull guard.
Proh wants to sweep but no luck.
Proh pulls Buddha in close to prevent any damage.
Proh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Buddha manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Buddha controlling Proh's posture.
Buddha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jab Buddha will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Buddha misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Proh counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Buddha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Proh working the body and head with strikes.
Proh scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Buddha to see if he's OK.
Proh wants to take a breather but Buddha manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Proh.
Proh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha is trying to keep Proh in close.
Proh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Proh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Buddha working a defensive guard here.
Proh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Proh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Proh trying to control but Buddha is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Proh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buddha works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Proh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Proh misses with a takedown
and Buddha counters with a straight right hand.
Buddha throws a jab when Proh was well out of range.
Proh slips under a jab.
A big right from Buddha misses.
Buddha scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Buddha has closed the distance and engaged Proh in a clinch.
Buddha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Proh.
Buddha throws a head punch that misses.
Buddha struggles to land a body shot inside as Proh controls his hands.
Buddha tries a body shot but Proh blocks it.
Buddha scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Buddha lands with a short shot to the head.
Proh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Proh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buddha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jab Buddha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riel Proh.
Proh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buddha walks away with a smile on his face. Proh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Buddha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Buddha connects with a solid leg kick.
Proh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Buddha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Buddha.
Proh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Buddha has taken the fight to the clinch.
Proh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buddha walks away with a smile on his face. Proh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Buddha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Buddha throws a hook but Proh blocks it.#T4#
Buddha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Proh's hands.
Buddha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Buddha moves into the clinch successfully.
Buddha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Proh backwards.
Proh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Buddha misses with the head strike.
Proh jumps guard but Buddha stands there with Proh around his waist. Proh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Proh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buddha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Proh jumps guard but Buddha stands there with Proh around his waist. Proh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Proh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Buddha to keep the fight standing.
Buddha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Proh takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jab Buddha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Buddha 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
UCF 61: Chuck v Dick Twist
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Proh with a poor takedown
and Kelleher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Proh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kelleher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Kelleher pushes Proh up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Proh jumps guard.
Proh is controlling Kelleher's posture.
Kelleher tries to stand but Proh is controlling from the bottom.
Proh wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelleher wants to stand but Proh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Proh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kelleher manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Proh is standing up over Kelleher. Kelleher looks to escape but Proh dives into side control.
Kelleher is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Proh is controlling him well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Proh landing strikes.
Proh lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kelleher down.
Proh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Proh lands some shots froms side control.
Kelleher is working to avoid the ground and pound but Proh connects with a decent elbow.
Kelleher is trying to get back to his feet.
Proh is looking to take a break and control but Kelleher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Proh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Proh creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Proh 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.
Proh takes a little break here. Kelleher wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Proh scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Kelleher taking a bit of punishment here - Proh scoring with strikes.
Kelleher is working to avoid the ground and pound but Proh connects with a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelleher takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Proh grinds an elbow into Kelleher's temple.
Proh grinds an elbow into Kelleher's temple.
Proh cracks Kelleher with a big elbow.
Kelleher takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Proh lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kelleher on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kelleher is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC#Kelleher is rocked!
Proh scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kelleher to see if he's OK.
Kelleher is still in real trouble! Can Proh finish him?
Proh in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Kelleher looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Proh turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riel Proh!
Riel Proh decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
UCF 49: Fantastico v Mfer
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Proh manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Singer on his heels. He'll look to pass Singer's guard now, I'm sure.
Proh is looking to work some ground and pound but Singer has wrist control.
Proh is looking to work some ground and pound but Singer has wrist control.
Proh landing some decent shots from guard.
Proh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Proh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Proh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Proh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Proh works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Proh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Singer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Proh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Proh throwing shots but Singer is blocking nicely.
Proh throwing shots but Singer is blocking nicely.
Proh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Singer defending well though. #T1#
Proh is looking to advance position but Singer won't allow it.
Proh throwing shots but Singer is blocking nicely.
Proh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Singer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Proh working over Singer with some ground and pound. Singer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Proh lands strikes from half guard.
Proh is stalling here. Singer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Proh seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Singer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Singer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Proh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Singer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Proh 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.
Proh tries to roll over but Singer keeps him under control.
Singer missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Proh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Proh wants to sweep here but Singer controlling him for the moment.
Proh controlling the position.
Singer with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Proh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Proh looking for a sweep. Not yet Proh, not yet.
Proh is pulling down on Singer's head. It's preventing any offense from Singer, at least for the moment.#T3#
Singer throws a big right hand that misses.
Singer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Singer throws a strike but Proh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Proh throwing strikes from guard but Singer blocks nicely.
Proh wants to control from the top but Singer keeps moving.
Proh postures up in Singer's guard and throws a big left but Singer blocks it.
Proh wants to control from the top but Singer keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Proh has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Proh pushing down on Singer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Proh throwing shots but Singer is blocking nicely. #T4#
Proh stops Singer from getting back to his feet.
Singer taking some punishment here, with Proh in his half guard.
Proh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Proh wants to take a breather but Singer is having none of it.
Proh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Proh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Proh throws a strike but Singer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Proh prevents Singer from getting back to his feet.
Proh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Proh is controlling him.
Proh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Singer's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riel Proh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Proh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Singer's waist but Singer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Proh off to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Singer.
Singer throws a front kick aimed at Proh's knee but Proh avoids it well.
Proh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Singer throws out a loose jab but Proh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Proh tries to counter with a takedown but Singer is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singer throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Proh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Singer won't be happy with that.
Proh looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Singer is avoiding damage well.
Singer is pushing Proh's head away, looking to escape. Proh manages to hold on to the position though.
Proh wants to control but Singer is keeping him busy. #T1#
Singer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Proh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Singer regains half guard, as Proh was trying to land strikes.
Proh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Singer defending well though.
Proh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Proh trying to mount his opponent but Singer defends it.
Proh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Singer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Proh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Proh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Singer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Riel Proh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Proh stalling away here and it's allowed Singer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Proh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Proh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Singer keeping moving, preventing Proh from controlling successfully.
Singer wants to stand but Proh is controlling the position.
Proh is in close to Singer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Singer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Proh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Proh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Proh postures up in Singer's guard and throws a big left but Singer blocks it.
Proh prevents Singer from getting back to his feet.
Proh lands a couple of elbows.
Proh throwing strikes but missing.
Singer is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Proh dives into side control.
Singer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Proh scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Singer to see if he's OK.
Singer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Proh throws a strike aimed at the side of Singer's head but Singer avoids it well.
Singer is trying to buck Proh off.
Singer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Proh.
Singer is not content to let Proh control the position.
Proh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Singer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Proh creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Singer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Proh asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riel Proh dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Singer misses with a looping left.
Singer lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Riel Proh has been cut.
Singer throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Proh counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Proh wants to control from the top but Singer keeps moving.
Proh is really struggling to control Singer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Proh postures up and lands a big shot to Singer's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Proh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Singer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Proh trying to control but Singer is working from the bottom. #T1#
Proh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Proh throwing strikes but missing.
Proh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Proh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Proh tries to free his leg and advance position but Singer is retaining full guard.
Proh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Proh postures up in Singer's guard and throws a big left but Singer blocks it.
Proh wants to control from the top but Singer keeps moving.
Proh landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Proh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Proh wants to control from the top but Singer keeps moving.
Proh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Proh throwing strikes from guard but Singer blocks nicely.
Proh stands up over Singer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Proh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Proh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Proh working some strikes from top position.
Singer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Proh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Singer wants to stand and escape but Proh is having none of it.
Proh works over Singer with some ground and pound from guard.
Singer keeping moving, preventing Proh from controlling successfully.
Proh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Proh throwing strikes from guard but Singer blocks nicely.
Singer can't keep his opponent in guard - Proh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ground and pound from Proh.
Proh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Singer can do to turn this around?#T4#
Singer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Proh.
Proh moves into full mount! Singer won't be happy about that!
Singer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Proh with good strikes from the mount here!
Proh landing strikes, looking to finish!
Singer is squirming around, avoiding Proh's attempts to control the action.
Proh putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Proh lands a couple of good shots and Singer has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singer is trying to remain composed but Proh is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Saul Singer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riel Proh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Can Singer hold on?! Proh is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#ROC#Singer is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Riel Proh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Proh, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riel Proh! |
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Event:
UCF 40: Casbon v Yksi
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Greene lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Proh circles away quickly and effectively.
Proh fails to land the takedown.
Proh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Greene defends well and Proh ends up having to push Greene into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Proh is struggling to control the position.
Proh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Greene's efforts to push away.
Proh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Greene fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riel Proh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like Riel Proh has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Proh misses with a takedown attempt
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut.
Greene fails to land with a series of punches.
Proh tries to counter with a takedown but Greene is quick to defend against it.
Proh shoots and misses
and Greene counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some wild striking there from Greene.
#T1#
Proh shoots in but no luck this time.
Greene throws a counter combo.
Proh shoots for a double leg takedown but Greene sprawls well. He's pushed Proh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Greene throws a series of punches but Proh avoids them all with ease.
Proh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Greene swivels and escapes.
Proh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Greene finds it's way round the side to connect with Proh's head.
Proh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Greene swivels and escapes.
Proh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Greene.
Proh walks into a jab.
Riel Proh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Proh with a poor takedown
and Greene counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Proh scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Greene is controlling Proh's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Proh winds up and cracks Greene with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Proh throwing shots but Greene is blocking nicely.
Proh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Proh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Proh prevents Greene from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Greene can do anything to dispel that myth.
Proh wants to control but Greene is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Proh connects with a nice short shot to Greene's temple.
Proh trying to control the action but Greene is working from the bottom.
Proh wants to pass the guard but Greene is defending well.
Greene keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Proh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been hearing that Proh has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Greene is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Proh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Proh's back!
Greene trying to control.
Proh rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Proh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Proh 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Proh is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Proh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Proh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greene swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Proh postures up in Greene's guard and throws a big left but Greene blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Proh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Greene trying to control the position.
Proh trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Proh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Proh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Proh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Proh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Greene dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riel Proh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Greene throws a right and a left that both miss.
Proh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Greene circles away.
Proh has his takedown stuffed
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut.
Greene lands a right hook to the body.
Proh with a poor takedown
and Greene counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riel Proh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene lands a body shot.
Proh dives in and grabs Greene's left leg, looking for a takedown. Greene pushes down on Proh's head and hops out.
Greene has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Proh is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Proh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Proh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Greene sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Greene lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Greene punishes Proh's body with a nice straight punch.
Proh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Greene scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Proh shoots in for a double leg but Greene sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greene lands a jab to Proh's midsection.#TD#
Proh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Proh showed some decent athleticism there.
Proh trying to pass the guard but Greene defending well. #T1#
Greene tries to get to full guard but Proh has control of the leg.
Proh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greene keeps working. #ES2#
Greene manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Proh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greene as he jumps to the side.
Greene tries to work over Proh's front leg with a kick but Proh checks it.
Proh fails with the takedown
and Greene counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Proh looks for a takedown but Greene sprawls well.
Proh shoots in looking for a takedown. Greene tries to sprawl out of it but Proh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Greene manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Proh tries for a takedown but Greene circles away easily
and Greene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greene stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greene wants it to stay on the feet.
Greene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Proh misses with a takedown
and Greene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greene scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Greene fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Proh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene throws a one two combo.
Greene lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Greene connects with a jab.
Proh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#Proh is rocked!
Greene lands with a big right hook that stumbles Proh - he's out on his feet here! Greene follows up with another monster hook that separates Proh from consciousness! Proh falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Greene stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jerome Greene!
Jerome Greene decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
UCF 33: Flanders v Taylor
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Proh has his takedown stuffed
and Greene counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Proh shoots in for a takedown but Greene shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Proh closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Greene's guard.
Proh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Proh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Greene has his hands on Proh's head, controlling the position.
Greene being controlled here, momentarily.
Proh prevents Greene from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Proh scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Proh lands a couple of elbows.
Proh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Proh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Proh distracts Greene with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Proh stands up over Greene, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Proh wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Proh has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Proh is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control.
Proh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greene works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Proh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Proh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Proh throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Proh pushing down on Greene's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Greene won't allow Proh to pass to mount.
Greene is trying to control but can't.
Proh trying to pass the guard but Greene defending well.
Proh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Greene really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Proh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Proh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Proh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Proh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Proh thows a huge punch but Greene dodges it nicely.
Proh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Greene wants to get back to full guard.
Proh looks to land a strike but Greene avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Proh landing with the ground and pound.
Proh distracts Greene with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Proh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Proh throws an elbow that misses. Greene uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Proh's guard. Nice move by Greene!#REVB#
Proh 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.
Proh has control of Greene's left arm, preventing Greene from doing any damage.
Greene wanted to stand there but Proh had control of the position.
Greene trying to control but Proh is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Proh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Greene manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riel Proh dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Proh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greene sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Proh somewhat.#TD#
Proh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Proh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Greene is looking to control Proh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Greene avoid being mounted?
Proh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proh controlling the action here.
Proh throwing shots but Greene is blocking nicely. #T1#
Proh trying to control the pace.
Proh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Proh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Proh sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Greene is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Proh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Proh's back!
Proh staying busy and making it hard for Greene to control.
Proh wants to control his opponent's hands but Greene gets his hands free. #T2#
Proh staying busy and making it hard for Greene to control.
Proh is in bad spot here.
Proh tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Proh is wriggling around trying to escape.
Greene trying to control but Proh is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Proh tries to reverse the position but Greene maintains control.#T3#
Proh is squirming around, avoiding Greene's attempts to control the action.
Proh slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Proh gets full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Proh holds on and takes a little breather.
Proh continues to stall.
Greene 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#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Greene stopping the sweep attempt from Proh.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Proh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Riel Proh has been cut.
Proh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greene sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Proh somewhat.#TD#
Proh gets a double leg takedown into Greene's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Proh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Proh trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jerome Greene will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Riel Proh's cut.
That's time! Proh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Proh dives in and grabs Greene's left leg, looking for a takedown. Greene pushes down on Proh's head and hops out.
Greene lands a nice hook to Proh's body. Proh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Proh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greene sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Proh somewhat.
Greene works Proh's body with a nice hook.
Proh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Greene to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riel Proh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Proh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Proh shoots in for a double leg but Greene sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Greene throws out a counter right but Proh avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proh checks a low kick from Greene.
Greene leaves Proh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Proh fails with the takedown
letting Greene counter with a right hand.
Greene smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Greene stuffs the takedown attempt from Proh. Proh gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Proh.#TD#
Proh closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Greene did well to prevent Proh getting side control.
Proh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Proh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Proh prevents Greene from improving his position.
Greene regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Proh.
Proh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greene works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Proh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Proh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greene works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Proh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Greene is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Proh passes Greene's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Proh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Proh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Greene gets back to full guard.
Proh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Proh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Proh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Proh throwing strikes but missing.
Proh scoring with some ground and pound.
Proh is stalling in the full guard.
Proh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Proh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greene swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greene 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.
Proh showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Proh moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Proh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Greene but Greene pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Greene defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Proh.
Greene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Greene comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greene 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
UCF 21: Abrazos v Campbell
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Proh misses with a takedown
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Riel Proh has been cut.#TD#
Proh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Robson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Proh thows a huge punch but Robson dodges it nicely.
Proh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Robson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Proh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Robson is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proh sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Robson is trying to maintain the position but Proh is very close to passing his half guard.
Proh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Proh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've been hearing that Proh has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Robson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Proh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robson's head.
Robson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Proh there. #T2#
Proh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Proh lands strikes from half guard.
Proh is taking a breather. Robson 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.
Proh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Robson trying to control here.
Proh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Robson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Proh.
Proh is taking a breather. Robson 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.
Proh 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.
Proh working Robson over with strikes. #T3#
Robson is holding on to half guard well.
Proh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Proh connects with a nice short shot to Robson's temple.
Proh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Proh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Proh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Robson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Robson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Proh.
Proh missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Proh has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Proh landing strikes from the mount and Robson is in trouble!
Proh lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Robson hang on?
Robson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Robson tries to hold on but Proh pushes him away.
Proh lands with some strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Proh punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#Robson is rocked!
Proh loads up with a big shot that hurts Robson! He's pulled Proh in close but Proh has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Robson survive? More strikes from Proh and Robson is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Riel Proh! |
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Event:
SUPREME 18
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Proh.
Proh shoots and misses
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Proh has a takedown stuffed.
Devon Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riel Proh.
Graves throws a body punch but Proh moves out of range.
Proh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Graves looks to land a left hand but Proh moved out of range nicely.
Proh shoots for a double leg takedown but Graves sprawls well. He's pushed Proh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riel Proh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Proh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Proh drives through with a takedown into Graves's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Proh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Proh throws an elbow that misses. Graves uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Proh's guard. Nice move by Graves!#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves won't allow Proh to sweep him here.
Graves wants to stand but Proh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Graves has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Proh has control of Graves's left arm, preventing Graves from doing any damage.
Proh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graves is one step ahead there.
Graves wants to stand but Proh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Graves tries to free his leg and advance position but Proh is retaining full guard.
Proh wants to sweep here but Graves controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Proh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Proh is controlling Graves's posture.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Graves wants to stand and escape but instead Proh has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Graves working a defensive guard here.
Proh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Proh wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Proh landing with the ground and pound.
Proh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Graves is looking to sweep but instead, Proh has passed into half guard.
#T3#
Proh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Graves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Graves wants to improve his position but Proh is controlling well.
Proh has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Proh working his ground and pound in the gym.
Proh lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Proh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Graves tries to lock up and control but Proh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Proh scoring with strikes but Graves is staying in there.
Graves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Proh working Graves over with strikes here.
Proh landing punches.
Proh landing strikes from the mount.
Proh breaks from Graves's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Proh with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Proh connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Graves knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Proh on the ground.
Graves taking shots to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Devon Graves has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Proh looking to finish Graves with some ground and pound. This is bad for Graves!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riel Proh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Graves's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Proh has a takedown stuffed.
Graves scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Graves rushes Proh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Proh has Graves pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Graves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Proh goes for a takedown attempt but Graves pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Devon Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riel Proh.
Proh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Graves tries to avoid it but Proh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Graves to the ground. Graves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Graves scores with a one two! Proh had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD2#
Graves gets caught napping as Proh dives in and scores a takedown. Graves manages to retain guard.
Graves has his feet on Proh's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves with a nice cross.
Proh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Proh backs away, Graves returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Proh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graves sprawls well. Graves wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Proh gets slowly back to his feet.
Devon Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
Graves with a nice cross.#T1#
Proh shoots for a takedown but Graves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Proh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves lands with a kick to the ribs.
Proh shoots in looking for a takedown but Graves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Proh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Proh shoots in and gets a takedown into Graves's guard.
Proh is breathing heavily.
Graves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Proh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Proh postures up in Graves's guard and throws a big left but Graves blocks it.
Proh trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graves has control of Proh's left arm, preventing Proh from doing any damage. #T2#
Graves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Proh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Proh throwing strikes from guard but Graves blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Proh moves forwards but Graves connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Proh shoots in for a takedown but Graves shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Graves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Proh or perhaps it was just good defense by Graves, which made it look bad.
Graves lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves connects with a body shot that sends Proh's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Proh closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Graves's guard.
Graves looking to control.
Proh postures up and lands a big shot to Graves's brow.
Riel Proh has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Proh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Proh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Proh connects with a couple of short punches.
Proh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Proh is one step ahead there.
Proh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graves works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Proh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Graves's waist but Graves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Proh off to one side.
Graves slaps away a takedown attempt from Proh, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Graves lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Riel Proh has been cut.
Proh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Graves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Proh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Proh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Graves swivels and escapes.
Proh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Graves. Graves obviously looking to wear him down.
Graves displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Proh. #TD2#
Proh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Graves tries to kick Proh off in order to stand up. Proh Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Graves dominated that second round.
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! This is the final round!#R3#
Graves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Proh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Graves's half guard.
Graves tries to get to full guard but Proh has control of the leg.
Proh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Proh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Proh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Graves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Proh can do to turn this around?
Proh drops an elbow to the side of Graves's head.
Proh uses his free foot to push down on Graves's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Graves.
Proh lands a heavy elbow. #T1#
Proh looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Proh lands a big elbow.
Graves bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Proh keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Proh is pulling down on Graves's head. It's preventing any offense from Graves, at least for the moment.#SU#
Graves decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Proh, up you get! #T2#
Proh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Graves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Proh backs away, Graves returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Devon Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Proh has a takedown stuffed.
Devon Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riel Proh.
Proh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Proh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Proh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Graves is fending him off so far but Proh persists. Nope, Graves circles away and we're back to standing.
Proh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graves bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Proh's head.
Proh fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Graves. No joy for Proh on that attempt.
Graves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Graves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Proh is trying to trip Graves. He has hold of a leg but Graves is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Proh persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Graves controls Proh momentarily but Proh frees himself.
Proh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Graves wants to hit a sweep here but Proh passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Graves there!
Proh breaks from Graves's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Proh breaks from Graves's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Proh lands with some strikes.
Graves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Proh with a couple of short strikes.
Proh has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Graves's face.
#T4#
Proh with a couple of short strikes.
Proh with a couple of short strikes.
Proh in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by Proh.
The referee warns Graves that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Proh lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC2#Graves is rocked!#CUT2#Devon Graves's cut is getting worse.
Proh putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Graves is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graves regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Proh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Proh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Riel Proh.
I think Proh 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Riel Proh! |
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Event:
SUPREME 14
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Proh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dun is looking for a sweep. Proh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Proh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Proh wants to control but Dun is keeping him busy.
Proh working Dun over with strikes.
We've been hearing that Proh has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Dun looking for submissions off his back.
Proh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Proh is nestled in close to Dun, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Proh wants to pass the guard but Dun is defending well.
Proh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#Dun is rocked!
Proh is nestled in close to Dun, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dun is still in real trouble! Can Proh finish him?
Proh scores with a big shot! Dun's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Dun! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riel Proh! |
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Event:
SUPREME 9
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Proh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Knight looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight pushes Proh away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Proh gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Proh in side control lands a decent elbow.
Proh lands a decent elbow from side control.
Proh working the head with strikes.
Proh working the ground and pound.
Proh working the ground and pound.
Knight takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Proh lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Knight down.
Proh lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Proh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knight wants to get back to his feet.
Proh landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Proh lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
A lull in the action here as Proh stalls from top position.
Knight on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knight tries to get out of the position.
Proh cracks Knight with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Proh working the ground and pound from side control.
Proh avoids the strikes from the bottom by Knight.
Check out the look on Proh's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Proh scoring with punches and elbows.
Knight takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Proh looks up at the clock and then as Knight takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Proh smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC2#Knight is rocked!
Knight taking a bit of punishment here - Proh scoring with strikes.
Oh Knight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Proh in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Knight seems to have got his legs back now.
Knight taking a bit of punishment here - Proh scoring with strikes. #T2#
Knight is trying to control Proh's posture but Proh avoids it.
Proh cracks Knight with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Knight pushes Proh away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Proh gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
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.
Proh is working Knight over with some ground and pound from side control.
Proh lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Knight down.
Knight wants to control but Proh postures up.
Knight takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Proh taking a breather here.
Proh looks up at the clock and then as Knight takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Proh smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T3#
Proh working the body and head with strikes.
Proh working the head and body with strikes.
Proh lands some shots froms side control.
Proh controls the position.
Knight pushes Proh away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Proh gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Proh creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Proh slows the pace down.
Proh connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Knight some visible discomfort.
Knight is working to avoid the ground and pound but Proh connects with a decent elbow.
Proh works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Proh creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Proh cracks Knight with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Proh immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Knight is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Proh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riel Proh! |
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